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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donsonne Deville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donsonne Deville is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsonne Deville!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deville throws a series of punches but DeNeville moves out of range.
Deville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeNeville.
DeNeville attempts a counter takedown but Deville avoids it well and moves away.
DeNeville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deville looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeNeville scores with punches from side control.
DeNeville is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeNeville misses with the ground and pound.
Deville tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deville on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Deville is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeNeville connects with a decent elbow.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deville tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deville can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeNeville throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
DeNeville lands a nice forearm strike.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deville sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Deville takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Deville controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNeville working the body and head with strikes.
Deville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeNeville. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deville taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeNeville fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deville is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville cracks Deville with a big elbow.
Deville takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Deville is rocked!
DeNeville scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Deville is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and DeNeville can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone DeNeville!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moto Cycle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donsone De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Cycle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Cycle. Those never looked like landing.
De slips a jab and a cross from Cycle.
And De tries to counter it with a takedown but Cycle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De dives in and scores a takedown into Cycle's guard.
Cycle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De is looking to work some ground and pound but Cycle has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cycle holds on and takes a little breather.
Cycle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cycle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cycle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cycle trying to control the position.
De postures up in Cycle's guard and throws a big left but Cycle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De throws a big elbow that misses.
Cycle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cycle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cycle is adopting a defensive guard.
Cycle is breathing heavily.
De chips away with some ground and pound.
De scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De working some strikes from top position.
Cycle has momentary wrist control but De slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De stands up over Cycle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cycle is rocked!
De lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Cycle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De loads up on a big left hand. Cycle felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - De looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cycle can't hide his disappointment, as De celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone De!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung's entrance music is Fluffy. A fine choice. Dixie Small acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derrick Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Yeung.
Yeung looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Small throws a body punch but Yeung moves out of range.
Small avoids the body shot from Yeung.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Yeung.
Small has Yeung up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yeung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yeung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Yeung. That snapped Small's head back.
Yeung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yeung sizes up Small with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yeung works over Small's head and body with a nice combination.
Small misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeung misses the target.
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!
Yeung misses with the combination.
Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeung misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung misses with a wild combination.
Derrick Yeung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
Yeung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Yeung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeung.
Yeung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Small throws a hook to the side of Yeung's head but Yeung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Derrick Yeung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Yeung takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Small. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Small.
Yeung misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a right and a left that Yeung avoids nicely.
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yeung throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Derrick Yeung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yeung misses with a shot to the body
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yeung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Small scores with a couple of nice shots.
Small is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yeung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Small.
Yeung is looking to control Small's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yeung avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeung wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Small seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yeung is not content to let Small control the position.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yeung defending well though.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yeung's head.
Yeung wants to get back to his feet.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small wants to take a breather but Yeung is having none of it.
Small lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Yeung dominated that round.
That's time! Yeung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yeung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yeung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Small looking to score a takedown here. Yeung is defending well but Small drives through and ends up in Yeung's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yeung holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Yeung's brow.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeung has wrist control.
Yeung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yeung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
Yeung wants to stand but Small is controlling the position.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Small lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yeung can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Small prevents Yeung from standing back up.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small is looking to take a break and control but Yeung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Small prevents Yeung from standing back up.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small is trying to control. Yeung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Small lands strikes from half guard.
Yeung pushes Small off and gets back to his feet.
Small jabs Yeung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yeung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Small.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeung keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small working the ground and pound.
Yeung on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yeung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yeung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Yeung wants to get back to his feet.
Yeung struggling a bit here.
Yeung gets back to half guard.
Small working over Yeung with some ground and pound. Yeung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yeung is rocked!
It looks like Derrick Yeung has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small slips a nice elbow through Yeung's hands, connecting with Yeung's forehead.
Oh Yeung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small drops an elbow to the side of Yeung's head.
Small lands a big elbow - Yeung is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Small!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamad Al Zahran 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Zahran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Zahran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Zahran moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Zahran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Al Zahran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamad Al Zahran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parker throws the left hand but Al Zahran avoids the punch easily.
Al Zahran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Zahran connects with a looping right hand.
Al Zahran stuffs the takedown.
Parker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zahran throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker throws a low kick but Al Zahran avoids it.
Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Parker.
Al Zahran works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker goes for a double leg but Al Zahran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Zahran continues to drive forward.
It looked like Al Zahran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Zahran on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Zahran's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is fighting to break Al Zahran's control of his arms but Al Zahran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Zahran holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Zahran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Al Zahran is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Al Zahran trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Zahran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Parker.
Al Zahran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker with a hook.
Al Zahran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhöll GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Al Zahran blocks the low kick.
Al Zahran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Good shot there by Al Zahran.
A shot to the liver by Al Zahran. Beautiful body shot.
Al Zahran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Al Zahran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Zahran lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Zahran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Zahran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Zahran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker walks into a jab.
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zahran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Al Zahran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker jabs Al Zahran right on the nose. Al Zahran blinks but takes it well.
Al Zahran digs a good hook to Parker's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Zahran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Zahran clinches.
Al Zahran gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Al Zahran trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Zahran.
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Zahran postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Zahran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Zahran distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Zahran ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Al Zahran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Zahran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Zahran avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Zahran cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Parker avoids the body shot from Al Zahran.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
Al Zahran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Zahran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Zahran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parker is trying to defend but Al Zahran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Al Zahran sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Zahran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Zahran looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parker taking some punishment here, with Al Zahran in his half guard.
Al Zahran throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Zahran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Zahran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker has his foot on Al Zahran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Zahran works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Zahran wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Al Zahran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Zahran trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Zahran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parker working for a triangle but Al Zahran defends it easily.
Al Zahran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Zahran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Zahran distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Al Zahran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Zahran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Zahran lands a couple of elbows.
Al Zahran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hamad Al Zahran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Zahran throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Al Zahran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker has momentary wrist control but Al Zahran slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Zahran trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zahran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Zahran is in close to Parker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Zahran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Zahran lands a couple of elbows.
Parker looking to control.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zahran trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Al Zahran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Al Zahran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Al Zahran wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker pulls Al Zahran into guard.
Al Zahran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Zahran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Al Zahran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Zahran works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Parker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker defending against the ground and pound.
Al Zahran working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Zahran off and has taken his back!
Parker avoiding Al Zahran 's attempts to control his hands.
Al Zahran wants to escape the position.
Al Zahran trying to control the action but Parker just sinks the hooks in.
Al Zahran tries to break free.
Al Zahran turns into Parker and is now in his guard.
Al Zahran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Zahran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Zahran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Zahran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Zahran with a nice head shot there.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Zahran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran is controlling the pace.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Al Zahran is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Zahran off the cage and back into range.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Al Zahran misses.
Parker tries for a takedown but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Al Zahran catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Al Zahran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Zahran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Zahran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Zahran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamad Al Zahran is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zahran scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran gets a clinch.
Al Zahran struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker works on Al Zahran's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Zahran misses with a body punch.
Al Zahran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Zahran misses with the head strike.
Parker prevents a body shot from Al Zahran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zahran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Al Zahran has him pressed against the cage.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Al Zahran controls the action.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamad Al Zahran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Zahran 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
A very excited looking Hamad Al Zahran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Ceoghan Cartwright looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Rose passes to side control.
Rose has an Americana. Cartwright didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rose is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rose hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Derick Rose!
Derick Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G. as his entrance music. Wolfram Stelzer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stelzer lands a jab to Scarface's midsection.
Scarface scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarface was well out of range. Poor timing from Stelzer.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stelzer stuns Scarface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stelzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarface cracks Stelzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarface looks to land a combination but Stelzer avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface throws a body punch but Stelzer moves out of range.
No joy there for Scarface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stelzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarface defends it well.
Stelzer misses with a hook.
Stelzer defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Stelzer catches Scarface with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Stelzer.
Scarface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stelzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarface throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
Scarface's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarface obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarface displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stelzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stelzer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stelzer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scarface wants to get back to his feet.
Scarface's coaches at The Ultimate Fight House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stelzer throwing shots but Scarface is blocking nicely.
Stelzer prevents Scarface from standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stelzer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stelzer thows a huge punch but Scarface dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarface pushes Stelzer off looking to stand but Stelzer dives back in and keeps control.
Stelzer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stelzer is on him like a limpet, forcing Scarface back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer keeps control of Scarface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Scarface's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stelzer lands with a hook. Scarface tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scarface moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarface throws a hook to the side of Stelzer's head but Stelzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Scarface lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stelzer doesn't seem phased though.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarface misses the target.
Scarface is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface connects with a crisp jab.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Stelzer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scarface doesn't seem phased though.
Scarface swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stelzer slips under a jab from Scarface.
Stelzer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scarface to the mat! Scarface manages to get full guard.
Scarface is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Scarface's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarface misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface manages to break the clinch.
Stelzer scores with the left hand. Scarface knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stelzer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarface defends well and Stelzer ends up having to push Scarface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Scarface misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stelzer digs a good body shot into Scarface's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Scarface as Stelzer shoots in.
Scarface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarface walks into a stiff left hand from Stelzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scarface is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stelzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stelzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Scarface on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stelzer misses with a body shot
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scarface misses with a hook.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelzer has a takedown stuffed.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Stelzer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stelzer misses the jab.
Stelzer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stelzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarface.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stelzer.
Scarface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stelzer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Stelzer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarface defends well and Stelzer ends up having to push Scarface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Stelzer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scarface with a hook.
Scarface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stelzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarface scrambles back to his feet.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stelzer ducks down to avoid it.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scarface lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top.
Scarface stuffs the takedown attempt from Stelzer. Stelzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Scarface throws a hook but Stelzer blocks it.
Scarface waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stelzer.
Stelzer tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
Stelzer misses with a takedown attempt - Scarface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scarface moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.
Scarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarface!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface throws a series of strikes that have Stelzer backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Stelzer misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer moves away from the strike by Scarface.
Scarface waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stelzer.
Scarface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Stelzer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but Stelzer moved out of range nicely.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stelzer connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Stelzer looks to throw the jab but Scarface is out of range.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Stelzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarface defends it well.
Stelzer takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
Scarface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stelzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarface scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stelzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Scarface lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarface moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Stelzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Scarface looks to land a combination but Stelzer avoids it well.
Stelzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarface moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Nice body punch from Stelzer.
Dexter Scarface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stelzer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stelzer somewhat.
Scarface throws a shot from downtown. Stelzer moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it.
Scarface appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Scarface on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stelzer looks to throw the jab but Scarface is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarface misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface leaves Stelzer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stelzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
Stelzer throws a hook but Scarface avoids it easily.
Scarface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stelzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarface scrambles back to his feet.
Scarface throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stelzer with a nice cross.
Stelzer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stelzer wants to control but Scarface is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface is pushing Stelzer's head away, looking to escape. Stelzer manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stelzer forces Scarface back against the cage and clinches.
Scarface prevents a body shot from Stelzer.
Scarface is trying to break free.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
Scarface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarface is trying to break the clinch but Stelzer is controlling him.
Scarface wants to get back to striking at distance but Stelzer won't allow it.
Scarface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stelzer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Stelzer.
Scarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stelzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scarface moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Scarface missing with a left hand there. Stelzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarface missing with a left hand there. Stelzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer scores with a punch to the head.
Stelzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarface should have avoided that one.
Scarface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarface takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarface slips under a jab.
Scarface throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stelzer.
Scarface looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stelzer throws a right hand that misses
and Scarface counters with a two punch combo.
Stelzer tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stelzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarface.
A big left from Stelzer misses.
Scarface seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Scarface throws a hook but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Stelzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Scarface both land. Nice combination.
Scarface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stelzer.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Scarface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stelzer.
Stelzer looks to throw the jab but Scarface is out of range.
Stelzer lands a jab to Scarface's midsection.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stelzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarface.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Scarface blocks a jab.
Stelzer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Stelzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stelzer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stelzer wants to clinch up but Scarface keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface throws a hook but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Scarface thuds his right hand into Stelzer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Stelzer.
Stelzer has Scarface up against the cage in a clinch.
Stelzer keeps control of Scarface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scarface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stelzer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Scarface.
Scarface blocks a jab.
Stelzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stelzer works Scarface's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That has opened up Wolfram Stelzer's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stelzer fails with the takedown.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Stelzer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scarface swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Scarface.
Stelzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stelzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stelzer throws an off balance right hand
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stelzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Scarface.
Scarface moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelzer connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top.
Stelzer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scarface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Scarface showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarface 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Scarface!
Dexter Scarface thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Busta Rhymes - Arab Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Qasem Suleimani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phill Bunce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani wants to counter the offense by Bunce and move into the clinch position.
Suleimani dodges the punch combination from Bunce.
Bunce clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunce throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Suleimani finds it's way through Bunce's defenses.
Suleimani looks to land a left hand but Bunce moved out of range nicely.
Bunce thuds his right hand into Suleimani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani slips a jab and a cross from Bunce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani tests Bunce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suleimani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunce moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Bunce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Bunce saw that one coming.
It looked like Bunce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suleimani lands a jab.
Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Bunce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunce swinging wildly here.
Bunce lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Bunce throws a series of strikes that have Suleimani backpedaling.
A shot to the liver by Bunce. Beautiful body shot.
Bunce misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunce scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suleimani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunce throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bunce. Those never looked like landing.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Suleimani lands an overhand right.
Bunce throws an off balance right hand
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Bunce.
Good exchange - Bunce coming out on top.
Bunce swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunce looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
Nice cross by Suleimani.
Bunce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suleimani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phill Bunce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a crisp right that sends Bunce to the canvas! Suleimani follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasem Suleimani!
A victorious Qasem Suleimani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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