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PFC: Fight Night 33 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zaza Murano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
143 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaza Murano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Murano throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Murano closes the distance and clinches.
Murano misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ho.
Ho lands a right hand.
Murano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murano misses with some punches.
Murano lands a right hand.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands a right hand.
Murano is rocked!
Ho effectively controlling the action here.
Murano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Murano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murano throws a head punch that misses.
Murano seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murano working aggressively here.
Murano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murano backwards.
Ho lands a left hand.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ho tries a body shot but Murano blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
Ho prevents a body shot from Murano.
Murano throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Ho.
Ho lands a big right hand that drops Murano! The killer instinct kicks in and Ho finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
After winning the bout, Phat Ho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Iain Reilly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reilly misses the jab.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Reilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Jackson is rocked!
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Reilly tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Reilly manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Reilly and move into the clinch.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Reilly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Reilly misses.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Reilly's head back.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reilly postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Jackson lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reilly is working away from the top position though.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reilly.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Reilly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reilly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reilly is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly 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.
Reilly lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jackson quite badly. Jackson pulls Reilly in close trying to recover. Reilly postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jackson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
A relieved looking Iain Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huell Alabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kioshi Kemauchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Home Alabama. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
140 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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23
138 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Alabama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kioshi Kemauchi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kemauchi, as that shot connected.
Alabama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kemauchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kemauchi wants to counter with a clinch but Alabama pushes him away.
Alabama shoots in but no luck this time.
Kemauchi catches Alabama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kemauchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kemauchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alabama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alabama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemauchi pulls Alabama in close to his closed guard and prevents Alabama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alabama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kemauchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alabama is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemauchi keeping moving, preventing Alabama from controlling successfully.
Kemauchi wants to stand but Alabama is controlling the position.
Kemauchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alabama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemauchi is trying to control the position but Alabama postures up.
Alabama postures up and lands a big shot to Kemauchi's brow.
Alabama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alabama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemauchi is retaining full guard.
Alabama cracks Kemauchi with a solid left hand.
Kemauchi has control of Alabama's left arm, preventing Alabama from doing any damage.
Kemauchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alabama with a nice head shot there.
Alabama wants to control from the top but Kemauchi keeps moving.
Kemauchi has his foot on Alabama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alabama works his way back into a safe position though.
Alabama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kemauchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kemauchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Alabama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kemauchi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alabama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alabama tries for a kimura but Kemauchi is defending well.
Kemauchi tries to buck Alabama off but Alabama is having none of it.
Alabama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kemauchi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alabama wants to control but Kemauchi is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kemauchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alabama throws an elbow but Kemauchi slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kemauchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alabama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kemauchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alabama cracks Kemauchi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Kemauchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alabama looks up at the clock and then as Kemauchi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alabama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alabama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kemauchi to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huell Alabama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alabama has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kemauchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kemauchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kemauchi misses with a wild body shot.
Alabama ducks under a wild hook from Kemauchi.
Alabama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kemauchi tries to sprawl out of it but Alabama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kemauchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alabama shoots and misses
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huell Alabama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemauchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kemauchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alabama's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemauchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alabama's calf.
Alabama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kemauchi defends it nicely.
Kemauchi throws out a counter right but Alabama avoids it with no problem.
Huell Alabama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alabama or perhaps it was just good defense by Kemauchi, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama fails to land the takedown.
Alabama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kemauchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kemauchi - that will leave a mark!
Alabama dives in and grabs Kemauchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemauchi pushes down on Alabama's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kemauchi.
Alabama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kemauchi.
Nice body kick from Kemauchi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemauchi, right into the meat.
Kioshi Kemauchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alabama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kemauchi sprawls well initially but Alabama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kemauchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alabama.
Kemauchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alabama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kemauchi is looking to control Alabama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kemauchi avoid being mounted?
Alabama thows a huge punch but Kemauchi dodges it nicely.
Alabama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kemauchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kemauchi wants to get back to full guard.
Alabama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alabama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kemauchi keeps working.
Kemauchi wants to control but Alabama passes into side.
Alabama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alabama.
Alabama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kemauchi down.
Kemauchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alabama is chipping away with strikes.
Kemauchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alabama off and has taken his back!
Alabama tries to escape the position.
Alabama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kemauchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alabama is holding onto Kemauchi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Alabama is really stuck here.
Huell Alabama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alabama is working hard here to advance position.
Kemauchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alabama is in bad spot here.
Kemauchi looking for the RNC.
Alabama tries to break free.
Kemauchi struggling to land strikes to the head as Alabama covers up.
Alabama tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kioshi Kemauchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kemauchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Kemauchi. No joy for Alabama on that attempt.
Kemauchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Alabama is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kemauchi.
Kemauchi stuffs the takedown.
Alabama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kemauchi as he avoids it easily.
And Kemauchi responds with a good body kick, but Alabama manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huell Alabama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kemauchi as he connects with a hook.
Alabama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alabama throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kemauchi to regain full guard.
Kemauchi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alabama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemauchi controls Alabama momentarily but Alabama frees himself.
Kemauchi has Alabama pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kemauchi trying to strike off his back.
Alabama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemauchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alabama throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemauchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alabama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alabama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alabama distracts Kemauchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kemauchi looking to control.
Alabama lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alabama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alabama scoring with some ground and pound.
Alabama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alabama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alabama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alabama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alabama connects with a couple of short punches.
Kemauchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alabama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kemauchi is rocked!
Alabama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kemauchi is still in real trouble! Can Alabama finish him?
Alabama landing some decent shots from guard.
Alabama postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kemauchi covers up, he's hurt! Alabama keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Alabama and the ref steps in to end the fight! Alabama can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huell Alabama!
Huell Alabama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ike The Genius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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24
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike The Genius !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Genius working aggressively here.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Genius fails to land.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Genius .
Williams prevents a body shot from The Genius .
The Genius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Williams.
The Genius misses with a punch on the inside.
The Genius takes a shot to the head.
The Genius is rocked!
Williams works on The Genius 's body with a couple of short punches.
The Genius misses with the head strike.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Genius lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Genius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Genius swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of The Genius backwards.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
The Genius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Genius throws a head punch that misses.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Genius tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams cracks The Genius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
The Genius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Genius is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns The Genius into the cage.
The Genius scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams swinging wildly here.
The Genius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams lands a jab.
Jab by Williams.
Oh The Genius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams drops The Genius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for The Genius ! Williams dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Carter Williams!
Ethan Carter Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamad Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Mamad Mouba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamad Mouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Mouba's side.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mouba misses the target.
Ekaku Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mouba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mouba connects with a crisp jab.
Mouba misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Ekaku Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mouba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mouba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku Jr! But no joy.
Mouba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Mouba avoids it.
It looked like Mouba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mouba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Mouba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Mouba up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Mouba with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mouba.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Mouba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mouba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Mouba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Mouba leaning against his opponent.
Mouba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mouba scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mouba letting Ekaku Jr take a breather here.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mouba is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
Mouba misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouba.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouba's elbow.
Mouba prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Mouba's ribcage. Mouba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba is breathing heavily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouba's elbow.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouba pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Mouba fails to land.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Mouba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouba stalling in the clinch but Ekaku Jr improves position.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
Ekaku Jr pushes Mouba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mouba avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba looking to slow down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouba.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Mouba tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Mouba back against the cage.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mouba fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Mouba.
Ekaku Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mouba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ekaku Jr is in Mouba's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Mouba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Mouba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mouba throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mouba.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Mouba moved out of range nicely.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Mouba throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mouba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Mouba.
Mouba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mouba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamad Mouba is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku Jr.
A slow jab from Mouba misses its intended target.
Mouba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Mouba circles away.
Mouba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mouba punishes Ekaku Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouba.
Mouba misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mouba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mouba if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Mouba.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mouba.
Mouba misses with a leg kick.
Mouba blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mouba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right hand.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouba.
Mouba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouba avoids a kick to the body.
Mouba looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mouba misses with a hook
and Ekaku Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouba misses with a few strikes there.
Mouba jabs at Ekaku Jr's body.
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mouba misses with the head strike.
Mouba misses with a punch to the body.
Mouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba misses with a punch to the body.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Mouba misses with the head strike.
Mouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Mouba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mouba scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr is working Mouba over against the cage.
Mouba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr gets through Mouba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands a left hand.
Mouba tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba is trying to stall.
Mouba working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mouba controls the action.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Mouba tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Mouba back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mouba.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouba is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku Jr gets an underhook and turns Mouba into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mouba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mouba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Mouba misses with a body shot.
Mouba connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba jabs Ekaku Jr right on the nose. Ekaku Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mouba scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouba throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mouba defends it well.
Mouba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouba throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku Jr's knee but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekaku Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouba blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mouba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mouba lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick.
Mouba throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mouba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mouba blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku Jr.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Mouba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mouba misses its target.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouba.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Mouba.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mouba defends well and Ekaku Jr ends up having to push Mouba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouba's waist but Mouba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekaku Jr off to one side.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku Jr there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mouba.
Mouba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Mouba.
Mouba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick.
Mouba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mouba looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Still in the clinch, Mouba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mouba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mouba backwards.
Mouba tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Mouba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Mouba tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mouba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr lunges at Mouba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouba's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Mouba sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mouba misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Ekaku Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Mouba off balance momentarily.
Mamad Mouba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moubas head.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mouba on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mamad Mouba.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Mamad Mouba spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Thork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Roumani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Thork!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thork comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thork doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roumani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thork drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thork swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roumani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roumani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thork manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roumani tries to free his leg and advance position but Thork is retaining full guard.
Roumani's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thork has his foot on Roumani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roumani works his way back into a safe position though.
Roumani wants to control from the top but Thork keeps moving.
Thork is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roumani defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roumani postures up.
Thork has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roumani is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thork.
Roumani passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thork!
Thork stops Roumani from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roumani controlling his opponent.
Roumani fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thork manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thork is pressing down on Roumani's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roumani stands and throws Thork's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roumani taking a breather here.
Roumani wants to control but Thork is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roumani working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thork tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thork is not content to let Roumani control the position.
Thork prevents Roumani from improving position.
Thork gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thork has given up his back. Will we see Roumani going for some submissions?
Roumani has managed to slip his arm under Thork's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thork is tapping out! Submission win for Roumani.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Roumani!
Our winner, Ali Roumani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Mangreg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beleleu Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangreg comes to the cage accompanied by Livin' on a Prayer. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Mangreg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beleleu Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangreg thuds his right hand into Petkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Beleleu Petkovic has been cut.
Mangreg lands a big head kick that sends Petkovic tumbling to the mat! Mangreg takes a step backwards and waves Petkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petkovic is rocked!
Petkovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mangreg throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Petkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangreg finish him?
Mangreg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangreg clinches up with Petkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Petkovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Mangreg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petkovic is keeping busy.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Petkovic blocks with his arms.
Mangreg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Petkovic goes for a takedown attempt but Mangreg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petkovic tries for a takedown but Mangreg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Mangreg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Mangreg thumps Petkovic with a low kick.
Mangreg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangreg misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mangreg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Petkovic is landing with strikes. Mangreg can't take much more of this.
It looks like Harry Mangreg has been cut.
Petkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mangreg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Petkovic is punishing Mangreg with some ground and pound.
Mangreg is really stuck here.
Petkovic landing with strikes.
Petkovic not allowing Mangreg to control his hands.
Petkovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petkovic misses with an elbow to the head.
Mangreg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petkovic on the ground.
Petkovic connects with a big shot to the side of Mangreg's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangreg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petkovic's guard. Nice work there by Mangreg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangreg is aware though and is defending well.
Mangreg won't allow Petkovic to get back to his feet.
Petkovic looking to control.
Petkovic wants to sweep here but Mangreg controlling him for the moment.
Petkovic trying to strike off his back.
Petkovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangreg throwing strikes but missing.
Petkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangreg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangreg wants to control from the top but Petkovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangreg takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Petkovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangreg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangreg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petkovic controls Mangreg momentarily but Mangreg frees himself.
Petkovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangreg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangreg trying to control but Petkovic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mangreg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangreg wants to control from the top but Petkovic keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petkovic walks into a left hand.
Mangreg lands with a nice body punch.
Mangreg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangreg trying to control the position but instead, Petkovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mangreg into the cage.
Petkovic has Mangreg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mangreg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangreg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petkovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mangreg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Mangreg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mangreg drives through and clinches with Petkovic against the cage.
Mangreg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petkovic tries for a takedown but Mangreg manages to get underhooks.
Mangreg looking to slow down the pace here.
Mangreg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangreg stalls.
Mangreg wants to stall.
Mangreg lands an elbow just above Petkovic 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangreg is looking to control Petkovic's arms but Petkovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mangreg has his back to the cage.
Petkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangreg is defending well for now.
Mangreg is looking to control Petkovic's arms but Petkovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mangreg has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangreg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harry Mangreg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Petkovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mangreg after a bit of a struggle.
Mangreg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mangreg lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangreg.
Petkovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Mangreg lands a left hand.
Mangreg connects with a knee to the head.
Mangreg slowing the pace effectively.
Mangreg stalling in the clinch but Petkovic improves position.
Petkovic can't get the takedown.
Mangreg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petkovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petkovic is trying to push Mangreg away but Mangreg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mangreg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic wants to break free but Mangreg has control.
Mangreg has Petkovic pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Mangreg.
Petkovic dives in and grabs Mangreg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mangreg pushes down on Petkovic's head and hops out.
Mangreg throwing a counter right hand but Petkovic manages to avoid it.
Petkovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Mangreg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mangreg closes the distance and clinches.
Petkovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mangreg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangreg stalls.
Mangreg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petkovic's face.
That has opened up Beleleu Petkovic's cut even more.
Mangreg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Petkovic tries a body shot but Mangreg blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangreg throws an elbow but misses.
Mangreg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
Petkovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mangreg is defending well.
Petkovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangreg trying to land knees to the body.
Mangreg tries to land a knee to the head but Petkovic blocks with his arms.
Mangreg misses with some punches.
Mangreg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mangreg landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mangreg blocks the elbow strike.
Mangreg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petkovic is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangreg is pressed up against the cage. Petkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mangreg down to the mat. Mangreg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mangreg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Mangreg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petkovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petkovic is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Mangreg.
Petkovic shoots and misses
and Mangreg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Mangreg - just one landing.
Petkovic dives in and grabs Mangreg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mangreg pushes down on Petkovic's head and hops out.
Mangreg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangreg drops Petkovic with a big knee straight up the middle! Petkovic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Mangreg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mangreg has Petkovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangreg misses with a knee to the head.
Mangreg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangreg lands an elbow inside.
Petkovic tries for a takedown but Mangreg manages to get underhooks.
Mangreg lands a big knee to the head and Petkovic goes down! Mangreg pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Mangreg!
Harry Mangreg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
175 lbs
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28
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton with a nice cross.
Benton looks for a takedown but Avery sprawls well.
As Benton backs away, Avery returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Avery catches Benton right on the button with a cross.
Benton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avery.
Avery scores with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Avery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Avery was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Avery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Avery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benton prevents Avery from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery in the domination position with Benton hanging on.
Avery takes a little break here. Benton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Benton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avery connects with a decent elbow.
Avery with the ground and pound but Benton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Avery thows a huge punch but Benton dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benton trying to control but Avery postures up.
Avery lands with a punch from half guard.
Avery winds up and cracks Benton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Avery takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Avery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avery tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
Avery scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avery.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avery lands a nice short elbow.
Avery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avery trying to control the pace.
Benton trying to control here.
Avery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benton's head.
Benton trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avery lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking to control Avery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
Avery 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.
Benton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avery.
Benton landing strikes from the bottom.
Avery throwing shots but Benton is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avery throws a strike but Benton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Avery scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Avery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avery lands a brutal head kick. Benton looks out on his feet and Avery throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sean Avery!
An out of breath Sean Avery 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morello is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Morello!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Morello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decimus Meridius lands an overhand right.
Morello cracks Decimus Meridius with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Morello has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Decimus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Morello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morello throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Morello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimus Meridius.
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!
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight left.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Decimus Meridius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Decimus Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Morello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decimus Meridius digs a good hook to Morello's body.
Decimus Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius motions for Morello to come forward. Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morello throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Decimus Meridius misses with a two punch combination.
Morello takes a swing at Decimus Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Decimus Meridius. Morello shrugs it off though.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimus Meridius.
Morello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morello misses with a looping right.
Morello throws a hook but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius is looking for a counter combo.
Morello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decimus Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello scores with a jab to the head.
Morello scores with a sloppy right hand. Decimus Meridius should have avoided that one.
Decimus Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Decimus Meridius cracks the inside of Morello's front leg.
Decimus Meridius misses with a low kick as Morello jumps back.
Morello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Decimus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimus Meridius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Morello cracks Decimus Meridius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morello blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius tries to move into range but Morello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decimus Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Morello might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a sloppy body shot
and Decimus Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Decimus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
Morello scores with a nice head shot.
Morello misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Decimus Meridius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello sizes up Decimus Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Decimus Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimus Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Morello moves out of range easily.
Morello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Decimus Meridius with a body shot.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Decimus Meridius saw that one coming.
Morello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morello misses with a jab to the body
and Decimus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decimus Meridius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decimus Meridius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decimus Meridius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morello. That did some damage!
Morello swings widly with a right hand
enabling Decimus Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Decimus Meridius slips a jab from Morello.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
It looks like Decimus Meridius has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily.
Morello scores with a nice strike.
Morello scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimus Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Decimus Meridius tries to score with a low kick but Morello moves his leg out of the way.
Decimus Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decimus Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decimus Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimus Meridius is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Morello misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a front kick aimed at Morello's knee but Morello avoids it well.
Decimus Meridius looks to throw the jab but Morello is out of range.
Morello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decimus Meridius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decimus Meridius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Morello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Morello misses.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Decimus Meridius does it's job there.
Morello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello blocks a low kick nicely.
Morello moves away from the strike by Decimus Meridius.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight right.
Decimus Meridius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decimus Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus Meridius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decimus Meridius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decimus Meridius scores with a punch to the head.
Decimus Meridius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Morello's front leg with a kick but Morello checks it.
Morello throws out a counter right but Decimus Meridius avoids it with no problem.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Morello.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Morello misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimus Meridius throws out the jab.
Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Decimus Meridius's head but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello misses the jab.
Morello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decimus Meridius is looking for a counter combo.
Morello scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus Meridius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Decimus Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Morello with a hook.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morello throws a body punch but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Morello.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Decimus Meridius.
The fighters circling - Decimus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decimus Meridius misses with a low kick as Morello jumps back.
A big left from Morello misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello cracks Decimus Meridius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morello cracks Decimus Meridius with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Decimus Meridius tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Morello pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Decimus Meridius is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Morello!
After the fight, Timmy Morello was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Bale 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Bale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale scores with the left hand. McCarty knows he should have avoided that one.
Bale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bale closes the distance but McCarty moves to the side
and McCarty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bale looks to land a combination but McCarty avoids it well.
McCarty throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Bale checks a low kick from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a hook. Bale ducked under it nicely.
Bale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarty can pounce on him.
McCarty darts in and clinches Bale up against the cage.
McCarty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bale lands a shot to the body.
McCarty has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
McCarty blocks an elbow strike.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarty blocks the elbow strike.
McCarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McCarty.
Bale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCarty fails to land.
Bale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bale lands with a right to the head.
McCarty being controlled against the cage.
Bale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bale's elbow.
Bale is trying to break free.
Bale blocking some punches.
McCarty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bale has a couple of punches blocked by McCarty.
A nice left hand lands by McCarty.
McCarty pushes Bale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale tries a body shot but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty lands a hook that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarty lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from McCarty.
McCarty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
McCarty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarty has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
McCarty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarty working aggressively here.
Bale throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty lands with a left to the head.
Bale is trying to force a seperation but McCarty has the dominant position.
A short left from Bale.
Bale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bales head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarty.
McCarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
McCarty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCarty misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from McCarty.
McCarty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bale's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarty stalling the fight.
Bale takes a shot to the head.
Bale is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bale misses with a punch to the body.
McCarty blocking some punches.
Bale controlling the action here for a moment.
Bale pushes McCarty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bale.
McCarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarty.
Bale lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bale.
McCarty working aggressively here.
McCarty tries to work over Bale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bale takes a shot to the head.
Bale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bale's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarty - that will leave a mark!
Bale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bale scrambles back to his feet.
Bale misses with a hook
enabling McCarty to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarty slips under a jab from Bale.
McCarty is looking to counter punch.
McCarty moves out of range of the body kick.
Bale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarty.
McCarty connects with a body shot.
McCarty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCarty slips under a jab from Bale.
Bale scores with a one two! McCarty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bale throws the left hand but McCarty avoids the punch easily.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bale.
A short body shot lands from McCarty as the two fighters clinch.
McCarty struggles to land a body shot inside as Bale controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCarty scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Darren McCarty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarty.
Bale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Bale blocks a body shot from McCarty.
McCarty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Bale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale scores with a punch to the head.
Bale gets tackled into the cage by McCarty. McCarty maintains the clinch.
Bale misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bales head.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bale tries to circle away but McCarty has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from McCarty.
McCarty scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Tony Bale's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bale just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarty's brow.
A short right from McCarty on the inside.
McCarty scores with a shoulder strike.
Bale is trying to stall.
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarty.
Bale throws a right hand that misses
and McCarty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bale on the side of the head.
Bale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarty throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bale tumbling to the canvas!
Bale is rocked!
McCarty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCarty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bale is still in real trouble! Can McCarty finish him?
Bale controlling McCarty's posture.
Bale seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCarty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McCarty.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bale throws a big shot that misses.
McCarty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarty blocks a jab.
Bale takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bale throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bale.
McCarty staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from McCarty.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bale.
McCarty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bale misses with an uppercut. McCarty saw that one coming.
McCarty moves out of range as Bale strikes.
McCarty ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McCarty to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Tony Bale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bale misses with an uppercut. McCarty saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty misses with a head kick.
Bale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like McCarty has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
McCarty thuds a left hand into Bale's body.
Bale looks to land a left hand but McCarty moved out of range nicely.
McCarty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bale can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty clinches with his opponent.
McCarty has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
Bale blocks a body shot from McCarty.
McCarty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bale looking to stall.
Bale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCarty keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McCarty fails to land.
McCarty cracks Bale with a nice body shot.
McCarty misses with some punches.
McCarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bale fails to land.
McCarty struggles to land a body shot inside as Bale controls his hands.
Bale pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCarty.
Bale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from McCarty.
Bale trying to stall but McCarty improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
McCarty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bale is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarty has double underhooks.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from McCarty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
McCarty lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCarty.
Tony Bale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McCarty working aggressively here.
Bale prevents a body shot from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarty pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bale has had enough of the clinch but McCarty keeps him there for the moment.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but McCarty is controlling him.
McCarty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
McCarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bale throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale landing knees to the body.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
McCarty misses with the head strike.
McCarty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
McCarty lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarty has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
Tony Bale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarty lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Bale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darren McCarty!
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