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Death Squad 295:Kostas v Ortiz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zahovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Senorita-Vince Staples. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatko Zahovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahovic throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
No luck for Zahovic with that takedown attempt.
As Zahovic backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Zahovic manages to avoid it all.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Zahovic.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Zahovic slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Zahovic with an uppercut!
Morgan tries to sprawl but Zahovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zahovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zahovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morgan kicks off Zahovic and gets to his feet.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Zahovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zahovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan throws a nice head kick!
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zahovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zahovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zahovic closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Zahovic pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zahovic thinking.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
letting Zahovic counter with a right hand.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Morgan 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.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Zahovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan pushes Zahovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zahovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zahovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zahovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zahovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Zahovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zahovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zahovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic slows the pace down.
Zahovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan tries to escape but Zahovic is in control.
Morgan parries the strikes from Zahovic easily there. Zahovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morgan to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zahovic looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zahovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Zahovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Zahovic moved away.
Zahovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zahovic misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zahovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Zahovic scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Zahovic works the jab nicely.
Zahovic dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Zahovic's head and hops out.
Zahovic goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Zahovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zahovic.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahovic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Zahovic saw that one coming.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Andrew Morgan's cut even more.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lunges at Zahovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zahovic's hand.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Zahovic's head back.
Zahovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zahovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Zahovic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zahovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zahovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zahovic is rocked!
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahovic.
Oh Zahovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zahovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Zahovic goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Zahovic moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a hook. Zahovic ducked under it nicely.
Morgan takes a swing at Zahovic's ribcage but misses.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic fails to land the takedown.
Zahovic takes one on the button.
Zahovic scores with a jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Zahovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
That's time! Zahovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Zahovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morgan to the ground. Zahovic is now in Morgan's guard.
Morgan pushes Zahovic off and gets back to his feet.
Zahovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zahovic fails with the takedown.
Andrew Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Zahovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zahovic. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan punishes Zahovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zahovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zahovic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan slips a jab from Zahovic.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zahovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan cracks Zahovic with an open hand slap.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zahovic shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
A combination from Zahovic does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zahovic has time to react.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zahovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zahovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zahovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zahovic.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zahovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zahovic slips under a jab.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Zahovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zahovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Zahovic finds it's target.
Zahovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Zahovic throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Zahovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Zahovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zahovic.
The cut above Andrew Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morgan works over Zahovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrew Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zlatko Zahovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your fucking clapping? Are you serious.... YOUR SO RUDE! *Starts Crying*'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj Trigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
257 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Taj Trigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feargus Urquhart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquhart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urquhart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trigger throws a big shot that misses.
Urquhart is looking to clinch.
Urquhart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Urquhart. Those never looked like landing.
Trigger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trigger connects with a nice looking jab.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Urquhart saw that one coming.
Urquhart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trigger is breathing heavily.
Urquhart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urquhart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trigger.
A frustrated look appears on Trigger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trigger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Urquhart on the inside.
Trigger prevents a body shot from Urquhart.
I was talking to Trigger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trigger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquhart looks to throw the jab but Trigger is out of range.
Urquhart throws a leg kick
and Trigger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urquhart's knee momentarily.
Trigger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urquhart tries to clinch but Trigger moves out of range.
Urquhart cracks Trigger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trigger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Urquhart finish him?
It looks like Taj Trigger has been cut.
Trigger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trigger feinted with a counter takedown.
Urquhart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trigger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urquhart.
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!
Urquhart misses with the body kick
and Trigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urquhart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urquhart. Trigger shrugs it off though.
Urquhart connects with a superb combination that knocks Trigger out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Urquhart before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Trigger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feargus Urquhart!
An out of breath Feargus Urquhart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc comes to the cage accompanied by Ready Steady Go. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beat It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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207 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Havoc lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Havoc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Havoc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Havoc throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Havoc throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havoc.
Sloppy strikes from Havoc. Those never looked like landing.
Havoc throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Havoc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Havoc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havoc lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Havoc blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Havoc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Havoc there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Mikey Havoc has been cut.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Havoc.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Havoc.
Havoc lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Havoc misses with an uppercut.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Havoc slips the punch.
Havoc throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havoc scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Havoc against the cage.
Jackson is leaning against Havoc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Havoc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc breaks the clinch.
Havoc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Havoc throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Havoc backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson lunges at Havoc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havoc's hand.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havoc's guard.
Havoc has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Good exchange - Havoc coming out on top.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc misses the jab.
Havoc throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Havoc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havoc but Havoc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Jackson looks to move away, Havoc throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Havoc misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Havoc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Havoc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Mikey Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Havoc sprawls well. Havoc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Havoc scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havoc tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havoc to the ground. Havoc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Havoc misses the target.
Mikey Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Jackson.
Havoc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havoc moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Havoc moves out of range.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Havoc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havoc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Havoc.
As Havoc backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Havoc manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havoc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson loses concentration momentarily and Havoc pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jackson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Havoc finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikey Havoc!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Havoc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch comes into the arena with Ooh La La blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
275 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfacepunch blocks the body kick.
Mcfacepunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcfacepunch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Mcfacepunch's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcfacepunch misses with a straight right.
Tiny Mcfacepunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfacepunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcfacepunch blocks the body kick.
As Rutten backs away, Mcfacepunch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutten moves out of range as Mcfacepunch strikes.
Rutten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
A jab from Rutten misses.
Rutten throws a head kick but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Mcfacepunch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mcfacepunch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcfacepunch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutten on the side of the head.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Mcfacepunch avoids it well.
Mcfacepunch tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten throws a lazy body kick
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcfacepunch feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcfacepunch throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutten - that will leave a mark!
Mcfacepunch throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mcfacepunch thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
and Rutten counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Mcfacepunch avoids it.
Mcfacepunch throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mcfacepunch really felt that one!
Mcfacepunch is breathing heavily.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcfacepunch throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mcfacepunch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcfacepunch swings widly with a right hand
and Rutten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a front kick that sends Mcfacepunch stumbling back into the cage.
Rutten scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Rutten lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a front kick.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mcfacepunch misses with a left hand
and Rutten counters with a good, hard body kick but Mcfacepunch shrugs it off.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Mcfacepunch looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Mcfacepunch tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
A low kick from Mcfacepunch is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastiaan Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcfacepunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is getting worse.
Rutten slips under a jab from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfacepunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Mcfacepunch avoids it with no problem.
Mcfacepunch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a push kick but Mcfacepunch slaps the foot to one side.
Mcfacepunch is looking to counter punch.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Mcfacepunch misses
and Rutten counters with a big right hand! Oh Mcfacepunch is in trouble here! Rutten follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastiaan Rutten!
Our winner, Sebastiaan Rutten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Breaker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J. The key to victory for Heart Breaker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slips a straight right by Breaker.
Breaker cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Breaker blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Smith slips a straight right by Breaker.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Breaker misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Breaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Breaker backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Breaker tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith throwing strikes here but Breaker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Breaker tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith looking to finish Breaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Breaker!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Breaker is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Breaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith landing punches.
Smith prevents Breaker from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Breaker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Offley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Offley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Johnstown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown misses with a kick to the body.
Offley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnstown sprawls and moves away.
Johnstown clinches up against the cage.
Johnstown lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Clinton Offley has been cut.
Offley is trying to pull guard but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage.
Offley tries to pull guard but Johnstown holds him up against the cage and eventually Offley drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnstown throws an elbow but misses.
Johnstown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Offley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnstown to the mat. Johnstown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Offley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Offley looking to pass the guard.
Johnstown can't keep his opponent in guard - Offley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnstown tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnstown gets back to full guard.
Offley trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnstown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Offley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnstown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnstown is keeping the position for now.
Johnstown has his foot on Offley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Offley works his way back into a safe position though.
Offley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnstown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offley has managed to get both his arms back between Johnstown's legs - danger averted.
Offley wants to pass the guard but Johnstown is keeping the position.
Offley working some strikes from top position.
Offley works over Johnstown with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnstown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Offley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnstown is trying to keep Offley in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Offley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Offley trying to control but Johnstown is working from the bottom.
Offley 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.
Offley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnstown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offley has managed to get both his arms back between Johnstown's legs - danger averted.
Johnstown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnstown trying to control the position.
Johnstown keeping moving, preventing Offley from controlling successfully.
Offley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Offley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Offley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Offley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Offley stands and throws Johnstown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnstown is trying to control Offley's posture but Offley avoids it.
Offley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnstown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnstown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnstown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Offley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Offley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Offley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnstown tries to improve position but can't.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnstown keeps working.
Johnstown striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnstown tries to buck Offley off but Offley is having none of it.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnstown keeps working.
Johnstown tries to improve position but can't.
Johnstown struggling a bit here.
Offley tries to move to mount but Johnstown blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offley trying to control the action but Johnstown is working from the bottom.
Offley working away.
Johnstown tries to bench press Offley off him but Offley keeps the position.
Johnstown is not content to let Offley control the position.
Johnstown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Offley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Offley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Offley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnstown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnstown is trying to control Offley's posture but Offley avoids it.
Johnstown tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Offley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley'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.
Johnstown looks to land a combination but Offley avoids it well.
Offley feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offley feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnstown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Offley blocks a head kick by Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a body kick that misses
and Offley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnstown won't be happy with that.
Johnstown is not content to let Offley control the position.
Johnstown is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offley working away.
Offley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Offley scores with punches from side control.
Johnstown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Offley working away.
Offley tries for a kimura but Johnstown is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown is looking to reverse the position.
Offley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnstown, who protects the arm well.
Offley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnstown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnstown is trying to control Offley's posture but Offley avoids it.
Clinton Offley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Offley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnstown wants to control but Offley postures up.
Offley throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Offley trying to control the position but Johnstown is working away.
Johnstown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Offley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Offley.
Johnstown tries to escape but Offley is in control.
Offley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnstown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnstown keeps working.
Johnstown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Offley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnstown is pushing Offley's head away, looking to escape. Offley manages to hold on to the position though.
Offley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Johnstown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Offley advances to mount.
Johnstown is desperately trying to improve his position but Offley has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown has left one of his arms exposed and Offley doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Johnstown screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinton Offley!
Clinton Offley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
148 lbs
34 - 15 - 2 |
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33
158 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh defending well as Silvestre loads up on a big left hand.
Silvestre swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Silvestre throws a fast counter high kick but Singh manages to duck under it in time.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Singh.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Silvestre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silvestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Silvestre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silvestre is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silvestre.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvestre. Silvestre obviously looking to wear him down.
Silvestre punishes Singh's body with a nice straight punch.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Silvestre tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Singh misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Singh lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvestre checks a leg kick.
Singh backing away here, and Silvestre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silvestre throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silvestre misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
Singh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh throws a leg kick but Silvestre checks it.
Singh misses with a body shot.
That kick from Singh tenderised Silvestre's leg. Silvestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silvestre throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
A low kick from Singh misses
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Silvestre.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silvestre throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Singh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silvestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silvestre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre tries to clinch up.
Singh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Singh misses
and Silvestre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Silvestre as he checks the leg kick.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Silvestre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Singh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silvestre looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Silvestre jabs Singh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Silvestre moved out of range nicely.
Silvestre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvestre connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvestre.
Silvestre loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
Singh connects with a leg kick. Silvestre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvestre throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silvestre throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvestre tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Silvestre scores with a hook.
Silvestre throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch.
Singh motions for Silvestre to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvestre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silvestre duly obliges.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Singh throws a body punch but Silvestre moves out of range.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Silvestre's head back.
Silvestre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silvestre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silvestre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvestre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silvestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvestre moves into range and clinches up with Singh.
Silvestre scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head.
Silvestre lands a nice elbow.
Silvestre misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvestre tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh prevents a body shot from Silvestre.
Singh tries to work over Silvestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Silvestre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvestre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvestre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Silvestre has him pressed against the cage.
Silvestre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Silvestre won't allow it.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Silvestre as the two fighters clinch.
Silvestre cracks Singh with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh blocks a body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silvestre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Silvestre struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Silvestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Singh prevents a body shot from Silvestre.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silvestre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.
Silvestre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvestre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvestre backwards.
Silvestre throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Silvestre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singh tries a body shot but Silvestre blocks it.
Silvestre throws a head punch that misses.
Silvestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Silvestre.
A head punch on the inside from Silvestre fails to land.
Silvestre has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvestre.
Singh cracks Silvestre with a nice body shot.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Silvestre is controlling the position.
Silvestre tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Silvestre back against the cage.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Silvestre fails to land.
Silvestre throws a head punch that misses.
Silvestre effectively controlling the action here.
Silvestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Silvestre.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestre lands an uppercut.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre presses Singh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvestre lands a left hand.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silvestre digs a good hook to Singh's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh throws a head kick but Silvestre moves out of range.
Silvestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvestre moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Silvestre thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvestre.
A big right from Silvestre misses.
Singh throws a right and a left that Silvestre avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Singh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silvestre just manages to avoid it.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvestre! But no joy.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Silvestre lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silvestre misses with a kick to the body.
Singh moves out of range as Silvestre strikes.
Singh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silvestre moves into the clinch.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
Singh blocking some punches.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvestre.
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvestre wants to clinch.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Silvestre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silvestre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvestre forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Silvestre is looking to control Singh's arms but Singh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvestre has his back to the cage.
Silvestre can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Silvestre slowing the pace effectively.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silvestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silvestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silvestre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silvestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Silvestre slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Silvestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Silvestre scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Silvestre misses
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Silvestre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silvestre.
Silvestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silvestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silvestre cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Singh cracks Silvestre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silvestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Silvestre misses with a low kick.
Silvestre connects with a body shot that sends Singh's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvestre defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Silvestre misses with a combination
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silvestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvestre 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silvestre!
A victorious Daniel Silvestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Arshnoor Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios comes into the arena with Sanitarium blaring out of the sound system. Lorenzo Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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203 lbs
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28
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios checks a low kick from Ortiz.
Mytilinaios thuds his right hand into Ortiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ortiz throws out a loose jab but Mytilinaios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Mytilinaios.
Ortiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortiz under the eye.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mytilinaios connects with a jab.
Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Mytilinaios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mytilinaios.
Ortiz is pushing Mytilinaios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mytilinaios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mytilinaios breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortiz. Ortiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Mytilinaios does it's job there.
Mytilinaios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mytilinaios tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mytilinaios connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortiz's hands.
Mytilinaios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Mytilinaios moved out of range nicely.
Mytilinaios feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Mytilinaios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortiz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mytilinaios has Ortiz in his guard.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Mytilinaios keeps moving.
Mytilinaios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mytilinaios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Mytilinaios stops Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Mytilinaios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mytilinaios seems to be looking for submissions.
Mytilinaios 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.
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios passes to side control.
Mytilinaios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mytilinaios trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
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.
Mytilinaios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mytilinaios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mytilinaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Ortiz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ortiz scores with a nice head shot.
Ortiz misses the jab.
Kostas Mytilinaios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Ortiz.
Ortiz cracks Mytilinaios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mytilinaios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Mytilinaios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mytilinaios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mytilinaios closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mytilinaios tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mytilinaios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mytilinaios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz gets underhooks to prevent Mytilinaios's takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mytilinaios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Ortiz.
Mytilinaios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mytilinaios misses the jab.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortiz's head backwards.
Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mytilinaios throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz swings for the body but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mytilinaios throws out the jab.
Kostas Mytilinaios is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Mytilinaios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Mytilinaios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mytilinaios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left.
Mytilinaios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Mytilinaios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mytilinaios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mytilinaios fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Ortiz counters with a nice body kick.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz with a jab.
Mytilinaios checks a leg kick.
Mytilinaios shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Mytilinaios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz lands with a hook. Mytilinaios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mytilinaios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz tries a quick counter leg kick but Mytilinaios is wise to it.
Ortiz with a nice cross.
Mytilinaios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mytilinaios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mytilinaios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Mytilinaios avoids it with no problem.
Mytilinaios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mytilinaios off to one side.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Mytilinaios blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a body shot.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz scores with a head kick.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Mytilinaios.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios scores with a body shot.
Mytilinaios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mytilinaios's knee momentarily.
Ortiz throws a head kick that Mytilinaios semi-blocks.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mytilinaios.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mytilinaioss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mytilinaios misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortiz lands with a shot to the body.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz dips to his left and cracks Mytilinaios with an uppercut!
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios swings widly with a right hand
and Mytilinaios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Mytilinaios is rocked!
Ortiz drops Mytilinaios with a big left hand! Mytilinaios is injured, injured bad! Ortiz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Ortiz!
Lorenzo Ortiz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lorenzo Ortiz made sure he mentioned Machine Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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