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EMMA 22: Gontier vs. Yaazzout PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between neva scuuurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). scuuurd comes into the arena with we aint scared blaring out of the sound system. Chris Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, neva scuuurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
scuuurd tries to clinch up.
Carwin closes the distance and pushes scuuurd back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carwin.
scuuurd prevents Carwin from breaking the clinch.
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chris Carwin has been cut.
scuuurd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.
Carwin tries to break the clinch but scuuurd is controlling the position.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carwin looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
scuuurd drops Carwin with a big knee straight up the middle! Carwin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Carwin is rocked!
scuuurd gets a clinch.
Carwin is still on wobbly legs! Can scuuurd finish him?
scuuurd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Chris Carwin's cut even more.
scuuurd working Carwin over with knees to the body.
Carwin seems to have recovered his senses.
scuuurd scores with a knee to the head.
scuuurd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
scuuurd lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Carwin out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). neva scuuurd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brandon Jacobs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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276 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Torre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but Torre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torre working Jacobs over with strikes.
Torre lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torre is working away from the top position though.
Jacobs is pressing down on Torre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torre is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torre throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
Torre working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Torre defends easily.
Torre with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torre cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torre stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torre has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Torre forces his way into half guard.
Torre slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Nice strikes from Torre there.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Torre lands with a punch from half guard.
Brandon Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torre is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jeez, Brandon Jacobs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Jacobs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Torre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Criminal. steele has chosen "Can't Be Touched" as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azeroth King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, keith steele!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tests steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from steele.
steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. steele gets slowly back to his feet.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
steele throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
steele fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King throws a lazy right hand but steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has steele pinned against the cage. steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
keith steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
steele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King is trying to control the position but steele postures up.
King keeping full guard, as steele tries to pass.
steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
steele won't allow King to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for steele on that attempt.
Azeroth King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.
steele looks gassed!
steele misses with a takedown
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for King.
steele with a poor takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
steele takes a jab right on the kisser.
King shoots in but steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
steele moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
steele letting King take a breather here.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
steele walks into a straight right hand from King.
A nice combination there by King.
King gets the takedown into side control.
steele is letting King control him for a moment.
steele prevents King from improving position.
steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws an elbow but steele slips to the side and avoids it well.
King wants to control but steele is keeping him busy.
steele parries the strikes from King easily there. King is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable steele to escape.
steele gets back to half guard.
King wants to control but steele is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
steele keeps control of the position for the meantime.
steele is not content to let King control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azeroth King 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.
steele ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King misses with an uppercut. steele saw that one coming.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
steele shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King leaves steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
steele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King is trying to keep steele in close.
King has a closed guard, preventing steele from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
steele is breathing heavily.
steele gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King throws a shot from downtown. steele moves away and avoids it.
steele shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Azeroth King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.
steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King throws a right and a left that steele avoids nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting King here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by steele.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azeroth King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. steele tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azeroth King is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
steele stands up and beckons King to join him on the feet.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from steele.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
steele tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a three punch combo that has steele backing up. steele nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King swinging wildly here.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed steele momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a two punch combination.
steele looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
steele shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King stalks steele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into steele's face. steele staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with the combination.
King looks to throw the jab but steele is out of range.
steele gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
King trying to control but steele is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
steele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azeroth King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A cross from King lands.
steele misses with a takedown
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
steele fails with the takedown
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
steele walks into a jab.
steele tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azeroth King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
steele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King connects with the punch.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King cracks steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King shoots in and drives through. steele sprawls well.
steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
steele has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for King.
A jab from King finds it's way through steele's defenses.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that steele can do to turn this around?
King lands with an uppercut that bounces steele off the cage and back into rage.
steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King lands with a nice combination. steele backs away looking to recover.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as steele backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King leaves steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
steele takes one on the button.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King lands a nice hook to steele's body. steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
steele slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. steele moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King stalks steele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into steele's face. steele staggers backwards, shaken.
steele misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
keith steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azeroth King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
steele tries to clinch up
and King counters with a straight right hand.
steele tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azeroth King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azeroth King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pixies - Where Is My Mind?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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235 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller tries to move into range but Bimbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bimbo avoids it really well and circles away.
Bimbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Bimbo, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Bimbo against the cage but Bimbo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bimbo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller wants to control but Bimbo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bimbo throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller wants to improve his position but Bimbo is controlling well.
Bimbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bimbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Bimbo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bimbo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Bimbo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bimbo looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bimbo dominating with strikes here.
Bimbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bimbo wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Bimbo working the ground and pound effectively.
Bimbo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bimbo working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bimbo cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bimbo is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bimbo grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Miller is trying to control Bimbo's posture but Bimbo avoids it.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bimbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bimbo connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Bimbo wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bimbo in particular looking to stall.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bimbo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bimbo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bimbo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller wants to control but Bimbo is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Bimbo.
Bimbo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bimbo working Miller over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bimbo there.
Bimbo passes to side control.
Bimbo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bimbo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Miller looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bimbo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Miller is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bimbo lets go of the hold and Miller can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lawrence Bimbo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hardonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardonk's choice of entrance music: Requiem for a dream. Antoni Hardonk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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249 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Hardonk!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardonk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardonk slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Hardonk avoids nicely.
Arlovski throws a combination. Hardonk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Antoni Hardonk has been cut.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardonk misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arlovski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardonk wants to control but Arlovski postures up.
Hardonk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardonk is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arlovski throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardonk's head but Hardonk avoids it well.
Hardonk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arlovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardonk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arlovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardonk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardonk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hardonk keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Hardonk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arlovski throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardonk counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Hardonk with a series of wild strikes but Hardonk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardonk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arlovski!
Hardonk with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Hardonk with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardonk wants to control the pace but Arlovski is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Hardonk dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski working to try and regain half guard.
Hardonk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardonk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardonk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Fedor Arlovski has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is trying to escape the mount.
Arlovski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardonk trying to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Hardonk unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardonk landing shots from mount.
Arlovski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hardonk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arlovski misses with a double jab.
Arlovski looks to clinch
and Hardonk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arlovski misses with a leg kick
and Hardonk counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
Arlovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Hardonk is controlling him.
Hardonk keeps control of Arlovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardonk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arlovski regains guard immediately.
Hardonk thows a big elbow that misses.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardonk preventing the sweep.
Hardonk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Hardonk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardonk landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardonk throwing strikes from guard but Arlovski blocks nicely.
Hardonk trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardonk counters by moving into the clinch.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Hardonk checks it.
Hardonk shoots in and drives through. Arlovski sprawls well.
Fedor Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardonk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardonk.
Hardonk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardonk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
Arlovski wants to stand and escape but Hardonk is having none of it.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Hardonk passes into half guard.
Arlovski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardonk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arlovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Hardonk tries to pass.
Arlovski pushes Hardonk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hardonk avoids the head kick by Arlovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Hardonk avoids it well.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardonk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovski's guard.
Hardonk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardonk postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovski's brow.
Hardonk landing some decent shots from guard.
Arlovski has momentary wrist control but Hardonk slips an elbow through the middle.
Arlovski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardonk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski thows a leg kick but Hardonk checks it
and Hardonk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arlovski won't be happy with that.
Hardonk is breathing heavily.
Hardonk in side control, throwing shots but Arlovski defends.
Hardonk working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hardonk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardonk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardonk.
Hardonk trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Hardonk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arlovski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardonk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arlovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardonk somewhat.
Arlovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arlovski throws a hook but Hardonk blocks it.
Hardonk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardonk was covering up waiting for the punch and Arlovski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardonk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardonk looking for a guillotine here but Arlovski defends easily.
Hardonk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arlovski with a nice head shot there.
Arlovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arlovski scoring with some ground and pound.
Arlovski cracks Hardonk with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovski is working hard here to advance position.
Arlovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arlovski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arlovski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardonk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arlovski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardonk trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Arlovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardonk is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fedor Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardonk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardonk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardonk is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardonk stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovski.
Arlovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardonk manages to get himself to full guard.
Arlovski stands up over Hardonk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardonk keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Antoni Hardonk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlovski postures up in Hardonk's guard and throws a big left but Hardonk blocks it.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedor Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardonk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antoni Hardonk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovski throwing strikes but missing.
Arlovski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arlovski lands with a punch from half guard.
Arlovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Arlovski is taking a breather. Hardonk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardonk 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Hardonk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Low Ears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lonestar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lonestar's choice of entrance music: Would?. Junior Lonestar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reginald Low Ears's chin.
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240 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 New York, Reginald Low Ears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Lonestar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lonestar shoots in looking for a takedown. Low Ears tries to sprawl out of it but Lonestar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Low Ears manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Low Ears gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lonestar is trying to stall.
Low Ears lands a right hand.
Low Ears has picked Lonestar up - he's going for a ride! Low Ears dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Low Ears is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lonestar won't allow Low Ears to pass to mount.
Lonestar trying to control but Low Ears postures up.
Low Ears takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lonestar trying to hold on to Low Ears's head to control him but Low Ears postures up.
Lonestar wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lonestar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Low Ears is working away from the top position though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lonestar has eaten all the pies!
Well, if Low Ears is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reginald Low Ears.
Low Ears closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Low Ears lands an elbow inside.
Low Ears creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lonestar's defenses.
It looks like Junior Lonestar has been cut.
Low Ears is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lonestar looks gassed!
Low Ears landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Low Ears unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Low Ears ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Low Ears no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Low Ears tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Low Ears pulls Lonestar in to control the position.
Low Ears wants to sweep here but Lonestar controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonestar looking to sit in guard and control but Low Ears gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Low Ears slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Low Ears will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Low Ears is pushing down on Lonestar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lonestar is fighting to maintain full guard but Low Ears has managed to sneak the leg through.
Low Ears slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Low Ears has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Low Ears throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Low Ears is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Low Ears dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Lonestar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Low Ears tries to clinch but Lonestar moves out of range.
Low Ears lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Low Ears lands but Lonestar takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Low Ears lunges at Lonestar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lonestar's hand.
Lonestar keeps the fight on the outside.
Low Ears gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Low Ears lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Low Ears takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Low Ears missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lonestar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears is working for a submission of some sort.
Low Ears content to control rather than advance.
Low Ears works his way into full mount!
Low Ears avoids the attempt from Lonestar to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Low Ears controlling the pace for now.
Lonestar wants to control but Low Ears is having none of it.
Low Ears controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low Ears is working for a guillotine from mount but Lonestar frees his head quite easily.
Low Ears goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lonestar turns into him and now he's in Low Ears's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reginald Low Ears.
Horrible takedown by Lonestar or perhaps it was just good defense by Low Ears which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Low Ears.
Low Ears moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Low Ears.
Low Ears lands a nice knee to the body.
Low Ears pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low Ears looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lonestar is one step ahead there.
Lonestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Low Ears. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Low Ears bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lonestar's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Low Ears slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Low Ears dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Lonestar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lonestar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Low Ears lands a slapping body shot.
Low Ears is looking to clinch.
Low Ears keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Low Ears connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low Ears fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lonestar, pushing him back against the cage.
Low Ears has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lonestar regains guard immediately.
Lonestar controls Low Ears momentarily but Low Ears frees himself.
Low Ears working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lonestar's head.
Lonestar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears content to stall in guard here.
Low Ears advances position into side control!
Low Ears moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Low Ears'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Low Ears seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lonestar for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reginald Low Ears.
Low Ears tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lonestar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lonestar throws a sloppy head kick
and Low Ears counters by moving into the clinch.
Low Ears lands a takedown into guard.
Low Ears not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reginald Low Ears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonestar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Low Ears puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Low Ears stalling.
Low Ears has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low Ears controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lonestar tries to control the position but Low Ears now has his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Low Ears controlling the positon.
Junior Lonestar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Low Ears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Low Ears 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Low Ears!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Abigor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Chamillionaire-Denzel Washington as his entrance music. Corey Washington 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Abigor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abigor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abigor looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Abigor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington gets caught flat footed, as Abigor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abigor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington pushes Abigor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Abigor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abigor thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Abigor finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abigor connects with a jab.
Abigor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abigor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abigor connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abigor scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abigor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Abigor won't allow it.
Abigor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Abigor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abigor is defending well for now.
Abigor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Abigor blocks with his arms.
Abigor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Abigor.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abigor's defenses.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.
Abigor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Abigor seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abigor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abigor.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abigor keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Abigor sprawls well.
Sebastian Abigor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Washington.
Washington looks gassed!
Abigor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abigor showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington is looking to control Abigor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Abigor.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abigor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abigor stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Abigor passes to full mount!
Washington is squirming around, avoiding Abigor's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abigor mounts Washington! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Abigor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abigor lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abigor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abigor checks the leg kick.
Abigor throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Corey Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Abigor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sebastian Abigor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abigor takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abigor.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Abigor lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abigor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington 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 Abigor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abigor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Abigor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Abigor cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Abigor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abigor, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abigor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abigor throws a good cross that connects.
Abigor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent Abigor getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Abigor sits in half guard.
Abigor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abigor stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abigor is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington kicks Abigor off and gets back to his feet.
Abigor is looking to wear down Washington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abigor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Abigor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Abigor.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Abigor cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abigor is out of range and Washington settles back down.
Abigor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Abigor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abigor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abigor shoots in and bounces Washington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Abigor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington keeping full guard, as Abigor tries to pass.
Abigor trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington managing to control the position.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abigor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abigor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abigor wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington pushes Abigor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Washington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abigor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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 Sebastian Abigor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Abigor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington won't allow Abigor to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abigor is on top in guard.
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Abigor is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abigor looking to pass the guard.
Washington has his feet on Abigor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abigor scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abigor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Abigor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington darts in and clinches Abigor up against the cage.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Abigor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abigor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Abigor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abigor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abigor. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to clinch but Abigor is having none of it.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abigor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abigor.
Abigor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abigor takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Abigor lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abigor dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Abigor, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Abigor against the cage but Abigor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abigor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Washington tries to move into range but Abigor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abigor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abigor dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Abigor feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Abigor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abigor looking to pass the guard.
Washington is looking to stand up but Abigor isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Abigor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Abigor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abigor is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abigor keeps working.
Washington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Corey Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abigor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abigor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abigor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zanje Delamosai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zanje Delamosai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas looks to land a combination but Delamosai avoids it well.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Delamosai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delamosai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delamosai.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Delamosai. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas lands a head shot.
Delamosai shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonidas works over Delamosai's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonidas wants to slow Delamosai down by chopping away at his legs.
Delamosai looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanje Delamosai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Leonidas. No joy for Delamosai on that attempt.
Leonidas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Delamosai. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
Delamosai swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Leonidas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delamosai.
King Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delamosai doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonidas circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delamosai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Leonidas. No joy for Delamosai on that attempt.
Leonidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delamosai.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Delamosai with a series of wild strikes but Delamosai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas misses with a wild combination.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delamosai.
Leonidas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delamosai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delamosai swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Delamosai avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Delamosai ducks under and follows up with a left that Delamosai also avoids with ease.
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.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delamosai fails with the takedown.
Leonidas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonidas lands with a cross.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Delamosai throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Leonidas - just one landing.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Delamosai. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
Delamosai moves out of range of the body kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delamosai.
Leonidas throws the left hand but Delamosai avoids the punch easily.
Delamosai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamosai dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Delamosai shoots in for a double leg but Leonidas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Leonidas as Delamosai shoots in.
Delamosai tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai moves out of range.
Leonidas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delamosai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonidas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delamosai has a takedown stuffed.
Delamosai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delamosai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonidas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delamosai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamosai was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delamosai.
Nice jab there from Leonidas.
Delamosai dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delamosai is defended easily by Leonidas.
Delamosai shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl out of it but Delamosai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delamosai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonidas swats away the attempt to clinch by Delamosai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leonidas misses with a wild combination.
Leonidas checks a leg kick nicely.
Delamosai misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Delamosai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Leonidas.
Leonidas slaps away a takedown attempt from Delamosai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Delamosai avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delamosai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonidas throws a good cross that connects.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delamosai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Delamosai backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonidas, as that shot connected.
Delamosai shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl out of it but Delamosai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonidas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Delamosai throws a series of punches but Leonidas avoids them all with ease.
Delamosai avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Delamosai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delamosai throws a head kick that misses.
Delamosai avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonidas. That's going to slow Delamosai down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delamosai wants to clinch.
Delamosai shoots in but Leonidas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanje Delamosai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delamosai tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Delamosai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonidas to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonidas scores with a four punch combination!
King Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas looks to land a combination but Delamosai avoids it well.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delamosai.
King Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas dips to his left and cracks Delamosai with an uppercut!
Leonidas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Delamosai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas swinging wildly here.
Leonidas leaves Delamosai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas wants to land a leg kick but Delamosai is out of range.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Delamosai. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Delamosai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delamosai looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai moves out of range.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Leonidas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delamosai looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas looks to land a combination but Delamosai avoids it well.
Delamosai tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Leonidas works over Delamosai's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Delamosai with that takedown attempt.
Leonidas lands a nice looking body kick.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delamosai circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Delamosai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Delamosai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Delamosai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delamosai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonidas throws a chopping leg kick but Delamosai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonidas.
Leonidas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Delamosai misses.
Nice takedown defense from Leonidas. No joy for Delamosai on that attempt.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delamosai.
Delamosai ducks right into an uppercut from Leonidas.
Good leg kick by Leonidas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delamosai misses the jab.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Delamosai's shoulder, as Delamosai tries to avoid the shot.
Delamosai slips a jab from Leonidas.
Delamosai tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Leonidas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamosai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonidas sprawls well. Leonidas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanje Delamosai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delamosai.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Delamosai. Delamosai gets slowly back to his feet.
Delamosai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai moves out of range.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Delamosai with a series of wild strikes but Delamosai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonidas.
Delamosai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delamosai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delamosai takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a punch to the head.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delamosai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delamosai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonidas counters with a left and a right that stings Delamosai.
Leonidas misses with a straight left.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delamosai moves away.
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Delamosai clinches but Leonidas breaks the clinch
and Leonidas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Delamosai shoots and misses
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delamosai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delamosai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delamosai is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delamosai circles away quickly and effectively.
Delamosai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonidas counters with a left and a right that stings Delamosai.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Leonidas lands.
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Delamosai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delamosai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonidas.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonidas!
Delamosai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Delamosai avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas moves out of range of the body kick.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Leonidas checks a leg kick.
Leonidas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas swings for the body but Delamosai moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Delamosai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Leonidas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonidas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Delamosai fails with the takedown
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Delamosai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zanje Delamosai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Delamosai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonidas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delamosai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delamosai.
King Leonidas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonidas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonidas 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Leonidas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Incredible Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte has chosen Imagine - John Lennon as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Incredible Hulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte has a takedown stuffed.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Hulk.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whyte.
Whyte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Incredible Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Whyte.
Whyte fails with the takedown.
Dana Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Hulk misses with a low kick as Whyte jumps back.
Hulk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Whyte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hulk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hulk defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hulk.
Whyte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hulk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whyte somewhat.
Whyte lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hulk as Whyte shoots in.
Hulk moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hulk prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hulk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Whyte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hulk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whyte regains guard immediately.
Whyte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whyte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hulk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hulk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whyte looks gassed!
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Whyte keeps moving.
Whyte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hulk wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.
Hulk trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Whyte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whyte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hulk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk feints and as Whyte raises his hands in defense, Hulk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whyte controlling Hulk's posture.
Whyte wants to sweep here but Hulk controlling him for the moment.
Hulk with a nice head shot there.
Whyte looking for a sweep. Not yet Whyte, not yet.
Whyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whyte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulk!
Hulk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte lands a big shot there that rocks Hulk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hulk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hulk is working hard here to advance position.
Whyte connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hulk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Whyte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hulk sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulk gets back to full guard.
Hulk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dana Whyte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whyte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hulk on the side of the head.
Whyte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whyte scores with a jab to the head.
Hulk throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte with a lazy takedown attempt
so Hulk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulk content to stall in guard here.
Whyte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulk!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whyte breaks from Hulk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Whyte scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hulk?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk wants to control but Whyte is having none of it.
Whyte is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Whyte sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Whyte avoids the attempt from Hulk to control.
Hulk is trying to escape the mount.
Whyte landing shots from mount.
Whyte punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hulk is looking to improve his position but Whyte isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hulk hang on?
Oooh a big shot lands for Whyte! Hulk is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dana Whyte!
Dana Whyte is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Yaazzout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gontier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three Days Grace - Break. Yaazzout has chosen act a fool remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Knock Yaazzout will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knock Yaazzout!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gontier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gontier lands in his opponent's guard.
Gontier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gontier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yaazzout is just riding it out for now. Gontier eventually gives up the hold.
Gontier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gontier is working for a kimura but Yaazzout is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier is looking for a kimura but Yaazzout is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gontier to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yaazzout is defending against the submission attempts here by Gontier.
Gontier is trying for a kimura here. Yaazzout looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gontier wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Gontier!
Adam Gontier retains his heavyweight title!
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