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PFC 21: Crowbar vs Dillashaw PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Tostao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Tostao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tostao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Tostao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tostao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a combination that backs up Tostao into the cage. Diaz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tostao's guard. Tostao is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Diaz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
An out of breath Nick Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine. Romero has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Romero.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Romero.
A quick step to the side and Shaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Romero.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero misses with a head kick.
It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Romero has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shaw is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero slips a straight right by Shaw.
Romero throws a leg kick but Shaw moved away.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Romero.
Shaw works Romero's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Shaw's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Shaw misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a big head kick but Shaw shrugs it off.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
It looked like Shaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Romero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romero duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a nice head kick!
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw is looking for a counter combo.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Shaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shaw avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Shaw throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Romero looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shaw might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Shaw drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Romero follows Shaw to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
In his post fight interview, Aquiles Romero gave a big smile as he said 'I want to fight Nick Diaz in this weight class in this division!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morello has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Morello!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Morello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Morello lands.
Morello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Morello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Morello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Morello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
A shot in the inside from Morello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone has Morello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Morello scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morello.
Morello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Morello.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morello.
Morello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morello lands with a light punch inside.
Morello lands with a left to the head.
Morello presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Morello gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morello.
Morello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Morello.
Morello cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Morello.
A short body shot lands from Morello as the two fighters clinch.
Morello gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morello lands with a light punch inside.
Morello lands a nice uppercut.
Morello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morello lands a left hand.
Morello digs a right hand underneath Stone's ribcage. Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Morello.
Morello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morello.
Morello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Stone is rocked!
Morello has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morello can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morello lands with a left to the head.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morello throws a big uppercut that drops Stone! More strikes from Morello and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stone lies dazed against the cage as Morello celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes to the cage accompanied by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Wacka Flocka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Flocka ducked under it nicely.
Flocka slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Flocka throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Flocka 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.
Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Flocka misses its intended target.
Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nazaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flocka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nazaryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka tries to kick Nazaryan off but Nazaryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nazaryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nazaryan works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nazaryan is looking to work his way around to Flocka's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Flocka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nazaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flocka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Flocka is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Nazaryan has taken his back!
Flocka is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flocka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nazaryan gets his way!
Nazaryan controlling the position well here. Flocka rolled but Nazaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nazaryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Flocka is controlling his hands well.
What can Flocka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Flocka is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan controlling the position well here. Flocka rolled but Nazaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazaryan'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.
Flocka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flocka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nazaryan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flocka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nazaryan throwing sloppy strikes.
Nazaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flocka doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flocka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flocka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Flocka is trying to get back to his feet but Nazaryan has full control of the position and if anything, Flocka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flocka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan lunges at Flocka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flocka's hand.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Flocka with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Flocka there.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the temple. Flocka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Flocka throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Flocka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flocka throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Flocka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Flocka's head.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan jabs at Flocka's body.
Flocka moves out of range of the body kick.
Flocka misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Flocka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flocka blocks a jab.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazaryan. That's going to slow Flocka down.
Flocka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flocka can do to turn this around?
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flocka.
Flocka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Flocka moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick
letting Flocka counter with a right hand.
Flocka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flocka misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka lands a jab to the nose.
Nazaryan shoots in and drives through. Flocka sprawls well.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flocka lands a lovely overhand right.
Flocka throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flocka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nazaryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Flocka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flocka throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flocka! But no joy.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flocka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flocka checks the leg kick.
Flocka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flocka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flocka takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Flocka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flocka looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Flocka clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flocka looks to throw a body kick
and Nazaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flocka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Flocka.
Flocka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Flocka. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
Wacka Flocka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Flocka misses.
Flocka misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flocka.
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flocka throws a chopping leg kick but Nazaryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Flocka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flocka down.
Flocka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flocka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
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 Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flocka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flocka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Flocka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Flocka takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there.
Flocka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Flocka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flocka swings widly with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flocka swivels and escapes.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Flocka moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flocka jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Nazaryan scores with a jab. Flocka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flocka is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flocka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flocka throws a combination that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a left and a right that stings Flocka.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Flocka throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Flocka avoids it.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flocka misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flocka.
Nazaryan cracks Flocka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flocka! But no joy.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Flocka moves out of range easily.
Wacka Flocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Flocka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flocka scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flocka wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position.
Flocka misses the shot to the body.
Flocka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Flocka's head.
Flocka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Flocka sees coming a mile off.
Flocka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flocka throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Flocka.
Nazaryan clobbers Flocka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazaryan ducks right into an uppercut from Flocka.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Nazaryan blocks the low kick.
Flocka misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Flocka blocks the leg kick.
Flocka looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flocka.
Flocka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flocka throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flocka throws out the jab.
Nazaryan lands a jab to Flocka's midsection.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flocka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flocka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flocka.
Flocka tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flocka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaryan, as that shot connected.
Nazaryan with a jab.
Flocka scores with a hook.
Nazaryan scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flocka.
Flocka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flocka misses with a left hand
and Nazaryan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flocka connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
letting Flocka counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan works Flocka's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazaryan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devario Koleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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23
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jasper Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devario Koleman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koleman tries to clinch but Irving moves out of range.
Koleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koleman blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irving!
Irving throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irving defends it well.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koleman moves into the clinch.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koleman stalling the fight.
Irving has had enough of the clinch but Koleman keeps him there for the moment.
Koleman working aggressively here.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving takes a shot to the head.
Koleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Irving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irving is trying to break the clinch but Koleman is controlling him.
Irving lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koleman working aggressively here.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman lands an uppercut.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irving escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koleman slips a jab from Irving.
Koleman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Koleman has closed the distance and engaged Irving in a clinch.
Koleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving is trying to break the clinch but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Koleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Koleman.
Koleman working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving is trying to break the clinch but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
Koleman stalling.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving blocks an uppercut.
Irving's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jasper Irving seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irving throws a front kick aimed at Koleman's knee but Koleman avoids it well.
Koleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Irving throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koleman tries to clinch up but Irving circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving lands a glancing blow to the side of Koleman's head.
Koleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irving throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irving takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koleman moves away.
Irving throws an off balance right hand
and Koleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Koleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irving.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irving lands with a straight right. Koleman didn't see that one coming.
Koleman walks into a jab.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koleman moves away.
Koleman has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Irving blocks an uppercut.
Koleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koleman prevents Irving from breaking the clinch.
Koleman controlling the action here for a moment.
Irving has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Koleman misses with some punches.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koleman is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Koleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devario Koleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Irving misses with a looping right.
Irving scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koleman tries to clinch but Irving is having none of it.
Irving throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Irving misses with an uppercut. Koleman saw that one coming.
Koleman forces Irving back against the cage and clinches.
Irving blocks an uppercut.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koleman prevents Irving from breaking the clinch.
Koleman working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Koleman.
Koleman has Irving pressed against the cage, preventing Irving from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devario Koleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irving tries to break the clinch but Koleman is controlling the position.
Koleman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman misses with the head strike.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Koleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Irving's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koleman misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Irving wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irving looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Irving wants to break free but Koleman has control.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Koleman.
Koleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koleman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Irving.
Koleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irving wants to break free but Koleman has control.
Irving can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving is trying to force a seperation but Koleman has the dominant position.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman has a couple of punches blocked by Irving.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Irving wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Irving wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Koleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Koleman.
Koleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koleman gets through Irving's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koleman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Irving up against the cage.
Koleman working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devario Koleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving missing with a left hand there. Koleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koleman throws a counter combo.
Koleman dodges the punch combination from Irving.
Koleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Irving misses with a double jab
and Koleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irving swats away the attempt to clinch by Koleman.
Irving gets tackled into the cage by Koleman. Koleman maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Koleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Irving.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving tries to stall but Koleman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irving wants to break free but Koleman has control.
Koleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koleman working aggressively here.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Koleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Koleman misses with the head strike.
Irving has had enough of the clinch but Koleman keeps him there for the moment.
Koleman has a couple of punches blocked by Irving.
Koleman just leaning against Irving, taking a breather.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Koleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koleman.
Koleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koleman working aggressively here.
Irving trying to control the position but instead, Koleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irving into the cage.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman misses with the head strike.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman has a couple of punches blocked by Irving.
Koleman prevents Irving from breaking the clinch.
Koleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koleman keeps control of Irving as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving is looking to break free of the clinch but Koleman has double underhooks.
Koleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koleman.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
Jasper Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irving has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irving is trying to push Koleman away but Koleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irving breaks from the clinch.
Irving throws a body punch but Koleman moves out of range.
Koleman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Irving looks to land a combination but Koleman avoids it well.
Koleman throws a counter combo.
Irving throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Koleman moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving swings for the body but Koleman moves out of range.
Koleman tries to counter with a clinch but Irving shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devario Koleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devario Koleman!
Devario Koleman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Khasbulaev has chosen Fetty Wap - Trap Queen as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neculai Costel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Costel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khasbulaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev wants to clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costel.
Khasbulaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev misses with an uppercut
and Costel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khasbulaev won't be happy with that.
Costel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khasbulaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel staying calm.
Costel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Costel is working to tighten his grip on Khasbulaev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Khasbulaev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Costel is really squeezing tight and eventually Khasbulaev passes out! Costel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Neculai Costel!
Neculai Costel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leo Sonnen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Ferdum knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Ferdum swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferdum thinking.
Ferdum misses with an uppercut.
Ferdum slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Ferdum is looking to counter punch.
Ferdum catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferdum was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Ferdum tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Ferdum throws a big shot that misses.
Ferdum gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Ferdum manages to retain guard.
Ferdum trying to control the position.
Ferdum keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum pushes a forearm under Sonnen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sonnen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wabricio Ferdum!
Wabricio Ferdum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Sigurdsson as he checks the leg kick.
Sigurdsson clobbers Newell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sigurdsson misses with a wild body shot.
Sigurdsson walks into a stiff left hand from Newell.
Sigurdsson moves out of range as Newell strikes.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sigurdsson.
A lazy left from Newell finds it's target.
It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
Newell throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook.
Sigurdsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Sigurdsson lands with a nice body punch.
Newell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigurdsson manages to avoid it.
Sigurdsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigurdsson lands a really nice looking cross but Newell seems unphased.
Sigurdsson throws out a loose jab but Newell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newell digs a good hook to Sigurdsson's body.
Newell looks to throw the jab but Sigurdsson is out of range.
Newell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sigurdsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sigurdsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sigurdsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson throws a lazy right hand but Newell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newell throws a looping overhand right but Sigurdsson ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigurdsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newell is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sigurdsson blocks the low kick.
Newell moves out of range as Sigurdsson strikes.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Sigurdsson throwing a counter right hand but Newell manages to avoid it.
Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Sigurdsson does no damage.
Sigurdsson keeps Newell at a distance using the push kick.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook.
Newell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Nice jab there from Sigurdsson.
Newell misses with a looping left.
Newell is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Sigurdsson.
Newell slips a jab and a cross from Sigurdsson.
Newell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell missing with a left hand there. Sigurdsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sigurdsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sigurdsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigurdsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newell is rocked!
A head kick by Sigurdsson - that's a beauty! Newell is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Sigurdsson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
An intense looking Ragnar Sigurdsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'No Messing I'm came to kill him tonight. No more fucking around, its business from where, and that title will be mine. The champ is coward and i will destroy him.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's entrance music is You'll Never Walk Alone. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mac Airt's choice of entrance music: Wolf Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Mac Airt lands with an uppercut that bounces Bone off the cage and back into range.
Mac Airt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bone circles away quickly and effectively.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bone or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Airt, which made it look bad.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Mac Airt scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bone connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Bone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Airt to the ground. Bone is now in Mac Airt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bone throwing strikes but missing.
Mac Airt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Bone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac Airt is just riding it out for now. Bone eventually gives up the hold.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac Airt sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac Airt sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Mac Airt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
Mac Airt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
Bone is looking for a kimura but Mac Airt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Bone is working for a kimura but Mac Airt is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone is looking for a kimura but Mac Airt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Mac Airt kicks Bone off and gets back to his feet.
Bone throws a right hand that Mac Airt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Airt also avoids with ease.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Bone.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bone.
Bone slips under a jab.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Bone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt lands a two punch combo.
Bone clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bone lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bone scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Bone has control.
Bone lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Bone.
Bone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bone lands a left hand.
Bone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bone lands a body shot.
Bone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bone lands with a short shot to the head.
Bone is trying to trip Mac Airt. He has hold of a leg but Mac Airt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bone is controlling him.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bone throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Joe Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Bone isn't so interested in that idea.
Joe Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mac Airt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Bone has control.
Bone is trying to trip Mac Airt. He has hold of a leg but Mac Airt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
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!
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Bone prevents Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Mac Airt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac Airt manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Mac Airt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Bone isn't so interested in that idea.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Airt is keeping the position for now.
Bone stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt has his feet on Bone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bone scores with a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Mac Airt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bone dives into side control.
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac Airt has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt pushes Bone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bone in side control, throwing shots but Mac Airt defends.
Mac Airt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac Airt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Airt is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mac Airt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bone has control of Mac Airt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mac Airt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bone working for a submission but Mac Airt is keeping him at bay.
Bone fails to move to back control.
Mac Airt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bone has control of Mac Airt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mac Airt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mac Airt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that second round.
That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Bone misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bone moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Airt.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
Bone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Airt, pushing him back against the cage.
Bone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Bone has double underhooks.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Bone lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bone has hold of one of Mac Airt's legs. Mac Airt is fighting the takedown attempt but Bone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Mac Airt is keeping the position.
Bone stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Bone advances position into side control!
Bone trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Airt is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Airt is defending well.
Mac Airt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bone is controlling him well.
Bone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mac Airt, who protects the arm well.
Mac Airt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mac Airt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bone.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac Airt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt pushes Bone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mac Airt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mac Airt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Airt is defending well.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Bone drags him back down.
Bone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bone prevents Mac Airt from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bone wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bone!
Joe Bone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Underestimated Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrigan comes to the cage accompanied by Teardrop. Mark Corrigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Corrigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrigan avoids the body shot from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw moves in looking to clinch but Corrigan pushes him off.
Corrigan feinted with a counter takedown.
Corrigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillashaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corrigan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dillashaw!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw struggling a bit here.
Corrigan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dillashaw!
Corrigan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw is squirming around, avoiding Corrigan's attempts to control the action.
Dillashaw tries to hold on but Corrigan postures up.
Dillashaw told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Corrigan looking for a guillotine from mount but Dillashaw is having none of it.
Dillashaw is trying to escape the mount but Corrigan keeps good control and instead manages to take Dillashaw's back.
Dillashaw is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrigan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dillashaw has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dillashaw is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrigan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dillashaw knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dillashaw for a finish.
Corrigan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Corrigan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dillashaw defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrigan working for a choke but Dillashaw is defending well.
Corrigan tries to keep control of the position but Dillashaw is staying busy.
Corrigan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dillashaw is doing well to defend. Corrigan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dillashaw is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Corrigan!
Mark Corrigan retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Corrigan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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