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DFC Sin City 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein has chosen Red - Falling Sky as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Sparbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparbot.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Sparbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Sparbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot avoids the body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Sparbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparbot struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Stein to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparbot trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparbot into the cage.
Sparbot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparbot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein taking a breather.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
A short left from Sparbot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparbot.
Stein cracks Sparbot with a nice body shot.
Stein lands a left hand.
Sparbot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot controls his hands.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Sparbot is rocked!
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Oh Sparbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Sparbot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Stein lands a big elbow that drops Sparbot! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sparbot is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotha Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. Gracie has chosen Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin' as his entrance music. Brotha Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kareem Diaz's chin.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brotha Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at SinPro Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Brotha Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Diaz lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Diaz!
A victorious Kareem Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace is working Lewis over 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!
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lewis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Lewis jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis is looking for a takedown.
Gary Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lewis.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushes Lewis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
A short right from Wallace.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lewis tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Wallace.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
Wallace is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallace up against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Lewis tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Gary Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Wallace pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis throws an elbow that misses.
Lewis wants to stall.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis is rocked!
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Wallace is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lewis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lewis drops to his knees and Wallace pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Wallace!
Gary Wallace decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nooles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron McGinnis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Nooles's chin.
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148 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Nooles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nooles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Nooles shakes it off.
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Nooles seems unphased.
Nooles is rocked!
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
McGinnis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nooles is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nooles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nooles with a big uppercut! Nooles tries to clinch up but McGinnis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nooles to the mat! Nooles covers up and McGinnis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A very excited looking Aaron McGinnis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmund Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Burma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asmund Sykk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Burma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykk finds it's way round the side to connect with Burma's head.
Burma tries to move into range but Sykk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykk.
Burma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk scores with a jab.
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Burma's defenses.
Sykk clobbers Burma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burma is rocked!
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Burma fails with a takedown attempt.
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Burma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Burma is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burma's efforts to push away.
Burma wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burma.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burma.
Burma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykk pinned against the cage. Sykk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Burma tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but Burma manages to avoid the attempt.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burma shoots for a takedown but Sykk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Burma.
Burma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Sykk catches Burma right on the button with a cross.
Sykk has managed to clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burma backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burma drops to his knees and Sykk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
Asmund Sykk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hundo Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Domarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Hundo Varga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Domarr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domarr clinches up with Varga and pushes him back against the cage.
Varga is pushing Domarr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Varga.
The referee calls for Varga to work.
Domarr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Domarr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domarr looking for a guillotine here but Varga defends easily.
Varga passes Domarr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga is looking for a kimura here.
Domarr looking for submissions off his back.
Domarr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Varga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Domarr defends it well.
Domarr actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Varga is trying to work for a kimura but Domarr is defending well.
Varga works his way into full mount!
Varga looking to secure an arm triangle but Domarr defends it well.
Varga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domarr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Varga.
Varga controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domarr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varga fails to move to back control.
Varga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Domarr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Domarr shrugs it off.
Varga is trying to take his opponent's back.
Varga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domarr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Varga. What's that going to do exactly?
Domarr working to try and regain half guard.
Varga controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varga prevents Domarr from getting the reversal.
Varga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varga wants to finish this one by submission but Domarr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Varga.
Varga is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Domarr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Domarr!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Domarr keeping full guard, as Varga tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hundo Varga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Domarr instigates a clinch.
Varga tightens his grip and picks Domarr up, before dumping him to the ground. Domarr manages to land in guard.
Hundo Varga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Domarr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Domarr looking to control.
Varga controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varga passes into half guard.
Domarr is trying to maintain the position but Varga is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domarr looking for submissions off his back.
Varga prevents Domarr from improving his position.
Varga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Domarr sees it coming and defends easily.
Domarr is defending against the submission attempts here by Varga.
Varga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Domarr!
Domarr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varga moves to the back.
Domarr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Varga's arms.
Varga patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Varga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Domarr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Domarr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Varga gets his way!
Varga is riding his opponent, not letting Domarr buck him off.
Domarr tries to roll but Varga sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Domarr is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hundo Varga!
A very excited looking Hundo Varga 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Mfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogier Okalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okalu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devastation - It sleeps kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogier Okalu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer blocks a leg kick.
Okalu throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Okalu throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okalu throws out the jab.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Okalu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Okalu tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Okalu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Okalu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okalu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Okalu throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okalu.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Okalu slips the punch.
Okalu defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer 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.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Okalu is looking to clinch.
Okalu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook. Okalu ducked under it nicely.
Mfer cracks the inside of Okalu's front leg.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okalu. That one must have hurt.
Okalu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okalu.
Okalu tries to clinch but Mfer moves away
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a hook but Okalu blocks it.
Okalu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Okalu.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okalu.
Okalu throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Okalu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Okalu manages to avoid it.
Mfer tries to work over Okalu's front leg with a kick but Okalu checks it.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okalu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer takes a swing at Okalu's ribcage but misses.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Okalu.
Mfer lands with a hook. Okalu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mfer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okalu wants to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch position.
Okalu tries to bum rush Mfer with a series of wild strikes but Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mfer tried to counter with a leg kick but Okalu avoided it.
Okalu throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okalu.
Okalu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okalu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okalu throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Okalu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okalu throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okalu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okalu looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okalu avoids it.
Okalu throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okalu throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Okalu's head but Okalu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okalu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer with a jab.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okalu wants to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch position.
Okalu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
A telegraphed right hand from Okalu misses the target.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Okalu manages to avoid it.
Okalu misses with an uppercut.
Okalu throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okalu slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Okalu's shoulder, as Okalu tries to avoid the shot.
Okalu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okalu throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Mfer tries to keep at a distance but Okalu has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okalu throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer scores with a one two! Okalu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okalu lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okalu ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okalu throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okalu.
Okalu tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Okalu misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okalu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mfer, pushing him back against the cage.
Okalu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer tries to work over Okalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okalu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okalu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mfer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Okalu tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Okalu back against the cage.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okalu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Okalu's body.
Okalu walks into a left hand.
Okalu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Okalu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okalu staying out of range there.
Okalu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okalu tries to clinch there but Mfer circles away.
Mfer scores with a jab. Okalu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okalu is rocked!
Okalu walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mfer! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jones Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Griffinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Smaxsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smaxsons has chosen "X gon' give it to ya" by DMX as his entrance music. Christoph Griffinsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clinton Smaxsons's chin.
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoph Griffinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Smaxsons!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffinsky throws a combination that misses
and Smaxsons counters with a nice body shot.
Griffinsky works Smaxsons's body with a nice hook.
Smaxsons connects with a body shot that sends Griffinsky's belly button to the back.
Griffinsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smaxsons counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Christoph Griffinsky has been cut.
Griffinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smaxsons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffinsky.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smaxsons.
Griffinsky misses with a double jab.
Smaxsons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffinsky momentarily.
Griffinsky is rocked!
Griffinsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smaxsons counters by moving into 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!
Smaxsons dips a shoulder and cracks Griffinsky with a mighty uppercut! Griffinsky falls back against the cage and Smaxsons unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griffinsky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smaxsons screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Smaxsons!
Post fight, an emotional Clinton Smaxsons said 'I had my very first fight in this company and since then I've been knocking out my opponents time after time. I'm putting DFC Las Vegas on notice. It is my time for that belt. So shine it up real nice and prepare to give it to it's rightful owner!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Giresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Giresse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giresse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers Nelson on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Rogers Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Maurice Giresse has been cut.
Rogers Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson misses with a body shot.
Giresse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers Nelson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Giresse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogers Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rogers Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Giresse to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers Nelson avoids the body shot from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson looks to land a left hand but Giresse moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Giresse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giresse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogers Nelson momentarily.
Rogers Nelson slips a straight right by Giresse.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers Nelson misses the target.
Rogers Nelson cracks Giresse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Rogers Nelson misses.
Rogers Nelson lunges at Giresse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giresse's hand.
Rogers Nelson misses with a body shot.
Rogers Nelson scores with a jab.
Rogers Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giresse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers Nelson backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers Nelson. Giresse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giresse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giresse defending well as Rogers Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Giresse throws out a counter right but Rogers Nelson avoids it with no problem.
Giresse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Giresse throws a jab when Rogers Nelson was well out of range.
Giresse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers Nelson manages to avoid it.
Rogers Nelson slips under a jab.
Rogers Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giresse moves away.
It seemed like Giresse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rogers Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Giresse looks to land a right hand but Rogers Nelson moved out of range.
Rogers Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Giresse seems unphased.
Rogers Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Rogers Nelson thuds a left hand into Giresse's body.
Rogers Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers Nelson works Giresse's body with a nice hook.
Giresse scores with a jab.
Giresse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Giresse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Giresse, looking for a takedown. Rogers Nelson pushes Giresse against the cage but Giresse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giresse.
Rogers Nelson swings for the body but Giresse moves out of range.
Giresse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rogers Nelson with a body shot.
Giresse misses with a straight left.
Giresse ducks under a wild hook from Rogers Nelson.
Giresse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giresse swings for the body but Rogers Nelson moves out of range.
Rogers Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giresse swings for the body but Rogers Nelson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Rogers Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice Giresse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook.
Giresse fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers Nelson tests Giresse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giresse misses with a hook. Rogers Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Rogers Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Giresse manages to avoid it.
Prince Rogers Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giresse.
Giresse loads up on a big right hand but Rogers Nelson slips the punch.
Giresse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giresse moves out of range as Rogers Nelson strikes.
Rogers Nelson looks to land a right hand but Giresse moved out of range.
Giresse moves out of range as Rogers Nelson strikes.
Rogers Nelson misses the body punch
letting Giresse counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Rogers Nelson misses with a body punch
and Rogers Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers Nelson jabs at Giresse's body.
Rogers Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giresse moves away.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giresse.
Giresse looks to land a right hand but Rogers Nelson moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers Nelson as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Giresse in his tracks.
Giresse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers Nelson checks it well.
Rogers Nelson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giresse was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers Nelson.
As Rogers Nelson backs off Giresse throws a huge counter combo but Rogers Nelson manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers Nelson lands a jab to Giresse's midsection.
Giresse throws a hook to the side of Rogers Nelson's head but Rogers Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giresse slips under a jab.
Rogers Nelson throws the left hand but Giresse avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Giresse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rogers Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Rogers Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogers Nelson swings for the body but Giresse moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson misses with a straight right.
Giresse walks into a jab.
Giresse tried to score with a low kick but Rogers Nelson checks it.
Rogers Nelson throws the left hand but Giresse avoids the punch easily.
Giresse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giresse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rogers Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giresse.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers Nelson misses the target.
Giresse defending well as Rogers Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giresse throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers Nelson. Giresse does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giresse missing with a left hand there. Rogers Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers Nelson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Rogers Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giresse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giresse misses with an uppercut.
Giresse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Maurice Giresse's cut even more.
Rogers Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giresse can do to turn this around?
Rogers Nelson avoids the body shot from Giresse.
Rogers Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook. Giresse ducked under it nicely.
Rogers Nelson misses with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Giresse blocks a jab.
Giresse swings for the body but Rogers Nelson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers Nelson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Rogers Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Giresse's cut.
That's time! Rogers Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Giresse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Giresse slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Rogers Nelson misses
and Giresse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers Nelson tests Giresse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giresse manages to avoid it.
Giresse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giresse ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers Nelson.
Giresse is rocked!
Giresse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Giresse defending well as Rogers Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers Nelson sizes up Giresse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giresse is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers Nelson finish him?
Giresse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Giresse head around and knocks him out cold! Rogers Nelson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Prince Rogers Nelson!
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