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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roadhouse Blues. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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16 - 7 - 0 |
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143 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kikovic to the ground. Gomes is now in Kikovic's guard.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kikovic working a defensive guard here.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kikovic is keeping the position for now.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Kikovic keeps moving.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikovic is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kikovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Kikovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kikovic.
We've been hearing that Gomes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes has knee on belly momentarily but Kikovic bucks him off and regains half guard.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kikovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomes's back!
Gomes tries to escape but Kikovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kikovic working for a choke but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Kikovic breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kikovic's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Kikovic trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kikovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kikovic is keeping the position for now.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikovic is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Kikovic controlling Gomes's posture.
Kikovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Kikovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
That's four 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.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kikovic is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gomes trying to control but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kikovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kikovic dives in and grabs Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes down on Kikovic's head and hops out.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kikovic checks it well.
A big right from Kikovic misses.
Kikovic scores with a jab. Gomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kikovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Dave Gomes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Kikovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kikovic.
Kikovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gomes.
Kikovic walks into a straight right hand from Gomes.
Kikovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kikovic throws out a counter right but Gomes avoids it with no problem.
Kikovic swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes throws a front kick aimed at Kikovic's knee but Kikovic avoids it well.
Kikovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomes.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Kikovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Kikovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomes throws a body punch but Kikovic moves out of range.
Kikovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomes cracks Kikovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomes throws a shot from downtown. Kikovic moves away and avoids it.
And Kikovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomes motions for Kikovic to come forward. Gomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes misses the body punch
and Kikovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kikovic takes one to the chin there.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes scores with a shot to the body.
Gomes misses with a body shot
and Kikovic counters with a shoot takedown. Gomes fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kikovic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kikovic is keeping the position for now.
Dave Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Kikovic keeps moving.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Kikovic is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gomes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to stall here but Kikovic recovers full guard.
Kikovic keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Kikovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Kikovic defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kikovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kikovic is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kikovic avoid being mounted?
Gomes is looking to advance position but Kikovic won't allow it.
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kikovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kikovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Kikovic is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
No luck for Kikovic with that takedown attempt.
Gomes lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gomes lands a nice hook to Kikovic's body. Kikovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kikovic's coach down at Academy of Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kikovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Kikovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kikovic blocks the leg kick.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Kikovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kikovic continues to drive forward.
Kikovic scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a shot to the body.
Kikovic shoots in for a takedown but Gomes shows good takedown defense.
Gomes cracks Kikovic with an open hand slap.
Gomes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kikovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kikovic blocks a jab.
Gomes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kikovic can do to turn this around?
Gomes is looking to slow Kikovic down with leg kicks.
Dave Gomes is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Kikovic shows good takedown defense.
Gomes slips a straight right by Kikovic.
Kikovic connects with a leg kick. Gomes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kikovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dave Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gomes misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikovic throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gomes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kikovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomes scrambles back to his feet.
Gomes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kikovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Kikovic as Gomes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kikovic.
Gomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kikovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Gomes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kikovic is just out of range.
Kikovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikovic moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomes.
Gomes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kikovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kikovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Kikovic.
Gomes misses with an uppercut.
Kikovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kikovic lands the left hand.
Kikovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kikovic misses with a takedown attempt - Gomes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kikovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kikovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kikovic at a distance.
Dusan Kikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Gomes.
Gomes connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gomes as Kikovic shoots in.
Kikovic closes the distance and clinches up with Gomes, looking for a takedown. Kikovic pushes Gomes against the cage but Gomes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kikovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kikovic blocks the body kick.
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kikovic's guard.
Kikovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusan Kikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Gomes!
A very excited looking Dave Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Landeverde's choice of entrance music: Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
22 - 18 - 1 |
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147 lbs
21 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov catches Landeverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedotov dodges the punch combination from Landeverde.
Landeverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landeverde misses with a low kick as Fedotov jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedotov misses the target.
Fedotov is looking to score with low kicks.
Landeverde looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fedotov throws a jab when Landeverde was well out of range.
Fedotov lands with a hook. Landeverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landeverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Landeverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedotov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landeverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov lands a jab to Landeverde's midsection.
Fedotov walks into a stiff left hand from Landeverde.
Fedotov is looking to clinch.
Landeverde tries to land a body kick
and Fedotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landeverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landeverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Landeverde misses.
Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Landeverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov lands a jab to the nose.
Fedotov sizes up Landeverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Landeverde throws a right and a left that Fedotov avoids nicely.
Landeverde avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Landeverde misses with a looping right.
Landeverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Fedotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedotov pushes Landeverde up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
Landeverde blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Landeverde is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fedotov to the mat. Fedotov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fedotov wants to sweep here but Landeverde controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landeverde working some strikes from top position.
Landeverde wants to pass the guard but Fedotov is keeping the position.
Fedotov has his foot on Landeverde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landeverde works his way back into a safe position though.
Landeverde stands up over Fedotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fedotov wants to sweep here but Landeverde controlling him for the moment.
Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedotov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Fedotov blocks nicely.
Landeverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landeverde has managed to get both his arms back between Fedotov's legs - danger averted.
Landeverde trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Fedotov looking for a guillotine here but Landeverde defends easily.
Landeverde looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landeverde trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Landeverde stands up over Fedotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landeverde defends well.
Landeverde slips nicely into half guard.
Fedotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landeverde is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fedotov trying to control but Landeverde postures up.
Landeverde looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Landeverde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fedotov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Landeverde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Landeverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landeverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landeverde moves away.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Landeverde avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Landeverde tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Landeverde back against the cage.
Landeverde turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Landeverde manages to end up in side control.
Fedotov regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Landeverde there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landeverde pulls his head out easily.
Fedotov moves into full guard.
Landeverde scoring with some ground and pound.
Landeverde cracks Fedotov with a solid left hand.
Fedotov looking to control but Landeverde passes into half guard.
Fedotov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde drops an elbow to the side of Fedotov's head.
Fedotov wants to sweep but Landeverde has passed to side control!
Landeverde trying to control the position but Fedotov is working away.
Fedotov tries to buck Landeverde off but Landeverde is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fedotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fedotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Landeverde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Landeverde's back!
Landeverde tries to break free.
Landeverde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Landeverde wants to control his opponent's hands but Fedotov gets his hands free.
Fedotov tries to get the hooks in deep but Landeverde pushed the leg off.
Fedotov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Landeverde!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeverde tries to escape the position.
Fedotov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Landeverde breaks Fedotov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Landeverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedotov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is in close to Landeverde's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Landeverde has wrist control.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Landeverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landeverde is on top in guard.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Landeverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedotov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedotov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Landeverde has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fedotov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Landeverde has tightened it up now! Fedotov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
25 - 27 - 0 |
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198 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shang fakes the leg kick and cracks Szczerbiec in the body.
Shang keeps Szczerbiec at a distance using the push kick.
Szczerbiec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shang throws a hook to the side of Szczerbiec's head but Szczerbiec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shang throws a leg kick
and Szczerbiec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczerbiec ducks under a wild hook from Shang.
Shang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczerbiec to score with a decent uppercut.
Szczerbiec lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shang is rocked!
Shang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczerbiec throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczerbiec.
Shang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shang thuds his right hand into Szczerbiec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Szczerbiec is looking to clinch.
Szczerbiec moves in looking to clinch but Shang pushes him off.
Shang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczerbiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczerbiec blocks a head kick by Shang.
Szczerbiec takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Szczerbiec checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec lands a jab.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shang thuds his right hand into Szczerbiec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Szczerbiec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Szczerbiec misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shang! But no joy.
Szczerbiec throws a looping overhand right but Shang ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Szczerbiec misses the target.
Shang misses with a leg kick.
Shang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shang loses concentration momentarily and Szczerbiec pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Shang crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Szczerbiec finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patryk Szczerbiec!
Patryk Szczerbiec seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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302 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson slips a jab from Buckets.
Buckets stuns Thoreson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Buckets takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buckets throws a leg kick that misses.
Buckets misses with a body shot.
Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into Buckets's guard.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson preventing the sweep.
Buckets looking for a guillotine here but Thoreson defends easily.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson stands and throws Buckets's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thoreson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Buckets is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is letting Thoreson control him for a moment.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Buckets is working away.
Thoreson controls the position.
Thoreson wants to control but Buckets is keeping him busy.
Buckets sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thoreson prevents Buckets from improving his position.
Buckets trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson not doing much here.
Buckets tries to get to full guard but Thoreson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson is pressing down on Buckets's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckets is holding on for now.
Thoreson moves nicely into side control.
Buckets wants to control but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Buckets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from side mount.
Buckets prevents Thoreson from improving position.
Thoreson controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thoreson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Thoreson moves to the back.
Thoreson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Buckets manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thoreson's guard. Nice work there by Buckets.
Thoreson has momentary wrist control but Buckets slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thoreson controlling the position.
Buckets with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Thoreson ducks down to avoid it.
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Buckets quickly recovers to half guard.
Buckets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckets tries to get out of the position.
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buckets is looking to improve his position.
Thoreson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Thoreson's attempts to control the action.
Thoreson controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buckets wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Buckets wants to hold on but Thoreson pushes him away.
Buckets is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thoreson has taken his back.
Thoreson controlling the position well here. Buckets rolled but Thoreson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet.
Buckets can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Thoreson has the hooks in. Buckets is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buckets is trying to get back to his feet but Thoreson has full control of the position and if anything, Buckets has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thoreson is hanging on to Buckets's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckets tries to escape but Thoreson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Buckets staying busy and making it hard for Thoreson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Buckets defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thoreson's arms.
Thoreson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Buckets doesn't escape.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckets is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Buckets misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Thoreson slips the punch.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoreson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckets misses with a straight left.
Buckets throws the kick towards the body but Thoreson avoids it.
Thoreson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoreson is one step ahead there.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Buckets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckets wants to stand up but Thoreson is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thoreson is pushing down on Buckets's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buckets is fighting to maintain full guard but Thoreson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Buckets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thoreson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thoreson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thoreson stays in close to Buckets's body and controls the position.
Buckets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thoreson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckets swings for the body but Thoreson moves out of range.
Buckets feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thoreson's calf.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckets's waist but Buckets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Thoreson.
Thoreson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckets.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckets as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Buckets lands with a straight right. Thoreson didn't see that one coming.
Buckets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets scores with a nice body kick.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckets misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets lunges at Thoreson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoreson's hand.
Thoreson looking to score a takedown here. Buckets is defending well but Thoreson drives through and ends up in Buckets's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson stops Buckets from standing up.
Buckets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoreson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thoreson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mats Thoreson waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Rancid - Dead Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
179 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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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
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Bebbanburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Bebbanburg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg lands a few punches from side control.
Bebbanburg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bebbanburg working away.
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebbanburg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bebbanburg connects with a decent elbow.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bebbanburg connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Bebbanburg scoring with strikes.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Bebbanburg cracks Lee with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Bebbanburg tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bebbanburg lands a few punches from side control.
Bebbanburg working away.
Bebbanburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Bebbanburg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bebbanburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee wants to control but Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Bebbanburg tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bebbanburg cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bebbanburg in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Bebbanburg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bebbanburg scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bebbanburg cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bebbanburg lands a few punches from side control.
Lee holds on to Bebbanburg's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lee wants to control but Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg landing a few strikes.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bebbanburg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Bebbanburg lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bebbanburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Bebbanburg postures up.
An elbow from Bebbanburg crashes against the mat.
Bebbanburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Bebbanburg scoring with strikes.
Bebbanburg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bebbanburg is chipping away with strikes.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bebbanburg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bebbanburg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bebbanburg working the body and head with strikes.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee is rocked!
Bebbanburg lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Bebbanburg finish him?
Bebbanburg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bebbanburg cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Lee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bebbanburg with a couple of short strikes.
Lee tries to hold on but Bebbanburg pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Bebbanburg.
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bebbanburg thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Bebbanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bebbanburg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee wants to improve his position but Bebbanburg is controlling well.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee leaves Bebbanburg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee tries to clinch but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
Bebbanburg attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bebbanburg fails with the takedown.
Bebbanburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uhtred Bebbanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebbanburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bebbanburg takes a kick to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebbanburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bebbanburg off to one side.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bebbanburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bebbanburg is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Bebbanburg avoids a kick to the body.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bebbanburg moves out of range of the body kick.
Liam Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee forces Bebbanburg back against the cage and clinches.
Lee tries a body shot but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Bebbanburg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Bebbanburg is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bebbanburg's defenses.
It looks like Uhtred Bebbanburg has been cut.
Bebbanburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee is working Bebbanburg over against the cage.
Bebbanburg takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bebbanburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Bebbanburg backwards.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee cracks Bebbanburg with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow just above Bebbanburg 's eye.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bebbanburg.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bebbanburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Bebbanburg shrugs off.
Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut is getting worse.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bebbanburg.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bebbanburg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Bebbanburg.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bebbanburg backwards.
Lee gets through Bebbanburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bebbanburg tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Bebbanburg drops back down to his feet.
Bebbanburg jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bebbanburg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Bebbanburg is keeping the position.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bebbanburg's guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Bebbanburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bebbanburg has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bebbanburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bebbanburg off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee lands a jab to Bebbanburg's midsection.
Bebbanburg has a takedown stuffed.
Bebbanburg tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bebbanburg avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Bebbanburg slips the punch.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bebbanburg shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uhtred Bebbanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee leaves Bebbanburg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Bebbanburg attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee looks for the body kick but Bebbanburg saw that one coming.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Bebbanburg in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Bebbanburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Bebbanburg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Bebbanburg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bebbanburg tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bebbanburg tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeez, Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bebbanburg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee is trying to control the position but Bebbanburg postures up.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bebbanburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Bebbanburg won't let him.
Lee trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Bebbanburg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg controlling Lee's posture.
Lee wants to stand but Bebbanburg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bebbanburg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to stand but Bebbanburg is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bebbanburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bebbanburg. Bebbanburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Bebbanburg back into the cage.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Bebbanburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Bebbanburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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31
280 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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26
252 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Pu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo takes a swing at Pu's ribcage but misses.
Pu tries to clinch but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Leopoldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leopoldo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pu parries the strikes from Leopoldo easily there. Leopoldo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pu to escape.
The strikes coming from Leopoldo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Leopoldo working the ground and pound from side control.
Leopoldo in side control, throwing shots but Pu defends.
Pu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leopoldo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leopoldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leopoldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pu controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pu controlling the action here.
Leopoldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pu pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pu pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo wants to get back to full guard.
Leopoldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pu's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo throws a series of strikes and Pu wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Leopoldo thowing shots but they're missing.
Leopoldo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Rudy Pu has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leopoldo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Leopoldo punching from mount but Pu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pu is desperately trying to improve his position but Leopoldo has a good base and remains in mount.
Pu tries to hold on but Leopoldo pushes him away.
Pu is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pu!
Pu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pu has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leopoldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pu controlling the position from side mount.
Leopoldo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leopoldo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leopoldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leopoldo is refusing to be controlled, as Pu sits in half guard.
Pu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back.
Pu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Pu.
Leopoldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leopoldo actively working from the bottom here.
Pu prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
Pu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leopoldo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pu jumps into side control!
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 Pedro Aristides Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudy Pu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leopoldo throws a jab when Pu was well out of range.
Leopoldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leopoldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Leopoldo.
Pu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo dodges the punch combination from Pu.
Pu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Pu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rudy Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pu misses with a few strikes there.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Pu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pu looks to score with a jab to the body but Leopoldo is just out of range.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but Pu is quick to defend against it.
Leopoldo shoots in for a double leg but Pu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pu stalks Leopoldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leopoldo's face. Leopoldo staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Leopoldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pu on his heels. He'll look to pass Pu's guard now, I'm sure.
Pu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leopoldo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu scores with a jab. Leopoldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice combination there by Leopoldo.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pu throws a hook but Leopoldo avoids it easily.
Pu lands with a hook. Leopoldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Pu.
Pu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leopoldo.
Pu connects with a right hand. Leopoldo shakes it off.
Leopoldo walks into a straight right hand from Pu.
Leopoldo takes one to the side of the head.
Leopoldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu wants to get back to his feet.
Leopoldo thows a huge punch but Pu dodges it nicely.
Pu is concentrating on defense, preventing Leopoldo from advancing position.
Leopoldo passes to full mount!
Leopoldo throwing strikes here but Pu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pu is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo prevents Pu from getting the reversal.
Leopoldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pu wants to hold on but Leopoldo pushes him away.
Leopoldo throws some wild stikes that Pu manages to avoid easily.
Leopoldo prevents Pu from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leopoldo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Leopoldo looking to finish with strikes here!
Leopoldo throws some wild stikes that Pu manages to avoid easily.
Leopoldo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leopoldo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leopoldo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leopoldo lands a heavy elbow.
Pu is rocked!
Pu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pu is still in real trouble! Can Leopoldo finish him?
Leopoldo looking to finish with strikes here!
Pu is looking to get to half guard.
Pu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leopoldo landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leopoldo! Pu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Satan's choice of entrance music: Disciple. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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288 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Catchmaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchmaer dips to his left and cracks Satan with an uppercut!
Catchmaer throws a one two combo.
Catchmaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Satan circles away.
Catchmaer scores with a nice head shot.
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer tries to clinch up but Satan circles away and keeps his distance.
Satan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Satan throws a body shot but no joy.
Satan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catchmaer manages to avoid it.
Catchmaer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Catchmaer misses the shot to the body.
Catchmaer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchmaer scores with a nice head shot.
Satan stalks Catchmaer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Catchmaer's face. Catchmaer staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gabryel Catchmaer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Catchmaer.
Satan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catchmaer.
Catchmaer looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Satan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Catchmaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Satan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Catchmaer doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan looks to land a right hand but Catchmaer moved out of range.
Satan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satan throws a shot from downtown. Catchmaer moves away and avoids it.
Catchmaer looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Catchmaer.
Satan throws a shot from downtown. Catchmaer moves away and avoids it.
Satan throws a series of punches but Catchmaer avoids them all with ease.
Satan looks to land a right hand but Catchmaer moved out of range.
Satan works the jab nicely.
Catchmaer throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Satan defending well as Catchmaer loads up on a big left hand.
Satan moves away from the strike by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satan.
Satan stuns Catchmaer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Satan cracks Catchmaer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Catchmaer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Satan finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catchmaer defending well as Satan loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan throws a monster overhand right that drops Catchmaer! Satan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cron Spliffton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spliffton defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Yamada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spliffton is looking to counter the offense by Yamada and move into the clinch.
Spliffton swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Spliffton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
A jab from Yamada finds it's way through Spliffton's defenses.
Spliffton throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Splifftons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spliffton blocks a low kick nicely.
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Spliffton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spliffton.
Yamada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamada takes a swing at Spliffton's ribcage but misses.
Yamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamada throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffton lands the left hand.
Yamada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada scores with the left hand. Spliffton knows he should have avoided that one.
Spliffton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada tries to land a front kick but Spliffton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spliffton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamada lands with a cross.
Spliffton misses with a low kick.
Yamada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Spliffton looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Yamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamada wants to take a breather but Spliffton is having none of it.
Spliffton is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamada.
Yamada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spliffton defending well though.
Yamada wants to control but Spliffton is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spliffton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamada thows a huge punch but Spliffton dodges it nicely.
Yamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spliffton wants to control but Yamada is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spliffton!
Yamada goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spliffton is on top in guard.
Yamada looking for a guillotine here but Spliffton defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spliffton is aware though and is defending well.
Yamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spliffton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamada, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamada keeps trying to improve his position.
Spliffton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spliffton is stalling in the full guard.
Spliffton stopping the sweep attempt from Yamada.
Spliffton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spliffton controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spliffton scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamada connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spliffton throws a body shot but no joy.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamada moves out of range as Spliffton throws a body kick.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliffton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spliffton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spliffton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spliffton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spliffton misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliffton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spliffton misses the shot to the body.
Yamada misses with an uppercut. Spliffton saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Spliffton.
Yamada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spliffton to the mat! Spliffton manages to get full guard.
Yamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffton is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamada stopping the sweep attempt from Spliffton.
Yamada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spliffton keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Yamada forces his way into half guard.
Yamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Spliffton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yamada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spliffton is just riding it out for now. Yamada eventually gives up the hold.
Yamada wants to free his trapped foot but Spliffton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spliffton is staying active underneath Yamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamada slips a nice elbow through Spliffton's hands, connecting with Spliffton's forehead.
Yamada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spliffton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yamada taking a breather here.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spliffton keeps working.
Yamada scoring with punches from side control.
Yamada advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws some wild stikes that Spliffton manages to avoid easily.
Yamada controlling the position easily from mount.
Yamada avoids the attempt from Spliffton to control.
Yamada looking to finish with strikes here!
Spliffton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yamada tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliffton working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffton's shoulder, as Spliffton tries to avoid the shot.
Yamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamada, right into the meat.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Spliffton's body. Spliffton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Yamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Spliffton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamada is trying to push Spliffton away but Spliffton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Spliffton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamada.
Yamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamada is working for takedown but Spliffton is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Yamada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Spliffton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliffton.
Spliffton throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Spliffton.
Yamada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffton cracks Yamada with a nice body shot.
Yamada manages to break the clinch.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada misses with a left hand
and Spliffton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Yamada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Spliffton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamada if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada slips a jab from Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a straight right.
Spliffton throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
Yamada tries to land a front kick but Spliffton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spliffton is looking to counter the offense by Yamada and move into the clinch.
Spliffton throws a push kick but Yamada slaps the foot to one side.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamada misses with a leg kick.
As Yamada tries to get set, Spliffton tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamada manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamada lands with a good body shot.
Spliffton staying out of range there.
Spliffton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spliffton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Spliffton is out of range.
Spliffton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamada moves forwards but Spliffton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spliffton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamada throws out the jab.
Spliffton throws an overhand right that lands on Yamada's shoulder, as Yamada tries to avoid the shot.
Spliffton lands a lovely overhand right.
Spliffton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Spliffton.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Cron Spliffton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Spliffton ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spliffton counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spliffton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamada.
Spliffton takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Spliffton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada goes for a double leg but Spliffton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spliffton continues to drive forward.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
Yamada 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.
Yamada throws a shot to the body.
Yamada misses with an uppercut. Spliffton saw that one coming.
Spliffton looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Keiichi Yamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliffton misses the shot to the body.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffton's shoulder, as Spliffton tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spliffton 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 Yamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spliffton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spliffton tries to get to full guard but Yamada has control of the leg.
Yamada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiichi Yamada.
I've got Yamada 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiichi Yamada!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
213 lbs
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216 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parsons moves away.
De Silva connects with the punch.
De Silva takes a swing at Parsons's ribcage but misses.
Parsons throwing a counter right hand but De Silva manages to avoid it.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with De Silva, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes De Silva against the cage but De Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parsons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parsons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parsons scoring with punches from side control.
De Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parsons.
De Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parsons connects with a decent elbow.
Parsons scores with punches from side control.
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!
De Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Parsons tries to score with some ground and pound. De Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parsons wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Silva keeps working.
De Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
De Silva sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva has hold of Parsons's hands but Parsons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Silva trying to hold on to Parsons's head to control him but Parsons postures up.
De Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Parsons from advancing to side control.
De Silva is trying to control but can't.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely.
Parsons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parsons is looking to take a break and control but De Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parsons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva is trying to maintain the position but Parsons is very close to passing his half guard.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Parsons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parsons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parsons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parsons looks to land a strike but De Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Parsons throws an elbow that misses. De Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parsons's guard. Nice move by De Silva!
De Silva preventing the sweep.
De Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parsons won't allow De Silva to sweep him here.
Parsons cracks De Silva with a solid left hand.
Parsons scoring with some ground and pound.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Parsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parsons throwing shots but De Silva is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons lands strikes from half guard.
Parsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Silva defending well though.
Parsons wants to take a breather but De Silva is having none of it.
De Silva has hold of Parsons's hands but Parsons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parsons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parsons working over De Silva with some ground and pound. De Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parsons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parsons is stalling in the full guard.
Parsons tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but De Silva has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons 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.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parsons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Silva.
De Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parsons is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parsons.
De Silva misses with an uppercut
and Parsons counters by moving into the clinch.
Parsons lands an uppercut.
De Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parsons's elbow.
De Silva tries a body shot but Parsons blocks it.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Silva misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
Parsons wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parsons is defended easily by De Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva scores with a jab. Parsons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons avoids the body shot from De Silva.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense.
Parsons slips a jab and a cross from De Silva.
De Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parsons.
Parsons blocks a jab.
Parsons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Silva.
De Silva swings for the body but Parsons moves out of range.
Parsons cracks De Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parsons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Silva throws a body punch but Parsons moves out of range.
Parsons half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from De Silva misses its intended target.
Junior De Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Silva moves in looking to clinch but Parsons pushes him off.
Parsons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parsons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parsons tries for a takedown but De Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parsons takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva misses with a hook
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsons gets a takedown into half guard.
Parsons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Silva's head.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely.
Parsons seems to be working for a kimura but De Silva defends the submission attempt.
Parsons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Silva is just riding it out for now. Parsons eventually gives up the hold.
De Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva is pressing down on Parsons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parsons wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
De Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
Parsons trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom.
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.
De Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard.
Parsons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Silva trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Parsons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Silva wants to pass the guard but Parsons is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior De Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt - De Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parsons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Silva.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with De Silva, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes De Silva against the cage but De Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parsons tries for a takedown but De Silva circles away easily
letting De Silva counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Silva as he jumps to the side.
Parsons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Silva swivels and escapes.
De Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Silva cracks Parsons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parsons moves forwards but De Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsons.
Parsons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons dives in for a single leg takedown but De Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Silva but De Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva clobbers Parsons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parsons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
Parsons tries to score a body lock takedown but De Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parsons is working for takedown but De Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Silva.
De Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Parsons.
A short uppercut from De Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva misses with the head strike.
Parsons blocks an uppercut.
De Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parsons.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parsons or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Parsons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parsons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Silva after a bit of a struggle.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Parsons's head.
De Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Silva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parsons can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva digs a right hand underneath Parsons's ribcage. Parsons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Silva misses with some punches.
De Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parsons's elbow.
De Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parsons goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Silva prevents it.
De Silva lands with a light punch inside.
De Silva lands with a left to the head.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from De Silva.
Parsons is rocked!
De Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Parsons with a mighty uppercut! Parsons falls back against the cage and De Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Parsons is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior De Silva!
In his post fight interview, Junior De Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
285 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison throws a head kick but Viceroy moves out of range.
Viceroy clinches.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrison.
Viceroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garrison breaks from the clinch.
Viceroy tries to clinch up but Garrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garrison throws an overhand right that lands on Viceroy's shoulder, as Viceroy tries to avoid the shot.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy tries to clinch up.
Viceroy moves into range and clinches up with Garrison.
Viceroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viceroy throws a head punch that misses.
Garrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viceroy is keeping busy.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Viceroy on the inside.
Garrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viceroy drops Garrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Garrison is rocked!
Viceroy is muscling Garrison up against the cage and as Garrison bounces back off, Viceroy cracks him with a huge right hand! Garrison crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Lord Viceroy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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