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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay has chosen SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! as his entrance music. Perrin Aybara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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245 lbs
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272 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara avoids the body shot from Clay.
Aybara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Aybara settles back down.
Aybara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Good shot there by Clay.
Aybara throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aybara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clay at a distance.
Clay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Aybara tries to counter by clinching up but Clay breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Aybara connects with a jab.
Clay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aybara moves away from the strike by Clay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay moves out of range as Aybara strikes.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aybara misses with a wild combination.
Aybara lands a leg kick that knocks Clay off balance momentarily.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aybara.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Aybara's shoulder, as Aybara tries to avoid the shot.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Aybara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aybara throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Clay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clay 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.
Aybara loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
Aybara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aybara throws out the jab.
Aybara throws an overhand right that lands on Clay's shoulder, as Clay tries to avoid the shot.
Clay slips a jab from Aybara.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aybara misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara has a takedown stuffed.
Aybara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aybara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay checks a low kick from Aybara.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Aybara's shoulder, as Aybara tries to avoid the shot.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aybara.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aybara.
Clay throws a series of punches but Aybara moves out of range.
A big left from Aybara misses.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aybara.
Clay throws a series of punches but Aybara avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay stuns Aybara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clay misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Aybara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aybara staying out of range there.
Aybara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aybara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aybara.
Aybara throws the kick towards the body but Clay avoids it.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aybara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Clay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Aybara slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Aybara misses the target.
Aybara slips under a jab from Clay.
It looked like Aybara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws the left hand but Aybara avoids the punch easily.
Clay swings for the body but Aybara moves out of range.
Aybara slips under a jab from Clay.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aybara avoids the body shot from Clay.
Aybara throws a low kick but Clay avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Aybara.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Aybara moved out of range.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Aybara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Aybara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Aybara throwing a counter right hand but Clay manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Aybara.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aybara moves away.
Aybara slips a jab from Clay.
It looked like Aybara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clay.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordus Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aybara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clay cracks a nice hook into Aybara's ribs.
Gordus Clay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Clay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aybara cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Clay misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay lands a nice looking body kick.
Aybara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clay lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aybara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Aybara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Aybara's belly button to the back.
Aybara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aybara as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aybara ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Aybara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Clay lands a jab to the nose.
Clay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Aybara finds it's target.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Aybara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aybara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay avoids the head kick by Aybara.
Aybara slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Aybara.
Clay avoids the body shot from Aybara.
Aybara thuds his shin into the meat of Clay's side.
Aybara throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Aybara throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay jabs Aybara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Aybara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aybara throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clay moves out of range of the leg kick from Aybara.
Good shot there by Clay.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aybara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aybara connects with a crisp jab.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aybara.
A left lands for Clay.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay jabs Aybara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay throws a push kick but Aybara slaps the foot to one side.
Aybara is looking to chop away at Clay's legs.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aybara.
Aybara avoids the body shot from Clay.
Aybara slips a jab from Clay.
Aybara throws a body kick that misses.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aybara.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aybara scrambles back to his feet.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Clay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay misses with a hook. Aybara ducked under it nicely.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aybara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aybara finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay throws a sloppy head kick and Aybara moves out of range easily.
Aybara slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aybara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aybara throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aybara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clay eats them both and turns towards Aybara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Aybara.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Aybara counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Aybara misses its intended target.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Aybara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clay sprawls and moves away.
Aybara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aybara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aybara.
Aybara shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aybara.
It looked like Aybara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aybara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aybara moves forwards but Clay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aybara. Aybara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aybara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Aybara is really struggling to control Clay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aybara tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Perrin Aybara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to control the action but Aybara is working from the bottom.
Clay works his way into full mount!
Aybara is looking to get to half guard.
Gordus Clay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aybara blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay cracks Aybara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aybara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clay with the ground and pound from mount.
Clay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordus Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clay 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordus Clay!
A very excited looking Gordus Clay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku lands an overhand right.
Kyoraku throws a one two combo.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyoraku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyoraku manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kyoraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
As Sanchez backs off Kyoraku throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
Kyoraku staying out of range there.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyoraku should have avoided that one.
It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Kyoraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyoraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Kyoraku avoids the punch easily.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Kyoraku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyoraku on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Kyoraku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoraku is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyoraku throws a counter combo.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Kyoraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Kyoraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kyoraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyoraku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyoraku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Kyoraku's shoulder, as Kyoraku tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Kyoraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyoraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyoraku jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyoraku. Kyoraku obviously looking to wear him down.
Kyoraku slips a jab from Sanchez.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Kyoraku. Kyoraku maintains the clinch.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Kyoraku's ribcage. Kyoraku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Kyoraku improves position.
Kyoraku avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shunsui Kyoraku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyoraku throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kyoraku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kyoraku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyoraku off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kyoraku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kyoraku moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kyoraku feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Kyoraku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyoraku moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Kyoraku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kyoraku's knee momentarily.
Kyoraku is breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Kyoraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyoraku wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyoraku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kyoraku motions for Sanchez to come forward. Kyoraku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Kyoraku misses with a wild body shot.
Kyoraku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kyoraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Kyoraku counters with a nice body shot.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Kyoraku moves away and avoids it.
Kyoraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Kyoraku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Kyoraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez cracks Kyoraku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kyoraku throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Sanchez.
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!
Kyoraku slips a jab from Sanchez.
Jab from Sanchez.
Kyoraku is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Kyoraku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Kyoraku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyoraku is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Kyoraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Kyoraku with an open hand slap.
Kyoraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez cracks Kyoraku with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kyoraku tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sanchez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kyoraku is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Sanchez!
Our winner, Diego Sanchez, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 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
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dogu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Dogu avoids them all with ease.
Dogu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dogu lands with an overhand left.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Dogu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett throws a lazy body kick
letting Dogu counter with a right hand.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Sackett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Dogu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Dogu cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Sackett throws a jab when Dogu was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dogu looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Dogu throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dogu missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dogu moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Dogu jumps back.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Dogu sees coming a mile off.
Dogu feinted with a counter takedown.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Dogu moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dogu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett digs a good hook to Dogu's body.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Dogu catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogu defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Dogu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Dogu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Dogu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Dogu scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dogu missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Dogu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dogu.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett tries to bum rush Dogu with a series of wild strikes but Dogu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dogu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dogu throws a shot to the body.
Dogu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dogu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dogu's hands.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dogu's sensitive parts.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dogu if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Dogu misses with a hook.
Sackett wants to counter the offense by Dogu and move into the clinch position.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogu misses with a hook.
Dogu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dogu misses with an uppercut.
Sackett clobbers Dogu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dogu moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dogu is able to avoid easily.
Dogu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Dogu throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dogu slips a jab from Sackett.
Dogu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dogu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
so Dogu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dogu stands up over Sackett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dogu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dogu stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Dogu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully.
Dogu preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Dogu tries to pass.
Dogu 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dogu won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dogu content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dogu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Dogu seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dogu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dogu throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dogu at a distance.
Dogu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dogu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dogu.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Dogu lands a couple of elbows.
Dogu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dogu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully.
Dogu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Sackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dogu throws a big right hand that misses.
Dogu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dogu postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Dogu jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
Dogu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dogu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Dogu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dogu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogu lands with a shot to the body.
Dogu throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Dogu lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Dogu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dogu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sackett.
Dogu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dogu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Dogu.
Dogu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sackett pushes Dogu away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Dogu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Dogu 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.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dogu counters with a shoot takedown. Sackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Dogu trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett trying to keep a closed guard but Dogu is proving a slippery customer.
Dogu trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dogu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dogu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Dogu takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Dogu's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Dogu with an uppercut!
Dogu lands a body shot.
Dogu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu checks a leg kick.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dogu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a push kick but Dogu slaps the foot to one side.
Dogu dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dogu moves away.
Dogu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Dogu misses.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Dogu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett has Dogu pulled in close to control his posture.
Dogu scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Dogu postures up.
Dogu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Sackett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogu is pressing down on Sackett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dogu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Orkan Dogu.
I think Dogu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orkan Dogu!
During a confident post fight interview, Orkan Dogu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Burton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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31
158 lbs
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26
170 lbs
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attano misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Burton. That snapped Attano's head back.
Burton tries to land a front kick but Attano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Attano tries to counter it with a takedown but Burton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burton cracks Attano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Attano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Attano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Attano tries to sprawl but Burton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burton 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.
Burton moves into full mount! Attano won't be happy about that!
Attano is trying desperately to improve position.
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Attano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burton.
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Attano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Burton 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.
Burton throwing strikes here but Attano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Attano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Attano wants to hold on but Burton pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Attano is looking to get to half guard.
Burton wants to control the pace but Attano is squirming around nicely.
Burton landing strikes from the mount.
Attano is squirming around, avoiding Burton's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton controlling his opponent.
Burton tries to control but Attano wriggling away.
Attano tries to reverse the position but Burton maintains control.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by Attano as he checks the leg kick.
Attano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Burton
and Attano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Attano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burton scrambles back to his feet.
Burton throws a head kick that Attano semi-blocks.
Attano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Attano throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Attano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Attano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
Burton misses with a body punch.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Attano regains guard immediately.
Attano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Attano throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Burton blocks a jab.
Attano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Corvo Attano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attano throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Burton is predictable there
and Attano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Corvo Attano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Attano finds it's target.
Attano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attano takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Attano blocks the low kick.
Attano throws out a counter right but Burton avoids it with no problem.
Corvo Attano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burton throws a leg kick but Attano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Attano with the counter takedown but Burton avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Burton.
Attano looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Attano moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Burton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Attano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton throws a leg kick but Attano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burton tries to move into range but Attano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton tries to land a leg kick but Attano saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick from Burton.
Burton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the body from Attano misses
and Burton counters with a solid body kick.
Burton throws a leg kick but Attano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burton counters with a nice body kick.
Attano is breathing heavily.
Attano misses with a combination
and Burton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Attano's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton takes a swing at Attano's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Attano! But no joy.
Attano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Attano lands with a nice body punch.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Attano throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Attano avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burton.
Burton jabs Attano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corvo Attano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Burton gets the takedown into side control.
Burton staying calm.
Burton trying to control the position but Attano is working away.
Attano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burton tries to control but Attano wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burton punching from mount but Attano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Burton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Attano is looking to escape.
Burton content just to control the position here.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burton landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton wants to control the pace but Attano is squirming around nicely.
Burton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burton misses with a head shot.
Burton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Attano turns into him and now he's in Burton's guard.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Attano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Attano has picked Burton up and slammed him! Burton can't keep hold of the triangle and Attano manages to pass to side control!
Burton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Attano decides to stand back up. Attano steps back and let's Burton get back to his feet.
Attano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burton. Burton obviously looking to wear him down.
Burton ducks right into an uppercut from Attano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Attano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Attano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Attano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Attano avoided it.
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burton scores with a nice body kick.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attano can do to turn this around?
Attano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton moves out of range as Attano strikes.
Some wild striking there from Attano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton cracks the inside of Attano's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Attano misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Burton.
Well Burton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!
A victorious Jack Burton 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 Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (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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210 lbs
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216 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
37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Warfist.
Warfist tries to clinch up.
Warfist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Custer at a distance.
Warfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warfist 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.
Custer lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Custer, right into the meat.
Warfist throws a solid leg kick but Custer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warfist.
Custer missing with a left hand there. Warfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Custer misses with a hook.
Warfist slaps away a takedown attempt from Custer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist tries to work over Custer's front leg with a kick but Custer checks it.
Custer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warfist wants to land a leg kick but Custer is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warfist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Custer's calf.
Custer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warfist.
Dragon Warfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer lands a slapping body shot.
Warfist misses the jab.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Dragon Warfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warfist finds it's way round the side to connect with Custer's head.
Warfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Warfist.
Donk. Warfist catches Custer right on the button with a cross.
Warfist clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Warfist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warfist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warfist.
Warfist struggles to land a body shot inside as Custer controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer has a couple of punches blocked by Warfist.
A left hand lands to the body for Custer.
Warfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warfist tries to work over Custer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Custer lands with a light punch inside.
Warfist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Custer tries to pull guard but Warfist holds him up against the cage and eventually Custer drops back down to his feet.
Warfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer misses with a body punch.
Custer working aggressively here.
Warfist manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Warfist misses
and Custer counters with a good, hard body kick but Warfist shrugs it off.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Warfist throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Warfist avoids it well and moves away.
Custer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Custer slips a straight right by Warfist.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warfist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Custer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Custer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warfist trying to control from the bottom.
Warfist desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Custer 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.
Warfist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warfist is not content to let Custer control the position.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Custer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warfist wants to control but Custer is keeping busy.
Custer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warfist controlling the position well.
Custer with the ground and pound but Warfist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dragon Warfist will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warfist moves away from the strike by Custer.
Warfist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Warfist misses with a body shot.
Warfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warfist 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.
Custer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warfist lands with a shot to the body.
Warfist misses with a hook. Custer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warfist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warfist moves into the clinch successfully.
Warfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Custer misses with a body punch.
Warfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warfists head.
Custer misses with a body punch.
Custer lands with a right to the head.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Warfist controls his hands.
Warfist tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Warfist back against the cage.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warfist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Custer tries to pull guard but Warfist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Custer pushes Warfist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warfist.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer digs a right hand underneath Warfist's ribcage. Warfist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warfist is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Custer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warfist or not.
Warfist tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Warfist back against the cage.
Warfist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer tries a body shot but Warfist blocks it.
Warfist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Custer.
Custer pulls guard.
Custer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warfist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Warfist, not yet.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Warfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warfist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warfist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Warfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Warfist, not yet.
Custer trying to control but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses.
Custer throwing strikes but missing.
Custer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Custer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Custer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Custer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Custer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Custer stopping the sweep attempt from Warfist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Custer lands a couple of elbows.
Custer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Custer chips away with some ground and pound.
Warfist is pulling down on Custer's head. It's preventing any offense from Custer, at least for the moment.
Warfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Custer postures up in Warfist's guard and throws a big left but Warfist blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Warfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Dragon Warfist has been cut.
Warfist tried to score with a low kick but Custer checks it.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Warfist avoids it well and moves away.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
Custer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warfist misses with a straight left.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Warfist avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Warfist misses
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control.
Custer trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Warfist is trying to escape the position but Custer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Warfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Custer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer scores with punches from side control.
Custer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Custer scores with punches from side control.
Custer working the ground and pound.
Custer working the ground and pound.
Warfist is rocked!
Custer trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Warfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warfist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Custer.
Custer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warfist keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with the ground and pound.
Custer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Custer working away.
Custer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Warfist is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Warfist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Custer landing a few strikes.
Warfist regains half guard.
Custer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Custer lands a nice short elbow.
Custer drops an elbow to the side of Warfist's head.
Warfist is still in real trouble! Can Custer finish him?
Warfist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Custer is working away from the top position though.
Custer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warfist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Custer lands strikes from half guard.
Custer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Warfist! More strikes land and this one is all over! Custer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
A relieved looking Jesse Custer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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35
275 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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264 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Snead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Pintos!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snead misses with a few strikes there.
Pintos misses with a hook. Snead ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Pintos misses.
Snead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pintos throws a head kick that misses.
Snead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pintos, as that shot connected.
Pintos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pintos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
Pintos tries to close the distance and clinch but Snead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pintos lands a right hook to the body.
Snead is breathing heavily.
Pintos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snead blocks a head kick by Pintos.
Pintos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pintos.
Pintos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pintos 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.
The crowd cheers as Pintos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snead doesn't seem phased though.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pintos! Snead is out on his feet! Pintos rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Snead is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Snead is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Pintos!
El Pintos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
195 lbs
41 - 23 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hektor Troy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Troy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Troy leaves Sullivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Troy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Troy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troy defends it nicely.
Troy lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy motions for Sullivan to come forward. Troy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troy misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Troy tries to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Troy.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Troy.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Troy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troy throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Troy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Troy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Troy throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Sullivan.
Troy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Troy.
Nice straight punches there by Troy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Troy.
Troy tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan feinted with a counter takedown.
Troy lands a nice hook to Sullivan's body. Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sullivan has Troy up against the cage in a clinch.
Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan checks the leg kick.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Troy.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Troy circles away and keeps his distance.
Troy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Jab from Troy.
Troy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sullivan takes a step back to recover.
Troy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Troy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Troy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Troy loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
Troy connects with a single shot there.
Troy gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Troy controls the action.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Troy.
Troy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Troy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troy tries a head kick but it misses.
Troy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troy.
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!
Sullivan fails with the takedown
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Troy.
Troy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Troy cracks Sullivan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troy scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan moves forwards but Troy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Troy lands with a straight right. Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
A big right from Troy misses.
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Troy avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Troy can't break the clinch.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan jumps guard but Troy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Troy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
Troy scores with a punch to the head.
Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sullivan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danga de danga de dang - Troy scores with a four punch combination!
Sullivan takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hektor Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Troy is quick to defend against it.
Troy lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan wants to clinch but Troy slips to the side
and Troy counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Troy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Troy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Troy scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troy swivels and escapes.
Troy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Troy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan wants to clinch but Troy slips to the side
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hektor Troy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troy stuns Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troy tries to avoid it but Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troy to the ground. Troy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sullivan moves out of range as Troy throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
Troy lands a jab to the head.
Troy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Troy pushes Sullivan away with a front kick.
Troy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Troy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Troy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan tries to clinch but Troy moves out of range.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Troy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Troy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Troy.
Troy lands a head shot.
Troy misses with a body kick.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Troy lands.
Troy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sullivan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan.
Troy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Troy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Nice sprawl there from Troy as Sullivan shoots in.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Troy.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Troy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan moves forwards but Troy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Troy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sullivan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Troy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Troy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan wants to clinch
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan fails with the takedown
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Troy had a free shot at his head there.
Troy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
Troy lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.
Troy feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troy, right into the meat.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Troy keeps it at a distance.
Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Troy - just one landing.
Sullivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sullivan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Troy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
A nice combination there by Troy.
The crowd cheers as Troy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Troy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy connects with a looping right hand.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Troy.
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Troy scores with a jab to the head.
Troy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troy counters with a right hand to the body.
Troy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Troy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is working Troy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Troy keeps moving.
Sullivan won't allow Troy to get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Troy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan throws a strike but Troy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Troy defends it easily.
Troy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hektor Troy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Troy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy!
After the fight, Hektor Troy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe comes to the cage accompanied by "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. 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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34
175 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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31
176 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adolf Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kehoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Hitman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kehoe throwing a counter right hand but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman lands a big uppercut and Kehoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kehoe looks OK. Hitman waves Kehoe back to his feet!
Kehoe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe throws a body punch but Hitman moves out of range.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kehoe.
Kehoe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hitman's guard.
Kehoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe works over Hitman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kehoe trying to control but Hitman is working from the bottom.
Kehoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kehoe throws an elbow that misses. Hitman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kehoe's guard. Nice move by Hitman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitman forces his way into half guard.
Hitman controlling the action here.
Hitman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kehoe!
Hitman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe regains half guard.
Hitman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kehoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hitman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kehoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitman controlling the pace.
Hitman is just content to waste time from the top position. Kehoe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe'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.
Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Kehoe dives in and scores a takedown into Hitman's guard.
Hitman is trying to keep Kehoe in close.
Kehoe postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
Kehoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kehoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kehoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman is looking for a sweep. Kehoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kehoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hitman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hitman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kehoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kehoe's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman has good solid back control here.
Andrew Kehoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman doesn't have the hooks in and Kehoe manages to turn into his guard.
Kehoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hitman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kehoe landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehoe throws a strike but Hitman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kehoe has his feet on Hitman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kehoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kehoe is just out of range.
Hitman 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.
Hitman avoids the body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe cracks Hitman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Hitman throws out a counter right but Kehoe avoids it with no problem.
Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Kehoe saw that one coming.
A big right from Hitman misses.
Hitman walks into a jab.
Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitman defends it nicely.
Kehoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitman tries to sprawl out of it but Kehoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hitman throws out a counter right but Kehoe avoids it with no problem.
Kehoe misses with a hook
and Hitman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kehoe sprawling to the canvas! Kehoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hitman finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hitman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kehoe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kehoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kehoe effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Kehoe as the two fighters clinch.
Kehoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitman scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adolf Hitman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe'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. This is the final round!
Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Kehoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kehoe can pounce on him.
Hitman tries to clinch
and Kehoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kehoe drops his hands momentarily and Hitman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kehoe throws a series of punches but Hitman moves out of range.
Hitman throws a hook to the side of Kehoe's head but Kehoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hitman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kehoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kehoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Kehoe shoots in and bounces Hitman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hitman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kehoe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Kehoe avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the cage.
Kehoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kehoe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kehoe.
Hitman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kehoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe.
Kehoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kehoe takes a shot to the head.
Hitman can't find room to land a body shot as Kehoe controls the action.
Hitman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kehoe backwards.
Andrew Kehoe's cut is getting worse.
Hitman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kehoes head.
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hitman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
A short left from Hitman.
Hitman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehoe controls his hands.
Kehoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitman can't break the clinch.
Kehoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kehoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kehoe misses with a body punch.
Kehoe is working Hitman over against the cage.
Kehoe lands a left hand.
Kehoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hitman.
Kehoe lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe.
Hitman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hitman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kehoe looking for a takedown.
Hitman can't find room to land a body shot as Kehoe controls the action.
I was talking to Kehoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitman.
Hitman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitman blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kehoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kehoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kehoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hitman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe.
Hitman tries to work over Kehoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehoe blocks a body shot from Hitman.
Kehoe is leaning against Hitman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hitman tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hitman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kehoe.
Kehoe prevents a body shot from Hitman.
Kehoe prevents a body shot from Hitman.
Kehoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitman blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehoe throws a leg kick but Hitman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hitman scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kehoe sprawling to the canvas! Kehoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hitman finish him?!
Adolf Hitman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kehoe misses with a takedown
and Hitman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Hitman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolf Hitman!
Adolf Hitman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
250 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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36
275 lbs
25 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.
Slevin rushes Leonidas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slevin can't fight it off and eventually Leonidas manages to take the fight to the floor. Slevin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leonidas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonidas pulls Slevin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas working for submissions but it's allowed Slevin to get to half guard.
Leonidas is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leonidas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slevin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slevin's back!
Slevin wants to control his opponent's hands but Leonidas gets his hands free.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leonidas.
Leonidas missing with strikes.
Leonidas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slevin is defending well though. Leonidas let's go of the attempt for now.
Leonidas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slevin is defending well though. Leonidas let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leonidas.
Leonidas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slevin is defending well though. Leonidas let's go of the attempt for now.
Leonidas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slevin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slevin for a finish.
What can Slevin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Slevin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slevin tries to roll but Leonidas sticks to his back.
Slevin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leonidas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slevin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonidas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leonidas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slevin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slevin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Leonidas wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin is not content to let Leonidas control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin wants to control but Leonidas is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Leonidas'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.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Slevin is looking to clinch but Leonidas is avoiding it.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Slevin cracks a nice hook into Leonidas's ribs.
Slevin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonidas eats them both and turns towards Slevin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonidas fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Slevin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slevin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas has a takedown stuffed.
Slevin slips a jab from Leonidas.
Slevin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas takes a swing at Slevin's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slevin staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Slevin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slevin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas shoots for a takedown but Slevin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonidas throws a hook but Slevin blocks it.
Leonidas lands with an uppercut that bounces Slevin off the cage and back into range.
Leonidas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas throws a wild body kick that Slevin sees coming a mile off.
Slevin scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonidas should have avoided that one.
Leonidas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slevin swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Leonidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slevin.
A punch combination from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas moves out of range of the body kick.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slevin.
Leonidas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.
Slevin throws a hook but Leonidas avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas connects with a body shot that sends Slevin's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas keeps the fight on the outside.
Slevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slevin throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it.
Leonidas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slevin but Slevin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Leonidas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonidas misses the target.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonidas with a body shot.
Slevin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tony Slevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas misses with a straight right.
Slevin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slevin rushes Leonidas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slevin lands an elbow just above Leonidas 's eye.
Leonidas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slevin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slevin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas.
Slevin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonidas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
Slevin throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Slevin lands a nice uppercut.
Slevin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leonidas breaks from the clinch.
Slevin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tony Slevin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slevin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonidas somewhat.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slevin.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
A jab from Slevin finds it's way through Leonidas's defenses.
Slevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Slevin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.
Leonidas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leonidas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slevin.
A slow jab from Slevin misses its intended target.
Slevin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonidas.
Leonidas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zeus Leonidas's cut is getting worse.
Leonidas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slevin throws out the jab.
Slevin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Slevin lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Slevin misses.
Leonidas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slevin slips a jab from Leonidas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Slevin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Leonidas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Slevin throws a right hand that misses
and Slevin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slevin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Slevin throws a big shot that misses.
Slevin misses with a looping right.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Slevin's shoulder, as Slevin tries to avoid the shot.
Leonidas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slevin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slevin throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonidas fails with a takedown attempt.
Slevin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas throws a hook but Slevin avoids it easily.
Slevin fails to land with a series of punches.
Slevin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonidas lands a leg kick that knocks Slevin off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slevin lands a slapping body shot.
Tony Slevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leonidas checks a leg kick.
Leonidas throws a push kick but Slevin slaps the foot to one side.
Slevin misses with a kick to the body.
Slevin throws a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
Slevin scores with the left hand. Leonidas knows he should have avoided that one.
Zeus Leonidas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Slevin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonidas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas slips a jab from Slevin.
Leonidas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Slevin responds with a good body kick, but Leonidas manages to step out the way in time.
Leonidas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slevin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Slevin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slevin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slevin.
A good leg kick by Leonidas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slevin checks a leg kick.
Slevin is looking to score with low kicks.
Leonidas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slevin misses with an uppercut
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonidas as he connects with a hook.
Slevin scoring well with a low kick there.
Slevin catches Leonidas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slevin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slevin scores with a nice body kick.
Leonidas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonidas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slevin!
Slevin is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slevin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slevin wants to control but Leonidas postures up.
Leonidas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
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.
Leonidas swings around for an armbar but Slevin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas is trying to hold Slevin in close to prevent damage but Slevin has managed to pass into half guard.
Leonidas wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin controlling the pace.
Leonidas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slevin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slevin's back!
Slevin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Slevin.
I think Slevin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zeus Leonidas!
Zeus Leonidas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington wants to clinch.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harrington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Jordan loads up on a big right hand but Harrington slips the punch.
Harrington tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jordan misses the target.
Harrington looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan tries to clinch but Harrington is having none of it.
Jordan is looking to land body kicks.
Ashley Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrington swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harrington sprawling to the canvas! Harrington rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jordan finish him?!
Harrington is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! Jordan connects with the perfect overhand right and Harrington falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Jordan!
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