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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage's entrance music is You'll Never Beat the Irish!. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Savage!
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, Leonid Bondarenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bondarenko.
Bondarenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bondarenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Bondarenko gets a clinch.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Bondarenko jumps into guard, dragging Savage to the mat.
Savage is looking to stand up but Bondarenko won't let him.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Bondarenko blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a strike but Bondarenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bondarenko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bondarenko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Savage screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bondarenko! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leonid Bondarenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Schmal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Schmal !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schmal counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Reborn misses.
A clash of legs there as Schmal blocks the low kick.
Schmal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reborn tries to clinch but Schmal moves out of range.
Reborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reborn moves away from the strike by Schmal .
Schmal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reborn.
Schmal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reborn.
Reborn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn ducks under a wild hook from Schmal .
Reborn misses with a leg kick.
Schmal defending well as Reborn loads up on a big left hand.
Schmal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Reborn's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schmal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmal throws a shot from downtown. Reborn moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Schmal misses its intended target.
Reborn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Schmal to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Schmal .
Schmal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schmal looks to land a combination but Reborn avoids it well.
Reborn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reborn tests Schmal 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Schmal . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmal .
The fighters circling - Schmal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmal throws a lazy right hand but Reborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reborn takes one to the side of the head.
Reborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reborn.
Nice straight punches there by Schmal . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmal .
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn misses with a jab to the body
letting Schmal counter with a right hand.
Schmal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schmal lands in his opponent's guard.
Reborn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schmal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Reborn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reborn.
Reborn blocks a jab.
As Schmal looks to move away, Reborn throws a big counter combo but Schmal just gets out of the way.
Schmal throws a solid leg kick but Reborn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmal .
Reborn moves away from the strike by Schmal .
A quick step to the side and Reborn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmal .
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmal moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmal looks to land a left hand but Reborn moved out of range nicely.
Reborn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reborn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Reborn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheDragon Reborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Schmal as he checks the leg kick.
Reborn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reborn thumps Schmal with a low kick.
Schmal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reborn dodges the punch combination from Schmal .
Reborn is looking to chop away at Schmal 's legs.
Schmal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schmal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reborn is looking to wear down Schmal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schmal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reborn as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reborn.
Reborn tried to counter with a leg kick but Schmal avoided it.
Schmal avoids the body shot from Reborn.
Schmal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reborn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmal misses the target.
Schmal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Reborn does no damage.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
Reborn throws out a loose jab but Schmal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reborn swinging wildly here.
Schmal throws a series of punches but Reborn moves out of range.
Reborn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Schmal catches Reborn right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Schmal will probably get the nod.
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.
Schmal throws a leg kick but Reborn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Reborn is predictable there
and Schmal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reborn cracks a nice hook into Schmal 's ribs.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schmal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reborn circles away quickly and effectively.
As Schmal backs away, Reborn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schmal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reborn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmal missing with a left hand there. Reborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reborn cracks a nice hook into Schmal 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmal shoots in but no luck this time.
Reborn cracks a nice hook into Schmal 's ribs.
Reborn doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmal circles away.
Reborn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TheDragon Reborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reborn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn throws a low kick but Schmal avoids it.
Reborn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmal .
A big right from Schmal misses.
Reborn throws a solid leg kick but Schmal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reborn.
Schmal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmal lands a jab.
Reborn moves into the clinch.
Reborn gets underhooks to prevent Schmal 's takedown attempt.
TheDragon Reborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Schmal .
A shot in the inside from Reborn.
Schmal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmal throws a wild body kick that Reborn sees coming a mile off.
Schmal walks into a stiff left hand from Reborn.
Nice defenses there by Schmal .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reborn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reborn connects with a body shot.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Schmal .
The fight stays on the outside here - Reborn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schmal misses with a left hand
and Reborn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Schmal .
Reborn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reborn connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmal lands a nice shot that snaps Reborn's head back.
Reborn clinches.
Schmal breaks from the clinch.
Schmal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reborn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reborn throws a front kick aimed at Schmal 's knee but Schmal avoids it well.
Reborn throws a leg kick but Schmal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmal loads up on a big right hand but Reborn slips the punch.
Reborn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmal loads up on a big right hand but Reborn slips the punch.
Reborn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmal .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Schmal does no damage.
Schmal misses with an uppercut. Reborn saw that one coming.
Schmal checks a low kick from Reborn.
Schmal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reborn counters with a low kick, right behind Schmal 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmal moves away.
Reborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reborn is looking to slow Schmal down with leg kicks.
Schmal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reborn.
Schmal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reborn at a distance.
Reborn lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reborn wants to clinch up but Schmal keeps it at a distance.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
Reborn misses with a jab to the body
and Schmal counters with a left and a right that stings Reborn.
Reborn drops his hands momentarily and Schmal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmal tries to bum rush Reborn with a series of wild strikes but Reborn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmal looks to land a combination but Reborn avoids it well.
Reborn throws a hook to the side of Schmal 's head but Schmal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reborn looks to land a right hand but Schmal moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Reborn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reborn clinches up with Schmal and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reborn stops a takedown attempt from Schmal .
Reborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmal 's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn is looking to control Schmal 's arms but Schmal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reborn has his back to the cage.
Reborn stalling in the clinch but Schmal improves position.
Schmal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reborn. Schmal does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Reborn backs off Schmal throws a huge counter combo but Reborn manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Schmal misses its intended target.
Reborn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schmal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reborn throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmal misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reborn. That's going to slow Schmal down.
Reborn digs a good hook to Schmal 's body.
Schmal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reborn has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reborn prevents it.
TheDragon Reborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Schmal .
Reborn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmal . Reborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Schmal misses its intended target.
Reborn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schmal misses with a looping right.
Reborn has closed the distance and engaged Schmal in a clinch.
Schmal looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmal manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn throws a body punch but Schmal moves out of range.
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn takes a swing at Schmal 's ribcage but misses.
Reborn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schmal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reborn throws a solid leg kick but Schmal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reborn.
Reborn takes a swing at Schmal 's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmal ! But no joy.
Reborn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Reborn. Those never looked like landing.
Reborn throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmal avoids the body shot from Reborn.
A swing and a miss from Reborn.
TheDragon Reborn is winning the standup battle so far.
Reborn swings for the body but Schmal moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn scores with a body shot.
Reborn slips under a jab.
Reborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmal .
Reborn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reborn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reborn.
Schmal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmal thuds a left hand into Reborn's body.
Reborn misses with a low kick.
Reborn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schmal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schmal throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmal avoids the body shot from Reborn.
And that's the end of the fight!
TheDragon Reborn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reborn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheDragon Reborn!
TheDragon Reborn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Saliba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Chunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Saliba 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 welterweight 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, Emil Saliba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thunder Chunk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunk gets a double leg takedown into Saliba's guard.
Chunk drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Chunk as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Saliba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Chunk! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thunder Chunk!
Thunder Chunk made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Powers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willy Boggs'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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Boggs!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers slips a jab from Boggs.
It seemed like Powers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Powers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.
Boggs throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
It seemed like Powers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boggs fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boggs lands a head shot.
Boggs misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Boggs. Beautiful body shot.
Boggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boggs throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Boggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggs throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powers's head backwards.
Powers avoids the body shot from Boggs.
A big left from Boggs misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Powers misses.
Boggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powers back to the cage. Boggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Powers's coach down at Hybrid Fighting Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Boggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Boggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggs misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boggs.
As Boggs backs off Powers throws a huge counter combo but Boggs manages to avoid it all.
Boggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willy Boggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Boggs there.
Boggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boggs throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
A nice side step and Powers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boggs connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Boggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers takes one to the chin there.
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Powers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Boggs does no damage.
Powers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Boggs.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Boggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Powers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Boggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Powers should have avoided that one.
Boggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
As Boggs backs off Powers throws a huge counter combo but Boggs manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut lands for Boggs. That snapped Powers's head back.
Boggs lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Boggs.
Powers is rocked!
Powers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Boggs finish him?
Boggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Boggs drops Powers with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boggs follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Boggs!
An out of breath Willy Boggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zander Van Wyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Browne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zander Van Wyk's chin.
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Van Wyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Browne!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Browne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Browne moves out of range as Van Wyk strikes.
Van Wyk slips a straight right by Browne.
We've been told by Van Wyk's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Wyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wyk darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wyk.
Van Wyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Van Wyk.
Browne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Wyk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Wyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Van Wyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Wyk presses Browne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Wyk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Van Wyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Wyk tries to throw a body punch but Browne avoids it by throwing Van Wyk back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Wyk.
Browne is trying to break the clinch but Van Wyk has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne fails to pull guard.
Van Wyk pushes Browne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Wyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne is rocked!
Van Wyk lands a right hand.
Browne is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wyk finish him?
Browne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Wyk lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Van Wyk.
Browne jumps guard but Van Wyk stands there with Browne around his waist. Browne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zander Van Wyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Browne.
Browne tries to pull guard but Van Wyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Browne jumps guard but Van Wyk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Wyk lands a nice uppercut.
Van Wyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Wyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Wyk lands a body shot.
Browne looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wyk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Browne! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Van Wyk is unloading with more strikes now! Browne drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Van Wyk!
Our winner, Zander Van Wyk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raoh King Of Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoh King Of Fists !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Golden King!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Of Fists throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from King misses
and King Of Fists counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at King Of Fists to acknowledge the strikes.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King Of Fists misses with a looping left.
King needs to keep his hands up - King Of Fists had a free shot at his head there.
King Of Fists waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King Of Fists misses with a looping left.
King Of Fists jabs at King's body.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King Of Fists .
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King Of Fists lands with a good body shot.
King Of Fists takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. King Of Fists doesn't seem phased though.
King Of Fists is rocked!
King drops King Of Fists with a straight left! Oh this is bad for King Of Fists ! King dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Golden King! Golden King retains his lightweight title!
Golden King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axel Zinith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvia has chosen The game by Disturbed as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Axel Zinith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Axel Zinith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Zinith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinith moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Silvia lands a hook that snaps the head of Zinith backwards.
Silvia is leaning against Zinith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zinith tries to pull guard but Silvia holds him up against the cage and eventually Zinith drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zinith pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinith wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinith has a closed guard, preventing Silvia from standing up.
Zinith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zinith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zinith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvia is looking for a sweep. Zinith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinith wants to pass the guard but Silvia is defending well.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zinith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zinith is looking to take a break and control but Silvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinith is pressing down on Silvia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvia is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zinith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silvia is refusing to be controlled, as Zinith sits in half guard.
Zinith is looking to advance position but Silvia won't allow it.
Zinith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silvia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zinith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia is squirming around, avoiding Zinith's attempts to control the action.
Zinith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silvia turns into him and now he's in Zinith's guard.
Zinith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silvia's guard.
Zinith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinith passes Silvia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvia sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinith.
Zinith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zinith seems to be looking for submissions.
Zinith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinith wants to free his trapped foot but Silvia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zinith looks for a takedown but Silvia sprawls well.
Axel Zinith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvia jabs Zinith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silvia lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinith off the cage and back into range.
Zinith wants to clinch but Silvia slips to the side
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinith tries for a takedown but Silvia circles away easily
and Silvia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinith has his takedown stuffed
and Silvia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Zinith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zinith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinith moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Silvia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zinith jumps into guard, dragging Silvia to the mat.
Silvia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinith looking for a guillotine here but Silvia defends easily.
Silvia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silvia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zinith looking for a guillotine here but Silvia defends easily.
Silvia preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvia trying to control but Zinith is working from the bottom.
Silvia won't allow Zinith to sweep him here.
Silvia wants to stand but Zinith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zinith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silvia frees his head nicely. Oh but Zinith has switched to an armbar! Silvia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Axel Zinith!
Axel Zinith is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Axel Zinith 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.
In defeat, Shawn Silvia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some people's children.'.
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