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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Tarrenaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Armiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Armiger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Tarrenaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Armiger!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarrenaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Armiger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarrenaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarrenaro looks for a takedown but Armiger sprawls well.
Armiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarrenaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Armiger.
Tarrenaro slips a jab and a cross from Armiger.
Armiger throws a body punch but Tarrenaro moves out of range.
Tarrenaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarrenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Tarrenaro backs off Armiger throws a huge counter combo but Tarrenaro manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Tarrenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rafael Tarrenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armiger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarrenaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Tarrenaro misses.
A left lands for Armiger.
Armiger tries to bum rush Tarrenaro with a series of wild strikes but Tarrenaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armiger connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Armiger. Those never looked like landing.
Armiger fails to land with a series of punches.
Armiger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Armiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armiger throws a series of punches but Tarrenaro moves out of range.
Armiger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarrenaro feints a jab promting Armiger to slip. Tarrenaro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Armiger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tarrenaro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarrenaro is breathing heavily.
Tarrenaro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armiger scores with a nice right hand.
Armiger scores with a jab to the body.
Armiger swinging wildly here.
Armiger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armiger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tarrenaro eats them both and turns towards Armiger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Armiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarrenaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Armiger throws a body punch but Tarrenaro moves out of range.
Armiger swings for the body but Tarrenaro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarrenaro throws a series of punches but Armiger avoids them all with ease.
Armiger lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarrenaro's head.
Armiger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarrenaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarrenaro fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Armiger misses.
Tarrenaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armiger throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armiger stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarrenaro. Tarrenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
John Armiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armiger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Armiger swinging wildly here.
Tarrenaro tries for a takedown but Armiger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarrenaro takes one to the chin there.
Tarrenaro tries for a takedown but Armiger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarrenaro.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarrenaro.
Armiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armiger lands with an overhand left.
Tarrenaro dodges the punch combination from Armiger.
Armiger connects with a looping right hand.
Armiger throws a right hand that Tarrenaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarrenaro also avoids with ease.
Tarrenaro throws the left hand but Armiger avoids the punch easily.
Armiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Armiger misses.
Armiger cracks Tarrenaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Tarrenaro with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armiger throws a right and a left that Tarrenaro avoids nicely.
Tarrenaro dives in and grabs Armiger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armiger pushes down on Tarrenaro's head and hops out.
Armiger lands a head shot.
Tarrenaro is rocked!
Armiger connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Tarrenaro! He's out on his feet! Armiger rushes in and drops Tarrenaro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Armiger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holt McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Straight F'n Edge by-THROWDOWN. McCoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take it Outside. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Holt McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simpson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson swings around for an armbar but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simpson's guard.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to improve his position.
McCoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCoy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Simpson is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCoy cracks Simpson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McCoy working away.
McCoy landing a few strikes.
McCoy working away.
McCoy lands an elbow.
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to improve his position.
McCoy trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCoy scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCoy working away.
McCoy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simpson is trying to escape and McCoy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work there by McCoy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holt McCoy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Holt McCoy made sure he mentioned Instinct , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Who - Baba O'Riley. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws out a loose jab but Polidori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polidori shoots in and bounces David off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Polidori trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Polidori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Polidori won't allow David to sweep him here.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polidori stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polidori stopping the sweep attempt from David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polidori landing with the ground and pound.
Polidori landing with the ground and pound.
Polidori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori with a nice head shot there.
Polidori trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Polidori loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polidori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polidori wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Polidori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polidori working some strikes from top position.
David working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polidori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polidori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
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.
Polidori stopping the sweep attempt from David.
Polidori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David wants to improve his position but instead Polidori has moved into half guard.
Polidori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Polidori lands a nice short elbow.
Polidori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polidori is nestled in close to David, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polidori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Polidori there.
Polidori drops an elbow to the side of David's head.
David is not content to let Polidori control the position.
Polidori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Polidori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Polidori.
Polidori trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
Polidori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polidori scores with a couple of nice shots.
David is looking for a sweep. Polidori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polidori working the head and body with strikes.
David is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polidori.
David on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
David wants to control but Polidori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polidori thows a huge punch but David dodges it nicely.
Polidori lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polidori is thwarting David's attempts to control the position.
Polidori wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polidori is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Polidori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Polidori dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
David has Polidori up against the cage in a clinch.
Polidori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polidori as David tries to tie him up.
Polidori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but David gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Polidori.
Polidori is trying to drag David to the mat but David just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
Polidori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polidori wants a takedown.
David is pressed up against the cage. Polidori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag David down to the mat. David avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polidori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Polidori is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
David misses with a two punch combination.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polidori misses with a few strikes there.
David connects with a body shot that sends Polidori's belly button to the back.
David defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polidori.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polidori shoots in and bounces David off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Polidori is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Polidori has managed to sneak the leg through.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polidori trying to control from half guard but David is working away.
Polidori drops an elbow to the side of David's head.
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!
David slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Polidori slips nicely into half guard.
David wants to control but Polidori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David moves into full guard.
David trying to control the position here.
Polidori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polidori postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori landing some decent shots from guard.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polidori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polidori lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polidori won't allow David to sweep him here.
Polidori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polidori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
David is trying to hold Polidori in close to prevent damage but Polidori has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori prevents David from improving his position.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Polidori lands a nice short elbow.
Aristotle Polidori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polidori prevents David from improving his position.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David taking some punishment here, with Polidori in his half guard.
Polidori performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Polidori sits in half guard.
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 Craig David will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
David tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polidori shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polidori on the side of the head.
David thumps Polidori with a low kick.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polidori. That did some damage!
David leaves Polidori with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polidori looking to score a takedown here. David is defending well but Polidori drives through and ends up in David's guard.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polidori is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
Polidori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polidori trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
David seems keen to control Polidori's posture.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David controls Polidori momentarily but Polidori frees himself.
Polidori stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Polidori is proving a slippery customer.
Polidori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polidori is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
Polidori throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Polidori blocks the leg kick.
Polidori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
Polidori throws a counter combo.
David misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Polidori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Polidori looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
David tries to sprawl but Polidori drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polidori looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks David with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Polidori 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.
David trying to hold on to Polidori's head to control him but Polidori postures up.
David tries to get to full guard but Polidori has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Polidori looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
David is trying to get back to full guard.
David taking some punishment here, with Polidori in his half guard.
David is rocked!
Polidori lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh David is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt David quite badly. David pulls Polidori in close trying to recover. Polidori postures up and lands two really hard shots that put David on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but David doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristotle Polidori!
During a confident post fight interview, Aristotle Polidori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pehmytkudos's choice of entrance music: Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
24 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pehmytkudos counters with a right hand to the body.
Stern throws a lazy body kick
and Pehmytkudos counters with a shoot takedown. Stern fights it but they end up in guard.
Stern has his feet on Pehmytkudos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Pehmytkudos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pehmytkudos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern darts in and clinches Pehmytkudos up against the cage.
Stern manages to pull guard.
Pehmytkudos tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Pehmytkudos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Pehmytkudos won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern looking to control.
Pehmytkudos passes Stern's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pehmytkudos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Stern misses with a double jab
and Pehmytkudos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern forces Pehmytkudos back against the cage and clinches.
Pehmytkudos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pehmytkudos on the side of the head.
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!
Stern darts in and clinches Pehmytkudos up against the cage.
Pehmytkudos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stern is trying to keep an underhook but Pehmytkudos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stern pushes Pehmytkudos off and gets back to his feet.
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pehmytkudos, pushing him back against the cage.
Stern working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pehmytkudos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos successfully pulls guard.
Pehmytkudos controlling the position.
Pehmytkudos keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern has gone for a leg lock! Pehmytkudos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stern's guard.
Pehmytkudos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Pehmytkudos gets to his feet. Stern looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stern swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Pehmytkudos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern looks for the body kick but Pehmytkudos saw that one coming.
Pehmytkudos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pehmytkudos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pehmytkudos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pehmytkudos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stern clinches up against the cage.
Pehmytkudos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stern kicks off Pehmytkudos and gets to his feet.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern clinches with his opponent.
Pehmytkudos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stern can't fight it off and eventually Pehmytkudos manages to take the fight to the floor. Stern looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pehmytkudos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern has his foot on Pehmytkudos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pehmytkudos works his way back into a safe position though.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stern has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pehmytkudos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stern has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pehmytkudos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stern pushes Pehmytkudos up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
A knee to the head by Stern.
Pehmytkudos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stern is looking for a sweep. Pehmytkudos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern moves into full guard.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand but Stern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pehmytkudos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pehmytkudos stands and steps away. Stern gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pehmytkudos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Pehmytkudos tries to counter it with a takedown but Stern pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pehmytkudos can do to turn this around?
Stern fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Pehmytkudos in a clinch.
Pehmytkudos manages to pull guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stern wants to control from the top but Pehmytkudos keeps moving.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pehmytkudos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern trying to control but Pehmytkudos is working from the bottom.
Stern preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern wants to control from the top but Pehmytkudos keeps moving.
Stern won't allow Pehmytkudos to sweep him here.
Stern wants to control from the top but Pehmytkudos keeps moving.
Pehmytkudos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pehmytkudos working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pehmytkudos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pehmytkudos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pehmytkudos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pehmytkudos feints the counter takedown.
Stern drives through and clinches with Pehmytkudos against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pehmytkudos backwards.
Stern throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pehmytkudos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pehmytkudos is keeping the position for now.
Stern throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Pehmytkudos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pehmytkudos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stern has managed to get both his arms back between Pehmytkudos's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pehmytkudos's guard.
Stern is trying to control. Pehmytkudos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pehmytkudos is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern trying to control from half guard but Pehmytkudos is working away.
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pehmytkudos is just riding it out for now. Stern eventually gives up the hold.
Stern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pehmytkudos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stern is trying for a kimura here. Pehmytkudos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stern wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard Stern!
An out of breath and clearly excited Howard Stern thanked MMA Hype Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kocoa Ebone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bone Crusher - Never Scared. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kocoa Ebone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Murray!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ebone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murray stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Ebone.
Ebone lands a body punch.
Ebone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray looks winded!
Ebone gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ebone scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Ebone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ebone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ebone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ebone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebone misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ebone fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murray avoids a wild elbow strike from Ebone.
A short body shot lands from Ebone as the two fighters clinch.
Ebone has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Ebone throws a head punch that misses.
Ebone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray blocks the elbow strike.
Ebone lands with a short shot to the head.
Ebone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ebone misses with some punches.
Ebone lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ebone as Murray tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Ebone.
Ebone lands a shoulder strike.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ebone smiles and moves away.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebone scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray is rocked!
Ebone connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Murray out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kocoa Ebone!
Post fight, Kocoa Ebone took to the microphone: 'DAM I thought you could fight man where your heart at ? i am going to take every stripper at the club home and show them my EBONE'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sungwon Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bulge!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulge misses with a wild combination.
Bulge clinches.
Jung pushes Bulge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Bulge controls the action.
Jung has clasped his hands together around Bulge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bulge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bulge is looking for a sweep.
Jung scoring with punches and elbows.
Jung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bulge some visible discomfort.
Bulge is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulge prevents Jung from moving into mount.
Jung in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulge parries the strikes from Jung easily there. Jung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bulge to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung working the ground and pound but Bulge is defending the strikes.
Jung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulge keeps working.
Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jung working the ground and pound.
Jung trying to control the position but Bulge is working away.
Bulge stops Jung from passing to mount.
Jung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jung landing a few strikes.
Jung trying to control the action but Bulge is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jung landing a few strikes.
Jung works to advance to full mount. Bulge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bulge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung throws some wild stikes that Bulge manages to avoid easily.
Bulge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jung with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bulge has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jung is landing with some decent strikes but Bulge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jung misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bulge is bucking up trying to escape but Jung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bulge?
Jung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bulge is rocked!
Jung lands a big shot to the head and Bulge winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sungwon Jung!
Sungwon Jung took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tank you, tank you for coming.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappy Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict comes to the cage accompanied by Locked up. Cappy Christian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappy Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian lands with a kick to the temple. The Convict shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kezz The Convict has been cut.
Christian lands a two punch combo.
Christian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christian misses with an uppercut.
Christian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from The Convict finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Convict bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian parries the strikes from The Convict easily there. The Convict is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christian to escape.
Christian is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Convict connects with a decent elbow.
The Convict looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christian is avoiding damage well.
The Convict wants to control but Christian is keeping him busy.
The Convict scoring with punches and elbows.
The Convict 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.
The Convict working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Convict with the ground and pound but Christian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christian defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Convict tries to pass to full mount but Christian defends it.
Christian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Convict not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Convict sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christian defending well though.
The Convict is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christian tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Convict. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Convict is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is working for a submission of some sort.
The Convict not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christian can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Convict throws a strike but Christian avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christian is trying to keep The Convict in close.
The Convict throws a big elbow that misses.
The Convict throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict throwing strikes but missing.
Christian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Convict might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Convict throws a strike but Christian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Convict has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Christian is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Christian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Convict in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Convict takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
Christian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
The Convict takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian misses with an elbow over the top.
Christian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian throws a head punch that misses.
The Convict jumps guard but Christian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Convict avoids it.
The Convict fails to pull guard.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.
The Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christian lands an elbow inside that The Convict shrugs off.
Christian misses with an elbow over the top.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Christian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappy Christian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christian slips a jab and a cross from The Convict.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christian misses with the combination.
The Convict connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christian. Christian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Convict misses the jab.
The Convict fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Convict looks to score with a jab to the body but Christian is just out of range.
The Convict looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by The Convict.
A right-left combo lands from The Convict.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and The Convict moves out of range easily.
The Convict appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kezz The Convict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Convict takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Convict's head.
Christian throws a low kick but The Convict moves out of range easily.
The Convict throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict with a hook.
A head kick misses from Christian.
The Convict dodges the punch combination from Christian.
Christian walks into a jab.
Christian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Convict displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Christian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Convict.
The Convict decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christian kicks off The Convict and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian throws a leg kick but The Convict checks it.
Christian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christian wants it to stay on the feet.
Christian tries to bum rush The Convict with a series of wild strikes but The Convict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christian enables The Convict to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Convict drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christian dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian stands and steps away. The Convict gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christian throws a head kick that misses.
The Convict appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christian throws a jab when The Convict was well out of range.
No luck for The Convict with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Convict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Convict fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christian to the ground. The Convict is now in Christian's guard.
Christian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. The Convict is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
Christian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Convict's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Christian won't allow it.
Christian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christian to keep the fight standing.
Christian scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Christian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christian lands a nice knee to the body.
Christian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christian lands an elbow just above The Convict 's eye.
Christian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christian scores a nice knee to the body.
Christian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Convict avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but Christian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Christian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Convict seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christian can turn it around.
Christian lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian lands an elbow inside.
The Convict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Convict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
Christian lands an elbow just above The Convict 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but Christian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappy Christian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christian throws out a powerful jab.
The Convict throws a series of punches but Christian avoids them all with ease.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and The Convict moves out of range easily.
Christian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Convict fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christian to the ground. The Convict is now in Christian's guard.
Christian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. The Convict is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian missing with knees to the body.
Cappy Christian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christian has The Convict pressed against the cage, preventing The Convict from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Convict.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but Christian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christian tries to land a knee to the head but The Convict blocks with his arms.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Christian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Convict's defenses.
Christian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Christian on the inside.
Christian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Convict's defenses.
A hook to the body from Christian.
Christian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christian missing with knees to the body.
The Convict takes an elbow to the temple.
Christian lands a good knee to the midsection. The Convict won't want to take too many of those.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Convict takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christian.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Convict's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Christian holds him up against the cage and eventually The Convict drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Convict takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christian working The Convict over with knees to the body.
Christian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Convict in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
The Convict takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian tries to land knees in the clinch but The Convict avoids the damage to the body.
Christian with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Christian.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Christian lands a good knee to the midsection. The Convict won't want to take too many of those.
Christian lands an elbow just above The Convict 's eye.
Christian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Christian lands a knee to the body.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christian to keep the fight standing.
Christian lands an elbow inside.
Christian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.
Kezz The Convict's cut is getting worse.
The Convict takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christian working The Convict over with knees to the body.
Christian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
Christian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Convict takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian tries to land knees in the clinch but The Convict avoids the damage to the body.
Christian lands a knee to the head.
The Convict is trying to pull guard but Christian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christian throws an elbow but misses.
Christian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Christian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Christian.
A knee to the head by Christian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappy Christian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Convict looking to score a takedown here. Christian is defending well but The Convict drives through and ends up in Christian's guard.
Christian wants to stand but The Convict is controlling the position.
The Convict in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Convict postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christian managing to control the position.
The Convict is pushing down on Christian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christian is fighting to maintain full guard but The Convict has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict thows a huge punch but Christian dodges it nicely.
The Convict with the ground and pound but Christian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Convict throwing strikes from guard but Christian blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict throws a big right hand that misses.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Convict's guard.
The Convict wants to sweep here but Christian controlling him for the moment.
The Convict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but The Convict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Convict has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Christian is looking to defend but The Convict has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Christian! The Convict pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Christian taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kezz The Convict!
Kezz The Convict is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kezz The Convict made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert McCall (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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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hughtavious Mingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert McCall!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingo.
Mingo takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Mingo.
McCall prevents a body shot from Mingo.
McCall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mingo lands a shot to the body.
Mingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall taking a breather.
Mingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mingo pushes McCall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mingo lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Mingo.
A hook to the body from Mingo.
McCall looks winded!
McCall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mingo cracks McCall with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Mingo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mingo is working McCall over against the cage.
Mingo lands a shoulder strike.
Mingo is leaning against McCall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mingo.
McCall takes a shot to the head.
Mingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Mingo.
A short left from Mingo.
Mingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCall is rocked!
Mingo drops McCall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McCall is still on wobbly legs! Can Mingo finish him?
Mingo lands a shot to the body.
Mingo pushes McCall against the cage. Mingo is working some dirty boxing. Mingo pushes off with a quick right hook! McCall goes down! McCall tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mingo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hughtavious Mingo!
A victorious Hughtavious Mingo 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 Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Amato comes to the cage accompanied by Mike Tyson Post-Fight Interview with Jim Gray. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael D Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. D Amato defends it nicely.
Dixon forces D Amato back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
D Amato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
D Amato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from D Amato.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
D Amato manages to break the clinch.
Dixon throws a head kick but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dixon misses with a leg kick
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from D Amato.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon has managed to clinch.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dixon or not.
Dixon scores a nice knee to the body.
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
D Amato blocks an elbow strike from Dixon.
D Amato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon misses with a leg kick
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. D Amato tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in D Amato's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Amato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from D Amato'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
D Amato is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
D Amato wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon is looking to advance position but D Amato won't allow it.
D Amato is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
D Amato is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon prevents D Amato from standing back up.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for D Amato!
D Amato in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
D Amato is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dixon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
D Amato takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dixon's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Dixon!
After the big win, Vince Dixon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Flying Knee Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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