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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaliev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle. Adam Khaliev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khaliev circles away.
Sha's coach down at Madness MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sha throws a shot to the body.
Khaliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Khaliev on the inside.
Sha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaliev working aggressively here.
A short right from Khaliev on the inside.
Khaliev blocking some punches.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Khaliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaliev.
Khaliev blocking some punches.
Khaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sha goes for a takedown attempt but Khaliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sha scores with the left hand. Khaliev knows he should have avoided that one.
Adam Khaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khaliev lands a head shot.
Khaliev clinches up with Sha and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khaliev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sha works on Khaliev's body with a couple of short punches.
Sha misses with a punch to the body.
Sha pulls guard effortlessly.
Khaliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khaliev tries to free his leg and advance position but Sha is retaining full guard.
Sha wants to sweep here but Khaliev controlling him for the moment.
Khaliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sha is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Khaliev from controlling successfully.
Sha 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.
Sha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khaliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaliev passes Sha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khaliev is looking to stall here but Sha recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khaliev wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
Khaliev tries to free his leg and advance position but Sha is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Khaliev'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev stands and throws Sha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khaliev advances nicely into full mount.
Khaliev wants to control the pace but Sha is squirming around nicely.
Khaliev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sha is on top in guard.
Khaliev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha is trying to control the action in half guard but Khaliev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khaliev is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khaliev avoid being mounted?
Khaliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khaliev trying to hold on to Sha's head to control him but Sha postures up.
Sha passes into side control, despite Khaliev's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha landing a few strikes.
Khaliev regains half guard.
Sha prevents Khaliev from improving his position.
Khaliev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khaliev is trying to get back to full guard.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha 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.
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Sha trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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.
Sha dips to his left and cracks Khaliev with an uppercut!
Khaliev stalks Sha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sha's face. Sha staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khaliev backwards.
Adam Khaliev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaliev tries to stall but Sha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Sha throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaliev.
Sha prevents a body shot from Khaliev.
A short right from Sha.
Sha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khaliev backwards.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaliev misses with some punches.
Sha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sha misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sha lands with a short shot to the head.
Khaliev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khaliev is trying to stall.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Sha tries a body shot but Khaliev blocks it.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Khaliev fails to land.
Sha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha has a couple of punches blocked by Khaliev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaliev pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khaliev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sha has passed into half guard!
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khaliev tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.
Sha working Khaliev over with strikes.
Sha slips a nice elbow through Khaliev's hands, connecting with Khaliev's forehead.
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!
Sha working the head and body with strikes.
Khaliev tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.
Sha 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.
Sha prevents Khaliev from improving his position.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sha slips a nice elbow through Khaliev's hands, connecting with Khaliev's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khaliev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sha works his way into full mount!
Sha with good strikes from the mount here!
Khaliev is rocked!
Sha postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Khaliev badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sha around the waist but Sha pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sha is the winner by TKO! Sha jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambridge comes to the cage accompanied by Blur - Song 2. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cambridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cambridge!
Cambridge looks to move to half guard but instead Manning has passed into mount! Damn!
Manning throwing strikes but Cambridge bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Cambridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Cambridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manning 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cambridge being controlled here momentarily.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambridge preventing the sweep.
Cambridge wants to get up but he can't break Manning's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manning is looking for a triangle here but Cambridge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Cambridge is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manning content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning looking to control but instead Cambridge has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Manning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left and a right from Cambridge both land. Nice combination.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Cambridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cambridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Cambridge misses with a double jab
and Manning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manning controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cambridge is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning postures up in Cambridge's guard and throws a big left but Cambridge blocks it.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning is pushing down on Cambridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cambridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Manning has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cambridge trying to control but Manning postures up.
Manning is just content to waste time from the top position. Cambridge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cambridge throws a combination that misses
and Manning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambridge 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.
Cambridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manning prevents Cambridge from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crunch! Cambridge slams his shin into Manning's torso.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cambridge clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.
Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
Cambridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cambridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cambridge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manning manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Manning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cambridge darts in looking for a takedown but Manning gets double underhooks and turns Cambridge into the cage.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cambridge.
Cambridge misses with a wild combination.
Cambridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
Cambridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manning. Manning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cambridge throws a combination that misses
and Manning counters with a single leg into guard. Cambridge didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge looking to control.
Cambridge seems keen to control Manning's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambridge is keeping the position for now.
Manning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambridge is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cambridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manning shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manning was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Cambridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge defending against the ground and pound.
Manning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cambridge is avoiding damage well.
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.
An elbow from Manning crashes against the mat.
Manning trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cambridge dodges the ground and pound from Manning.
Manning has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cambridge!
Cambridge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Manning throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Manning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manning 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Manning!
Alfred Cambridge spoke after the fight, saying 'This wont happen again being the first and only fight i lose'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Machida looks to throw a body kick
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Cross.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Cross moved away.
Damian Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Machida looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Machida just gets out of the way.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the cage. Cross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Cross moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross jabs at Machida's body.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida checks a leg kick.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Cross swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Cross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Damian Cross has been cut.
Cross connects with an inside leg kick.
Cross pushes Machida away with a front kick.
Donk. Machida catches Cross right on the button with a cross.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Cross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Cross avoids it.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
Cross connects with a leg kick. Machida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cross is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross blocks a head kick by Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Cross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Cross moved away.
Machida tries to work over Cross's front leg with a kick but Cross checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cross is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Cross's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cross throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida throws a big counter head kick but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Cross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cross's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Cross is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
A leg kick checked by Cross.
Cross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machida just manages to avoid it.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross scores with a nice body kick.
Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida checks the leg kick.
Damian Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross misses with a body punch
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cross.
Cross throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Damian Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida unleashes a big counter combination but Cross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Cross misses.
Machida digs a good hook to Cross's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida unleashes a big counter combination but Cross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Cross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Cross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Cross only half commits.
Cross wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.
Cross tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Machida moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Cross throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Cross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cross crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and Cross gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. Cross manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
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 Damian Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Cross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross misses with a shot to the body
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Cross throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Cross shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cross is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Cross misses with the combination.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Cross's torso.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machida checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cross.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross blocks a head kick by Machida.
Cross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida jabs at Cross's body.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Cross tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Cross moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
As Machida looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Machida just gets out of the way.
Machida scores with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Cross.
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Cross - just one landing.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Cross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cross blocks a head kick by Machida.
Cross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machida just manages to avoid it.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Palazzolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Slovsky (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Palazzolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Slovsky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palazzolo looks for a takedown but Slovsky sprawls well.
Palazzolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slovsky circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palazzolo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Palazzolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palazzolo clinches up with Slovsky and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palazzolo wants to take the fight to the mat but Slovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slovsky pulls Palazzolo into guard.
Slovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palazzolo defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palazzolo passes Slovsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slovsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palazzolo wants to control from the top but Slovsky keeps moving.
Slovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palazzolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palazzolo looking to pass the guard.
Palazzolo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palazzolo stopping the sweep attempt from Slovsky.
Slovsky is still trying to improve position.
Slovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palazzolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slovsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palazzolo has managed to get both his arms back between Slovsky's legs - danger averted.
Palazzolo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palazzolo is one step ahead there.
Slovsky keeping full guard, as Palazzolo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slovsky wants to improve his position but instead Palazzolo has moved into half guard.
Palazzolo is looking for a kimura here.
Palazzolo prevents Slovsky from improving his position.
Slovsky trying to control but Palazzolo postures up.
Slovsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palazzolo wants to pass the guard but Slovsky is keeping the position.
Slovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palazzolo pushes down on Slovsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slovsky wants to get back to full guard.
Palazzolo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palazzolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palazzolo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slovsky?
Palazzolo prevents Slovsky from getting the reversal.
Slovsky looks winded!
Slovsky tries to improve his position but Palazzolo has taken his back! Palazzolo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Slovsky tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Palazzolo pushes Slovsky away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Palazzolo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalazzar Scar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Second Foot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalazzar Scar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Foot.
Scar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aliens Only in the buildup to the fight.
Foot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scar tries to clinch there but Foot circles away.
Kalazzar Scar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scar misses with a leg kick.
Foot lands with an uppercut that bounces Scar off the cage and back into range.
Foot throws a monster overhand right that drops Scar! Foot follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Foot!
An out of breath Second Foot 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goon City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum has chosen Osmani Garcia - El Taxi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goon City!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Bellum!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
City misses with a looping left.
City scores with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bellum enables City to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bellum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
City trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
City lands a couple of digs.
Bellum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from City.
Bellum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellum, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
City trying to control but Bellum is working from the bottom.
City lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
City throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
City trying to control but Bellum is working from the bottom.
City stopping the sweep attempt from Bellum.
Bellum is trying to keep City in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
City lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice uppercut there from City.
Bellum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on City. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Bellum.
City misses with a hook. Bellum ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from City does it's job there.
City looks to land a combination but Bellum avoids it well.
Bellum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
City misses the shot to the body.
Bellum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
City scores with a hook to the body. Bellum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bellum moves out of range as City strikes.
Bellum wants to counter the offense by City and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum misses with a looping right.
City misses with a double jab
and Bellum moves into the clinch.
City misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bellum fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellum.
Bellum effectively controlling the action here.
Bellum looking to stall.
Bellum is leaning against City and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bellum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
City wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bellum has him pressed against the cage.
City throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum.
City scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bellum.
City's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellum misses with a series of wild punches.
City avoids the body shot from Bellum.
Chris Bellum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Bellum as City shoots in.
Bellum is looking for the big counter here.
Bellum moves away from the strike by City.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from City.
City misses with a wild body shot.
City throws a body punch but Bellum moves out of range.
Bellum tries to counter with a clinch but City shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellum throws a head kick that misses.
City throwing a counter right hand but Bellum manages to avoid it.
City throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
Jab, jab by City - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goon City dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
City misses with a body shot.
Bellum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by City.
Bellum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bellum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellum throws a fast counter high kick but City manages to duck under it in time.
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
City sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! City avoids it this time.
City with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
City goes for a double leg but Bellum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellum continues to drive forward.
City just misses with a punch to the body.
As City backs off Bellum throws a huge counter combo but City manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from City.
Bellum shapes to counter with a head kick.
City pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bellum back to the cage. City follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bellum throws a leg kick which misses City's front leg but catches the back leg as City tries to avoid it.
Bellum throws a series of punches but City moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bellum as City shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goon City. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for City. That snapped Bellum's head back.
Goon City seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
City looks to land a left hand but Bellum moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by City.
City feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bellum slaps away a takedown attempt from City, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bellum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goon City is winning the standup battle so far.
City is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from City. Bellum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
City misses with a body shot.
Bellum tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Bellum misses.
City throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
As City backs off Bellum throws a huge counter combo but City manages to avoid it all.
City throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
City throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Bellum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by City.
City fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
City throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellum wants to counter the offense by City and move into the clinch position.
Bellum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellum there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from City.
City sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! City avoids it this time.
Bellum moves out of range as City strikes.
City misses with a straight left.
City sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! City avoids it this time.
City throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from City.
City has his takedown stuffed
and Bellum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bellum.
Bellum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bellum scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellum.
City's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
City throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
City wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bellum has him pressed against the cage.
Bellum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Bellum.
City lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
City scores with a shot to the side of Bellum's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
City tries to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling the position.
City is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellum is defending well for now.
City is trying to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling him.
City has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bellum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
City wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bellum lands a right hand that snaps the head of City backwards.
City lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
City is looking for a takedown.
City is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellum can do to turn this around?
Bellum lands with a right to the head.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goon City dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bellum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from City.
City throws a combination. Bellum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
City misses with a straight right.
Bellum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by City.
City throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellum avoids the body shot from City.
Bellum wants to counter the offense by City and move into the clinch position.
Bellum defending well as City loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
City throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellum counters with a crisp one two that drops City! Bellum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves City to his feet! City is in big trouble!
City is rocked!
City avoids the body shot from Bellum.
An attempted straight right counter from City misses the target.
Oh City is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
City showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellum.
City was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
City seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
City bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bellum's head.
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by City.
Bellum wants to counter the offense by City and move into the clinch position.
City misses with a double jab
and Bellum counters with a nice leg kick.
City throws a looping overhand right but Bellum ducks down to avoid it.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for City, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
City has his takedown stuffed
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Goon City has been cut.
Bellum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
City throws a hook but Bellum avoids it easily.
Bellum tries to counter with a clinch but City shakes him off and moves away.
Chris Bellum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
City misses with an uppercut.
City displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellum throws out the jab.
A big left from City misses.
City misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bellum defending well as City loads up on a big left hand.
Bellum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bellum moves away from the strike by City.
Bellum tries to counter with a clinch but City shakes him off and moves away.
Bellum looks to land a combination but City avoids it well.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses.
City pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bellum back to the cage. City follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by City's head coaches at Forcefield Ludas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bellum rushes City with punches - City moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, City goes down! Bellum follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bellum!
A very excited looking Chris Bellum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Tism (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole's entrance music is I Won't Back Down. A fine choice. Tism has chosen Greg! The Stop Sign as his entrance music. Michael Cole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Tism!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Tism takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greg Tism seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Tism pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tism moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tism misses with a hook.
Tism looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Tism throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Tism fights it but they end up in guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Tism blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tism looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tism for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tism scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Tism lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Greg Tism is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Tism.
Tism swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tism misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tism!
Cole misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tism gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Cole there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cole throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole with good strikes from the mount here!
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tism keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cole putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cole 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.
Tism really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a big shot there that rocks Tism but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tism is bucking up trying to escape but Cole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tism takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cole throwing strikes here but Tism is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cole prevents Tism from getting the reversal.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tism moves away.
Tism has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tism throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tism's head backwards.
Cole slips a jab from Tism.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tism looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tism.
The fighters circling - Tism throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Tism bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tism.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tism misses with a double jab
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tism is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Tism is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to work over Tism's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Tism is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tism wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tism takes a shot to the head.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Tism is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tism wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole stalling the fight.
Tism tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Cole has Tism pressed against the cage, preventing Tism from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole slowing the pace effectively.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tism can do to turn this around?
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tisms head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole pushes Tism back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tism backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is stalling here.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cole for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tism is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole is leaning against Tism and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tism backwards.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Tism's head.
Tism has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tism is trying to break free.
Tism is trying to break free.
Tism has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Cole to work.
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!
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tism's elbow.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Tism wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tism throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cole 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.
Cole takes a little break here. Tism wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tism stops Cole from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tism parries the strikes from Cole easily there. Cole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tism to escape.
Cole working the strikes but Tism uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole controlling the action here.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Tism is defending the position.
Tism is trying to get back to full guard.
Greg Tism has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Cole is taking a breather. Tism says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tism's head.
Cole works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cole unloads with some shots from mount but Tism bucks and avoids them well.
Cole postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tism looks a forlorn figure.
Cole lands a couple of good shots and Tism has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with punches to the body.
Cole avoiding Tism 's attempts to control his hands.
Tism takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cole punches the canvas rather than the man.
Good control from Cole.
Cole has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tism.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tism is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Can Tism hold on?! Cole is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cole scores with punches to the body.
Tism is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cole.
Cole has the hooks in. Tism is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole connects with a big shot to the side of Tism's head.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
In his post fight interview, Michael Cole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Blood tries to counter it with a takedown but Payton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payton scores with a nice right hand.
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood jumps guard but Payton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payton pushes off an throws an elbow but Blood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blood prevents a body shot from Payton.
Blood manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Blood has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Payton content to stall in guard here.
Payton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payton is controlling him.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton preventing the sweep.
Blood pulls Payton in close to prevent any damage.
Blood trying to strike off his back.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
Payton wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payton scores with the left hand. Blood knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing.
Payton throws a hook but Blood avoids it easily.
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
Evan Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Blood counters with a single leg into guard. Payton didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood distracts Payton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Payton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton can't keep his opponent in guard - Blood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payton is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
Blood is keen to just control but Payton is a slippery customer.
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.
Payton is doing well to control the position and prevent Blood from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Payton'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.
Payton trying to control here.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Payton is not content to let Blood control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blood looks for a takedown but Payton sprawls well.
Payton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payton's guard.
Payton is looking for a triangle but Blood pushes his legs off easily.
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
Payton has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blood has managed to get both his arms back between Payton's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood prevents Payton from getting back to his feet.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Payton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blood is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Blood is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Payton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blood is looking to defend but Payton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blood! Payton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blood taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamad Salem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mencken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Circle Jerks - Question Authority kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mohamad Salem had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamad Salem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salem throws an elbow but misses.
Salem blocks an uppercut.
Salem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Salem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken avoids the elbow strike from Salem, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salem.
Salem scores with a hook to the body.
Salem blocks an uppercut.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salem or not.
Mencken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salem prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Salem lands a nice uppercut.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Salem misses with a punch to the body.
Salem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Salem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salem has closed the distance and engaged Mencken in a clinch.
Mencken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salem lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Salem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mencken's brow.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Salem breaks from the clinch.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salem scores with a body shot.
Salem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mencken's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mencken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salem has closed the distance and engaged Mencken in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Salem misses with an elbow strike.
Salem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Salem.
Salem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salem swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Mencken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Salem lands an elbow that stopped Mencken in his tracks for a moment.
Salem is trying to push Mencken away but Mencken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mencken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Salem misses.
Salem misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken tries to counter with a clinch but Salem shakes him off and moves away.
Salem lands with a good body shot.
Mencken misses with a wild combination.
Salem moves into the clinch.
Mencken has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Salem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mencken can turn it around.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Salem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mencken's defenses.
That has opened up HL Mencken's cut even more.
Mencken blocks an elbow strike from Salem.
Salem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Salem lands an elbow inside that Mencken shrugs off.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Salem fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salem scores with a hook to the body.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mencken looks winded!
Salem misses with some punches.
Salem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salem lands an uppercut.
The cut above HL Mencken's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Salem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mencken throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Salem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mencken dodges an elbow strike from Salem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Salem - that landed with a thud.
Salem is working Mencken over against the cage.
Salem misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamad Salem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Salem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salem lands a body shot.
Salem works over Mencken's head and body with a nice combination.
Salem cracks Mencken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mencken on the side of the head.
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mencken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohamad Salem is winning the standup battle so far.
Salem with a hook.
Mencken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mencken tries to counter with a clinch but Salem shakes him off and moves away.
Salem slips a straight right by Mencken.
The fighters circling - Mencken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Salem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salem looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salem. Salem obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mencken moves forwards but Salem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mencken momentarily.
Mencken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mencken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salem circles away quickly and effectively.
Salem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Salem misses with a looping right.
Salem looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Mencken misses.
Salem scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salem misses with a left hand
and Mencken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Salem.
Salem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salem throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
HL Mencken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salem has managed to clinch.
Mencken tries to work over Salem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Salem as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Salem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Salem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salem.
Salem rushes Mencken and presses him up against the cage.
Salem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Salem has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Salem.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Mencken.
Mencken avoids the elbow strike from Salem, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salem.
Salem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mencken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salem.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Salem.
Mencken avoids the elbow strike from Salem, against the cage.
Mencken avoids a wild elbow strike from Salem.
Salem pushes off an throws an elbow but Mencken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Salem.
Salem prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Salem misses with an elbow over the top.
Salem wants to break free but Mencken has control.
Salem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mencken can do to turn this around?
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Salem.
Salem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mencken counters with a stiff right hand.
Salem throws a poor cross that misses
and Mencken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mencken pushes Salem up against the cage in a clinch.
Salem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Salem.
Salem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salem misses with some punches.
Mohamad Salem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mencken avoids a wild elbow strike from Salem.
Mencken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mencken has Salem pressed against the cage, preventing Salem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Salem avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Salem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mencken lands an uppercut.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken throws a punch but it's blocked by Salem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamad Salem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Salem closes the distance and clinches.
Mencken presses Salem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salem pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salem misses with a body punch.
Salem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salem's elbow.
Salem struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Salem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mencken blocks an elbow strike.
Mencken working aggressively here.
Salem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mencken dips a shoulder and cracks Salem with a mighty uppercut! Salem falls back against the cage and Mencken unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salem is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mencken screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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