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DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Masaishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Masaishii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kato Masaishii!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu throws a right hand that Masaishii ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaishii also avoids with ease.
Lapu swinging wildly here.
Masaishii ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Masaishii.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Masaishii moved out of range.
Lapu throws a shot from downtown. Masaishii moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaishii dives in for a single leg takedown but Lapu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Masaishii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masaishii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lapu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masaishii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lapu was covering up waiting for the punch and Masaishii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lapu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
Lapu stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapu.
Lapu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masaishii fails with the takedown.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Masaishii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaishii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masaishii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lapu at a distance.
No luck for Masaishii with that takedown attempt.
Lapu dodges the punch combination from Masaishii.
Lapu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masaishii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaishii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Masaishii shoots in for a takedown but Lapu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lapu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masaishii.
Masaishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapu.
Masaishii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masaishii walks into a jab.
Lapu lands with a shot to the body.
Masaishii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lapu finds it's way round the side to connect with Masaishii's head.
Masaishii looks for a takedown but Lapu sprawls well.
Lapu slips under a jab from Masaishii.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lapu, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masaishii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lapu throws a body punch but Masaishii moves out of range.
Masaishii fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lapu wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masaishii blocks a jab.
Masaishii tries a quick counter leg kick but Lapu is wise to it.
Lapu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masaishii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
That's time! Lapu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masaishii looks to land a right hand but Lapu moved out of range.
Masaishii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masaishii.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masaishii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lapu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masaishii thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu loads up on a big right hand but Masaishii slips the punch.
Masaishii fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Lapu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masaishii.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Masaishii.
Masaishii misses with a takedown
and Lapu counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaishii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masaishii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.
It looks like Kato Masaishii has been cut.
Masaishii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masaishii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masaishii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lapu defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu scoring well with a low kick there.
Masaishii dives in and grabs Lapu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapu pushes down on Masaishii's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Lapu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masaishii misses with an uppercut.
Lapu scores with a one two! Masaishii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapu connects with a nice looking jab.
Masaishii throws a looping overhand right but Lapu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lapu misses its target.
Lapu misses with an uppercut. Masaishii saw that one coming.
Masaishii fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu throws a body punch but Masaishii moves out of range.
Masaishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapu throws out the jab.
Masaishii fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaishii looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Masaishii moves away from the strike by Lapu.
Masaishii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lapu defends it well.
Masaishii lands a jab to the head.
Masaishii tries for a takedown but Lapu circles away easily
and Lapu counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu missing with a left hand there. Masaishii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masaishii with the counter takedown but Lapu avoids it easily.
Masaishii wants to clinch but Lapu slips to the side
and Lapu counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Kato Masaishii's cut even more.
Lapu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masaishii counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masaishii throws a strike aimed at the side of Lapu's head but Lapu avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masaishii can do to turn this around?
Masaishii wants to take a breather but Lapu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Masaishii.
Lapu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kato Masaishii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Masaishii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masaishii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masaishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapu throws out the jab.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Masaishii.
Lapu throws a looping overhand right but Masaishii ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masaishii or perhaps it was just good defense by Lapu, which made it look bad.
Lapu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lapu connects with a body shot that sends Masaishii's belly button to the back.
Masaishii 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaishii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Lapu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaishii shoots in but no luck this time.
Lapu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lapu lands a glancing blow to the side of Masaishii's head.
Lapu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masaishii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masaishii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lapu circles away.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Masaishii.
Lapu lands a right hook to the body.
Masaishii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lapu misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaishii looks for a takedown but Lapu sprawls well.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Lapu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masaishii shoots in for a takedown but Lapu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Lapu misses its target.
Masaishii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lapu's guard.
Masaishii throwing strikes from guard but Lapu blocks nicely.
Masaishii prevents Lapu from getting back to his feet.
Lapu pushes Masaishii off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lapu. Beautiful body shot.
Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Lapu.
The cut above Kato Masaishii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masaishii throws out a powerful jab.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masaishii ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Masaishii with the counter takedown but Lapu avoids it easily.
Lapu throws a right and a left that Masaishii avoids nicely.
Masaishii fails with the takedown.
Masaishii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Lapu. No joy for Masaishii on that attempt.
Masaishii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lapu jabs Masaishii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masaishii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masaishii ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Lapu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masaishii was well out of range. Poor timing from Lapu.
Masaishii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaishii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kato Masaishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaishii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lapu avoids it really well and circles away.
Lapu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lapu 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
After winning the bout, Lapu Lapu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (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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168 lbs
28 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edilhson swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edilhson misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Maverick blocks the low kick.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edilhson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Edilhson catches Maverick right on the button with a cross.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Edilhson throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edilhson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edilhson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Edilhson. Those never looked like landing.
Edilhson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Edilhson is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Edilhson tries to clinch
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edilhson throws a leg kick
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edilhson's knee momentarily.
Edilhson moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Edilhson keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Edilhson connects with a solid leg kick.
Maverick dodges the punch combination from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick scores with a jab. Edilhson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maverick blocks a low kick nicely.
Edilhson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edilhson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick moves out of range as Edilhson throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Edilhson there.
Edilhson lands with a shot to the body.
Edilhson scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Maverick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Edilhson shrugs it off though.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edilhson looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maverick.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Edilhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edilhson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edilhson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maverick jabs Edilhson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edilhson wants to clinch but Maverick slips to the side
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick defending well as Edilhson loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edilhson tries to land a front kick but Maverick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edilhson misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maverick cracks Edilhson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edilhson tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick throws a quick counter head kick but Edilhson was just out of range.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Edilhson forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.
Edilhson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Edilhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edilhson misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edilhson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick takes a swing at Edilhson's ribcage but misses.
Edilhson throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maverick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edilhson misses with a leg kick
and Edilhson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edilhson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edilhson is rocked!
Edilhson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edilhson slips a jab from Maverick.
Edilhson misses with the combination.
Edilhson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maverick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Edilhson does no damage.
A jab from Maverick misses.
Edilhson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Edilhson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Edilhson didn't see that one coming.
Edilhson tries to land a body kick
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Edilhson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a flying knee that drops Edilhson! Maverick dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Maverick!
A victorious Dan Maverick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edmundo Edilhson was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez comes to the cage accompanied by Wake Me Up. 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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219 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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282 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortez defends well and Harris ends up having to push Cortez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortez is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is stalling here. Cortez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cortez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Harris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harris trying to strike off his back.
Cortez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Harris preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Harris's head back.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the cage.
Harris has hold of one of Cortez's legs. Cortez is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wanted to stand there but Cortez had control of the position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris tries to circle away but Cortez has him pinned against the cage.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harris kicks Cortez off and gets back to his feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris stuns Cortez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Cortez to the mat.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunner Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cortez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harris dives into side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris staying calm.
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cortez tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Harris from advancing position.
Harris moves nicely into side control.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Harris controls the position.
Harris wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harris shoots in but Cortez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris misses with the combination.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Cortez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Harris misses with the combination.
Gunner Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harris feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cortez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cortez is sitting in close to Harris's body. Harris has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cortez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cortez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunner Harris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mudgett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Wanna Fug You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Mudgett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudgett misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Mudgett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Donk. Mudgett catches Phoenix right on the button with a cross.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix walks into a straight right hand from Mudgett.
Mudgett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Mudgett.
Phoenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mudgett counter with a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mudgett does no damage.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Mudgett ducks under and follows up with a left that Mudgett also avoids with ease.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mudgett clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mudgett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mudgett pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mudgett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mudgett's elbow.
Mudgett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mudgett is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Mudgett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses.
Mudgett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phoenix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mudgett lands a nice uppercut.
Mudgett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
Phoenix tries to work over Mudgett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mudgett lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix tries to work over Mudgett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mudgett's elbow.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mudgett backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudgett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mudgett tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Mudgett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mudgett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mudgett takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mudgett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mudgett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Mudgett works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mudgett or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Mudgett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mudgett is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Mudgett.
Mudgett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Mudgett working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Mudgett.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Mudgett.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Mudgett lands a body punch.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Mudgett.
Mudgett blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mudgett lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mudgett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Mudgett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mudgett backwards.
Mudgett misses with some punches.
Mudgett is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Mudgett.
Mudgett prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mudgett's elbow.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Mudgett avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Mudgett controls his hands.
Mudgett has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
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 Herman Mudgett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mudgett misses with a looping left.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herman Mudgett is winning the standup battle so far.
Mudgett keeps Phoenix at a distance using the push kick.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Mudgett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mudgett manages to avoid it.
Mudgett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phoenix sprawls and moves away.
Mudgett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mudgett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mudgett. Mudgett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudgett misses with a looping left.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mudgett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mudgett.
Mudgett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mudgett somewhat.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Mudgett and move into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mudgett.
Mudgett sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Mudgett avoids it this time.
Mudgett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Mudgett counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mudgett gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Mudgett lands a 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!
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mudgett misses with the head strike.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mudgett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mudgett misses with an elbow strike.
Mudgett breaks the clinch.
Mudgett misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Mudgett misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mudgett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mudgett has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Mudgett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mudgett throws a head punch that misses.
Mudgett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix dodges an elbow strike from Mudgett.
Mudgett lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Mudgett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mudgett misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Mudgett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mudgett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mudgett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Mudgett misses the shot to the body.
Parker Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mudgett moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix is leaning against Mudgett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mudgett lands with a light punch inside.
Mudgett lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix tries to work over Mudgett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike from Mudgett.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Parker Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mudgett looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mudgett.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Mudgett pushes him away.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix sizes up Mudgett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Mudgett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix sizes up Mudgett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Mudgett moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Mudgett is looking for a counter combo.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix works Mudgett's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Mudgett counters with a single leg into guard. Phoenix didn't expect that.
Phoenix is controlling Mudgett's posture.
Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mudgett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix is pulling down on Mudgett's head to control his posture.
Mudgett trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix pulls Mudgett in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix jabs Mudgett right on the nose. Mudgett blinks but takes it well.
Mudgett clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mudgett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to work over Mudgett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Mudgett's ribcage. Mudgett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Mudgett.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mudgett lands an uppercut.
Mudgett throws an elbow but it misses.
Mudgett avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mudgett swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mudgett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Mudgett is rocked!
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Mudgett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Mudgett misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mudgett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mudgett misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mudgett! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Phoenix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Phoenix!
The defeated Herman Mudgett had this to say: 'awww Fug'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worm has chosen Der Kaptain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grey Worm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaultier tries to clinch but Worm moves out of range.
Gaultier is looking to slow Worm down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaultier feints and then cracks Worm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worm down.
Gaultier connects with a nice looking jab.
Gaultier connects with a body shot that sends Worm's belly button to the back.
Worm dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaultier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaultier tries a low kick but Worm avoids it.
Worm shoots for a takedown but Gaultier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaultier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worm.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Worm's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaultier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Worm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gaultier can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier tries to buck Worm off but Worm is having none of it.
Gaultier holds on to Worm's head and controls the position momentarily.
Check out the look on Worm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gaultier is trying to improve his position.
Worm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaultier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gaultier is not content to let Worm control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gaultier is avoiding damage well.
Gaultier isn't going anywhere.
Worm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Worm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Worm trying to control the position but Gaultier is working away.
Worm tries for a kimura but Gaultier is defending well.
Worm working the ground and pound but Gaultier is defending the strikes.
Worm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gaultier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Worm is trying to ground and pound but Gaultier uses the momentary lack of control by Worm to regain half guard.
Gaultier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaultier gets full guard.
Gaultier seems keen to control Worm's posture.
Gaultier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worm drops back looking for a leg! Gaultier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaultier manages to kick Worm off! Worm jumps back into Gaultier's guard.
Worm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaultier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaultier trying to control the position here.
Gaultier continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaultier throws a head kick that half lands.
Gaultier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaultier throws out a leg kick but Worm moves out of range and Gaultier only half commits.
Gaultier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gaultier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Worm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gaultier trying to hold on to Worm's head to control him but Worm postures up.
Grey Worm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worm is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gaultier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gaultier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gaultier tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gaultier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Worm stops Gaultier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm tries to hold on but Gaultier postures up.
Worm is looking to improve his position but Gaultier isn't that keen on the idea.
Worm tries to hold on but Gaultier postures up.
Gaultier fails to move to back control.
Worm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worm can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier avoids the attempt from Worm to control.
Gaultier fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaultier controlling the pace for now.
Gaultier wants to control the pace but Worm is squirming around nicely.
Worm wants to control but Gaultier is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier controlling the position easily from mount.
Worm wants to hold on but Gaultier pushes him away.
Worm is looking to get to half guard.
Gaultier avoids the attempt from Worm to control.
Worm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaultier controlling his opponent.
Worm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaultier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm regains half guard.
Gaultier trying to mount his opponent but Worm defends it.
Gaultier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Worm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaultier moves into full mount! Worm won't be happy about that!
Gaultier trying to control but Worm is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Worm fails to land the takedown.
Worm tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaultier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Worm thinks about the counter body kick.
Gaultier looks to land a body kick but Worm moved away.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Worm ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worm.
Grey Worm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaultier takes a swing at Worm's ribcage but misses.
And Worm tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Gaultier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm tries to keep at a distance but Gaultier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Worm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaultier is pressed up against the cage. Worm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaultier down to the mat. Gaultier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Worm.
Gaultier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Worm moves out of range.
Worm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Worm dodges the punch combination from Gaultier.
Gaultier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Worm avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Worm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaultier after a bit of a struggle.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Worm controlling the action here for a moment.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Worm.
Gaultier stops a takedown attempt from Worm.
Worm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Worm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier swings for the body but Worm moves out of range.
Worm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaultier to the ground. Worm is now in Gaultier's guard.
Gaultier trying to control the position here.
Worm throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaultier seems keen to control Worm's posture.
Worm trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier keeping full guard, as Worm tries to pass.
Worm is fighting to break Gaultier's control of his arms but Gaultier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Worm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaultier's half guard.
Grey Worm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaultier has his hands clasped together around Worm's back. He's all about the action.
Gaultier is trying to maintain the position but Worm is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaultier controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaultier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
An out of breath Lyon Gaultier 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 Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Wilkinson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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33
186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Tupper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Wilkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper is looking for a counter combo.
Wilkinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupper misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupper blocks a jab.
Tupper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rashad Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Wilkinson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson misses with an uppercut.
Tupper throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson swings widly with a right hand
and Tupper counters with a three punch combo that has Wilkinson backing up. Wilkinson nods at Tupper to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupper is rocked!
Wilkinson fakes the body blow, causing Tupper to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tupper goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Wilkinson!
Rashad Wilkinson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sherry Monocle. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan checks a low kick from Rutten.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
As Rutten looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Rutten just gets out of the way.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rutten eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutten lands a jab.
Morgan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Rutten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten misses with a double jab
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Rutten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
And Morgan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a counter combo.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutten throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutten throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutten misses.
Morgan throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Morgan swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Morgan defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan slips under a jab from Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Morgan.
Well Rutten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
A very excited looking Bas Rutten 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, Simon Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Wango Tango acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGulloch tries to keep at a distance but Tango has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tango keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGulloch's efforts to push away.
McGulloch controlling the action here for a moment.
Tango with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jesse McGulloch has been cut.
Tango lands a damaging elbow.
Tango connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGulloch tries to break free but Tango pushes him back against the cage.
Tango has McGulloch pressed against the cage.
Tango has McGulloch pressed against the cage, preventing McGulloch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGulloch throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGulloch is trying to break free.
McGulloch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tango'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.
Tango leaning against his opponent.
Tango lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGulloch backwards.
Tango leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tango pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGulloch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tango has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wango Tango.
Tango rushes McGulloch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tango landing knees to the body.
Tango has McGulloch pressed against the cage, preventing McGulloch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Tango.
Tango told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short uppercut from McGulloch.
Tango landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tango leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tango landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGulloch is breathing heavily.
Tango lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tango leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tango lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tango landing knees to the head.
Tango lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGulloch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGulloch wants to break free but Tango has control.
Tango effectively controlling the action here.
McGulloch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to McGulloch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tango lands a damaging elbow.
McGulloch avoiding damage as Tango throws knees to the body.
Tango slows down the pace here.
Tango jerks McGulloch's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! McGulloch drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tango goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tango because McGulloch was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jesse McGulloch stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Myles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Myles avoids it well.
Hunter throws the left hand but Myles avoids the punch easily.
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myles, pushing him back against the cage.
Myles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Myles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Myles is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to escape.
Hunter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myles.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter controls Myles momentarily but Myles frees himself.
We've been hearing that Myles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Myles is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Myles postures up.
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Myles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Myles working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Myles dodges it nicely.
Myles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myles is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stops Myles from getting back to his feet.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myles defending well though.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter with the ground and pound but Myles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunter trying to control but Myles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Myles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter won't allow Myles to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Myles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myles stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Myles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Myles trying to get back to his feet but Hunter is in full control for now.
Myles covering up well and avoiding damage.
Myles is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Myles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Hunter ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myles leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Myles throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Myles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Myles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Myles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myles cracks Hunter's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hunter slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Myles can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darren Myles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'This man is so lucky in his victories so far, it is unbelievable! What's he got?!? A couple of fluke victories won't make him the best in this Org! He will go down with the rest of them. I'm still the lightweight champion of the Duels.'.
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