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DFC Las Vegas 50 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunc comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock- Cowboy. Carlos Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
A low kick from Dunc misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Dunc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Dunc pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunc misses with a leg kick.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunc misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Dunc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunc stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Dunc distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunc scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Dunc scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dunc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Dunc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanchez is rocked!
Dunc works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Dunc finish him?
Dunc is working Sanchez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez looks winded!
Dunc in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sanchez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dunc turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Phantom Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Struwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Struwe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Struwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struwe moves away.
Struwe throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Struwe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Struwe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Struwe is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz working away.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Struwe's coaches at All In MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Struwe here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struwe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Struwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Struwe!
Cruz landing punches.
Struwe is rocked!
Cruz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Struwe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Struwe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cruz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Struwe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cruz slips an arm under Struwe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cruz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cruz is squeezing on Struwe like an anaconda would it's prey. Struwe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monday Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues clinches up against the cage.
Blues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bluess head.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blues or not.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Hall presses Blues against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Blues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Blues.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Blues.
Blues throws an elbow that misses.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Hall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Despite the aggression on Hall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Blues is out of range.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Blues throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Blues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blues scores with a jab to the head.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Blues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blues wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall moves away from the strike by Blues.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blues clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Blues throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Blues throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Blues looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blues drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Blues saw that one coming.
Blues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blues.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a nice uppercut.
Blues tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Blues is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blues.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blues tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blues throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Blues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall digs a good hook to Blues's body.
Blues wants to clinch.
Blues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Blues backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues misses with a looping left.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall avoids the body shot from Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blues closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blues throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Blues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Blues wants to clinch.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues lands with a cross.
Blues scores with a body shot.
Clinton Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Blues lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Blues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with an overhand left.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall works Blues's body with a nice hook.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall cracks Blues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blues eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Blues's ribs.
Hall defending well as Blues loads up on a big left hand.
Hall stuns Blues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Blues's ribs.
Blues tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blues.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall misses with a body shot.
As Hall tries to get set, Blues tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Blues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hall throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Hall throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Hall moves out of range as Blues strikes.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues wants to clinch.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blues is looking to land body kicks.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Blues. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall stuns Blues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Hall misses with a hook.
Blues staying out of range there.
Blues doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Blues moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall misses with a looping left.
As Hall tries to get set, Blues tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Blues tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Blues has double underhooks.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall pushes Blues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall tries to stall but Blues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall lands a body shot.
Blues blocks a body shot from Hall.
Blues is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Blues into the cage.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blues as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a punch on the inside.
Blues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blues lands a body punch.
Blues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hall blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Blues pulls guard effortlessly.
Blues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Blues looking to control.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blues escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blues is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blues tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
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 Monday Blues.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Clinton Hall wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clinton Hall made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, PONPONPON. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vargas's choice of entrance music: Drake - Trophies. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Tay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tay under the eye.
Tay dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Tay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Tay persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Tay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tay gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Tay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tay swings around for an armbar but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tay's guard.
Tay seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Tay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tay's head.
Tay looking for a guillotine here but Vargas defends easily.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tay is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vargas works over Tay with some ground and pound from guard.
Tay is rocked!
Tay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Tay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Tay is keeping the position.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tay's head.
Vargas is working Tay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Tay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tay felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tay from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas! Johny Vargas retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Johny Vargas 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Smut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hendrix's choice of entrance music: Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. 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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140 lbs
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148 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxi Smut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Smut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix fails to land the takedown.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxi Smut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smut is looking to escape.
Smut trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smut is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold.
Smut wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smut could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hendrix has cracked it and Smut is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix! Andre Hendrix retains his bantamweight title!
Andre Hendrix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmund Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pauwels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asmund Sykk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Pauwels !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauwels rushes Sykk and presses him up against the cage.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pauwels stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pauwels .
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Pauwels .
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Pauwels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Pauwels avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Pauwels as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pauwels .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
A short left from Sykk.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pauwels blocking some punches.
Pauwels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauwels .
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauwels .
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
Pauwels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauwels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauwels lands a nice looking body shot.
Pauwels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauwels throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Pauwels .
Pauwels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pauwels misses with a looping left.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sykk there.
A jab from Pauwels does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pauwels 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.
Pauwels misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pauwels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Pauwels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pauwels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pauwels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauwels 's sensitive parts.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauwels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pauwels closes the distance and clinches.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is working Pauwels over against the cage.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Pauwels .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels misses with a body punch.
Pauwels blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauwels backwards.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Pauwels darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pauwels .
Sykk is looking for a counter combo.
Sykk lands with a hook. Pauwels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pauwels connects with a body shot.
Sykk swings for the body but Pauwels moves out of range.
A jab from Sykk misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pauwels swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pauwels backwards.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sykk keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pauwels 's head backwards.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pauwels checks it well.
Asmund Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Pauwels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Pauwels looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pauwels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykk thuds a left hand into Pauwels 's body.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Pauwels is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it.
Pauwels moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
Pauwels closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauwels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pauwels or not.
Pauwels 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pauwels misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pauwels tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pauwels on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Pauwels .
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pauwels really dominated that round.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pauwels walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykk.
Pauwels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pauwels misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauwels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauwels doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Pauwels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk tries a low kick but Pauwels avoids it.
Pauwels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Sykk lands.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauwels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykk rather than just go for the knockout.
Pauwels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Pauwels thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels misses with a double jab
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Pauwels .
Pauwels tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
Pauwels throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk is looking for a counter combo.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sykk tests Pauwels 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Sykk misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk is looking to slow Pauwels down with leg kicks.
Pauwels connects with a body shot.
Pauwels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pauwels wants to clinch but Sykk slips to the side
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pauwels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pauwels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Pauwels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauwels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauwels lands a left hand.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Pauwels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pauwels checks a leg kick.
Pauwels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pauwels fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauwels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Pauwels looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
As Pauwels backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sykk feints and then cracks Pauwels 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pauwels down.
Pauwels clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Pauwels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pauwels misses with a jab to the body
and Sykk counters with an outside leg kick.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the body
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Pauwels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pauwels moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels drives through and clinches with Sykk against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Pauwels lands with a left to the head.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
A hook to the body from Pauwels .
Pauwels blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Pauwels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Alexander Pauwels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pauwels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pauwels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels wins by unanimous decision! Alexander Pauwels retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Rose has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hannibal Rose!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Valens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Valens controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control but Valens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Valens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valens throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens is stalling in the full guard.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Valens prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Rose misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose!
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Valens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valens prevents Rose from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Valens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rose is staying active underneath Valens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valens is taking a breather. Rose says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valens looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valens defends it well.
Rose throws a series of strikes that have Valens backpedaling.
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Valens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Valens content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens postures up.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valens wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valens stays in close to Rose's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose throws a series of punches but Valens avoids them all with ease.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valens trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Valens is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Valens is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valens working Rose over with strikes.
Valens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose trying to control but Valens postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Rose misses.
Valens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hannibal Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose 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.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose jabs Valens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valens content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Rose wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Valens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Valens wants to free his trapped foot but Rose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Valens.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Valens feinted with a counter takedown.
Valens connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Hannibal Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valens is in Rose's guard.
Valens looking to pass the guard.
Valens postures up.
Rose has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Valens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rose is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valens wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Valens advances nicely into full mount.
Valens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hannibal Rose just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Valens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valens moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose connects with the punch.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown. Rose fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose works on Valens's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Valens back against the cage.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Valens's takedown attempt.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valens as Rose tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Rose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valens lands a takedown into guard.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose has Valens pulled in close to control his posture.
Rose wants to sweep here but Valens controlling him for the moment.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Rose controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose throws the left hand but Valens avoids the punch easily.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens working the ground and pound but Rose is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valens is putting a hurting on Rose here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valens staying calm.
Valens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rose, who protects the arm well.
Valens controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Rose dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens'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 jab from Rose misses.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Valens fails with the takedown
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens tries to advance to mount but Rose instead regains half guard.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valens manages to pass to mount!
Rose taking shots to the head.
Valens prevents Rose from getting the reversal.
Valens wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rose tries to hold on but Valens postures up.
Valens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Valens's attempts to control the action.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Valens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens with good strikes from the mount here!
Valens controlling his opponent.
Rose is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
Valens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hannibal Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valens lands a big shot there that rocks Rose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose wins by unanimous decision! Hannibal Rose retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Hannibal Rose 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Lee V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jackie Lee V has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Lee V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee V cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Lee V avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lee V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee V throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
Magomedov forces Lee V back against the cage and clinches.
Lee V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Lee V.
Lee V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee V is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Lee V with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee V has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Lee V is defending the position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee V is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Jackie Lee V has been cut.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackie Lee V's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee V hang on?
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov has hold of Lee V's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee V manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov working Lee V over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Lee V's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Lee V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee V connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee V counters with a nice body kick.
Lee V is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee V fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Lee V is defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Lee V's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee V is looking to get back to is feet but Magomedov passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov is staying tight to Lee V's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee V taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Lee V gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee V can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee V?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee V takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackie Lee V's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov lands a big elbow.
Jeez, Jackie Lee V's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackie Lee V's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov is the new lightweight champion!
As Marat Magomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I told you hundred times I will be Champion, do not say you are surprised because I not. Jackie Lee was brave to fight me, but he had no chance'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarn Erdesktrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Shreve Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tarn Erdesktrok's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tarn Erdesktrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erdesktrok moves into the clinch.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow.
Shreve Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Erdesktrok throws a head punch that misses.
Shreve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erdesktrok backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shreve Jr.
Erdesktrok blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Erdesktrok.
Shreve Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Shreve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdesktrok lands a right hand.
Erdesktrok lands with a short shot to the head.
Shreve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdesktrok's elbow.
Erdesktrok blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdesktrok tries to work over Shreve Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
Erdesktrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erdesktrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdesktrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Erdesktrok digs a right hand underneath Shreve Jr's ribcage. Shreve Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shreve Jr looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdesktrok misses with a body punch.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand.
Shreve Jr blocks a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erdesktrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Erdesktrok lands a shoulder strike.
Erdesktrok works on Shreve Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Erdesktrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok scores with a shoulder strike.
Erdesktrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Erdesktrok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erdesktrok lands a body shot.
Erdesktrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow.
Erdesktrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Shreve Jr is rocked!
Erdesktrok pushes Shreve Jr against the cage. Erdesktrok is working some dirty boxing. Erdesktrok pushes off with a quick right hook! Shreve Jr goes down! Shreve Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Erdesktrok moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarn Erdesktrok!
Tarn Erdesktrok is the new heavyweight champion!
Tarn Erdesktrok bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Larry Shreve Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Phenomenal. Wright has chosen Get Back as his entrance music. Ira Wright 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Pacquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pacquiao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Pacquiao is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacquiao misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao is rocked!
Wright misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Oh Pacquiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is aggressively charging in as Wright backs up avoiding any damage. Wright tosses out a jab and Pacquiao runs right into it face first! Pacquiao is out cold! Wright dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pacquiao's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
Ira Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Manny Pacquiao had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent, but I'm sorry to ruin the party because that belt will soon be mine'.
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