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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rondo Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Morin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rondo Ruthless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vinny Morin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruthless manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Ruthless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruthless tries to clinch but Morin is having none of it.
Morin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruthless is looking to clinch.
Ruthless finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless throws a series of punches but Morin avoids them all with ease.
Morin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruthless throws a combination that misses
and Morin counters with a crisp one two that drops Ruthless! Morin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ruthless to his feet! Ruthless is in big trouble!
Ruthless is rocked!
Morin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Ruthless is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruthless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morin lands a hook that stumbles Ruthless back into the cage. Morin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ruthless to the canvas! Morin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ruthless has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vinny Morin!
Rondo Ruthless spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back to kill
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Tycooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycooner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prince "Cream". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prince Tycooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycooner misses the shot to the body.
Lawler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jerry Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycooner tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycooner but Tycooner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawler.
Tycooner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tycooner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prince Tycooner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lawler.
Tycooner throws an overhand right that lands on Lawler's shoulder, as Lawler tries to avoid the shot.
Lawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt - Tycooner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler goes for a double leg but Tycooner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tycooner continues to drive forward.
Tycooner punishes Lawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Tycooner lands a head shot.
Tycooner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tycooner.
A cross from Tycooner lands.
Tycooner throws a looping overhand right but Lawler ducks down to avoid it.
Tycooner looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
Tycooner connects with a combination that backs up Lawler into the cage. Tycooner lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lawler's guard. Lawler is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Tycooner bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Tycooner!
Prince Tycooner looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What is it that weird dude at the bar says?
o Smile pretty for taco! that guy is funny as hell somebody get this dude a big stiffy'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Wheelz of Steel by Outkast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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168 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mickey Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hendricks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hendricks's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendes stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes advances to half guard.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
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.
Mendes moves nicely into side control.
We've been informed that Hendricks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hendricks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
Hendricks tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendricks sprawls well initially but Mendes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes wants to advance to full mount but Hendricks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Mendes moves into full mount! Hendricks won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
Augusto Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back.
Mendes mounts Hendricks! Really nice guard pass there!
Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hendricks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes prevents Hendricks from getting the reversal.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hendricks has worked his arm free - good work by Hendricks!
Hendricks manages to get back to half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Mendes passes to side control.
Hendricks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Hendricks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to control but Hendricks wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes pushes down on Hendricks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendricks gets full guard.
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hendricks is holding on tight.
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hendricks regains half guard.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendricks defends it well.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendricks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back.
Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mickey Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks is looking to get to half guard.
Hendricks is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hendricks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Mendes!
An out of breath Augusto Mendes 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Arum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Arum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Orlando's chin.
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Arum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Orlando. Those never looked like landing.
Arum is looking to counter the offense by Orlando and move into the clinch.
Arum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlando throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Orlando. Those never looked like landing.
Arum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlando.
Orlando feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Bob Arum has been cut.
No joy there for Arum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlando is looking to clinch.
Arum moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlando tries to clinch there but Arum circles away.
Arum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Arum misses the target.
Arum rushes Orlando and presses him up against the cage.
Arum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlando is looking to break free of the clinch but Arum has double underhooks.
Orlando is trying to break free.
Arum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arum lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Orlando has had enough of the clinch but Arum keeps him there for the moment.
Orlando is trying to break free.
Arum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlando misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arum.
Orlando has had enough of the clinch but Arum keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Orlando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arum pushes Orlando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlando trying to control the position but instead, Arum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orlando into the cage.
Arum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlando is trying to break the clinch but Arum is controlling him.
Arum cracks Orlando with a nice body shot.
Orlando wants a takedown.
Orlando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arum smiles and moves away.
Orlando tries to land a leg kick but Arum saw it coming and moves away.
Arum connects with a body shot that sends Orlando's belly button to the back.
Orlando clinches up with Arum and pushes him back against the cage.
Arum blocks an elbow strike from Orlando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arum lands a body punch.
Arum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arum lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlando is trying to break the clinch but Arum is controlling him.
Arum works on Orlando's body with a couple of short punches.
Arum lands a shoulder strike.
Arum lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlando is trying to push Arum away but Arum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arum tries a body shot but Orlando blocks it.
Orlando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arum dips a shoulder and cracks Orlando with a mighty uppercut! Orlando falls back against the cage and Arum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Orlando is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Arum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Arum!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Arum made sure he mentioned Oblivion Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Dux had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Pettis won't allow it.
Dux jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettis.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Pettis to the mat.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Pettis is defending the position.
Pettis is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pettis!
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is trying to stand.
Dux working for a submission but Pettis is keeping him at bay.
Dux is working for a guillotine from mount but Pettis frees his head quite easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pettis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dux wants to finish this one by submission but Pettis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dux.
Dux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dux misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux working for a submission but Pettis is keeping him at bay.
Dux lands a big shot there that rocks Pettis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pettis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dux is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dux extends the arm and Pettis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Urzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Nixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Urzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon clinches up with Urzu and pushes him back against the cage.
Urzu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Urzu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Urzu avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Urzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urzu controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urzu blocks an uppercut.
Urzu blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Urzu working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urzu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urzu blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Urzu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urzu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urzu tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jan Urzu has been cut.
Urzu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Urzu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Urzu.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urzu.
Urzu controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Urzu misses with some punches.
Urzu wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
Urzu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urzu lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urzu.
Urzu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urzu misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Urzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Urzu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Urzu.
Urzu leaning against his opponent.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Urzu misses with a punch to the body.
Urzu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Urzu.
Urzu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Urzu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Urzu controls the action.
Urzu is trying to maintain a safe position but Nixon gets an underhook and turns Urzu into the cage.
Urzu blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urzu cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Nixon looks winded!
Urzu digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Urzu lands with a light punch inside.
Urzu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Urzu as the two fighters clinch.
Urzu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Urzu lands with a right to the head.
Urzu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Urzu lands with a short shot to the head.
Urzu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Urzu.
We've been informed that Nixon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Urzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon tries to work over Urzu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urzu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urzu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Urzu.
A hook to the body from Urzu.
Urzu blocking some punches.
Urzu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urzu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urzu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Urzu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Urzu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Urzu can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Urzu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urzu.
Urzu stalling against the cage.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Urzu blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urzu taking a breather.
Nixon cracks Urzu with a nice body shot.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Urzu.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Urzu.
Urzu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Urzu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Urzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urzu lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Urzu throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Urzu circles away.
Jan Urzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Urzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Urzu. That snapped Nixon's head back.
Urzu lands a two punch combo.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urzu throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Urzu tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Urzu looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Urzu is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urzu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urzu misses with a looping right.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urzu.
Urzu misses with a straight left.
Urzu cracks a nice hook into Nixon's ribs.
A shot to the body from Urzu misses
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nixon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Urzu.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urzu slips a jab from Nixon.
A counter left hand to the body from Urzu misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urzu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Urzu.
Urzu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Urzu cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon is rocked!
Urzu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon tries to move into range but Urzu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urzu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nixon! Urzu lets Nixon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Urzu finish him?
Urzu misses with a double jab.
Nixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jan Urzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Urzu misses the shot to the body.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urzu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu throws an off balance right hand
and Urzu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urzu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon unleashes a big counter combination but Urzu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Urzu. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urzu instigates a clinch.
Urzu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Urzu.
Jan Urzu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Urzu prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Urzu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urzu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Urzu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urzu misses with a punch to the body.
Urzu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Urzu.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urzu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Urzu.
Urzu lands a nice shot to the body.
Urzu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urzu effectively controlling the action here.
Urzu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
A short left from Urzu.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon being controlled against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Urzu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon tries a body shot but Urzu blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Urzu.
Urzu tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Urzu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Urzu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Urzu walks into a jab.
Urzu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urzu ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Urzu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Urzu.
A big left from Urzu misses.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urzu throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urzu throws a lazy uppercut
and Urzu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urzu misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urzu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Urzu avoids nicely.
Nixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urzu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Urzu takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Urzu cracks Nixon with a good jab.
Urzu moves into the clinch.
Nixon tries to work over Urzu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urzu's elbow.
Urzu is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Urzu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to work over Urzu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Urzu.
Urzu lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urzu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urzu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urzu controlling the action here for a moment.
Urzu'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Urzu tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Urzu back against the cage.
Urzu misses with a punch on the inside.
Urzu misses with a body punch.
Urzu lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Urzu - that landed with a thud.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Urzu's head.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Urzu.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Urzu misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu lands a body shot.
Come on Urzu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Urzu prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Urzu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Urzu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Urzu - that landed with a thud.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Urzu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Urzu on the inside.
Nixon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Urzu.
Urzu works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Urzu lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Urzu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urzu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Urzu lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urzu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urzu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urzu gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urzu.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon working aggressively here.
Urzu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Urzu lands an uppercut.
Urzu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urzu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Urzu.
Urzu has had enough of the clinch but Nixon keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Urzu - that landed with a thud.
Urzu pushes Nixon against the cage. Urzu is working some dirty boxing. Urzu pushes off with a quick right hook! Nixon goes down! Nixon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Urzu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Urzu!
In his post fight interview, Jan Urzu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates comes into the arena with Gentleman blaring out of the sound system. 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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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Pecilli!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pecilli misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Bates lands with a cross.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Pecilli.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Pecilli is out of range.
Pecilli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pecilli staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Bates misses its intended target.
Pecilli slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Pecilli wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away.
Bates scores with a hook.
Pecilli misses with a body shot.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Pecilli's shoulder, as Pecilli tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli connects with a jab.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli moves out of range of the strikes.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates thuds a left hand into Pecilli's body.
Bates misses the jab.
Pecilli misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pecilli.
Pecilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Pecilli misses.
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pecilli back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pecilli throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Pecilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Pecilli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates just leaning against Pecilli, taking a breather.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli is working Bates over against the cage.
Pecilli has Bates pushed against the cage.
Pecilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli stalling.
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bates is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pecilli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pecilli lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates is trying to push Pecilli away but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pecilli lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Bates.
A body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecilli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli keeps control of Bates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecilli throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Pecilli throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bates duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pecilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bates jabs Pecilli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
James Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Pecilli.
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bates cracks Pecilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pecilli looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Pecilli swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli moves away from the strike by Bates.
Pecilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pecilli doesn't seem phased though.
Pecilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pecilli.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Pecilli slips the punch.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Pecilli clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
A bit of stalling here from Pecilli.
Bates lands a body shot.
Pecilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli lands with a right to the head.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Bates blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pecilli or not.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pecilli throws an elbow but misses.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pecilli can do to turn this around?
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Pecilli moved out of range nicely.
Pecilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pecilli. Pecilli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pecilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pecilli drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
Pecilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates avoids a wild elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pecilli.
Bates is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Pecilli misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates blocks an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Bates misses with some punches.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pecilli tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Pecilli there.
Pecilli needs to keep his hands up - Bates had a free shot at his head there.
Bates throws a right hand that Pecilli ducks under and follows up with a left that Pecilli also avoids with ease.
Pecilli looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Pecilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bates doesn't seem bothered though.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Pecilli's head but Pecilli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Pecilli misses
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pecilli is rocked!
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Pecilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
Pecilli misses with a wild body shot.
Pecilli swinging wildly here.
Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands a nice hook to Pecilli's body. Pecilli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pecilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Pecilli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pecilli instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Pecilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates blocks the elbow strike.
Pecilli works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Pecilli misses.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Pecilli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pecilli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pecilli dodges the punch combination from Bates.
Pecilli misses with a straight left.
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pecilli back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Bates misses the target.
Bates gets tackled into the cage by Pecilli. Pecilli maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pecilli.
Pecilli has Bates pressed against the cage.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pecilli.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pecilli misses with a right hand
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
Pecilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
Pecilli lands a slapping body shot.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pecilli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bates clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates works over Pecilli's head and body with a nice combination.
Pecilli walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
Pecilli lands with a straight right. Bates didn't see that one coming.
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Pecilli's head.
Pecilli needs to keep his hands up - Bates had a free shot at his head there.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pecilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Pecilli.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Pecilli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pecilli tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli scores with a shot to the body.
Pecilli darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bates lands with an overhand left.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pecilli throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates can't break the clinch.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
A short uppercut from Pecilli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
A short right from Pecilli.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Pecilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Pecilli digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Pecilli clinches with his opponent.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Bates moves away from the strike by Pecilli.
It looked like Bates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pecilli.
Bates cracks Pecilli with an open hand slap.
Pecilli throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pecilli scores with a jab.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Pecilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates defending well as Pecilli loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli stalls.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bates had his way with Guillermo Pecilli in that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bates connects with a nice looking jab.
Pecilli has managed to clinch.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli has Bates pressed against the cage.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pecilli misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Pecilli just leaning against Bates, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates cracks Pecilli with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Pecilli's head.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pecillis head.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Pecilli wants to stall.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates tries to bum rush Pecilli with a series of wild strikes but Pecilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Pecilli clinches with his opponent.
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Pecilli off the cage and back into range.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bates throws a body punch but Pecilli moves out of range.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Pecilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pecilli.
Bates swings for the body but Pecilli moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pecilli instigates a clinch.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
James Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bates.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates blocking some punches.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo Pecilli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 James Bates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bates!
James Bates is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking James Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blast Knobpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blast Knobpunch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blast Knobpunch!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knobpunch.
Knobpunch fails with a takedown attempt.
Knobpunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blast Knobpunch.
Bickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bickle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bickle, as that shot connected.
Bickle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the liver by Bickle. Beautiful body shot.
Knobpunch looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knobpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Bickle finds it's target.
Bickle lands a nice hook to Knobpunch's body. Knobpunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knobpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle digs a good body shot into Knobpunch's ribs.
Bickle thuds a left hand into Knobpunch's body.
Knobpunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knobpunch on the side of the head.
Knobpunch is rocked!
Knobpunch walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bickle! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Bickle!
An intense looking Travis Bickle took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i'm gonna clean these streets'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Wehmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Wehmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Faraday!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faraday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wehmer is fending him off so far but Faraday persists. Nope, Wehmer circles away and we're back to standing.
Faraday thows a leg kick but Wehmer checks it
and Wehmer counters with a single leg into guard. Faraday didn't expect that.
Wehmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wehmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Faraday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wehmer defends it easily.
Faraday has his foot on Wehmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wehmer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wehmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Faraday is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Wehmer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Faraday looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wehmer is defending well. Faraday quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wehmer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Faraday celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Johnny Faraday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorn Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter the Sandman. Thorn Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thorn Black!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Black tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Black trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Black is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Lesnar blocks the strikes from Black.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black trying to control here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Black has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lesnar. Oh but Black has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lesnar goes limp - he's gone! Black jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thorn Black!
Thorn Black is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Thorn Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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