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PFC 28: Sigurdsson vs Karimov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Northrop's head back.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Northrop moves out of range.
Karlsson tries to move into range but Northrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the cage and back into range.
Northrop's corner calls for a 1-2. Northrop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop works the jab nicely.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karlsson lands a jab to Northrop's midsection.
Northrop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Northrop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Northrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Northrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Northrop 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.
Northrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
Northrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop scores with a decent looking hook.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Karlsson is rocked!
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop counters by clinching up.
Northrop lands a body punch.
Northrop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karlsson's efforts to push away.
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Northrop is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Northrop.
Northrop digs a right hand underneath Karlsson's ribcage. Karlsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Northrop on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop lands a shot to the body.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Oh Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Northrop lands a big right hand that drops Karlsson! The killer instinct kicks in and Northrop finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Northrop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Northrop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Ringwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Ringwald!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringwald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ringwald moves away.
Ringwald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Ringwald's guard.
Ringwald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Ringwald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ringwald is keeping the position for now.
Shaw stands and throws Ringwald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ringwald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Shaw cracks Ringwald with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ringwald struggling a bit here.
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Ringwald's face as Shaw controls the position.
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ringwald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shaw.
Ringwald is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw working the head with strikes.
Shaw lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ringwald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ringwald is looking for a sweep.
Ringwald manages to get back to half guard.
Shaw 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.
Shaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringwald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ringwald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ringwald keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw advances position into side control!
Ringwald struggling a bit here.
Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Shaw crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Ringwald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ringwald can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaw misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks Shaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaw prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaw working the body and head with strikes.
Shaw landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Shaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ringwald tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Ringwald.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Ringwald throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Shaw slips under a jab from Ringwald.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ronald Ringwald has been cut.
Ringwald throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Shaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ringwald can do to turn this around?
Ringwald tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw slips a jab from Ringwald.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ringwald throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ringwald misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Ringwald moves out of range.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Ringwald's body.
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Ringwald is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Ringwald is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Ringwald fails to land.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Ringwald is breathing heavily.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Ringwald takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Ringwald is rocked!
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Ringwald is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ringwald takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Shaw cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Shaw!
After winning the bout, Mick Shaw 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romero's choice of entrance music: Scotland The Brave. Aquiles Romero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero cracks Batroc with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Batroc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Batroc misses the target.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batroc throws out the jab.
Batroc misses the jab.
Batroc blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero blocks a jab.
Batroc tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Romero catches Batroc right on the button with a cross.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batroc.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batroc throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batroc lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batroc appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero thuds a left hand into Batroc's body.
Batroc throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Batroc's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Batroc moves out of range easily.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Batroc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Batroc's ribcage but misses.
Romero defending well as Batroc loads up on a big left hand.
Batroc throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batroc looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batroc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batroc counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batroc rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batroc looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Romero lands a body shot.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batroc with a body shot.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Batroc had a free shot at his head there.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Batroc moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Batroc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero tries to pull guard but Batroc holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Batroc gets underhooks to prevent Romero's takedown attempt.
Batroc digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batroc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Batroc backpedaling.
Batroc moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Batroc's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Batroc on the inside.
Batroc misses with a punch on the inside.
Batroc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batroc throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batroc throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Batroc plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batroc back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero moves away from the strike by Batroc.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batroc throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Batroc misses with a right hand
and Batroc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batroc connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batroc.
Romero lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batroc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batroc throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batroc.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Georges Batroc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Batroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero punishes Batroc's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Georges Batroc has been cut.
Batroc has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Batroc jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Batroc throws a body shot but no joy.
Batroc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero throws the left hand but Batroc avoids the punch easily.
Batroc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batroc digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc avoids the head kick by Romero.
Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Batroc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Batroc gets an underhook and turns Romero into the cage.
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Batroc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batroc lands a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to pull guard but Batroc holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Batroc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batroc.
Batroc presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batroc can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Batroc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Batroc controls his hands.
Batroc presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batroc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Georges Batroc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails to pull guard.
Batroc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batroc lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Batroc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Romero misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batroc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batroc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batroc lands with a light punch inside.
Batroc manages to break the clinch.
Batroc tries to score with a low kick but Romero moves his leg out of the way.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Batroc lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Batroc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Romero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batroc if he has to take too many more of those.
Batroc misses with a few strikes there.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Batroc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Batroc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romero tries to bum rush Batroc with a series of wild strikes but Batroc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks a jab.
Batroc swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romero tries to land a body kick
and Batroc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero throws a series of punches but Batroc avoids them all with ease.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batroc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Batroc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a low kick but Batroc moves out of range easily.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romero is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a push kick but Batroc slaps the foot to one side.
Batroc tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Batroc avoids them all with ease.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero takes one on the button.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges Batroc's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Batroc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Batroc throws an overhand right that drops Romero like a sack of potatoes! Batroc dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Batroc!
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jasper Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka is looking to slow Irving down with leg kicks.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Irving thuds a left hand into Flocka's body.
Flocka lands a head kick. Irving smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Flocka counters with a body kick.
Irving digs a good hook to Flocka's body.
Flocka checks a leg kick nicely.
Flocka tries to land a front kick but Irving steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irving cracks Flocka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flocka throws the kick towards the body but Irving avoids it.
Flocka catches Irving with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flocka looks for the body kick but Irving saw that one coming.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
And Flocka responds with a good body kick, but Irving manages to step out the way in time.
Irving moves out of range as Flocka throws a body kick.
Irving scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flocka.
Flocka scores with a leg kick.
Flocka 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.
Flocka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka digs a good hook to Irving's body.
Irving fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flocka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flocka looks to land a body kick but Irving moved away.
A solid body kick from Flocka.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flocka moves away.
Flocka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Irving finds it's target.
Flocka checks the leg kick.
Flocka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Flocka is just out of range.
And Flocka responds with a good body kick, but Irving manages to step out the way in time.
Flocka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Flocka staying out of range there.
Flocka tries a quick counter leg kick but Irving is wise to it.
Irving throws a right and a left that Flocka avoids nicely.
Irving is looking to wear down Flocka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flocka scores with a body shot.
Irving takes a swing at Flocka's ribcage but misses.
Flocka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irving swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flocka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Irving misses its target.
Nice body kick from Flocka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Irving misses
enabling Flocka to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flocka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flocka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irving. That did some damage!
Flocka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flocka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flocka missing with a left hand there. Irving was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flocka misses with a body kick.
Flocka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Irving makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flocka misses with a series of wild punches.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flocka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flocka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irving.
Irving throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flocka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Irving is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Irving avoids a kick to the body.
Irving connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flocka. Flocka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka thows a body kick. Irving tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Irving throws a jab when Flocka was well out of range.
Flocka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irving.
Flocka throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Irving throws a jab when Flocka was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Flocka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flocka scores with a leg kick.
Irving takes a swing at Flocka's ribcage but misses.
Flocka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irving checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Irving lands the left hand.
Flocka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Flocka slams his shin into Irving's torso.
Flocka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flocka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Flocka is out of range.
Flocka throws a solid leg kick but Irving takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flocka.
Flocka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flocka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flocka cracks the inside of Irving's front leg.
Irving connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flocka. Irving shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for Flocka. That snapped Irving's head back.
Nice body kick there by Flocka.
Flocka misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka looks to land a body kick but Irving moved away.
Flocka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irving is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irving crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flocka - the referee stops the clock and Irving gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flocka. Irving manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Irving takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacka Flocka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Irving misses.
Irving moves out of range of the body kick.
Flocka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flocka.
Irving buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irving has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses.
Irving throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flocka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irving lands a right hook to the body.
Irving walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flocka.
Irving misses with a hook.
Flocka tries to land a front kick but Irving steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka is looking to land body kicks.
Irving on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flocka throws a jab but it's blocked by Irving.
Flocka feints and then cracks Irving's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irving down.
Irving is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flocka tries to move into range but Irving moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
Irving misses the body punch
and Flocka counters with a body kick that stops Irving in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka misses with an uppercut. Irving saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Irving might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Flocka lands with a cross.
Flocka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flocka connects with an inside leg kick.
Irving with a nice cross.
Flocka lands a front kick.
Flocka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irving crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flocka - the referee stops the clock and Irving gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flocka. Irving manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Irving lands the left hand.
Irving throws a hook but Flocka blocks it.
Flocka throws out a counter right but Irving avoids it with no problem.
Flocka tries a head kick but it misses.
Flocka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Irving moves out of range as Flocka throws a body kick.
Irving swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irving turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flocka lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flocka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flocka tries a head kick but it misses.
Flocka is looking to slow Irving down with leg kicks.
Irving thuds a left hand into Flocka's body.
Irving checks the leg kick.
And Irving counters with a quick kick to the body but Flocka blocks it.
Flocka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irving swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flocka scores with a push kick.
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Flocka moves away and avoids it.
Flocka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice shot by Irving.
Irving swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flocka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flocka tries to land a body kick
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Flocka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Irving misses with a looping right.
Flocka scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka misses with a straight left.
Flocka checks a low kick from Irving.
Flocka flicks out a counter leg kick but Irving steps away.
Irving throws a looping overhand right but Flocka ducks down to avoid it.
Flocka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irving misses with a jab to the body
and Flocka counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Irving misses.
Flocka dodges the punch combination from Irving.
Flocka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irving will feel that in the morning.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Flocka is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Flocka.
Irving fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flocka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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 head kick misses from Flocka.
Flocka throws a body kick that misses
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flocka throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Flocka throws a wild body kick that Irving sees coming a mile off.
Irving throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irving moves out of range of the body kick.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Flocka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flocka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Irving blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka looks for the body kick but Irving saw that one coming.
Flocka throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Flocka is breathing heavily.
Flocka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irving counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wacka Flocka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flocka moves away from the strike by Irving.
Flocka throws a sloppy head kick
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Irving.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Flocka throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Flocka misses with a hook.
Flocka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irving scores with a punch to the head.
Flocka misses with a looping left.
Flocka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irving has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flocka.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Flocka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flocka throws a leg kick that misses.
Irving misses with a jab to the body
and Flocka counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flocka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Irving takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irving on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flocka. Irving shrugs it off though.
Irving jabs Flocka right on the nose. Flocka blinks but takes it well.
Irving throws the left hand but Flocka avoids the punch easily.
Flocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Flocka.
Flocka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flocka throws the kick towards the body but Irving avoids it.
Flocka misses with a straight right.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Irving.
Flocka looks for the body kick but Irving saw that one coming.
Irving was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irving pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flocka is out of range and Irving settles back down.
Wacka Flocka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving moves out of range of the body kick.
Irving tries to move into range but Flocka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flocka is looking to land body kicks.
Irving is looking to land body kicks.
Flocka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flocka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irving thows a leg kick but Flocka checks it
and Flocka counters with a solid body kick.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
Irving lands with a right hand.
Irving takes a swing at Flocka's ribcage but misses.
Flocka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irving can pounce on him.
Irving misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flocka.
Irving punishes Flocka's body with a nice straight punch.
Flocka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flocka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flocka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka misses with a straight right.
Flocka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flocka misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Irving misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flocka. Irving shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flocka.
Irving connects with a right hand. Flocka shakes it off.
Flocka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flocka looks for the body kick but Irving saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flocka. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flocka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses.
Flocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flocka, right into the meat.
Flocka scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Flocka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving blocks a head kick by Flocka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flocka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flocka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Flocka.
Flocka motions for Irving to come forward. Flocka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flocka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jasper Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flocka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irving. Flocka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irving tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flocka was well out of range. Poor timing from Irving.
Flocka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flocka misses with a straight left.
Irving blocks a leg kick.
Flocka misses with the body kick
and Irving cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flocka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wacka Flocka.
Well Flocka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacka Flocka!
A victorious Wacka Flocka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Danny Ciprianni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni pushes Germano away with a front kick.
Germano misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Germano is defended easily by Ciprianni.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
Germano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ciprianni.
Germano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni throws a shot to the body.
Germano looks winded!
Ciprianni lands a big uppercut and Germano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Germano looks OK. Ciprianni waves Germano back to his feet!
Germano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni cracks Germano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ciprianni has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Germano to stand back up!
Germano is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprianni finish him?
Germano tries to get into range but Ciprianni steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Germano! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ciprianni scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Ciprianni!
Danny Ciprianni 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mendo Hecatomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecatomb has chosen Mr. Crowley as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Oko Poli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mendo Hecatomb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli darts in looking for a takedown but Hecatomb gets double underhooks and turns Poli into the cage.
Poli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hecatomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hecatomb as Poli shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecatomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Poli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hecatomb counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Hecatomb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli shoots for a double leg takedown but Hecatomb sprawls well. He's pushed Poli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Hecatomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecatomb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hecatomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Hecatomb.
Oko Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli dives in and grabs Hecatomb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hecatomb pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Hecatomb lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecatomb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poli under the eye.
Poli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hecatomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Poli toppling to the canvas! Poli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hecatomb finish him?!
Poli is rocked!
Poli shoots in but Hecatomb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli shoots and misses
and Hecatomb counters with a stiff right hand.
Hecatomb lands a big uppercut and Poli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Poli looks OK. Hecatomb waves Poli back to his feet!
and Hecatomb counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Poli! He's just covering up as Hecatomb starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mendo Hecatomb! Mendo Hecatomb retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Mendo Hecatomb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devario Koleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devario Koleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan lands with a nice body punch.
Vaughan throws a body shot but no joy.
Koleman clinches up against the cage.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaughan blocks an uppercut.
Vaughan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman blocks an uppercut.
Vaughan working aggressively here.
Koleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koleman lands a nice uppercut.
Koleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Koleman fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Koleman.
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vaughan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koleman scores with a shot to the side of Vaughan's head.
Koleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaughan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vaughan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan swings wildly with an uppercut but Koleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaughan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Koleman misses with some punches.
Koleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaughan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolemans head.
Koleman blocks a body shot from Vaughan.
Vaughan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koleman backwards.
Vaughan has a couple of punches blocked by Koleman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koleman as Vaughan tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaughan.
Vaughan lands an uppercut.
Vaughan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koleman gets through Vaughan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vaughan.
Vaughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan swings wildly with an uppercut but Koleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koleman as Vaughan tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koleman moves out of range as Vaughan strikes.
Vaughan misses with an uppercut. Koleman saw that one coming.
Vaughan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koleman manages to avoid it.
Koleman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vaughan.
Koleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughan scores with a three punch combo!
Devario Koleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Vaughan tries to counter it with a takedown but Koleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koleman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koleman moves into the clinch.
Vaughan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koleman avoids it.
Vaughan wants to get back to striking at distance but Koleman won't allow it.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Vaughan.
Koleman lands with a right to the head.
Vaughan blocking some punches.
Koleman scores with a shot to the side of Vaughan's head.
Koleman lands an uppercut.
Koleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koleman prevents a body shot from Vaughan.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Koleman.
Vaughan is trying to break free.
Koleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaughan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koleman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vaughan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koleman.
Koleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Vaughan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman throws a head punch that misses.
Koleman has a couple of punches blocked by Vaughan.
Vaughan is looking to control Koleman's arms but Koleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vaughan has his back to the cage.
Vaughan blocking some punches.
Vaughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devario Koleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Vaughan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vaughan jabs Koleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaughan throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughan misses the shot to the body.
Vaughan throws a shot from downtown. Koleman moves away and avoids it.
Koleman forces Vaughan back against the cage and clinches.
Vaughan misses with the head strike.
Vaughan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koleman.
Koleman working aggressively here.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Koleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan swings wildly with an uppercut but Koleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaughan throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan throws a head punch that misses.
Koleman lands with a left to the head.
Koleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses
and Koleman counters with a straight right hand.
Vaughan misses with a looping right.
Vaughan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koleman.
Koleman has closed the distance and engaged Vaughan in a clinch.
Koleman lands a left hand.
Vaughan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaughan breaks the clinch.
Koleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Koleman clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Koleman lands with a right to the head.
Vaughan tries to stall but Koleman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koleman.
Vaughan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Koleman keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Vaughan prevents Koleman from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Koleman misses with the head strike.
Koleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaughan backwards.
Koleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vaughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaughan is rocked!
That has opened up Psycho Vaughan's cut even more.
Koleman throws a big uppercut that drops Vaughan! More strikes from Koleman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vaughan lies dazed against the cage as Koleman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devario Koleman!
Devario Koleman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wolf Blood. Gilberto Chamba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Chamba avoids the punch easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac Airt enables Chamba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac Airt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chamba won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Chamba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Chamba is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Mac Airt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac Airt manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Chamba tries to pass.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Chamba is having none of it.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Chamba is controlling him.
Chamba wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chamba looking to pass the guard.
Chamba stops Mac Airt from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chamba blocks a jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown.
Chamba shoots in and drives through. Mac Airt sprawls well.
Chamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Chamba needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamba has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
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!
Chamba fails with the takedown.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chamba has a takedown stuffed.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Chamba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Chamba was well out of range.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chamba is in Mac Airt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chamba dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt has his feet on Chamba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Chamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Chamba knows he should have avoided that one.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chamba's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chamba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mac Airt is pushing Chamba's head away, looking to escape. Chamba manages to hold on to the position though.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamba can do to turn this around?
Chamba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba trying to control the position but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chamba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt being controlled for a moment.
Chamba wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Chamba off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mac Airt seems a little lost for a moment, as Chamba dominates the positioning.
Mac Airt is not content to let Chamba control the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chamba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Airt pinned against the cage. Mac Airt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Chamba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chamba is looking to advance position but Mac Airt won't allow it.
Chamba prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Chamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Airt defends it well.
Mac Airt tries to kick Chamba off but Chamba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chamba is trying to control. Mac Airt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
Chamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Airt defends it well.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Chamba is taking a breather. Mac Airt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but Mac Airt defending well.
Chamba wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Chamba seems content to control.
Chamba is trying to control the action in half guard but Mac Airt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Airt pinned against the cage. Mac Airt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
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.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Chamba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt jabs at Chamba's body.
Mac Airt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac Airt is fending him off so far but Chamba persists. Nope, Mac Airt circles away and we're back to standing.
Chamba is breathing heavily.
Chamba dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Chamba is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Airt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chamba from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Mac Airt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac Airt manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Mac Airt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilberto Chamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mac Airt swinging wildly here.
Chamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt leaves Chamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chamba avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Chamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mac Airt with a body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
Chamba fails to land the takedown.
Chamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chamba off to one side.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Chamba ducks down to avoid it.
Gilberto Chamba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Chamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Airt did well to prevent Chamba getting side control.
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac Airt takes a swing at Chamba's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Chamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chamba.
Mac Airt gets caught napping as Chamba dives in and scores a takedown. Mac Airt manages to retain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Chamba is controlling the position.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Gilberto Chamba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chamba.
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Chamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Mac Airt. No joy for Chamba on that attempt.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Nice cross by Mac Airt.
Chamba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chamba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac Airt swivels and escapes.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Chamba didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Chamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Chamba shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt throws a good cross that connects.
Chamba misses with a takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chamba is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Chamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chamba falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mac Airt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nazaryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Pierno has chosen Umberto Tozzi - Gloria as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
A big left from Pierno misses.
Pierno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Pierno off balance momentarily.
Pierno lands a jab-cross combination.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierno counters with a left to the body.
Nazaryan lands an overhand right.
A cross from Nazaryan lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Nazaryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pierno will feel that in the morning.
Nazaryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Pierno throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Pierno tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Pierno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierno moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Pierno avoids it.
Pierno misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pierno.
Pierno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazaryan, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierno throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Pierno backs away, Nazaryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pierno blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pierno is out of range.
It seemed like Pierno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pierno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
Pierno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Pierno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
Pierno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nazaryan up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan gets through Pierno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pierno.
Nazaryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierno pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan cracks Pierno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses its target.
Nazaryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno stalks Nazaryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nazaryan's face. Nazaryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Pierno moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan is looking to slow Pierno down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pierno misses the jab.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
A nice combination there by Nazaryan.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Nazaryan wants to slow Pierno down by chopping away at his legs.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pierno!
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Pierno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws an off balance right hand
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Pierno jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazaryan throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan thows a body kick. Pierno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan 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.
Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierno takes one on the button.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick which misses Pierno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierno tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Pierno's head back.
Nazaryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierno backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazaryan wants to land a leg kick but Pierno is out of range.
Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierno checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno connects with a jab.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nazaryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pierno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazaryan.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pierno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Pierno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan scores with a leg kick.
Pierno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the body
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Pierno connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses
and Pierno moves into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tim Pierno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Pierno blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nice body punch from Pierno.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierno.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
Nazaryan is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
Pierno tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Nazaryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Nazaryan to work.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Pierno's head.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Pierno stalling the fight.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Pierno tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierno tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Pierno back against the cage.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierno.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Pierno's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pierno 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karimov has chosen ACDC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Karimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov misses with a double jab.
Sigurdsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Sigurdsson there.
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigurdsson's sensitive parts.
Sigurdsson wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Sigurdsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson scores with a kick to the body.
Karimov throws a right hand that Sigurdsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sigurdsson also avoids with ease.
Karimov's coach down at The Axis of Evil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karimov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sigurdsson tries to land a leg kick but Karimov saw it coming and moves away.
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigurdsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson misses with a head kick.
Karimov looks for the body kick but Sigurdsson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Karimov misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson sends Karimov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sigurdsson is motioning to the referee to let Karimov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that misses.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Sigurdsson.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Sigurdsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Karimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigurdsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karimov misses with a combination
and Sigurdsson counters with a left to the body.
Sigurdsson scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Sigurdsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
Sigurdsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Sigurdsson scores with a kick to the body.
Karimov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson delivers a nice body kick.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Sigurdsson finds it's target.
Sigurdsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sigurdsson misses the target.
Sigurdsson is looking to wear down Karimov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karimov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sigurdsson - the referee stops the clock and Karimov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sigurdsson. Karimov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sigurdsson connects with a body shot that sends Karimov's belly button to the back.
Karimov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sigurdsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sigurdsson.
Karimov misses with the combination.
Sigurdsson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sigurdsson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Karimov's temple! It sends Karimov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sigurdsson celebrates and the doctors try to help Karimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
Ragnar Sigurdsson retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Ragnar Sigurdsson took to the microphone: 'No Messing I'm came to kill him tonight. Origi is a great fighter but I am Ragnar!'.
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