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KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Number (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titty McSwag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titty McSwag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSwag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Number looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Number throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSwag tries for a takedown but Number sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Number moves into the clinch.
Number lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Number.
Number lands with a right to the head.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McSwag or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Number.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McSwag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Number's brow.
Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of McSwag backwards.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McSwag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSwag looks winded!
A short right from Number.
Number drops McSwag onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McSwag is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McSwag is rocked!
A hook to the body from Number.
McSwag is still on wobbly legs! Can Number finish him?
Number lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McSwag to his knees! Number keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrij Bakajovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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277 lbs
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279 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrij Bakajovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakajovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Bakajovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Bakajovic with a poor takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakajovic.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head.
Fernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakajovic on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Fernando lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakajovic 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.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakajovic scores with a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fernando told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fernando wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakajovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakajovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Bakajovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakajovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakajovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakajovic is in close to Fernando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakajovic.
Fernando is trying to keep Bakajovic in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bakajovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.
Bakajovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakajovic postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic blocks a head kick by Fernando.
Bakajovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakajovic ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bakajovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic staying out of range there.
Fernando throws out a leg kick but Bakajovic moves out of range and Fernando only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando throws the left hand but Bakajovic avoids the punch easily.
Fernando dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakajovic. That did some damage!
Fernando misses with a right hand
and Bakajovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakajovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernando gets full guard.
Fernando can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.
Bakajovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
That's time! Bakajovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
Bakajovic takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakajovic's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakajovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Bakajovic clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakajovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernando blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tests Bakajovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Bakajovic is out of range.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakajovic under the eye.
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but Bakajovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakajovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Bakajovic has the dominant position.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakajovic is looking to wear down Fernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernando throws a leg kick
and Bakajovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando pulls Bakajovic in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakajovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakajovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakajovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakajovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Still in the clinch, Fernando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakajovic looking to throw knees to the head but Fernando is blocking nicely.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike.
Bakajovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakajovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic slows down the pace here.
Fernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakajovic is trying to stall.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head.
Bakajovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernando bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakajovic's guard.
Fernando stops Bakajovic from standing up.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakajovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando 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!
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
Fernando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakajovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernando thumps Bakajovic with a low kick.
Bakajovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakajovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Bakajovic's defenses.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakajovic tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt - Fernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakajovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fernando to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando lands with a straight right. Bakajovic didn't see that one coming.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakajovic has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakajovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Bakajovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakajovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrij Bakajovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakajovic tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Bakajovic takes one on the button.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Fernando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fernando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakajovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Bakajovic misses the body punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Fernando - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernando 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Columbo (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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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Columbo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfhand lands a big uppercut and Columbo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Columbo looks OK. Halfhand waves Columbo back to his feet!
Columbo is rocked!
It looks like Franco Columbo has been cut.
Qhorin Halfhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halfhand goes for a small jab and connects. Now Halfhand goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Columbo stumbles back but Halfhand runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Columbo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Columbo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qhorin Halfhand!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Lattimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Carr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lattimore closes the distance and clinches.
Carr is trying to pull guard but Lattimore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lattimore obliges.
Lattimore gets underhooks to prevent Carr's takedown attempt.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carr wants a takedown.
Rick Lattimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Carr.
Carr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lattimore pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lattimore.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lattimore manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lattimore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lattimore throws a right hand that Carr ducks under and follows up with a left that Carr also avoids with ease.
Carr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lattimore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lattimore was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Lattimore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lattimore.
Lattimore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lattimore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lattimore is looking to clinch but Carr is avoiding it.
Rick Lattimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lattimore slaps away a takedown attempt from Carr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Lattimore.
Lattimore misses with the combination.
Lattimore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rick Lattimore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr walks into a stiff left hand from Lattimore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lattimore manages to avoid it.
As Carr looks to move away, Lattimore throws a big counter combo but Carr just gets out of the way.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Lattimore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Lattimore tries to counter by clinching up but Carr breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr clinches up against the cage.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head.
Lattimore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lattimore working aggressively here.
Carr tries for a takedown but Lattimore manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Lattimore.
Lattimore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Lattimore crunches a lovely knee into Carr's ribcage.
Lattimore stops a takedown attempt from Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr trying to stall but Lattimore improves his position.
Carr wants a takedown but no success here.
Lattimore misses with a knee strike.
Lattimore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lattimore lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lattimore.
Carr tries to pull guard but Lattimore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lattimore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr scores with a shot to the side of Lattimore's head.
Carr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lattimore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carr can turn it around.
Lattimore scores with a shot to the side of Carr's head.
Lattimore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carr gets control of Lattimore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lattimore defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr seems keen to control Lattimore's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore preventing the sweep.
Lattimore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lattimore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carr on the ground.
Carr is trying to keep Lattimore in close.
Lattimore throwing strikes from guard but Carr blocks nicely.
Carr wants to get back to his feet but Lattimore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lattimore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lattimore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lattimore dominated that round.
That's time! Lattimore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lattimore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carr.
Carr closes the distance and clinches.
Rick Lattimore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lattimore up against the cage.
Lattimore lands a right hand.
Lattimore scores a nice knee to the body.
Lattimore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carr can do to turn this around?
Carr wants a takedown.
Lattimore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lattimore lands with a light punch inside.
Lattimore lands a knee to the body.
Carr is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lattimore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lattimore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore scores with a shot to the side of Carr's head.
Lattimore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carr goes for a takedown attempt but Lattimore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rick Lattimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Carr.
Lattimore closes the distance and clinches.
Lattimore with a knee to the head.
Lattimore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lattimore lands a big knee to the head and Carr goes down! Lattimore is looking to finish!
Carr is rocked!
It looks like Lance Carr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carr tries to buck Lattimore off but Lattimore is having none of it.
Carr is still in real trouble! Can Lattimore finish him?
Lattimore trying to control the action but Carr is working from the bottom.
Carr seems to have recovered his senses.
The ground and pound from Lattimore seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lattimore.
Carr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lattimore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lattimore is thwarting Carr's attempts to control the position.
Carr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carr actively working from the bottom here.
Carr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carr defending well though.
Carr wants to improve his position but Lattimore is controlling well.
Carr is pressing down on Lattimore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lattimore rolls with it to try and escape but Carr cranks on the arm and Lattimore is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Carr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marin Averescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marin Averescu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marin Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hattori misses the target.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Hattori sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Hattori back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hattori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Averescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hattori to keep the fight standing.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Averescu is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hattori.
Averescu can't get the takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu pulls guard successfully.
Hattori gets to his feet - Averescu follows without any prompting.
Hattori clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hattori kicks Averescu off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu feints the counter takedown.
Hattori tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Hattori lands.
Averescu forces Hattori back against the cage and clinches.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori tries to clinch up
and Averescu counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
Averescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hattori's head backwards.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Hattori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hattori throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hattori tries to clinch up.
Hattori is looking to clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hattori clinches with his opponent.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Averescu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hattori is looking to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch.
Averescu throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Jab from Hattori.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Hattori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Averescu wants to take the fight to the mat but Hattori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hattori circles away.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hattori is wise to it.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Hattori.
Averescu blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free but Hattori has control.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu shoots in for a double leg but Hattori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Hattori wants to clinch.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Hattori throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu misses with a double jab.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Averescu closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hattori has Averescu pressed against the cage, preventing Averescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Averescu jumps guard but Hattori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Averescu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masa Hattori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Averescu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hattori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Hattori had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hattori throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Hattori takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hattori.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu tries to break free but Hattori pushes him back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a straight right.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Hattori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a kick to the body.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hattori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Averescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu looks to land a body kick but Hattori moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hattori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hattori is out of range and Averescu settles back down.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a jab.
Masa Hattori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Averescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hattori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Averescu moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori scores with a hook.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Averescu tries to get set, Hattori tries to push him back and clinch up but Averescu manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Averescu or perhaps it was just good defense by Hattori, which made it look bad.
Averescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hattori is fending him off so far but Averescu persists. Nope, Hattori circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu walks into a left hand.
Hattori throws a good cross that connects.
Averescu is rocked!
Hattori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
Hattori catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu throws a chopping leg kick but Hattori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hattori has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas has chosen Dominica Music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
154 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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28
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cub Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas connects with a single shot there.
Lamas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Lamas is keeping the position.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Lesnar works his way into side control.
Lamas trying to control but Lesnar flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lesnar is hanging on to Lamas's back as he tries to escape.
Lesnar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lamas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lesnar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lamas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Lesnar!
A relieved looking Brock Lesnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Von Erich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Erich comes to the cage accompanied by La Grange. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Von Erich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Erich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menezes on the side of the head.
Von Erich shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menezes throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Erich counters with a takedown into side control.
Menezes throws Von Erich to one side and escapes!
Von Erich misses with a takedown
enabling Menezes to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Erich lands a jab to Menezes's midsection.
Menezes blocks a jab.
Von Erich looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Von Erich ducks down to avoid it.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Von Erich scores with a nice head shot.
Von Erich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Erich manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Erich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Erich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Von Erich misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Erich connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Von Erich finds it's target.
Von Erich missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Von Erich misses.
Von Erich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menezes, pushing him back against the cage.
Von Erich wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Von Erich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Menezes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erich.
Menezes leaning against his opponent.
Menezes misses with a body punch.
Von Erich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Erich scores with a hook to the body.
Von Erich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Menezes's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Menezes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Von Erich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menezes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erich goes for a takedown attempt but Menezes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Von Erich misses.
Von Erich slips under a jab.
Von Erich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Menezes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Erich misses with a few strikes there.
Menezes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Erich misses the body punch
and Menezes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like David Von Erich has been cut.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Von Erich ducks down to avoid it.
Von Erich lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menezes.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Erich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Menezes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Erich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Menezes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Menezes is rocked!
Von Erich cracks Menezes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Von Erich!
David Von Erich really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser FightGear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzola comes to the cage accompanied by Il Canto Degli Italiani. Brenden Abbott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laverne Mazzola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott lands a front kick.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Abbott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzola circles away.
Mazzola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mazzola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott throws a push kick but Mazzola slaps the foot to one side.
Abbott throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola wants to slow Abbott down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Abbott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mazzola.
Abbott throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Mazzola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a straight right. Abbott didn't see that one coming.
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Abbott lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Abbott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abbott rushes Mazzola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzola.
Abbott tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Abbott.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbott misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Abbott tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abbott - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola working Abbott over with knees to the body.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Abbott lands an uppercut.
Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazzolas head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abbott checks it well.
Mazzola throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola walks into a left hand.
Abbott slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Good exchange - Mazzola coming out on top.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Abbott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazzola checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abbott throws a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Abbott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazzola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a straight left.
Abbott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks Abbott with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abbott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abbott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Abbott.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Mazzola cracks Abbott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abbott is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Mazzola's ribs.
Laverne Mazzola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Abbott is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Abbott.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzola misses the target.
Abbott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazzola blocks the leg kick.
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbott thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Abbott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Mazzola coming out on top.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mazzola needs to keep his hands up - Abbott had a free shot at his head there.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbott manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Abbott misses.
Abbott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mazzola.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Abbott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Abbott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abbott moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazzola, as that shot connected.
Mazzola swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Abbott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazzola checks a low kick from Abbott.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Abbott slips under a jab from Mazzola.
The fighters circling - Mazzola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott cracks Mazzola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazzola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazzola moves out of range as Abbott throws a body kick.
Mazzola defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
Abbott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mazzola if he has to take too many more of those.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Abbott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abbott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzola but Mazzola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazzola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abbott's sensitive parts.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazzola misses its target.
Abbott misses the jab.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Abbott.
Abbott blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Mazzola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abbott moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
Abbott tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazzola is wise to it.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Mazzola's legs.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazzola lands a right hook to the body.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Abbott darts in trying to clinch
and Mazzola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbott lands a jab to Mazzola's midsection.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazzola takes one to the side of the head.
Abbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Abbott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abbott throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Mazzola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazzola throws a wild body kick that Abbott sees coming a mile off.
Abbott needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abbott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mazzola.
A punch lands to the side of Abbott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Mazzola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzola's head backwards.
Abbott tries to clinch up.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Abbott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Abbott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
Abbott flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazzola steps away.
Abbott lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abbott!
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
Abbott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mazzola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mazzola eats them both and turns towards Abbott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
Mazzola connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands with a hook. Mazzola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Abbott.
Good leg kick by Abbott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abbott scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazzola is rocked!
Abbott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzola finds it's way round the side to connect with Abbott's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola throws a good cross that connects.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Abbott down.
Abbott throws a solid leg kick but Mazzola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abbott.
Abbott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzola throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott misses with a low kick as Mazzola jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws the left hand but Mazzola avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Abbott misses.
Abbott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbott.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Abbott darts in and clinches Mazzola up against the cage.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Abbott scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands with a right to the head.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott digs a right hand underneath Mazzola's ribcage. Mazzola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
A less than humble Brenden Abbott 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Sobis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Sobis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Grice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobis throws an overhand right that lands on Grice's shoulder, as Grice tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Sobis's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Grice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grice is looking to land body kicks.
Sobis lands with a nice body punch.
Grice is looking to slow Sobis down with leg kicks.
Grice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grice showed some decent athleticism there.
Grice is keen to just control but Sobis is a slippery customer.
Grice working Sobis over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grice throwing shots but Sobis is blocking nicely.
Sobis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grice.
Grice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobis is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grice is trying to control. Sobis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobis defending well though.
Grice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobis throws a body kick that misses
and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobis moves away.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
Sobis connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobis throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Sobis misses
and Grice counters by moving into the clinch.
Grice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobis.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Sobis.
Sobis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice tries a body shot but Sobis blocks it.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobis.
Sobis trying to land knees to the body.
Sobis slowing the pace effectively.
Grice tries to throw a body punch but Sobis avoids it by throwing Grice back against the cage.
Grice lands a right hand.
Sobis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grice up against the cage.
Grice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobis tries to land knees in the clinch but Grice avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grice lands an uppercut.
Sobis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grice.
Sobis lands an elbow inside.
Come on Sobis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sobis blocking some punches.
Sobis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grice lands with a right to the head.
Grice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grice tries to work over Sobis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Grice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grice misses with a kick to the body.
Sobis swings for the body but Grice moves out of range.
Sobis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grice finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobis's head.
Grice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sobis cracks Grice with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sobis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grice to stand back up!
Grice is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grice scores with a nice head shot.
Grice is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobis finish him?
Grice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grice swings for the body but Sobis moves out of range.
Sobis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grice.
Grice seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grice lunges at Sobis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobis's hand.
Sobis blocks the body kick.
A big right from Grice misses.
Grice lands with a kick to the temple. Sobis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sobis sends Grice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sobis is motioning to the referee to let Grice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sobis blocks a head kick by Grice.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Tito Sobis is winning the standup battle so far.
Grice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis defending well as Grice loads up on a big left hand.
Sobis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Grice misses.
Sobis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grice misses with a jab to the body
and Sobis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grice thinking.
Grice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobis is able to avoid easily.
Grice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobis on the side of the head.
A big right from Sobis misses.
Sobis slips a jab from Grice.
Grice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobis.
The fighters circling - Grice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobis misses with a looping right.
Grice throws out a counter right but Sobis avoids it with no problem.
Sobis is pawing at Grice, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Grice's nose. Grice is badly hurt! Sobis pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Grice tries desperately to hold on but Sobis is relentless in his assault! As Grice receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Sobis away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Sobis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandelay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Answering Machine. The key to victory for Art Vandelay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vandelay scores with the left hand. Dux knows he should have avoided that one.
Vandelay takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vandelay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vandelay swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Vandelay misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Vandelay's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vandelay. That snapped Dux's head back.
Dux avoids the body shot from Vandelay.
Dux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Vandelay finds it's way through Dux's defenses.
Vandelay lands with an uppercut that bounces Dux off the cage and back into range.
Dux is rocked!
Vandelay drops Dux with a big left hand! Dux is injured, injured bad! Vandelay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
Art Vandelay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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