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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Olivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drew Peacock's chin.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Peacock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock dodges the punch combination from Olivera.
Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peacock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olivera defends well and Peacock ends up having to push Olivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peacock dives in and grabs Olivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivera pushes down on Peacock's head and hops out.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Olivera.
Peacock with a poor takedown
and Olivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock.
Peacock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOlivera.
Peacock shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivera sprawls well. He's pushed Peacock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Olivera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peacock is defended easily by Olivera.
Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peacock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olivera throws out the jab.
Peacock misses with a takedown attempt
and Olivera counters by moving into the clinch.
Peacock blocking some punches.
Peacock is working for takedown but Olivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olivera gets underhooks to prevent Peacock's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock goes for a takedown attempt but Olivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peacock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peacock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peacock manages to avoid it.
Peacock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Peacock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peacock thinking.
No luck for Peacock with that takedown attempt.
Peacock gets the takedown into side control.
Olivera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Peacock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peacock somewhat.
Olivera throws out a counter right but Peacock avoids it with no problem.
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!
Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peacock dives in and grabs Olivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivera pushes down on Peacock's head and hops out.
A leg kick checked by Peacock.
Peacock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivera is fending him off so far but Peacock persists. Nope, Olivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peacock shoots for a takedown but Olivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peacock misses with a takedown attempt
and Olivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peacock is breathing heavily.
Olivera leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peacock blocks a head kick by Olivera.
Peacock has a takedown stuffed.
Peacock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Olivera effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peacock as Olivera tries to tie him up.
Peacock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olivera lands a shoulder strike.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera working aggressively here.
Olivera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock looking for a takedown.
Peacock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olivera is defending well.
Olivera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olivera misses with some punches.
Olivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Olivera gets underhooks to prevent Peacock's takedown attempt.
Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Still in the clinch, Olivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peacock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olivera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peacock up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Olivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peacock slips under a jab from Olivera.
Olivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peacock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peacock slips a jab and a cross from Olivera.
Olivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peacock.
Olivera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peacock checks it well.
Olivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Peacock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peacock has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Olivera misses the target.
Peacock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivera.
Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock.
Olivera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olivera.
Peacock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Olivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peacock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olivera - the referee stops the clock and Peacock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olivera. Peacock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peacock looks for a takedown but Olivera sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well.
Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well.
Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olivera leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well.
Peacock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olivera.
Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peacock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olivera swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olivera thumps Peacock with a low kick.
Olivera has closed the distance and engaged Peacock in a clinch.
Olivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivera working aggressively here.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olivera trying to land knees to the body.
Peacock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hector Olivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peacock wants to take the fight to the mat but Olivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Olivera tries to land a knee to the head but Peacock blocks with his arms.
Olivera scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock has Olivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peacock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peacock wants a takedown but no success here.
Olivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Olivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Olivera fails to land.
Come on Olivera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olivera.
Peacock goes for a takedown attempt but Olivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peacock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olivera moves into the clinch.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Peacock wants a takedown.
Olivera breaks from the clinch.
Hector Olivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peacocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peacock.
Peacock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Olivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olivera throws a jab when Peacock was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Olivera.
Peacock fails to land the takedown.
Peacock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peacock fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peacock or perhaps it was just good defense by Olivera, which made it look bad.
Olivera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock darts in looking for a takedown but Olivera gets double underhooks and turns Peacock into the cage.
Olivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peacock at a distance.
Peacock slips under a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peacock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock.
A jab from Olivera misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olivera.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.
Peacock shoots in looking for a takedown but Olivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peacock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Olivera as Peacock shoots in.
Olivera throws a head kick that misses.
Peacock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peacock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peacock defending well as Olivera loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Olivera.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peacock checks a leg kick.
Olivera throws a head kick that misses.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown but Olivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peacock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olivera tries to avoid it but Peacock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olivera to the ground. Olivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peacock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock defending well as Olivera loads up on a big left hand.
Peacock attempts a counter takedown but Olivera avoids it well and moves away.
Olivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peacock on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peacock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olivera defends well and Peacock ends up having to push Olivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peacock misses with a takedown attempt - Olivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Olivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olivera misses with a leg kick.
Peacock checks a low kick from Olivera.
Olivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peacock's sensitive parts.
Olivera throws a wild body kick that Peacock sees coming a mile off.
Peacock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olivera swivels and escapes.
Olivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivera as he jumps to the side.
Peacock shoots in but no luck this time.
Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock slips a jab from Olivera.
Olivera throws a leg kick but Peacock checks it.
Peacock feinted with a counter takedown.
Olivera misses with a hook.
Olivera throws a big shot that misses.
Peacock fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Olivera finds it's way through Peacock's defenses.
Hector Olivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olivera throws a wild body kick that Peacock sees coming a mile off.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olivera as he avoids it easily.
Peacock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivera circles away.
Olivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olivera but Olivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peacock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Olivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olivera lands a jab.
Olivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peacock.
Peacock looks for the body kick but Olivera saw that one coming.
Olivera throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peacock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peacock thinking.
Olivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olivera connects with an inside leg kick.
Peacock takes one to the chin there.
Olivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peacock. That did some damage!
Olivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivera.
Olivera throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
Olivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olivera counters with a body kick.
Olivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock.
Olivera moves out of range of the body kick from Peacock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Olivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olivera 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Hector Olivera!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Hector Olivera!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Hector Olivera!
Hector Olivera wins by unanimous decision!
Hector Olivera made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tessin Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tessin Randy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tessin Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcos shoots in but Randy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barcos.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barcos gets tackled into the cage by Randy. Randy maintains the clinch.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barcos controls his hands.
Randy gets underhooks to prevent Barcos's takedown attempt.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Barcos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tessin Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
Randy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Randy duly obliges.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy is trying to buck Barcos off.
Barcos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.
Barcos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Randy is trying to buck Barcos off.
Barcos is working Randy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy is trying to escape the position but Barcos is controlling the position.
Randy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Randy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcos on the ground.
Barcos cracks Randy with a big elbow.
Randy is rocked!
Randy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barcos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Randy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barcos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
An out of breath Nicolas Barcos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tessin Randy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I felt bad for the man! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helder Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance misses with an uppercut
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vance back to the cage. Dias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vance has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dias scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias feints and then cracks Vance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vance down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vance. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias tries to land a leg kick but Vance saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand.
Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Dias throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance avoids the body shot from Dias.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vance.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vance cracks Dias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vance.
It looks like Helder Dias has been cut.
Dias throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vance misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vance is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dias with a body shot.
Dias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vance drops Dias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dias looks back up at him and smiles so Vance waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dias is rocked!
Dias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vance steps in with a hook that catches Dias right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vance follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dias looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Rick (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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28
150 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Rick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cyborg as Rick shoots in.
Rick shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Rick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick tries for a takedown but Cyborg circles away easily
and Cyborg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Little Rick has been cut.
Cris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Rick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cyborg circles away.
Cyborg is looking to counter punch.
Cyborg throws a good cross that connects.
Rick is rocked!
BOOM! Cyborg lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rick. Rick tries to recover but Cyborg is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rick lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Cyborg!
A relieved looking Cris Cyborg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles OToole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fox Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder tries to clinch up.
Mulder moves to clinch but OToole breaks away
and OToole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mulder darts in and clinches OToole up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OToole working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulder moves to clinch but OToole breaks away
and OToole counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is looking to clinch but OToole is avoiding it.
Mulder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulder.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder doesn't manage to clinch there - OToole circles away.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mulder tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
OToole circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mulder looks to clinch
and Mulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulder rushes OToole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OToole works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OToole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulder misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole is leaning against Mulder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mulder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from OToole.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Mulder.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
OToole scores with a nice hook to the head.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder blocks a body shot from OToole.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulder.
OToole lands a body shot in the clinch.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder pushes OToole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
OToole cracks Mulder with a nice body shot.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow.
Mulder missing with knees to the body.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole is working Mulder over against the cage.
Mulder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder blocking some punches.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
OToole pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulder blocks a body shot from OToole.
OToole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Mulder is looking to clinch but OToole is avoiding it.
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole moves out of range.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but OToole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OToole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
Mulder closes the distance but OToole moves to the side
and OToole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole moves away
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder moves into the clinch successfully.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole misses with some punches.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole managing to block the knees to the body from Mulder.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
A short right from OToole.
Knuckles OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulder throws an elbow but misses.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
Mulder lands a nice elbow.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped OToole in his tracks for a moment.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole has had enough of the clinch but Mulder keeps him there for the moment.
Mulder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Mulder trying to land knees to the body.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulder slows down the pace here.
OToole avoids the elbow strike from Mulder, against the cage.
Mulder slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulder throws an elbow but misses.
Mulder working OToole over with knees to the body.
Mulder stalls.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Mulder pushes off an throws an elbow but OToole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OToole tries a knee to the head but Mulder blocks it.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole misses with a kick to the body.
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OToole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but OToole pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like OToole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulder closes the distance looking to clinch
and OToole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole throws out a counter right but Mulder avoids it with no problem.
OToole's corner calls for a 1-2. OToole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mulder wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mulder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mulder wants to clinch
and OToole counters with a stiff right hand.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
Fox Mulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole thinks about the counter body kick.
OToole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mulder tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OToole counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a counter combo.
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulder.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mulder backing away here, and OToole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mulder rushes OToole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mulder pushes off an throws an elbow but OToole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OToole misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mulder leaning against his opponent.
OToole tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Knuckles OToole's cut even more.
Mulder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Mulder blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OToole is defending well for now.
Mulder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Mulder.
Nice elbow from Mulder.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mulder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Knuckles OToole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped OToole in his tracks for a moment.
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mulder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mulder lands a right hand that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Knuckles OToole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Mulder lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Knuckles OToole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fox Mulder!
A relieved looking Fox Mulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Knuckles OToole had this to say: 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel has chosen Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Mat Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Siegel's chin.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mat Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siegel was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz throws a strike but Siegel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Siegel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siegel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siegel throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siegel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siegel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siegel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siegel postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Siegel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Siegel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siegel working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siegel tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Siegel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siegel defends it easily.
Siegel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siegel is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diaz working Siegel over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Siegel is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Siegel is rocked!
Siegel is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siegel is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Siegel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Diaz around the waist but Diaz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Diaz is the winner by TKO! Diaz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kern Dignity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity avoids the head kick by Morales.
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales tries to clinch there but Dignity circles away.
Dignity throws out a powerful jab.
Dignity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Dignity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dignity blocks a jab.
Chico Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignity lands a jab to Morales's midsection.
Morales lands a high kick!
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Dignity moves away and avoids it.
Dignity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morales throws a lazy head kick
and Dignity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dignity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dignity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morales. That did some damage!
Dignity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dignity lands a right hook to the body.
Dignity just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Dignity.
Dignity punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Dignity avoids the head kick by Morales.
A punch combination from Morales misses.
Morales throws a combination that misses
and Dignity counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dignity working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dignity connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Dignity lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Morales tries to roll over but Dignity keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dignity in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dignity lands a nice short elbow.
Morales has hold of Dignity's hands but Dignity slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity content to control rather than advance.
Dignity has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dignity working the head and body with strikes.
Dignity content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Dignity has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dignity is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dignity is taking a breather. Morales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dignity is looking to advance position but Morales won't allow it.
Dignity looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dignity is working away from the top position though.
Dignity perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dignity slips a nice elbow through Morales's hands, connecting with Morales's forehead.
Morales wants to improve his position but Dignity is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dignity is thwarting Morales's attempts to control the position.
Dignity is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dignity connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Morales is rocked!
Dignity controlling the action here.
Oh Morales is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dignity scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dignity is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Morales is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dignity fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Morales from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dignity! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kern Dignity!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Man's entrance music is Big Man. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sonnen's choice of entrance music: Sure to be sure. Dao Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Big Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Sonnen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Big Man throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Big Man takes one on the button.
Sonnen scores with a head kick. Big Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Man walks into a left hand.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Big Man takes one to the side of the head.
Big Man is rocked!
Sonnen feints and then cracks Big Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Man down.
Oh Big Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Big Man seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Big Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Big Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen catches Big Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen drops Big Man with a big left hand! Big Man is injured, injured bad! Sonnen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen! Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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