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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Tischler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels has chosen Tubthumping by Chumbawamba as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shazaam McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jan Tischler's chin.
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Tischler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tischler misses with a looping right.
Tischler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but Tischler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tischler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDaniels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tischler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tischler working the ground and pound.
McDaniels is looking to get back to his feet here but Tischler is keeping cool and he's managed to take McDaniels's back.
Tischler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischler is looking for the choke from the back position but McDaniels is controlling his hands well.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up.
McDaniels fending off the submission attempt from Tischler.
Tischler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDaniels has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but Tischler has full control of the position and if anything, McDaniels has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McDaniels hold on?
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDaniels is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tischler off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tischler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tischler misses with an elbow to the head.
McDaniels covering up well under a series of strikes from Tischler.
McDaniels is keeping busy.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but Tischler has full control of the position and if anything, McDaniels has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tischler is working the ground and pound. Can McDaniels escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDaniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tischler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tischler is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and McDaniels taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tischler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Tischler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davidson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to August Burns Red - Meridian. Machine has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with a leg kick.
Davidson half committed to a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machine throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Machine 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.
Davidson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Machine.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Davidson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Davidson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Davidson tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davidson throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Machine moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
A good leg kick by Davidson.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machine thinking.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Davidson sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davidson works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Davidson gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Davidson manages to retain guard.
Davidson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine lands a jab-cross combination.
Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davidson cracks Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a double jab.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustin Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Davidson loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Machine scores with a shot to the body.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Davidson.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Nice cross by Machine.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
Machine works over Davidson's head and body with a nice combination.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Machine.
Davidson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Machine lands with a hook. Davidson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Machine into the cage.
Davidson 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!
Davidson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to sweep but Davidson has passed to side control!
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Davidson decides to stand back up. Davidson steps back and let's Machine get back to his feet.
Machine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machine.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davidson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davidson walks into a left hand.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson slips a jab from Machine.
Davidson tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Davidson.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
No luck for Davidson with that takedown attempt.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Davidson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine is looking to land body kicks.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machine dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
Dustin Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidson finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machine's hands.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Dustin Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Davidson.
Davidson throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davidson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
A jab from Davidson does it's job there.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson.
Machine has managed to clinch.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidson breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Machine tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Davidson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson throws the kick towards the body but Machine avoids it.
Jab by Machine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson lands an overhand right.
Machine slips under a jab from Davidson.
Machine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Davidson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
Davidson kicks off Machine and gets to his feet.
Davidson is rocked!
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machine lands a big head kick that sends Davidson to the canvas! Machine follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Machine!
A victorious Rock Machine 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Collins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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247 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins throws a shot to the body.
Schwager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Loki Schwager has been cut.
Collins scores with a jab.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins misses with a hook.
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwager. Schwager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Schwager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwager throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Schwager scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
Schwager misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwager ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
A swing and a miss from Schwager.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Schwager counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Schwager with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Schwager fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Collins checks it well.
Schwager scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Schwager's head back.
Loki Schwager's cut is getting worse.
Schwager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Schwager's head but Schwager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins throws a right and a left that Schwager avoids nicely.
Schwager wants to land a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schwager slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Schwager coming out on top.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwager. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Schwager is out of range.
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schwager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Schwager.
Schwager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Schwager lands with a nice body punch.
Schwager tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwager misses with the combination.
Schwager scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schwager moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Schwager tries to counter by clinching up but Collins breaks away and moves out of range.
Schwager moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwager slips under a jab from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schwager punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwager fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schwager had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins throws a series of punches but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Schwager.
Schwager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwager connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Collins throws a hook but Schwager blocks it.
Schwager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwager throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Schwager backing up. Schwager nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Schwager has knocked Collins down with a huge combo! Schwager steps away and waves a wobbly Collins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwager thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Schwager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Schwager tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Schwager.
Collins throws a right hand that Schwager ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwager also avoids with ease.
Schwager misses with a double jab.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Schwager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Loki Schwager's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Schwager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loki Schwager's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schwager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwager misses the jab.
Schwager misses the shot to the body.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Jab from Collins.
Loki Schwager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwager throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Schwager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwager circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins looks to land a combination but Schwager avoids it well.
Schwager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwager.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins looks to land a combination but Schwager avoids it well.
Schwager is looking to counter punch.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwager.
Nice defenses there by Schwager.
Schwager cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schwager throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Collins is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Schwager. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Schwager ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
It looked like Schwager wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwager is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Collins moves out of range as Schwager throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwager lands a big right hand that sends Collins crashing to the mat! Schwager stays standing though and waves Collins back to his feet!
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwager finish him?
Collins glances at the clock... BAM! Schwager nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Collins crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Collins is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loki Schwager!
Loki Schwager seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Trimbole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Trimbole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Trimbole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas motions for Trimbole to come forward. Lucas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trimbole throws a leg kick
and Lucas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lucas moves out of range as Trimbole strikes.
Lucas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trimbole counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trimbole. That's going to slow Lucas down.
Lucas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucas throws out a loose jab but Trimbole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trimbole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimbole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
A bone on bone clash there as Lucas blocks the leg kick.
And Lucas counters with a quick kick to the body but Trimbole blocks it.
Trimbole throws a solid leg kick but Lucas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trimbole.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robert Trimbole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trimbole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trimbole throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trimbole tried to score with a low kick but Lucas checks it.
Trimbole throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Trimbole misses.
Lucas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trimbole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trimbole.
Lucas cracks Trimbole with an open hand slap.
A big right from Trimbole misses.
Lucas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trimbole just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas misses with a low kick as Trimbole jumps back.
Trimbole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lucas tests Trimbole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trimbole.
Trimbole delivers a nice body kick.
A left lands for Trimbole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trimbole pushes Lucas away with a front kick.
Lucas checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trimbole finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas's head.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick from Trimbole.
Trimbole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucas is out of range.
Trimbole throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Trimbole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lucas checks it well.
Trimbole tries a low kick but Lucas avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a leg kick
and Trimbole counters with a straight right hand.
Trimbole lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucas scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Trimbole.
Lucas 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.
Trimbole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trimbole throws a push kick but Lucas slaps the foot to one side.
Lucas throws out a leg kick but Trimbole moves out of range and Lucas only half commits.
Trimbole has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trimbole - that will leave a mark!
Trimbole misses with a wild body shot.
Trimbole connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Trimbole dominated that round.
That's time! Lucas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lucas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trimbole checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Trimbole misses.
Trimbole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lucas throws a leg kick that misses.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas misses with a double jab
and Trimbole counters with a body kick.
Lucas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimbole needs to keep his hands up - Lucas had a free shot at his head there.
Lucas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trimbole throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trimbole is looking to land body kicks.
Lucas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lucas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lucas delivers a nice body kick.
Trimbole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trimbole misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trimbole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Trimbole does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Trimbole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucas tried to counter with a leg kick but Trimbole avoided it.
Lucas scores with a jab. Trimbole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a spinning back kick!
Trimbole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lucas there.
Trimbole throws a front kick aimed at Lucas's knee but Lucas avoids it well.
Lucas is looking to counter punch.
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!
A big left from Trimbole misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Trimbole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucas misses the target.
Lucas slips a jab from Trimbole.
Trimbole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trimbole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Trimbole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a low kick but Trimbole avoids it.
Trimbole throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Trimbole throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Trimbole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas.
Trimbole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Trimbole loads up on a big right hand but Lucas slips the punch.
Trimbole blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Trimbole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucas throws out a leg kick but Trimbole moves out of range and Lucas only half commits.
Robert Trimbole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trimbole checks the leg kick.
Trimbole throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trimbole swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas tried to counter with a leg kick but Trimbole avoided it.
Lucas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trimbole.
Trimbole throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Lucas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Trimbole to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Trimbole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trimbole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lucas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucas connects with a jab.
Trimbole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trimbole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trimbole just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucas misses the target.
Lucas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trimbole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas is looking to counter punch.
Lucas checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimbole checks a leg kick.
A jab from Trimbole misses.
Lucas tried to counter with a leg kick but Trimbole avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Trimbole blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Lucas - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trimbole throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Trimbole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucas defending well as Trimbole loads up on a big left hand.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trimbole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trimbole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trimbole blocks a head kick by Lucas.
Lucas feints and then cracks Trimbole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trimbole down.
Trimbole scores with a leg kick.
Lucas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucas backing away here, and Trimbole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Trimbole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas throws a quick counter head kick but Trimbole was just out of range.
Trimbole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Trimbole backs away, Lucas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucas throws a body punch but Trimbole moves out of range.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trimbole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Trimbole looks to move away, Lucas throws a big counter combo bu Trimbole just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas motions for Trimbole to come forward. Lucas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
A jab from Lucas misses.
Trimbole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trimbole tries to land a leg kick but Lucas saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Lucas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trimbole misses with a low kick as Lucas jumps back.
Lucas throws a big counter combination but Trimbole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trimbole connects with a crisp jab.
Trimbole throws a wild body kick that Lucas sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trimbole. That's going to slow Lucas down.
Lucas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trimbole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trimbole misses with a leg kick.
Trimbole wants to slow Lucas down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lucas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucas 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lucas!
Travis Lucas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukkake has chosen I like Bukkake as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, El Pintos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekabu Bukkake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pintos tries to clinch but Bukkake is having none of it.
Bukkake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pintos throws a body punch but Bukkake moves out of range.
Pintos misses with a low kick as Bukkake jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Bukkake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukkake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pintos.
Nice defenses there by Bukkake.
A little jabbing left from Bukkake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukkake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pintos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukkake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pintos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pintos lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bukkake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pintos clinches.
Bukkake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukkake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pintos keeps control of Bukkake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bukkake wants to get back to striking at distance but Pintos won't allow it.
Pintos working aggressively here.
Bukkake is trying to break the clinch but Pintos has him pressed against the cage.
Bukkake is trying to push Pintos away but Pintos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bukkake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukkake ducks under a wild hook from Pintos.
Bukkake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukkake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pintos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pintos!
Pintos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bukkake.
Pintos tries to bum rush Bukkake with a series of wild strikes but Bukkake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pintos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukkake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like El Pintos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukkake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pintos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukkake! But no joy.
Pintos scores with a head kick.
Pintos thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pintos.
Pintos tries to clinch but Bukkake is having none of it.
Bukkake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pintos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Bukkake blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pintos.
Bukkake throws a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pintos.
Pintos misses with a hook. Bukkake ducked under it nicely.
Pintos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pintos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bukkake's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pintos.
Pintos misses with a straight right.
Pintos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bukkake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pintos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pintos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Pintos has knocked Bukkake down with a huge combo! Pintos steps away and waves a wobbly Bukkake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kekabu Bukkake has been cut.
Pintos tries to land a leg kick but Bukkake saw it coming and moves away.
Bukkake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Pintos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pintos throws a hook but Bukkake blocks it.
Pintos is looking to clinch but Bukkake is avoiding it.
Pintos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukkake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bukkake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pintos throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bukkake to counter with a crisp jab.
Pintos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bukkake staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukkake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukkake walks into a straight right hand from Pintos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pintos lands.
Bukkake is rocked!
Pintos throws a jab when Bukkake was well out of range.
Pintos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukkake moves away.
Pintos misses with a wild body shot.
Bukkake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pintos misses with a straight right.
Bukkake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pintos.
Pintos misses with a right hand
and Bukkake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pintos just misses with a punch to the body.
Pintos cracks Bukkake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pintos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bukkake to stand back up!
Bukkake is still on wobbly legs! Can Pintos finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukkake ducks into an uppercut from Pintos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Pintos!
An out of breath El Pintos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Piras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rento has chosen U.D.O. - Heart of Gold as his entrance music. Raimo Rento told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Piras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rento with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rento gets the takedown into side control.
Piras is looking to reverse the position.
Piras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rento off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rento trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Piras controlling well, preventing Rento from escaping the position.
Piras trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rento just trying to survive but Piras is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Piras. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Even with his hooks in, Piras manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Piras has the hooks in. Rento is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piras 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.
Rento wants to get back to his feet.
Rento trying to control but not successfully.
Rento covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rento preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Piras.
Rento rolls, trying to escape but Piras keeps control of the position.
Rento keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Piras go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Piras is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rento is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piras is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rento rolls, trying to escape but Piras keeps control of the position.
Rento prevents Piras from getting a body triangle.
Rento is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Piras off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Piras missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piras throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rento covering up well and avoiding damage.
Piras is trying to control but Rento is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piras lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rento is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rento tries to hold on but Piras postures up.
Piras looking to finish with strikes here!
Rento wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Piras.
Rento keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Piras is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rento can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piras postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rento looks a forlorn figure.
Rento keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rento tries to lock up and control but Piras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rento really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rento wants to hold on but Piras pushes him away.
Piras controlling from mount.
Piras prevents Rento from getting the reversal.
Piras trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Piras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piras swings widly with a right hand
and Rento counters with a nice uppercut.
Rento moves in looking to clinch but Piras pushes him off.
Rento tries for a takedown but Piras circles away easily
and Piras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Piras's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piras throws a body punch but Rento moves out of range.
Rento scores with a one two! Piras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Roberto Piras has been cut.
Rento avoids the body shot from Piras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rento misses with a takedown attempt - Piras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piras scores with the left hand. Rento knows he should have avoided that one.
Piras chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Piras tries for a takedown but Rento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Piras is winning the standup battle so far.
Rento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piras, pushing him back against the cage.
Rento is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roberto Piras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Rento.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piras.
Rento changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Piras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piras misses with a two punch combination.
Rento has closed the distance and engaged Piras in a clinch.
Piras swings wildly with an uppercut but Rento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rento throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piras pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rento's elbow.
Rento pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Piras tries to circle away but Rento has him pinned against the cage.
Piras lands with a light punch inside.
Piras lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rento stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Piras.
Rento just leaning against Piras, taking a breather.
Rento tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rento breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piras pinned against the cage. Piras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rento has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piras blocks a head kick by Rento.
Rento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piras.
Rento drives through and clinches with Piras against the cage.
Piras stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Rento's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rento stalling in the clinch but Piras improves position.
Rento is trying to stall.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Piras here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Piras is working for takedown but Rento is calmly controlling the position for now.
Piras scores with a hook to the body.
Piras lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rento backwards.
Rento changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Piras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rento takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piras misses with a body shot.
Rento fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Piras dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Piras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Piras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rento tries to clinch there but Piras circles away.
Rento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piras swivels and escapes.
Rento moves out of range as Piras strikes.
Rento gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piras avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piras slips a jab and a cross from Rento.
Piras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rento can do to turn this around?
Rento doesn't manage to clinch there - Piras circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piras takes a kick to the side of the head.
Piras throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rento moves to clinch but Piras breaks away
and Piras counters with a stiff right hand.
Rento moves away from the strike by Piras.
Piras moves out of range of the strikes.
Rento drives through and clinches with Piras against the cage.
Piras misses with the head strike.
Piras lands a nice shot to the body.
Piras scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piras misses with a punch to the body.
Rento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rento tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piras smiles and moves away.
Roberto Piras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Rento.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raimo Rento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piras wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rento was well out of range. Poor timing from Piras.
Piras takes a swing at Rento's ribcage but misses.
Rento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piras scores with the left hand. Rento knows he should have avoided that one.
Rento decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piras wants to improve his position but Rento is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rento is working away from the top position though.
Raimo Rento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Piras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piras preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Piras trying to control here.
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.
Rento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piras's head.
Rento thows a huge punch but Piras dodges it nicely.
Rento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Piras trying to control here.
Rento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Piras is concentrating on defense, preventing Rento from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rento tries to clinch
and Piras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Piras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piras 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Piras!
Our winner, Roberto Piras, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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23
144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Middleton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tze Long throws a nice looking combination but Middleton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tze Long takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tze Long thuds his right hand into Middleton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tze Long throws an off balance right hand
and Middleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Middleton slips under a jab from Tze Long.
Tze Long looks to throw the jab but Middleton is out of range.
Tze Long takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tze Long is rocked!
Tze Long throws a hook to the side of Middleton's head but Middleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Middleton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Tze Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Middleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tze Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Middleton.
Tze Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Middleton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tze Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Middleton moves away.
Tze Long misses with a lunging right hand
and Middleton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tze Long has been working on his boxing with his coaches at H-13 Alpha Elite Training in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Middleton scoring well with a low kick there.
Tze Long lands a jab-cross combination.
Tze Long works over Middleton's head and body with a nice combination.
Middleton scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Tze Long finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tze Long misses with an uppercut.
Middleton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Middleton scores with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Middleton.
Middleton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Middleton.
Tze Long missing with a left hand there. Middleton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Middleton unleashes a big counter combination but Tze Long bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tze Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tze Long.
Nice body kick there by Middleton.
Tze Long is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Middleton fakes the leg kick and cracks Tze Long in the body.
Middleton lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Middleton throws a head kick that half lands.
Middleton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tze Long at a distance.
Tze Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Middleton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long throws an off balance right hand
and Middleton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huang Tze Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tze Long throws a jab when Middleton was well out of range.
Tze Long doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Middleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Josh Middleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Middleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Middleton wants it to stay on the feet.
Middleton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tze Long.
Middleton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Middleton.
Tze Long throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Middleton counters with a straight right hand.
Tze Long swings widly with a right hand
and Middleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tze Long takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Middleton.
Tze Long shoots in for a takedown but Middleton shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Middleton.
Middleton defending well as Tze Long loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tze Long on the side of the head.
Middleton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tze Long.
A punch combination from Tze Long misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Middleton. That's going to slow Tze Long down.
Tze Long takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tze Long throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Middleton.
Tze Long cracks Middleton with a good jab.
Middleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tze Long misses with an uppercut
and Middleton counters with a solid body kick.
Tze Long has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Middleton.
Tze Long walks forward, straight into a front kick from Middleton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tze Long shoots in looking for a takedown but Middleton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tze Long's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huang Tze Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tze Long throws a combination that misses
and Middleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tze Long is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Middleton.
Tze Long takes one on the button.
Tze Long closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Middleton did well to prevent Tze Long getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long wants to work for an arm triangle but Middleton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Middleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Tze Long is looking for a kimura here.
Middleton is looking to improve his position.
Middleton is still trying to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Middleton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tze Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tze Long's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Middleton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tze Long swings widly with a right hand
and Middleton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Middleton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tze Long's head.
Middleton moves out of range of the strikes.
Middleton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tze Long is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tze Long loads up on a big right hand but Middleton slips the punch.
Tze Long will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Middleton throws a head kick that half lands.
Tze Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Middleton.
A cross from Tze Long lands.
Tze Long misses with a right hand
and Middleton counters with a low kick, right behind Tze Long 's knee.
Middleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tze Long takes a swing at Middleton's ribcage but misses.
Tze Long misses with a looping right.
Middleton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tze Long lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Middleton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tze Long swings for the body but Middleton moves out of range.
Middleton scores with a nice body kick.
Tze Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Middleton punishes Tze Long's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tze Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tze Long looks to land a right hand but Middleton moved out of range.
Middleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tze Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tze Long misses with an uppercut. Middleton saw that one coming.
Middleton feints a counter leg kick.
Middleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tze Long.
Middleton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Middleton.
Tze Long takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Middleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tze Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Middleton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Middleton.
Tze Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tze Long.
Middleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tze Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tze Long comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Middleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Middleton connects with an inside leg kick.
Tze Long shoots in looking for a takedown but Middleton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tze Long's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Middleton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tze Long.
Tze Long attempts a counter takedown but Middleton avoids it well and moves away.
Middleton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Middleton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Middleton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Middleton circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tze Long drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Middleton follows Tze Long to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Middleton!
An out of breath Josh Middleton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Seiler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seiler has chosen Control - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brock Samson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niklas Seiler's chin.
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42
300 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
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287 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Seiler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Seiler.
Samson throws a right hand that misses
and Seiler counters with a stiff right hand.
Samson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seiler lands a two punch combo.
Samson scores with a jab to the body.
Samson misses with an uppercut.
Samson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seiler.
A swing and a miss from Samson.
Seiler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Seiler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seiler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seiler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson is looking for a sweep. Seiler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seiler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Samson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seiler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson wants to pass the guard but Seiler is defending well.
Seiler trying to control from the bottom.
Seiler wants to get back to full guard.
Seiler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Seiler tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
Samson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seiler defends it well.
Seiler controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing that Samson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seiler is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to pass Seiler's guard but actually Seiler recovers to full guard.
Seiler is looking to sweep but instead, Samson has passed into half guard.
Seiler is concentrating on defense, preventing Samson from advancing position.
Samson trying to pass the guard but Seiler defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samson.
Seiler looks winded!
Samson fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seiler is just out of range.
Samson slips under a jab.
Samson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seilers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Niklas Seiler has been cut.
Samson throws out a loose jab but Seiler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seiler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samson.
Samson throws the left hand but Seiler avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Seiler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seiler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samson's calf.
Samson throws a hook but Seiler avoids it easily.
Seiler works over Samson's head and body with a nice combination.
Samson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seiler's waist but Seiler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samson off to one side.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Samson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Samson.
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 Brock Samson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niklas Seiler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Samson looks to land a right hand but Seiler moved out of range.
Seiler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samson takes a swing at Seiler's ribcage but misses.
Samson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seiler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seiler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Samson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seiler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Samson is not content to let Seiler control the position.
Samson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seiler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Samson is looking for a sweep.
Seiler wants to control but Samson is keeping him busy.
Samson is trying to control Seiler's posture but Seiler avoids it.
Seiler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Samson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niklas Seiler!
Niklas Seiler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Van Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beethoven comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven-Symphony 7. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35 - 17 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beethoven gets caught napping as Ihejirika dives in and scores a takedown. Van Beethoven manages to retain guard.
Van Beethoven is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ihejirika has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Beethoven regains guard immediately.
Ihejirika throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Beethoven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ihejirika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Beethoven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Beethoven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ihejirika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ihejirika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ihejirika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihejirika chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven pulls Ihejirika in to control the position.
Van Beethoven trying to keep a closed guard but Ihejirika is proving a slippery customer.
Ihejirika has gone for a leg lock! Van Beethoven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ihejirika's guard.
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet.
Van Beethoven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ihejirika keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Van Beethoven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihejirika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ihejirika is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ihejirika is trying to work for a kimura but Van Beethoven is defending well.
Ihejirika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ihejirika prevents Van Beethoven from improving his position.
Ihejirika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Beethoven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Beethoven trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven manages to get to full guard.
Ihejirika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Beethoven trying to control the position.
Van Beethoven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ihejirika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ihejirika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ihejirika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ihejirika passes into half guard.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven trying to control from the bottom.
Ihejirika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Beethoven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ihejirika sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Beethoven defending well though.
Ihejirika is taking a breather. Van Beethoven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ihejirika sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Beethoven defending well though.
Van Beethoven tries to get to full guard but Ihejirika has control of the leg.
Ihejirika winds up and cracks Van Beethoven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Beethoven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Beethoven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ihejirika shoots in but Van Beethoven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Beethoven cracks Ihejirika with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihejirika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Beethoven kicks off Ihejirika and gets to his feet.
Ihejirika drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihejirika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ihejirika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ihejirika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Beethoven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ihejirika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Beethoven gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ihejirika is trying to work for a kimura but Van Beethoven is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven wants to control but Ihejirika is keeping busy.
Ihejirika passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ihejirika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Beethoven can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Beethoven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ihejirika staying calm.
Van Beethoven is trying to control Ihejirika's posture but Ihejirika avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ihejirika working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ground and pound from Ihejirika seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ihejirika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Beethoven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Beethoven is trying to control Ihejirika's posture but Ihejirika avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika 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.
Ihejirika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ihejirika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Beethoven , who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Ihejirika's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Van Beethoven struggling a bit here.
Van Beethoven on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven trying to control but Ihejirika flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Van Beethoven showing good submission defense here.
Ihejirika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Beethoven is defending well though. Ihejirika let's go of the attempt for now.
Van Beethoven wants to control his opponent's hands but Ihejirika gets his hands free.
Well, with Ihejirika on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Van Beethoven is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Van Beethoven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ihejirika is looking to take a break and control but Van Beethoven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Beethoven looks to land a left hand but Ihejirika moved out of range nicely.
Ihejirika shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Beethoven tries to sprawl out of it but Ihejirika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Beethoven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Ihejirika.
Van Beethoven scores with a leg kick.
Ihejirika lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Beethoven slips under a jab from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika dives in and grabs Van Beethoven 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Beethoven pushes down on Ihejirika's head and hops out.
Ihejirika checks a leg kick nicely.
Ihejirika walks into a stiff left hand from Van Beethoven .
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Van Beethoven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ihejirika wants to counter the offense by Van Beethoven and move into the clinch position.
Ihejirika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Beethoven half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Beethoven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihejirika shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ihejirika showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihejirika is taking a breather. Van Beethoven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven is trying to maintain the position but Ihejirika is very close to passing his half guard.
Ihejirika stalling.
Van Beethoven desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ihejirika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Beethoven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Van Beethoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ihejirika is working away from the top position though.
Ihejirika prevents Van Beethoven from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Beethoven is working hard here to advance position.
Ihejirika keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ihejirika is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Beethoven tries to roll over but Ihejirika keeps him under control.
Ihejirika passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven wants to hold on but Ihejirika pushes him away.
Wolfgang Van Beethoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Beethoven is bucking up trying to escape but Ihejirika cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee warns Van Beethoven that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ihejirika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Beethoven is looking to escape.
Ihejirika lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Beethoven hang on?
Ihejirika punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ihejirika looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Beethoven is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ihejirika pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Beethoven wants to try and get back to his feet.
Van Beethoven is desperately trying to improve his position but Ihejirika has a good base and remains in mount.
Ihejirika controlling from mount.
Van Beethoven wants to control but Ihejirika is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihejirika sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Beethoven throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ihejirika. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatenda Ihejirika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ihejirika 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika!
Tatenda Ihejirika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hicks's choice of entrance music: Something From Nothing. Ivan Yuber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Hicks's chin.
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265 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
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245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuber tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuber or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yuber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hicks regains guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Yuber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber looking to pass the guard.
Yuber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Yuber.
Yuber is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks tries to roll over but Yuber keeps him under control.
Hicks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Yuber.
Yuber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yuber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hicks keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Yuber sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yuber misses with a straight left.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuber connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Yuber avoids nicely.
Yuber attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Yuber avoids it well.
Yuber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuber blocks a head kick by Hicks.
Yuber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hicks circles away.
Hicks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a lazy head kick
and Yuber counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hicks! Yuber lets Hicks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks has Yuber up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Yuber walks into a left hand.
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 Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod.
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.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Yuber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivan Yuber is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Yuber cracks Hicks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yuber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hicks to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Yuber is out of range.
Yuber shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yuber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Yuber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
Yuber stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position.
Hicks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuber trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yuber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Yuber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuber fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivan Yuber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuber is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yuber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Yuber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yuber is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuber is looking to stall here but Hicks recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Yuber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yuber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yuber.
Yuber trying to control the position but Hicks is working away.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks trying to hold on to Yuber's head to control him but Yuber postures up.
Yuber trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks moves into full guard.
Yuber looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuber holds on and takes a little breather.
Hicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hicks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yuber is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuber can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Yuber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks closes the distance and pushes Yuber back into the cage.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuber is trying to maintain a safe position but Hicks gets an underhook and turns Yuber into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuber decides to pull guard.
Yuber keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Yuber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Yuber!
Yuber won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks is trying to keep Yuber in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Mason Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yuber is looking to sweep but instead, Hicks has passed into half guard.
Yuber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivan Yuber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuber 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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