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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerbert Bryant Ii (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 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant Ii!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant Ii.
Ward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant Ii moves out of range easily.
Bryant Ii throws a big counter head kick but Ward avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Bryant Ii blocks the low kick.
Bryant Ii throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Ward
and Bryant Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant Ii connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant Ii is out of range and Ward settles back down.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryant Ii, right into the meat.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Bryant Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Bryant Ii blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Bryant Ii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ward takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Bryant Ii.
Bryant Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Ward misses
and Bryant Ii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryant Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a kick to the body
and Bryant Ii counters by clinching up.
Bryant Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant Ii lands a right hand.
Bryant Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward wants to break free but Bryant Ii has control.
Bryant Ii lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Bryant Ii prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward really is a fat lump.
Bryant Ii lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant Ii lands a right hand.
Bryant Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant Ii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbert Bryant Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bryant Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant Ii!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agent 47 is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
47 defending well as Creepy loads up on a big left hand.
47 moves out of range as Creepy strikes.
47 connects with the punch.
47 throws an off balance right hand
and Creepy counters with a straight right hand.
47 throws a front kick that sends Creepy stumbling back into the cage.
47 misses with a body shot.
Creepy misses with a looping right.
47 tries to counter with a takedown but Creepy is quick to defend against it.
Creepy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by 47. 47 obviously looking to wear him down.
47 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creepy's calf.
An inside leg kick from 47 misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from 47.
Creepy feints the counter takedown.
Creepy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but 47 moves away.
47 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creepy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creepy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Creepy.
47 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
47 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creepy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from 47.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creepy. 47 does a little dance to reset his feet.
47 tries to counter with a takedown but Creepy is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Creepy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
47 throws a push kick but Creepy slaps the foot to one side.
47 takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
47 scores with a shot to the body.
47 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creepy counters with a takedown into side control.
47 defending against the ground and pound.
47 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creepy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
47 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creepy tries to kick 47 off but 47 keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
47 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creepy defending well though.
47 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
47 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 is pressing down on Creepy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creepy is holding on for now.
47 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creepy keeps working.
Creepy is trying to stand back up but 47 is controlling him
47 is pressing down on Creepy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creepy is holding on for now.
Creepy pushes 47 off and gets back to his feet.
47 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creepy misses with a straight left.
Creepy jabs at 47's body.
Uncle Creepy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Creepy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
47 throws a looping overhand right but Creepy ducks down to avoid it.
Creepy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 fails to land with a series of punches.
Agent 47 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creepy misses with a looping left.
47 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creepy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creepy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creepy lands a nice looking body shot.
47 shoots in for a takedown but Creepy shows good takedown defense.
Creepy throws a lazy right hand but 47 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creepy connects with a body shot.
47 throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
47 misses the shot to the body.
Creepy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creepy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 47.
47 attempts a counter takedown but Creepy avoids it well and moves away.
47 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as 47 blocks the low kick.
47 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creepy's head backwards.
Creepy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 47.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts 47, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creepy avoids a kick to the body.
Creepy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
47 misses with a few strikes there.
Creepy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Creepy throws an overhand right that lands on 47's shoulder, as 47 tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - 47 scores with a four punch combination!
Creepy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 47 manages to avoid it.
47 attempts a counter takedown but Creepy avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by 47.
47 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Creepy scores with a jab. 47 acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
47 looks to score with a jab to the body but Creepy is just out of range.
Creepy scores with a shot to the body.
47 blocks a jab.
47 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
47 slips a straight right by Creepy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
47 cracks Creepy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Creepy throws a leg kick which misses 47's front leg but catches the back leg as 47 tries to avoid it.
47 scores with the left hand. Creepy knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Creepy blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Agent 47 will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Creepy lands.
47 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creepy.
47 is looking for a counter combo.
Creepy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creepy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. 47 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
47 is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Creepy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
47 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creepy with the counter takedown but 47 avoids it easily.
Creepy moves out of range of the body kick.
47 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creepy throws a nice looking combination but 47 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creepy takes one to the chin there.
47 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
47 shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
47 wants to work for an arm triangle but Creepy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
47 prevents Creepy from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy is refusing to be controlled, as 47 sits in half guard.
47 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Creepy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
47 thows a huge punch but Creepy dodges it nicely.
47 trying to control from Creepy's half guard. Creepy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Creepy has his feet on 47's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A combination from 47 does no damage.
Creepy misses the shot to the body.
47 misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like 47 has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
47 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creepy.
47 moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy tried to score with a low kick but 47 checks it.
Agent 47 is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Creepy.
47 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
Creepy tries to move into range but 47 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Creepy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
47 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
47 checks a leg kick.
47 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
47 throws a leg kick but Creepy checks it.
47 works Creepy's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Creepy.
47 cracks Creepy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by 47.
47 misses with a hook to the body
and Creepy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Creepy tries to land a leg kick but 47 saw it coming and moves away.
Creepy lands a slapping body shot.
Creepy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 47.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy connects with a jab.
47 is looking to land body kicks.
47 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
47 cracks Creepy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
47 tried to score with a low kick but Creepy checks it.
47 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Creepy sprawls well. Creepy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. 47 gets slowly back to his feet.
Creepy misses with a body shot.
47 tests Creepy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creepy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creepy slips a straight right by 47.
47 misses with a wild body shot.
Creepy cracks 47 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
47 throws a right and a left that Creepy avoids nicely.
Creepy misses with an uppercut. 47 saw that one coming.
Creepy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt 47.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creepy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. 47 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creepy wants to clinch up but 47 keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as 47 blocks the leg kick.
Creepy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
47 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creepy.
Creepy takes a swing at 47's ribcage but misses.
Creepy lands a jab to 47's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creepy.
Creepy walks into a straight right hand from 47.
Creepy thows a body kick. 47 tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Creepy slips under a jab.
47 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Creepy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Creepy.
47 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creepy.
47 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps 47's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Creepy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Creepy throws a leg kick which misses 47's front leg but catches the back leg as 47 tries to avoid it.
Creepy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on 47 if he has to take too many more of those.
47 moves out of range of the body kick from Creepy.
Creepy jabs at 47's body.
A big right from Creepy misses.
47 swings for the body but Creepy moves out of range.
47 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creepy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
47 looks to land a combination but Creepy avoids it well.
47 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
47 misses with a two punch combination.
Creepy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
47 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Creepy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Creepy finds it's target.
47 lands with an uppercut that bounces Creepy off the cage and back into range.
Creepy throws a big shot that misses.
47 appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy misses with a body shot.
Creepy slips a jab from 47.
47's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Creepy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! 47 scrambles back to his feet.
47 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creepy moves out of range as 47 throws a body kick.
Creepy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between 47's hands.
47 shoots in looking for a takedown. Creepy tries to sprawl out of it but 47 keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creepy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creepy misses with a wild body shot.
47 throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Creepy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
47 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creepy manages to avoid it.
47 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creepy.
Creepy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Creepy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. 47 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creepy.
47 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
47 cracks Creepy with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creepy throws a nice looking combination but 47 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
47 takes a swing at Creepy's ribcage but misses.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Creepy.
47 appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
47 misses the shot to the body.
Creepy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creepy dodges the punch combination from 47.
47 swinging wildly here.
47 moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Creepy connects with a right hand. 47 shakes it off.
Creepy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
47 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Creepy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from 47.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy lands a jab to 47's midsection.
47 checks a leg kick.
47 misses with the combination.
Creepy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creepy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creepy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 47.
A decent looking body kick lands there for 47.
47 feints and then cracks Creepy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Creepy down.
Creepy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
47 throws a head kick but Creepy moves out of range.
47 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
47 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creepy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Creepy misses with a kick to the body.
47 loads up on a big right hand but Creepy slips the punch.
Creepy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Creepy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 throws a wild body kick that Creepy sees coming a mile off.
Creepy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creepy lands a body shot.
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!
A jab from 47 misses.
Creepy misses with a low kick as 47 jumps back.
47 looks to land a right hand but Creepy moved out of range.
Creepy throws a good cross that connects.
Creepy misses with a wild body shot.
47 wants to slow Creepy down by chopping away at his legs.
47 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creepy scores with a leg kick.
47 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creepy.
47 wants to slow Creepy down by chopping away at his legs.
Creepy looks to land a left hand but 47 moved out of range nicely.
Creepy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. 47 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creepy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
47 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
47 is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Creepy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Creepy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Creepy!
After winning the bout, Uncle Creepy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar comes to the cage accompanied by New York Ska Jazz Ensemble - Haitian fight song . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Spar down.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Spar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Spar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Spar slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant is looking to slow Spar down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Spar.
Spar throws a leg kick but Bryant moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Spar blocks the leg kick.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar misses with a straight right.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
A quick step to the side and Spar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Spar slips under a jab.
It looked like Spar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spar blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Bryant misses
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bryant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spar.
Spar throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Bryant.
Spar looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Nice defenses there by Spar.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spar.
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Spar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muay Thai Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Spar counters with a leg kick.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Spar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spar throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Spar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Spar connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant works Spar's body with a nice hook.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spar avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spar.
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai Spar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Spar's shoulder, as Spar tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spar at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Spar.
Spar misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Spar.
Spar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Spar tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar blocks a head kick by Bryant.
Bryant lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Bryant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryant.
Bryant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spar is out of range and Bryant settles back down.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Bryant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spar.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Spar.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spar takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spar - the referee stops the clock and Bryant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spar. Bryant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spar's head.
Good leg kick by Spar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spar misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Spar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Spar throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Spar cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Spar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Spar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spar with a nice cross.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Muay Thai Spar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant punishes Spar's body with a nice straight punch.
Spar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Spar settles back down.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Spar.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Spar throws a leg kick
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Spar moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Spar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spar sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Spar misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spar pinned against the cage. Spar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryant moves out of range as Spar strikes.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spar avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Spar misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spar tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spar manages to avoid it.
Spar is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Spar.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Bryant throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Spar throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Spar tries to sprawl but Bryant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
Spar is concentrating on defense, preventing Bryant from advancing position.
Bryant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spar keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Bryant finds it's way through Spar's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spar, right into the meat.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to slow Spar down with leg kicks.
Spar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Spar loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Spar down.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spar slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Spar's leg but Spar calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant checks a low kick from Spar.
Spar cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Spar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spar misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spar.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Spar lands an overhand right.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant digs a good hook to Spar's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
A less than humble Kobe Bryant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
155 lbs
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante lands a slapping body shot.
Calirante takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Calirante tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Calirante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calirante scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Calirante's guard.
Calirante is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing that Donowitz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calirante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Calirante blocks nicely.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
Calirante is controlling Donowitz's posture.
Calirante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
Calirante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donowitz looking to sit in guard and control but Calirante gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calirante passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante trying to control the pace.
Donowitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Calirante from advancing to side control.
Donowitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Calirante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass.
Calirante is looking to advance position but Donowitz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donowitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Donowitz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Calirante hang on?
Calirante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donowitz is thwarting Calirante's attempts to control the position.
Calirante wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz working Calirante over with strikes.
Calirante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calirante is looking to improve his position.
Calirante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Donowitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Calirante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calirante! But no joy.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Calirante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calirante throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calirante counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calirante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calirante.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Calirante cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Calirante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santiago Calirante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calirante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donowitz somewhat.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
Calirante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Calirante slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Calirante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Calirante tries to sprawl out of it but Donowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calirante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Calirante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Calirante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calirante throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calirante scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Calirante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calirante tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Calirante backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calirante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calirante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Calirante digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Donowitz dives in and grabs Calirante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calirante pushes down on Donowitz's head and hops out.
Donowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calirante avoids it really well and circles away.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Calirante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Donowitz dives in and grabs Calirante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calirante pushes down on Donowitz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calirante circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calirante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calirante throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calirante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
As Calirante backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calirante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calirante is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calirante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calirante in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz punching from the bottom.
Donowitz is not content to let Calirante control the position.
Donowitz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Calirante is tapping! Great win for Donowitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Donowitz!
After the fight, Tom Donowitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
180 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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27
184 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Gullion.
Gullion slips under a jab from Rigano.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Gullion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gullion.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Gullion.
Rigano tries to clinch but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion throws a quick counter head kick but Rigano was just out of range.
Rigano cracks Gullion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gullion drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gullion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gullion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Gullion ducks down to avoid it.
Gullion lands a head kick. Rigano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullion throws a push kick but Rigano slaps the foot to one side.
Rigano checks the leg kick.
Rigano drives through and clinches with Gullion against the cage.
Gullion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gullion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Gullion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gullion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gullion scores with a head kick.
Rigano throws a low kick but Gullion avoids it.
Rigano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rigano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rigano is rocked!
Rigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gullion pinned against the cage. Gullion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gullion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rigano avoids it.
Olliver Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses
and Gullion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gullion lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rigano.
And Gullion counters with a quick kick to the body but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gullion finish him?
Rigano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gullion sprawls well initially but Rigano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gullion scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rigano manages to mount him!
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
My spies in The Skating Rink inform me that Rigano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rigano looking to ground and pound but Gullion is blocking nicely.
Rigano punching from mount but Gullion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rigano won't let Gullion get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gullion holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rigano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rigano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rigano punching from mount but Gullion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rigano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gullion scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rigano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rigano stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kind comes to the cage accompanied by Afternoon Delight. Sithole is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Miss The Misery. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Kind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kind throwing a counter right hand but Sithole manages to avoid it.
Kind tests Sithole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kind.
Sithole misses the jab.
Sithole scores with a jab to the head.
Kind has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kind lands a right hook to the body.
Kind misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole scores with a jab.
Sithole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sithole shoots for a takedown but Kind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kind looks to throw a body kick
and Sithole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sithole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sithole thows a huge punch but Kind dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sithole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sithole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole is trying to control. Kind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sithole trying to control from Kind's half guard. Kind has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kind is looking to stand up but Sithole isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Kind gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kind postures up.
Kind tries to stand but Sithole is controlling from the bottom.
Kind controlling from the top position.
Kind'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.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling the position.
Sithole is looking to sweep but instead, Kind has passed into half guard.
Kind moves nicely into side control.
Kind working away.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole is letting Kind control him for a moment.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
Kind wants to stand but Sithole has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kind is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kind continues to stall.
Kind looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Kind has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sithole is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sithole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sithole.
Sithole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Sithole was not able to check.
Sithole connects with a nice looking jab.
Kind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kind stuffs the takedown attempt from Sithole. Sithole gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kind - that will leave a mark!
Sithole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sithole fails to land the takedown.
Champ Kind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole fails with the takedown
letting Kind counter with a right hand.
Sithole is breathing heavily.
Kind lands a really nice looking cross but Sithole seems unphased.
Sithole motions for Kind to come forward. Sithole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kind was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sithole throws a leg kick
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Sithole was not able to check.
Sithole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sithole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole throws a leg kick but Kind sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sithole connects with a leg kick. Kind looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kind lands the left hand.
Sithole is rocked!
Kind closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sithole out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Champ Kind!
Champ Kind 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
153 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chambers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Head to the ground. Chambers is now in Head's guard.
Head has his feet on Chambers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands an overhand right.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
Chambers moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chambers.
Head throws a lazy head kick
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chambers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a left hand
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers lands a right hook to the body.
Chambers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Head with a hook.
Head missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Head on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chambers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head misses with a hook.
Chambers throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chambers checks a leg kick.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chambers rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Chambers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chambers misses with a punch to the body.
Head tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Chambers avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Head.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head prevents a body shot from Chambers.
Chambers is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Head misses with a body punch.
Chambers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head gets underhooks to prevent Chambers's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Head tries to land a knee to the head but Chambers blocks with his arms.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Chambers tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chambers throws a head punch that misses.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers lands with a short shot to the head.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with some punches.
Head has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chambers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Head can turn it around.
Chambers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Head gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chambers.
Chambers lands a takedown into guard.
Head wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head lands a jab.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands an overhand right.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Head misses with the body kick
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
Chambers lands a two punch combo.
Head misses the jab.
Chambers tries to clinch up.
Head cracks Chambers with a good jab.
Chambers checks the leg kick.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers connects with a crisp jab.
Chambers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Head throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Head tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johny Chambers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Johny Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Head tries to escape but Chambers is in control.
Chambers working the ground and pound from side control.
Head throws Chambers to one side and escapes!
Johny Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chambers misses with an uppercut.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Chambers lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chambers checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head lands a slapping body shot.
Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Head tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Chambers blocks a jab.
Head misses with a straight right.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chambers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chambers or perhaps it was just good defense by Head, which made it look bad.
Chambers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Chambers misses its intended target.
Head throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Chambers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head misses with a looping left.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chambers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Chambers's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Head.
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Head looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is just content to waste time from the top position. Head takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Chambers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Chambers stops Head from standing up.
Head keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head 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!
Chambers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Head wants to stand and escape but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chambers trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Head avoids the body shot from Chambers.
Chambers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chambers checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Chambers scores with a nice strike.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head gets caught flat footed, as Chambers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chambers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chambers trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head has his feet on Chambers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Head lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Head misses the jab.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Head.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Chambers throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Head.
A bone on bone clash there as Chambers blocks the leg kick.
Chambers throwing a counter right hand but Head manages to avoid it.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chambers thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a leg kick
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chambers throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws a jab when Chambers was well out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Chambers avoids the punch easily.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Chambers moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head throws out a leg kick but Chambers moves out of range and Head only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Chambers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chambers.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Head to the mat! Head manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrick Head.
I think Head 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
A victorious Garrick Head thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
205 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix throws a nice looking combination but Hun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fenix misses with a body shot
and Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenix 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.
Hun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fenix is trying to defend but Hun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hun slips a nice elbow through Fenix's hands, connecting with Fenix's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hun seems content to control.
Hun wants to advance to full mount but Fenix doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fenix wants to stand and escape but Hun is having none of it.
Hun is working Fenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fenix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hun trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hun wants to pass the guard but Fenix is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Hun trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hun to score with a decent uppercut.
Attila Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Fenix throws the kick towards the body but Hun avoids it.
Fenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hun drops his hands momentarily and Fenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hun misses the body punch
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Hun lands with a good body shot.
Fenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
Fenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hun misses with a body kick.
Fenix unleashes a big counter combination but Hun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Fenix misses.
Fenix swings for the body but Hun moves out of range.
Fenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fenix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hun throws out the jab.
Hun throws an off balance right hand
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Hun.
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix is looking for the big counter here.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Hun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hun tries to keep at a distance but Fenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenix.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fenix.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix is struggling to control the position.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fenix tries to clinch up.
Hun thumps Fenix with a low kick.
Fenix tries to clinch but Hun moves out of range.
Hun doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Hun throws a leg kick which misses Fenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Fenix tries to avoid it.
Fenix throws a leg kick which misses Hun's front leg but catches the back leg as Hun tries to avoid it.
Fenix throws a lazy body kick
and Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fenix moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Hun. That snapped Fenix's head back.
Hun moves out of range of the body kick from Fenix.
Hun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Attila Hun is winning the standup battle so far.
Fenix blocks a head kick by Hun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun thows a leg kick but Fenix checks it
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hun sizes up Fenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Fenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hun with a body shot.
Fenix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hun checks a leg kick.
Hun throws a hook but Fenix blocks it.
Hun throws a hook to the side of Fenix's head but Fenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hun throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Fenix.
Hun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix closes the distance and pushes Hun back into the cage.
Fenix is looking to control Hun's arms but Hun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fenix has his back to the cage.
Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fenix lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Hun is trying to stall.
Hun takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Hun misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
Fenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Hun.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fenix.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
Fenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
A head punch on the inside from Hun fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix digs a right hand into Hun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hun's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hun connects with the punch.
Hun looks to throw a body kick
and Fenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fenix drives through and clinches with Hun against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix.
Hun blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Marcus Fenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Hun misses with some punches.
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
Fenix is looking to control Hun's arms but Hun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fenix has his back to the cage.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Hun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huns head.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hun prevents a body shot from Fenix.
A short left from Hun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Hun.
Fenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fenix.
Fenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hun up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Fenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hun.
Hun is looking to break free of the clinch but Fenix has double underhooks.
Fenix lands a right hand.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
Hun blocking some punches.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Fenix lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Attila Hun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
Good body shot from Fenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fenix gets through Hun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Fenix on the inside.
Hun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fenix is defending well for now.
Fenix scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
After the fight, Marcus Fenix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Attila Hun had this to say: '"I'll be back!"'.
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