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Stomp-a-thon 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauchai Dechaudarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Heras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chauchai Dechaudarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Heras!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dechaudarra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dechaudarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dechaudarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Heras is just out of range.
Heras has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dechaudarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dechaudarra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Heras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dechaudarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dechaudarra connects with a jab.
Heras wants to clinch
and Dechaudarra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heras doesn't manage to clinch there - Dechaudarra circles away.
Good work by Dechaudarra as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dechaudarra takes a swing at Heras's ribcage but misses.
Heras checks a leg kick.
Heras moves in looking to clinch but Dechaudarra pushes him off.
Heras wants to clinch
and Dechaudarra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechaudarra throws a body punch but Heras moves out of range.
Heras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heras has closed the distance and engaged Dechaudarra in a clinch.
Dechaudarra lands a hook that snaps the head of Heras backwards.
Dechaudarra leaning against his opponent.
Dechaudarra throws an elbow that misses.
Dechaudarra tries to throw a body punch but Heras avoids it by throwing Dechaudarra back against the cage.
Dechaudarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dechaudarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heras moves in looking to clinch but Dechaudarra pushes him off.
Dechaudarra fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heras just manages to avoid it.
Heras is looking to clinch.
Dechaudarra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heras.
A bone on bone clash there as Heras blocks the leg kick.
Heras tries to clinch up.
Dechaudarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dechaudarra is looking to wear down Heras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heras lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dechaudarra keeps the fight on the outside.
Heras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dechaudarra throws a body punch but Heras moves out of range.
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!
Dechaudarra scores with a sloppy right hand. Heras should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dechaudarra lands a nice looking body shot.
Heras moves out of range of the strikes.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heras raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heras moves to clinch but Dechaudarra breaks away
and Dechaudarra counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechaudarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heras tries to clinch but Dechaudarra moves out of range.
Heras tries to clinch but Dechaudarra is having none of it.
Dechaudarra misses with a hook.
Heras unleashes a big counter combination but Dechaudarra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heras looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dechaudarra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heras momentarily.
Heras slips under a jab.
Dechaudarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heras darts in trying to clinch
and Dechaudarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heras wants to clinch.
Dechaudarra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heras dodges the punch combination from Dechaudarra.
Heras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dechaudarra misses the target.
Heras looks to clinch
and Heras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heras doesn't manage to clinch there - Dechaudarra circles away.
Dechaudarra is looking for a counter combo.
Heras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dechaudarra swinging wildly here.
Heras closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dechaudarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heras blocks a body shot from Dechaudarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauchai Dechaudarra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heras wants to clinch but Dechaudarra slips to the side
and Dechaudarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra misses with a kick to the body.
Heras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dechaudarra throws out a loose jab but Heras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heras is looking to clinch.
It looked like Dechaudarra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshua Heras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dechaudarra takes a swing at Heras's ribcage but misses.
Heras shapes to counter with a head kick.
Heras wants to clinch up but Dechaudarra keeps it at a distance.
Heras is looking to clinch but Dechaudarra is avoiding it.
Heras throws a head kick but Dechaudarra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dechaudarra misses the target.
Heras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dechaudarra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dechaudarra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dechaudarra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heras can do to turn this around?
Heras throws a sloppy head kick and Dechaudarra moves out of range easily.
Dechaudarra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dechaudarra throws a body punch but Heras moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heras throws a sloppy head kick and Dechaudarra moves out of range easily.
Dechaudarra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heras throws a sloppy head kick and Dechaudarra moves out of range easily.
Dechaudarra scores with a one two! Heras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heras throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dechaudarra.
Heras blocks the body kick.
Dechaudarra lands with a good body shot.
Heras looks to clinch
and Dechaudarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua Heras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dechaudarra swings for the body but Heras moves out of range.
Heras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dechaudarra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heras misses with a looping right.
Dechaudarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Heras.
As Heras backs away, Dechaudarra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechaudarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heras tries to clinch up
and Dechaudarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dechaudarra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heras is rocked!
Heras lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heras is still on wobbly legs! Can Dechaudarra finish him?
Heras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dechaudarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heras seems to have recovered his senses.
Dechaudarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Heras.
Dechaudarra throws a push kick but Heras slaps the foot to one side.
Heras doesn't manage to clinch there - Dechaudarra circles away.
Dechaudarra is looking to chop away at Heras's legs.
Heras closes the distance and clinches.
Dechaudarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heras is looking to clinch but Dechaudarra is avoiding it.
Dechaudarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heras tries to land a front kick but Dechaudarra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dechaudarra takes a swing at Heras's ribcage but misses.
Dechaudarra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Dechaudarra misses.
Heras slips a straight right by Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra keeps the fight on the outside.
Dechaudarra tries to move into range but Heras moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heras tries to clinch up
and Dechaudarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heras closes the distance but Dechaudarra moves to the side
and Dechaudarra counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heras is out of range.
Heras doesn't manage to clinch there - Dechaudarra circles away.
Heras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heras tries to clinch up.
Heras tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dechaudarra counters with a left and a right that stings Heras.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dechaudarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Heras.
Dechaudarra lands with a shot to the body.
Heras scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauchai Dechaudarra dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Heras wants to clinch.
Heras tries to clinch but Dechaudarra moves out of range.
Heras throws a front kick aimed at Dechaudarra's knee but Dechaudarra avoids it well.
Chauchai Dechaudarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Heras has Dechaudarra up against the cage in a clinch.
Dechaudarra tries to throw a body punch but Heras avoids it by throwing Dechaudarra back against the cage.
Heras tries a knee to the head but Dechaudarra blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dechaudarra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heras moves to clinch but Dechaudarra breaks away
and Dechaudarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heras scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heras wants to clinch
and Dechaudarra counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heras moves in looking to clinch but Dechaudarra pushes him off.
Dechaudarra connects with a nice looking jab.
Heras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heras clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra is leaning against Heras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dechaudarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Heras is looking to score with low kicks.
Heras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heras tries to clinch
and Dechaudarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Dechaudarra lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heras tries to clinch up.
Heras gets a clinch.
Dechaudarra managing to block the knees to the body from Heras.
A right handed body shot lands from Dechaudarra.
Heras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dechaudarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dechaudarra lands a hook that snaps the head of Heras backwards.
Heras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heras throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dechaudarra blocks it with crossed arms.
Dechaudarra lands a hook that snaps the head of Heras backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dechaudarra.
Heras managing to block the knees to the body from Dechaudarra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dechaudarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Heras misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dechaudarra misses the target.
Dechaudarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dechaudarra throwing a counter right hand but Heras manages to avoid it.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heras fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dechaudarra checks it well.
Dechaudarra lands a glancing blow to the side of Heras's head.
Donk. Dechaudarra catches Heras right on the button with a cross.
Dechaudarra throws a monster overhand right that drops Heras! Dechaudarra follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chauchai Dechaudarra!
Chauchai Dechaudarra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q & Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuckhaven comes to the cage accompanied by whip it. 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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275 lbs
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18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckhaven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chuckhaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuckhaven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice throws out a counter right but Chuckhaven avoids it with no problem.
Slice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Paul Chuckhaven has been cut.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chuckhaven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice slips a jab from Chuckhaven.
Chuckhaven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paul Chuckhaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuckhaven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Slice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Chuckhaven's shoulder, as Chuckhaven tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Chuckhaven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chuckhaven stalks Slice and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slice's face. Slice staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice throws a jab when Chuckhaven was well out of range.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Chuckhaven.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Chuckhaven.
Slice throws a hook but Chuckhaven avoids it easily.
Slice throws a hook but Chuckhaven blocks it.
Slice throws the left hand but Chuckhaven avoids the punch easily.
Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Chuckhaven misses with a wild combination.
Chuckhaven takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Chuckhaven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Chuckhaven jabs Slice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuckhaven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chuckhaven staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Chuckhaven misses the target.
A big left from Chuckhaven misses.
Chuckhaven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Chuckhaven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuckhaven.
Chuckhaven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Chuckhaven slips a jab from Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven swinging wildly here.
Slice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chuckhaven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuckhaven misses the shot to the body.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Chuckhaven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Chuckhaven throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chuckhaven doesn't seem bothered though.
Chuckhaven swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Chuckhaven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chuckhaven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuckhaven misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Chuckhaven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Chuckhaven misses with an uppercut
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuckhaven moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuckhaven moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice scores with a body shot.
Jab by Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Chuckhaven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Chuckhaven'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.
Chuckhaven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Chuckhaven staying out of range there.
Slice takes a swing at Chuckhaven's ribcage but misses.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chuckhaven dips to his left and cracks Slice with an uppercut!
Slice needs to keep his hands up - Chuckhaven had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chuckhaven fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chuckhaven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
Chuckhaven misses the jab.
Chuckhaven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chuckhaven misses with a shot to the body
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Chuckhaven lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chuckhaven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuckhaven swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chuckhaven to score with a decent uppercut.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chuckhaven seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slice takes a swing at Chuckhaven's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuckhaven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chuckhaven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chuckhaven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Chuckhaven is looking to counter the offense by Slice and move into the clinch.
Chuckhaven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Chuckhaven has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chuckhaven staying out of range there.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chuckhaven manages to avoid it.
Chuckhaven swings widly with a right hand
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuckhaven.
Chuckhaven throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Chuckhaven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chuckhaven throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chuckhaven throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Chuckhaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Chuckhaven.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Chuckhaven ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuckhaven blocks a jab.
Chuckhaven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chuckhaven avoids the body shot from Slice.
Chuckhaven slips a jab from Slice.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chuckhaven throws out the jab.
Slice thuds a left hand into Chuckhaven's body.
Slice scores with a nice strike.
Chuckhaven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chuckhaven tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chuckhaven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Chuckhaven's cut.
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!
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chuckhaven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chuckhaven.
A shot in the inside from Slice.
Chuckhaven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Chuckhaven avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chuckhaven.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Chuckhaven avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chuckhaven's elbow.
Chuckhaven jumps guard but Slice stands there with Chuckhaven around his waist. Chuckhaven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chuckhavens head.
Chuckhaven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chuckhaven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chuckhaven blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Chuckhaven controls the action.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chuckhaven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slice smiles and moves away.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Chuckhaven moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chuckhaven.
Slice throws out a counter right but Chuckhaven avoids it with no problem.
Chuckhaven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuckhaven.
Slice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slice drops Chuckhaven with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chuckhaven! Slice dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Paul Chuckhaven was interviewed post fight and said 'darn'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Sangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Sangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch throws a jab when Sangster was well out of range.
Sangster lands with a slapping head kick.
Snitch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sangster is trying to defend but Snitch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangster is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sangster has time to react.
Sangster defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Sangster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snitch loads up on a big right hand but Sangster slips the punch.
Alistair Sangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sangster is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Sangster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sangster swinging wildly here.
Snitch ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sangster's jaw. Sangster's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Snitch does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch 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 Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdou Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdou Mouba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdou Mouba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Mouba.
A combination from Mouba does no damage.
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mouba punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Asai slips a straight right by Mouba.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouba throws out the jab.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Mouba with an uppercut!
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Mouba counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouba.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Abdou Mouba has been cut.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Mouba avoids the head kick by Asai .
Mouba with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mouba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asai .
Mouba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Mouba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mouba misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouba's knee momentarily.
Asai tries to move into range but Mouba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mouba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Mouba misses.
Mouba scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mouba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouba.
Mouba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Mouba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouba misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouba tries to move into range but Asai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Mouba is predictable there
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Mouba had a free shot at his head there.
Mouba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Jab by Mouba.
Mouba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mouba swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mouba goes down and covers up as Asai starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deontay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raine Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovelair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a left hand that sends Lovelair to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Lovelair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Lovelair keeps moving.
Lovelair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Lovelair keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovelair connects with an inside leg kick.
Lovelair misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovelair's coach down at Better Alternative ($500 per week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lovelair's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lovelair lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lovelair moves into the clinch.
Lovelair wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter just leaning against Lovelair, taking a breather.
Hunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deontay Hunter.
Lovelair scores with a takedown into Hunter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair throws a big right hand that misses.
Lovelair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovelair stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Lovelair throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Lovelair postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter controlling Lovelair's posture.
Lovelair wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raine Lovelair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lovelair with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovelair lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Lovelair wants to clinch
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovelair misses with a body punch
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Raine Lovelair's cut even more.
Raine Lovelair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair misses the body punch
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovelair misses with a body shot.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter leaves Lovelair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovelair throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Lovelair to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakunin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Against All Authority - Bakunin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikhail Bakunin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Bakunin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin gets a clinch.
Maddox blocking some punches.
Maddox tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maddox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maddox.
Maddox is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Maddox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maddox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin gets through Maddox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maddox tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Maddox wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Bakunin.
Maddox is trying to break free.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maddox or not.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maddoxs head.
Maddox wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Bakunin lands a body punch.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Maddox is rocked!
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Maddox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin pushes Maddox against the cage and as Maddox bounces back, Bakunin cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Bakunin follows up with more strikes but Maddox was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakunin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Bakunin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan slips under a jab.
Jordan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jordan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jordan tries to score with some ground and pound. Malik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Malik is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan takes a little break here. Malik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Malik defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with the ground and pound.
Malik trying to remain calm as Jordan controls from the top position.
Malik parries the strikes from Jordan easily there. Jordan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malik to escape.
Jordan controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jordan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Malik being controlled for a moment.
Jordan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malik is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Jordan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Malik shows good takedown defense.
Malik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malik there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malik. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan shoots in and bounces Malik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malik's guard.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Jordan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Malik throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan scores with a takedown into Malik's guard.
Jordan controlling from the top position.
Jordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Jordan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malik throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Malik defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malik.
Matt Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik misses the jab.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malik letting Jordan take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to work over Malik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan is pushing Malik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Malik tries for a takedown but Jordan manages to get underhooks.
Jordan is struggling to control the position.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jordan is staying tight to Malik's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working the ground and pound.
Jordan is putting a hurting on Malik here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jordan is continuing to stall.
Jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Malik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan taking a breather here.
Malik is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jordan grinds an elbow into Malik's temple.
Jordan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Malik is trying to escape the position but Jordan is controlling the position.
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.
The adventures of Jordan the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Malik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malik cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malik lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Malik's cut.
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!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malik as he avoids it easily.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Jordan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jordan clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Malik controls his hands.
Jordan tries a body shot but Malik blocks it.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jordan stalling.
Jordan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jordan just leaning against Malik, taking a breather.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jordan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Malik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malik is really struggling to control Jordan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Malik won't allow Jordan to get back to his feet.
Malik sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Malik from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jordan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordan darts in looking for a takedown but Malik gets double underhooks and turns Jordan into the cage.
Malik scores with a hook.
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Malik.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan taking a breather.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jordan is working Malik over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malik prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body.
Jordan is stalling here.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Byron Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matt Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan wants the takedown. Malik is fighting it off but Jordan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malik's guard against the cage.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jordan with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jordan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Apache Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rascal Donkashane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apache Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Creed tenderised Donkashane's leg. Donkashane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed throws a head kick that Donkashane semi-blocks.
Donkashane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donkashane's calf.
Donkashane takes one to the chin there.
Donkashane tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Donkashane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed lands a nice shot that snaps Donkashane's head back.
Creed throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed lunges at Donkashane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donkashane's hand.
Donkashane 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.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donkashane has time to react.
Creed lands with a nice body kick.
Donkashane moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donkashane shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donkashane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Creed.
Donkashane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donkashane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donkashane's head backwards.
Donkashane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Creed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donkashane somewhat.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Creed.
Nice straight punches there by Creed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creed.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apache Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rascal Donkashane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed feints and then cracks Donkashane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donkashane down.
Creed thuds a left hand into Donkashane's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apache Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Creed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donkashane. That did some damage!
Creed lands a head shot.
Creed lunges at Donkashane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donkashane's hand.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Creed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Creed throws a head kick that half lands.
Creed connects with a jab.
Creed sizes up Donkashane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Creed lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane wants to clinch.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donkashane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Donkashane's belly button to the back.
Donkashane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donkashane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Creed.
Creed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Donkashane seems unphased.
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects with a right hand. Donkashane shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Creed. Donkashane shrugs it off though.
Donkashane shoots in and bounces Creed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donkashane trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donkashane is pushing down on Creed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creed is fighting to maintain full guard but Donkashane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Creed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donkashane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkashane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donkashane pushes down on Creed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Creed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Donkashane is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apache Creed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Creed digs a good hook to Donkashane's body.
Donkashane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Donkashane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creed half committed to a counter leg kick.
Creed feints and then cracks Donkashane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donkashane down.
Good exchange - Creed coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.
Creed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donkashane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donkashane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donkashane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed works the jab nicely.
Donkashane misses with a leg kick
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.
Donkashane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donkashane can do to turn this around?
Donkashane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed.
Donkashane takes one to the chin there.
Donkashane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Apache Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rascal Donkashane.
Creed works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Donkashane on that attempt.
Creed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Creed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed jabs Donkashane right on the nose. Donkashane blinks but takes it well.
Donkashane moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Creed jabs Donkashane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed lands with a hook. Donkashane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apache Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Creed lands a leg kick that knocks Donkashane off balance momentarily.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donkashane 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.
Creed scores with a jab.
Creed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creed with a jab.
Donkashane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane walks into a stiff left hand from Creed.
Donkashane 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.
Donkashane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donkashane gets a clinch.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donkashane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donkashane needs to keep his hands up - Creed had a free shot at his head there.
Donkashane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donkashane tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donkashane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice looking body kick.
Donkashane tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donkashane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Creed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creed.
Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donkashane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donkashane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Creed lands a right hand.
Donkashane is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donkashane fails to pull guard.
Creed gets through Donkashane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed lands a body shot.
Donkashane is breathing heavily.
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donkashane misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed counters with a thumping low kick.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apache Creed dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Creed tests Donkashane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed cracks Donkashane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Donkashane's head.
Donkashane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed with a hook.
Donkashane misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Donkashane misses with a wild combination.
Creed connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed clobbers Donkashane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donkashane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creed stuns Donkashane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donkashane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Creed catches Donkashane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donkashane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donkashane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Donkashane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Creed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Donkashane will feel that in the morning.
Donkashane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a leg kick that knocks Donkashane off balance momentarily.
Donkashane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rascal Donkashane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed connects with a jab.
Donkashane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donkashane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donkashane looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Apache Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rascal Donkashane.
Creed throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donkashane shoots in looking for a takedown. Creed tries to sprawl out of it but Donkashane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donkashane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donkashane at a distance.
Donkashane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat.
Creed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Creed. Donkashane shrugs it off though.
Donkashane wants to clinch but Creed slips to the side
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donkashane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Creed lands a jab.
Donkashane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Donkashane stopping the sweep attempt from Creed.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Rascal Donkashane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donkashane is one step ahead there.
Creed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apache Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apache Creed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conway Titties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway Titties has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conway Titties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Nilsen.
It looks like Conway Titties has been cut.
We've been told by Titties's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Titties just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Titties looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nilsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nilsen wants to take a breather but Titties is having none of it.
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Titties could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nilsen has cracked it and Titties is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nilsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Nilsen!
A relieved looking Dennis Nilsen 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Funk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with an open hand slap.
Funk misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funk circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Funk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
and Funk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto controlling the position.
Funk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funk throws a big right hand that misses.
Funk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk.
Funk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in close to his closed guard and prevents Funk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto controlling Funk's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head. It's preventing any offense from Funk, at least for the moment.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Funk isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Funk counters with a shoot takedown. Yamamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamamoto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Funk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Funk.
Funk wants the takedown. Yamamoto is fighting it off but Funk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamamoto's guard against the cage.
Funk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Yamamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funk postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
Funk landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
Funk scoring with some ground and pound.
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Funk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Funk postures up and lands a big shot to Yamamoto's brow.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamamoto kicks Funk off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamamoto connects with a single shot there.
Funk defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Funk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Funk was well out of range.
Funk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Funk is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is controlling Funk's posture.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk connects with a couple of short punches.
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Funk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Funk feinted with a counter takedown.
Funk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamamoto is trying to defend but Funk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Funk is controlling well.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamamoto defending well though.
Funk is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
Yamamoto has hold of Funk's hands but Funk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funk tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Funk's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
Funk throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Funk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Funk shoots and misses
and Funk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Funk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto works Funk's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
Yamamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funk.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control but Funk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yamamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Funk prevents Yamamoto from improving his 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.
Funk winds up and cracks Yamamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Funk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto kicks Funk off and gets back to his feet.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Funk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funk trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Funk is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Funk attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto jabs Funk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamamoto's guard.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funk is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yamamoto controls Funk momentarily but Funk frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Funk on that attempt.
Funk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funk is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funk is working away from the top position though.
Funk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto wants to control but Funk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamamoto is positioning himself well to prevent Funk advancing to mount.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Terrence Funk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamamoto defending well though.
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.
Yamamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
Funk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Funk tries to counter with a takedown but Yamamoto is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Funk on that attempt.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that fourth round.
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!
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funk has managed to clinch.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamamoto works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Funk avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets through Funk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto presses Funk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funk is looking for a takedown.
Funk wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamamoto digs a right hand underneath Funk's ribcage. Funk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funk up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Funk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Funk is controlling well.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk is in close to Yamamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head. It's preventing any offense from Funk, at least for the moment.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terrence Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Funk is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in to control the position.
Kotetsu Yamamoto 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Funk is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Funk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto is the new featherweight champion!
Kotetsu Yamamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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