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DFC Sin City 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Smaxsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen 21 Questions as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Toby Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Smaxsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smaxsons is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Smaxsons circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smaxsons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smaxsons scores with a punch to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smaxsons misses with some punches.
Smaxsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smaxsons smiles and moves away.
Clinton Smaxsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Coleman.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Toby Coleman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smaxsons punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Smaxsons back into the cage.
Smaxsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaxsons throws a head punch that misses.
Smaxsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smaxsons is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman decides to pull guard.
Smaxsons wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smaxsons is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman has his foot on Smaxsons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smaxsons works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Smaxsons from controlling successfully.
Coleman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smaxsons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smaxsons throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smaxsons to keep the fight standing.
Coleman is looking for a takedown.
Coleman looks winded!
Smaxsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smaxsons gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smaxsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Smaxsons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Smaxsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smaxsons smiles and moves away.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Smaxsons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaxsons lands a big right hand that sends Coleman crashing to the mat! Smaxsons stays standing though and waves Coleman back to his feet!
Coleman is rocked!
Smaxsons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smaxsons scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smaxsons lands a big right hand that sends Coleman crashing to the mat! Smaxsons stays standing though and waves Coleman back to his feet!
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Smaxsons finish him?
Smaxsons ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Coleman's jaw. Coleman's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Smaxsons does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinton Smaxsons!
Toby Coleman spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Parkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is B.I.G- Kick in the door. Parkin has chosen AFI - Miseria Cantare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Erik Striker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Striker!
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, Corey Parkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker drops Parkin with a beautiful combination! Parkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!
It looks like Corey Parkin has been cut.
Parkin tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parkin is rocked!
Striker gets tackled into the cage by Parkin. Parkin maintains the clinch.
Parkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Striker finish him?
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Parkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Parkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Striker's efforts to push away.
Parkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Striker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parkin prevents Striker from breaking the clinch.
Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Striker can't break the clinch.
Parkin has Striker pressed against the cage, preventing Striker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parkin keeps control of Striker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling him.
Parkin has a couple of punches blocked by Striker.
Parkin keeps control of Striker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Parkin.
Striker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Striker throws a one two combo.
Parkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parkin tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Parkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striker sprawls well. Striker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Erik Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Parkin.
Parkin pushes Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Striker is trying to push Parkin away but Parkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parkin has Striker pushed against the cage.
Parkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Parkin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Parkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Striker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Parkin on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parkin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Striker is pressed up against the cage. Parkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Striker down to the mat. Striker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parkin closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Parkin stalling in the clinch.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Parkin.
Parkin gets through Striker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Striker's efforts to push away.
Striker can't break the clinch.
Parkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Parkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parkin tries to clinch up
and Striker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkin moves into the clinch.
Parkin digs a right hand underneath Striker's ribcage. Striker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parkin lands a knee to the head.
Striker is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parkin effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parkin lands with a light punch inside.
Parkin works on Striker's body with a couple of short punches.
Parkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Striker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parkin has him pressed against the cage.
Parkin lands a nice uppercut.
Striker is looking to break free of the clinch but Parkin has double underhooks.
Striker has had enough of the clinch but Parkin keeps him there for the moment.
Striker wants to break free but Parkin has control.
Striker can't break the clinch.
Parkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Parkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parkin moves into range and clinches up with Striker.
Parkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Striker scores with a nice strike.
Corey Parkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parkin forces Striker back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Striker is trying to force a seperation but Parkin has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Striker tries to circle away but Parkin has him pinned against the cage.
Parkin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Striker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corey Parkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Striker tries to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling the position.
Striker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Striker uses from the top position.
Striker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Striker.
Erik Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parkin clinches up against the cage.
Parkin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parkin.
Striker tries to break free but Parkin pushes him back against the cage.
Striker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parkin has him pressed against the cage.
Striker has had enough of the clinch but Parkin keeps him there for the moment.
Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
A short right from Parkin.
Striker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Striker tries to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling the position.
Parkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parkin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parkin is working for takedown but Striker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erik Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Parkin.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Parkin has him pressed against the cage.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Parkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parkin throws a head kick that misses.
Parkin closes the distance but Striker moves to the side
letting Striker counter with a right hand.
Parkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Parkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkin fails with the takedown
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parkin wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Parkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parkin clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Striker.
Parkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Striker is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Parkin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parkin tries a body shot but Striker blocks it.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Parkin has him pressed against the cage.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Striker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parkin working aggressively here.
Parkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkin shoots and misses
and Parkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Striker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Parkin tries to clinch up
and Striker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parkin clinches up with Striker and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parkin.
Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parkin has a couple of punches blocked by Striker.
Parkin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Striker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parkin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parkin working aggressively here.
Parkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Parkin'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!
Parkin moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parkin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Striker blocks it with crossed arms.
Parkin fails to pull guard.
Parkin misses with some punches.
Striker tries to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parkin has him pressed against the cage.
Parkin is trying to pull guard but Striker has him pressed against the cage.
Parkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erik Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Striker throwing a counter right hand but Parkin manages to avoid it.
Parkin shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erik Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Parkin.
Parkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parkin rushes Striker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Parkin.
Striker tries to circle away but Parkin has him pinned against the cage.
Striker has had enough of the clinch but Parkin keeps him there for the moment.
Striker is looking to break free of the clinch but Parkin has double underhooks.
Striker can't break the clinch.
Striker tries to break free but Parkin pushes him back against the cage.
Parkin is trying to maintain a safe position but Striker gets an underhook and turns Parkin into the cage.
Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Striker takes a shot to the head.
Striker tries to circle away but Parkin has him pinned against the cage.
Parkin lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker is trying to break free.
Parkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Striker tries to circle away but Parkin has him pinned against the cage.
Striker is trying to push Parkin away but Parkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Striker tries to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling the position.
Striker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parkin lands with a left to the head.
Parkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parkin keeps control of Striker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parkin breaks from the clinch.
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!
Parkin clinches up against the cage.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Parkin with a knee to the head.
Parkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Striker after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkin is trying to pull guard but Striker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Striker is trying to force a seperation but Parkin has the dominant position.
Parkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parkin pushes Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parkin prevents Striker from breaking the clinch.
Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parkin breaks the clinch.
Parkin tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Parkin tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Parkin with a poor takedown
and Striker counters with a three punch combo that has Parkin backing up. Parkin nods at Striker to acknowledge the strikes.
Parkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkin gets a clinch.
Parkin landing knees to the head.
Parkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Striker is trying to break the clinch but Parkin is controlling him.
Parkin has a couple of punches blocked by Striker.
Corey Parkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parkin effectively controlling the action here.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
Parkin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parkin breaks the clinch.
Parkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Striker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Striker counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Parkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parkin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Parkin!
A very excited looking Corey Parkin 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Nuggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smultz comes into the arena with Linkin Park- Bleed it out blaring out of the sound system. MC Nuggets has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Smultz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Smultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MC Nuggets!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuggets digs a good hook to Smultz's body.
Smultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jon Smultz has been cut.
Nuggets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuggets moves into the clinch successfully.
Smultz breaks the clinch.
Smultz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuggets connects with a right hand. Smultz shakes it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuggets is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smultz's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuggets not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuggets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smultz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuggets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuggets takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smultz is staying active underneath Nuggets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Nuggets keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smultz defends it well.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Smultz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz wants to improve his position but Nuggets is controlling well.
Nuggets drops an elbow to the side of Smultz's head.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuggets.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smultz is breathing heavily.
Nuggets wants to work for an arm triangle but Smultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets throwing shots but Smultz is blocking nicely.
Nuggets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smultz's head.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Nuggets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Nuggets wants to control but Smultz is keeping him busy.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets thows a huge punch but Smultz dodges it nicely.
Nuggets stands up out of the half guard.
Nuggets throws a nice looking combination but Smultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nuggets with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nuggets clinches up with Smultz and pushes him back against the cage.
Smultz manages to break the clinch.
Nuggets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smultz momentarily.
Nuggets scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Nuggets has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuggets thuds a left hand into Smultz's body.
Nuggets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jon Smultz's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuggets throws a nice looking combination but Smultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nuggets sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Nuggets misses.
Smultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smultz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MC Nuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuggets cracks Smultz with an open hand slap.
Nuggets misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smultz tries to counter with a takedown but Nuggets is quick to defend against it.
Nuggets feints a jab promting Smultz to slip. Nuggets then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smultz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nuggets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Nuggets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Smultz's cut.
That's time! Smultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nuggets gets a clinch.
Nuggets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuggets connects with a body shot that sends Smultz's belly button to the back.
Nuggets throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smultz counters with a shoot takedown. Nuggets fights it but they end up in guard.
Nuggets is trying to control the position but Smultz postures up.
Nuggets looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuggets, not yet.
Smultz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nuggets dives on top into guard.
Smultz has his foot on Nuggets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuggets works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuggets engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nuggets stands and steps away. Smultz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nuggets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuggets drops Smultz with a left and a right! Oh, Smultz is hurt - Nuggets dives into side control looking to finish!
Smultz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuggets in side control, throwing shots but Smultz defends.
Oh Smultz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smultz gets back to half guard.
Smultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuggets looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Nuggets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuggets.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Smultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nuggets stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smultz to get to his feet.
Smultz seems to have got his legs back now.
Jon Smultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuggets cracks Smultz with an uppercut from hell and Smultz crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nuggets's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jon Smultz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MC Nuggets has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nuggets is posturing up here but Smultz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nuggets tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nuggets has to tap! Slick submission there by Smultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Smultz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jon Smultz made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Lockwood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lockwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jenson Jones has been cut.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Lockwood. Lockwood maintains the clinch.
Lockwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lockwood blocks a body shot from Jones.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
Lockwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lockwood.
Lockwood gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lockwood.
Lockwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lockwood on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lockwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Lockwood blocks an elbow strike.
Lockwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Lockwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lockwood throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lockwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Dean Lockwood has been cut.
Lockwood is working Jones over against the cage.
Lockwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lockwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lockwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lockwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lockwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockwood pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Lockwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Lockwood pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a left hand.
Lockwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lockwood has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Lockwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Lockwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Lockwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockwood lands with a left to the head.
Lockwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones is rocked!
Lockwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lockwood lands a right hand.
Lockwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lockwood creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lockwood pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lockwood unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Lockwood!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dada Buckeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Oddweek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Oddweek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dada Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Oddweek!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye misses with a double jab
and Oddweek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buckeye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oddweek controls the pace.
Buckeye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddweek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oddweek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye working a defensive guard here.
Oddweek trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oddweek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oddweek blocks a head kick by Buckeye.
Buckeye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckeye connects with a looping right hand.
Oddweek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buckeye's guard.
Oddweek stays in close to Buckeye's body and controls the position.
Buckeye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckeye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oddweek manages to get himself to full guard.
Oddweek keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Oddweek wants to stand and escape but Buckeye is having none of it.
Oddweek is pulling down on Buckeye's head. It's preventing any offense from Buckeye, at least for the moment.
Oddweek being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddweek pulls Buckeye in to control the position.
Buckeye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckeye throws a right and a left that Oddweek avoids nicely.
Buckeye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oddweek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oddweek throws a right hand that misses
and Buckeye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buckeye digs a good body shot into Oddweek's ribs.
Buckeye tests Oddweek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckeye throws a right and a left that Oddweek avoids nicely.
Oddweek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buckeye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Buckeye.
Oddweek walks into a stiff left hand from Buckeye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Buckeye finds it's way through Oddweek's defenses.
Oddweek drives through with a takedown into Buckeye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Oddweek is proving a slippery customer.
Buckeye keeping moving, preventing Oddweek from controlling successfully.
Buckeye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Buckeye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oddweek wants to sweep here but Buckeye controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dada Buckeye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buckeye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oddweek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckeye, pushing him back against the cage.
Oddweek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckeye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oddweek jumps guard and drags Buckeye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buckeye looking to sit in guard and control but Oddweek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddweek won't allow Buckeye to sweep him here.
Buckeye is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye continues to stall.
Buckeye keeping moving, preventing Oddweek from controlling successfully.
Oddweek stands up and waves to Buckeye to follow him.
Oddweek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckeye.
Oddweek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye lands a jab.
Oddweek takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Buckeye as he connects with a hook.
Buckeye misses with a two punch combination.
Oddweek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buckeye defends well and Oddweek ends up having to push Buckeye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looks like Buckeye has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oddweek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dada Buckeye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Buckeye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckeye wants it to stay on the feet.
Dada Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Oddweek.
Buckeye cracks Oddweek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buckeye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oddweek can do to turn this around?
Buckeye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buckeye throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Buckeye lands.
Buckeye misses with a two punch combination.
Buckeye scores with the left hand. Oddweek knows he should have avoided that one.
Buckeye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye works Oddweek's body with a nice hook.
Buckeye lands with a nice body punch.
Buckeye lands a glancing blow to the side of Oddweek's head.
Buckeye is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danga de danga de dang - Buckeye scores with a four punch combination!
Oddweek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Buckeye misses
and Oddweek counters with a left and a right that stings Buckeye.
Buckeye scores with a hook to the body. Oddweek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buckeye scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckeye connects with the punch.
Buckeye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oddweek doesn't seem bothered though.
Dada Buckeye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oddweek moves into the clinch.
Oddweek wants a takedown but no success here.
Oddweek is breathing heavily.
Buckeye stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddweek jumps guard and drags Buckeye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buckeye controlling from the top position.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Oddweek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye content to stall in guard here.
Buckeye trying to control but Oddweek is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dada Buckeye dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buckeye lands with a good body shot.
Dada Buckeye is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckeye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buckeye.
Oddweek thows a leg kick but Buckeye checks it
and Buckeye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buckeye tests Oddweek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckeye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oddweek tries to work over Buckeye's front leg with a kick but Buckeye checks it.
Buckeye with a hook.
Buckeye lands a nice looking body shot.
Oddweek shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckeye sprawls well. He's pushed Oddweek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oddweek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John Oddweek has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oddweek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckeye keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oddweek gets a clinch.
Oddweek decides to pull guard.
Buckeye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckeye wants to pass the guard but Oddweek is keeping the position.
Buckeye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buckeye throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckeye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddweek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Oddweek keeps moving.
Buckeye is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckeye scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buckeye lands with a nice combination. Oddweek backs away looking to recover.
Buckeye lands with a cross.
Buckeye blocks a head kick by Oddweek.
A quick step to the side and Buckeye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oddweek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buckeye fails to land with a series of punches.
Oddweek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddweek goes for a double leg but Buckeye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buckeye continues to drive forward.
Oddweek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckeye looks to land a body kick but Oddweek moved away.
Buckeye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oddweek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckeye throws a sloppy head kick
and Oddweek counters with a single leg into guard. Buckeye didn't expect that.
Oddweek gets to his feet. Buckeye looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Buckeye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oddweek tries to clinch but Buckeye is having none of it.
Buckeye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oddweek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckeye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oddweek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oddweek ducks right into an uppercut from Buckeye.
Buckeye digs a good hook to Oddweek's body.
John Oddweek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dada Buckeye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckeye is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buckeye scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dada Buckeye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckeye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dada Buckeye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le Monstre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstre comes to the cage accompanied by Crucifere by Eths. Le Monstre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Myres's chin.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Le Monstre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres misses with a series of wild punches.
Monstre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myres swivels and escapes.
Myres slips under a jab.
Myres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myres.
It looks like Le Monstre has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Myres. Those never looked like landing.
Monstre closes the distance and clinches up with Myres, looking for a takedown. Monstre pushes Myres against the cage but Myres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Monstre misses.
As Monstre backs off Myres throws a huge counter combo but Monstre manages to avoid it all.
Myres lands with an overhand left.
Monstre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monstre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Monstre looks to clinch
and Myres counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Monstre to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Myres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Myres!
James Myres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Le Monstre had this to say: 'C'est bullsheet.... c'est BULLSHEET!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauga Pascal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tasty (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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194 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rauga Pascal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Tasty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pascal counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Big Tasty has been cut.
Pascal leaves Tasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tasty throws a shot from downtown. Pascal moves away and avoids it.
Pascal is looking to counter punch.
Pascal misses with a head kick.
Pascal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tasty manages to avoid it.
Pascal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tasty.
Tasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascal.
Tasty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tasty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tasty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pascal.
Pascal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tasty sprawling to the canvas! Tasty rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pascal finish him?!
Tasty is rocked!
Rauga Pascal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascal tries a head kick but it misses.
Tasty is still on wobbly legs! Can Pascal finish him?
Tasty misses with a body shot
and Pascal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Big Tasty's cut even more.
Tasty misses with a takedown
and Pascal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rauga Pascal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tasty.
Tasty ducks into an uppercut from Pascal and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauga Pascal!
A determined Rauga Pascal didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranav Kumaran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bottura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pranav Kumaran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumaran rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura decides to pull guard.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kumaran defends well.
Bottura pushes a forearm under Kumaran's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kumaran is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Bottura 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 Arrin Mccreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arrin Mccreth !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Klein!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Klein is just out of range.
Mccreth forces Klein back against the cage and clinches.
Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mccreth obliges.
A knee to the head by Mccreth .
It looks like Boris Klein has been cut.
Klein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccreth smiles and moves away.
Klein fails with the takedown.
Mccreth has closed the distance and engaged Klein in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Klein misses.
Klein gets a clinch.
Mccreth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klein pulls Mccreth into guard.
Klein wants to stand but Mccreth is controlling the position.
Klein wants to sweep here but Mccreth controlling him for the moment.
Mccreth slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mccreth works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth prevents Klein from escaping the position.
Mccreth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mccreth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mccreth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Mccreth stalls from top position.
Klein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mccreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Klein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klein is trying to buck Mccreth off.
Mccreth slows the pace down.
Mccreth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Klein told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Klein tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mccreth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Klein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccreth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mccreth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Klein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klein working to try and regain half guard.
Mccreth with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klein is trying to escape the mount.
Klein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mccreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mccreth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccreth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms.
Mccreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klein can do to turn this around?
Klein is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein jumps guard but Mccreth stands there with Klein around his waist. Klein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mccreth is defending well for now.
Klein tries a body shot but Mccreth blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mccreth .
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klein tries to pull guard but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mccreth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein.
Mccreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mccreth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mccreth missing with knees to the body.
Mccreth prevents Klein from breaking the clinch.
Klein working aggressively here.
Klein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mccreth looking to throw knees to the head but Klein is blocking nicely.
Klein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mccreth breaks from the clinch.
Klein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mccreth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccreth .
Klein wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
Klein jumps guard.
Klein looking to control.
Mccreth won't allow Klein to get back to his feet.
Klein working a defensive guard here.
Klein wants to stand and escape but Mccreth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein wants to control the position but Mccreth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Klein wants to control but Mccreth passes into side.
Mccreth is putting a hurting on Klein here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mccreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klein keeps working.
Klein struggling a bit here.
Mccreth working the ground and pound from side control.
Mccreth trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein tries to escape but Mccreth is in control.
Mccreth working the ground and pound.
Mccreth trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
Mccreth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein tries to bench press Mccreth off him but Mccreth keeps the position.
Mccreth wants to control but Klein is keeping him busy.
Mccreth 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.
Klein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Klein'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.
Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Klein pushes him off.
Mccreth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccreth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mccreth backwards.
Klein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mccreth letting Klein take a breather here.
Mccreth lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccreth is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klein as Mccreth tries to tie him up.
Klein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccreth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mccreth tries a body shot but Klein blocks it.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mccreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Klein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
Klein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mccreth after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.
Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Klein shoots in for a takedown but Mccreth shows good takedown defense.
Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein.
Mccreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Mccreth moves into the clinch.
Klein looking to slow down the pace here.
Klein misses with a knee to the head.
Klein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mccreth tries to pull guard but Klein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klein is leaning against Mccreth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klein tries to clinch up but Mccreth circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein misses with a wild combination.
Mccreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mccreth throws an off balance right hand
and Klein counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccreth ! Klein thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccreth to his feet! Mccreth is in big trouble!
Mccreth moves out of range as Klein throws a body kick.
Klein fails with a takedown attempt.
Klein clinches up against the cage.
Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klein's face.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
Mccreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klein.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mccreth blocks a body shot from Klein.
Klein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Klein.
Arrin Mccreth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boris Klein just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut.
That's time! Mccreth 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mccreth tries to clinch there but Klein circles away.
Klein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccreth defends well and Klein ends up having to push Mccreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klein wants to clinch.
Klein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klein fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein blocks a leg kick.
Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein wants to counter with a clinch but Mccreth pushes him away.
Mccreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Klein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mccreth 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klein clinches up with Mccreth and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccreth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccreth throws a leg kick but Klein moved away.
Boris Klein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein throws a series of punches but Mccreth avoids them all with ease.
Mccreth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klein.
Arrin Mccreth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klein moves away.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccreth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Klein looks to move away, Mccreth throws a big counter combo but Klein just gets out of the way.
Klein closes the distance and pushes Mccreth back into the cage.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Come on Klein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mccreth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth wants to stall.
Klein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein stalling against the cage.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klein lands with a light punch inside.
Klein is trying to force a seperation but Mccreth has the dominant position.
Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mccreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is looking to clinch but Mccreth is avoiding it.
Klein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mccreth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mccreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Klein misses with a wild combination.
Klein takes the fight into the clinch.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Mccreth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms.
Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein breaks from the clinch.
Mccreth moves away from the strike by Klein.
Klein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klein dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccreth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein.
Mccreth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks.
Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mccreth taking a breather.
Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Klein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mccreth stuffs the takedown attempt from Klein. Klein gets slowly back to his feet.
Klein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccreth misses with a knee to the head.
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klein turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mccreth is trying to improve his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Klein stands up and beckons Mccreth to his feet.
Klein pushes Mccreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein swings wildly with an uppercut but Mccreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Klein to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Klein.
Klein blocks an elbow strike from Mccreth .
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment.
Mccreth is trying to maintain a safe position but Klein gets an underhook and turns Mccreth into the cage.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Klein avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
Mccreth prevents Klein from breaking the clinch.
Mccreth can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a hook that snaps the head of Mccreth backwards.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Klein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klein jumps guard but Mccreth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein stalling the fight.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Klein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein breaks the clinch.
Klein moves into the clinch.
Mccreth keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klein lands with a left to the head.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mccreth misses with an elbow over the top.
Klein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccreth to keep the fight standing.
Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein.
Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klein tries a knee to the head but Mccreth blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccreth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klein has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Klein.
I think Klein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Klein!
Boris Klein is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Boris Klein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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