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DFN#28 Scarface vs Allen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 1554 p4p, 171 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 2875 p4p, 275 weight class). Anders comes into the arena with Gods Son blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
41 - 31 - 2 |
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149 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Ho.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anders counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ho's knee momentarily.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anders lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Ho misses.
Anders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho.
Ho throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Anders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anders rather than just go for the knockout.
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Anders avoids the body shot from Ho.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Anders lands with a nice body 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!
A big left from Ho misses.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anders back to the cage. Ho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anders lands a jab to Ho's midsection.
Ho with a poor takedown
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Anders.
Anders moves away from the strike by Ho.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anders can pounce on him.
Anders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Ho jabs Anders right on the nose. Anders blinks but takes it well.
Ho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho tries to clinch but Anders moves out of range.
Ho tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Anders.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Ho backs away, Anders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Ho feints a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Anders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anders.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Anders.
Anders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anders scores with a body shot.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Anders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho connects with a jab.
Ho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anders throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anders feints and then cracks Ho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho down.
Anders misses the body punch
and Ho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Anders.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ho misses with a right hand
and Anders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ho connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Anders.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Anders closes the distance and clinches.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders misses with an elbow strike.
Ho tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a body punch.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders lands with a left to the head.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho blocks a body shot from Anders.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Anders, against the cage.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho lands a right hand.
Anders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li Kong Ho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anders.
Ho looking to stall.
Anders lands an uppercut.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Anders's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Ho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anders misses with a shot to the body
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ho throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
Ho throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anders scrambles back to his feet.
Ho scores with a nice right hand.
Anders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho misses with an uppercut
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders slaps away a takedown attempt from Ho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ho.
Anders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Ho avoids the body shot from Anders.
A slow jab from Anders misses its intended target.
Anders with a hook.
Anders throws a one two combo.
Ho swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
Anders misses with a body punch
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders misses with a right hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anders finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho's head.
A big left from Ho misses.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anders throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anders.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Anders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ho misses
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho scores with a jab. Anders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Ho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ho cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Ho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li Kong Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a shot to the body.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Ho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
Anders lands with a right hand.
Anders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ho slips a jab from Anders.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Anders.
Anders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ho scrambles back to his feet.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders clobbers Ho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ingemar Anders.
Well Anders 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A victorious Ingemar Anders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fagell McLovin (ranked 1573 p4p, 214 weight class) and Max Houston (ranked 1841 p4p, 249 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagell McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
McLovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
McLovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and McLovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Houston throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLovin counters with a nice body kick.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLovin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLovin slips under a jab.
McLovin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Houston looks for the body kick but McLovin saw that one coming.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLovin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston throws a counter combo.
Houston swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Houston - that will leave a mark!
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
Houston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
McLovin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLovin is looking to wear down Houston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Houston saw it coming and moves away.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a low kick, looking for Houston's leg but Houston calmly moves out of range.
McLovin lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houston at a distance.
Houston is looking to chop away at McLovin's legs.
A big left from McLovin misses.
Houston avoids the head kick by McLovin.
Houston misses with a hook.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin blocks a jab.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
McLovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from McLovin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McLovin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston looks to land a combination but McLovin avoids it well.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLovin's hands.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Houston throws the left hand but McLovin avoids the punch easily.
Houston tries to land a leg kick but McLovin saw it coming and moves away.
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
McLovin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws out a counter right but McLovin avoids it with no problem.
Houston misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from McLovin misses
and Houston counters with a head kick.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston moves away from the strike by McLovin.
A little jabbing left from Houston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Houston in the body.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
Houston misses with a looping left.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
Houston throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McLovin misses the target.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Houston misses with a straight right.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Houston.
McLovin lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLovin jabs Houston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Houston.
McLovin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Houston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLovin. That one must have hurt.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from McLovin.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston connects with a leg kick. McLovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houston cracks the inside of McLovin's front leg.
Houston cracks McLovin with a good jab.
A big left from Houston misses.
McLovin is looking to chop away at Houston's legs.
McLovin scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston lands a high kick!
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from McLovin misses.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLovin connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLovin, as that shot connected.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as McLovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston misses with a hook.
McLovin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLovin lands with a right hand.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - McLovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Houston moves out of range of the leg kick from McLovin.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Houston lands a glancing blow to the side of McLovin's head.
McLovin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houston throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston scores with the left hand. McLovin knows he should have avoided that one.
Houston dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McLovin.
McLovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin catches Houston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Houston takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
McLovin defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from McLovin both land. Nice combination.
McLovin misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Houston throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston missing with a left hand there. McLovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
Houston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from McLovin misses the target.
McLovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
McLovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLovin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
McLovin throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
McLovin lands a front kick.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Houston checks the leg kick.
Houston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Houston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin connects with a jab.
Fagell McLovin is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and McLovin counters with a two punch combo.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Houston connects with a leg kick. McLovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin checks a low kick from Houston.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by McLovin.
Houston misses with a body shot.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLovin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Houston swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin throws a right and a left that Houston avoids nicely.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Houston counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Houston tenderised McLovin's leg. McLovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLovin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
McLovin moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLovin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Houston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Houston's belly button to the back.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston scores with a sloppy right hand. McLovin should have avoided that one.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcLovin.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLovin looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
McLovin throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Houston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Houston thuds his right hand into McLovin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston slips a straight right by McLovin.
Houston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLovin. That's going to slow Houston down.
Houston digs a good body shot into McLovin's ribs.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McLovin misses the target.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lands a leg kick that knocks Houston off balance momentarily.
McLovin lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from McLovin misses.
McLovin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
McLovin throws a body kick that misses
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from McLovin finds it's target.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLovin is out of range and Houston settles back down.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Houston.
McLovin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McLovin feints a jab promting Houston to slip. McLovin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Houston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Houston throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at McLovin to acknowledge the strikes.
McLovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McLovin working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston sneaks back into half guard.
McLovin is pressing down on Houston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houston is holding on for now.
McLovin is keen to just control but Houston is a slippery customer.
Houston gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
McLovin prevents Houston from getting back to his feet.
Houston looking for a guillotine here but McLovin defends easily.
Houston keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fagell McLovin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLovin, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fagell McLovin!
After winning the bout, Fagell McLovin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wahlberg (ranked 1779 p4p, 215 weight class) and Eddie Armstrong (ranked 2855 p4p, 331 weight class). Eddie Armstrong 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wahlberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Wahlberg moves away
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Wahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wahlberg.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong feints and as Wahlberg raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wahlberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wahlberg pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wahlberg's head.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Wahlberg keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Wahlberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlberg trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Wahlberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong won't allow Wahlberg to sweep him here.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wahlberg's head.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahlberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wahlberg tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is in close to Wahlberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong works over Wahlberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahlberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Armstrong stands up over Wahlberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wahlberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wahlberg is rocked!
Wahlberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong is in close to Wahlberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Wahlberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Wahlberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Wahlberg trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wahlberg's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wahlberg is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Wahlberg is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong loads up on a big left hand. Wahlberg felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Armstrong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wahlberg can't hide his disappointment, as Armstrong celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Our winner, Eddie Armstrong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bradford (ranked 1766 p4p, 243 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 1221 p4p, 168 weight class). Better comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother by Danzig kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sonny Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford throws a head kick that misses.
Better moves out of range as Bradford throws a body kick.
Bradford tries to sprawl but Better drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bradford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Better is on him like a limpet, forcing Bradford back against the cage.
Better prevents Bradford from breaking the clinch.
Better dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bradford is working for takedown but Better is calmly controlling the position for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Better has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Better.
Bradford avoiding damage as Better throws knees to the body.
Better changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Better wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Better.
Better throws a front kick aimed at Bradford's knee but Bradford avoids it well.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Better shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bradford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Better.
Better working the ground and pound but Bradford is defending the strikes.
Bradford defending against the ground and pound.
Better cracks Bradford with a big right hand but Bradford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Better lands a nice forearm strike.
Bradford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford trying to control but Better postures up.
Better 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.
Better thows a huge punch but Bradford dodges it nicely.
Better works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bradford manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Better wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Bradford is not content to let Better control the position.
Better is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradford tries to bench press Better off him but Better keeps the position.
Bradford can't do much from the bottom here.
Better cracks Bradford with a big right hand but Bradford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradford is trying to control Better's posture but Better avoids it.
Better lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Better, as that shot connected.
Bradford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Better throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bradford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Better counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bradford won't be happy with that.
Bradford sneaks out the side door and pushes Better away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Better fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Better thumps Bradford with a low kick.
Better cracks Bradford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Better moves into the clinch.
Bradford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Better throws out a loose jab but Bradford uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bradford misses
and Better counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Better misses with a leg kick
and Bradford counters with a two punch combo.
Bradford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Better is out of range.
Better throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Better fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bradford.
Bradford misses with a hook.
Bradford tries a head kick but it misses.
Better has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Better lands a slapping body shot.
Better stuns Bradford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Better throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradford on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better moves out of range of the body kick.
Better with the counter takedown but Bradford avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Better pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Better throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bradford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Better just manages to avoid it.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Better listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Better.
A head kick misses from Bradford.
Bradford moves forwards but Better connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bradford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Better as he connects with a hook.
Better fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Better clobbers Bradford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradford drops his hands momentarily and Better takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Better throws the left hand but Bradford avoids the punch easily.
Better has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradford finds it's way round the side to connect with Better's head.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Better if he has to take too many more of those.
Better will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradford thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better throws out a leg kick but Bradford moves out of range and Better only half commits.
Bradford takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Bradford blocks the low kick.
Bradford misses with a kick to the body
and Better counters with a shoot takedown. Bradford fights it but they end up in guard.
Better stands and throws Bradford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Better wants to control but Bradford is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Better shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Better showed some decent athleticism there.
Better working over Bradford with some ground and pound. Bradford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bradford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradford is trying to maintain the position but Better is very close to passing his half guard.
Bradford won't allow Better to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Better seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradford is defending against the submission attempts here by Better.
Better is pressing down on Bradford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradford is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradford keeping hold of Better's head, controlling as best he can.
Better missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Better is looking for a kimura but Bradford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Better to get the leverage.
Better thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is staying active underneath Better, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Better shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bradford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Better on the ground.
Better postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Better stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Better accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonny Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradford keeping moving, preventing Better from controlling successfully.
Evan Better has got the better of the ground game so far.
Better with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Better passes Bradford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Better is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Better's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Better 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
An out of breath Evan Better thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 1179 p4p, 139 weight class) and Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 1381 p4p, 162 weight class). Montezuma's entrance music is The Mayan Predator. A fine choice. Tiddlywinks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Seinfeld Intro. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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265 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiddlywinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but Montezuma moved away.
Montezuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montezuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Montezuma dodges the punch combination from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montezuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiddlywinks moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montezuma's calf.
Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiddlywinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montezuma is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Tiddlywinks does no damage.
Montezuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiddlywinks.
Montezuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiddlywinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiddlywinks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiddlywinks misses the target.
Tiddlywinks throws a nice looking combination but Montezuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montezuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiddlywinks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but Montezuma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiddlywinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montezuma on the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks loads up on a big right hand but Montezuma slips the punch.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma sizes up Tiddlywinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Tiddlywinks tries to land a front kick but Montezuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that misses.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Tiddlywinks misses.
Tiddlywinks throws a hook but Montezuma avoids it easily.
Montezuma thumps Tiddlywinks with a low kick.
Tiddlywinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montezuma throws out the jab.
Montezuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiddlywinks throws a shot from downtown. Montezuma moves away and avoids it.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiddlywinks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiddlywinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montezuma is out of range.
Montezuma is looking to counter the offense by Tiddlywinks and move into the clinch.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Montezuma moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but Montezuma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montezuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Montezuma moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiddlywinks avoids the body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick.
Montezuma is looking to clinch.
Montezuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiddlywinks throws the left hand but Montezuma avoids the punch easily.
Montezuma walks into a straight right hand from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montezuma stuns Tiddlywinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Montezuma finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Montezuma misses its target.
Tiddlywinks throws a body punch but Montezuma moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as Montezuma jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks slips a straight right by Montezuma.
Tiddlywinks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montezuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Montezuma misses.
Tiddlywinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Montezuma is just out of range.
Tiddlywinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montezuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montezuma checks a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks slips under a jab from Montezuma.
Tiddlywinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiddlywinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiddlywinks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montezuma misses with a wild body shot.
Tiddlywinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Montezuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Montezuma throwing a counter right hand but Tiddlywinks manages to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks checks a low kick from Montezuma.
Tiddlywinks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiddlywinks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montezuma checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tiddlywinks misses
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiddlywinks is rocked!
Tiddlywinks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montezuma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Montezuma tenderised Tiddlywinks's leg. Tiddlywinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiddlywinks gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montezuma gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quetzal Montezuma!
Our winner, Quetzal Montezuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Roger Tiddlywinks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want icecream mom'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Volland (ranked 1994 p4p, 271 weight class) and Emet Golem (ranked 2496 p4p, 337 weight class). Emet Golem will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Volland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emet Golem!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golem's sensitive parts.
Volland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golem's calf.
Volland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Volland thows a left - swing and a miss!
A right-left combo lands from Golem.
Golem tries to bum rush Volland with a series of wild strikes but Volland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem misses with a hook
and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem misses with an uppercut. Volland saw that one coming.
Volland defending well as Golem loads up on a big left hand.
Volland half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Golem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volland counters with a shoot takedown. Golem fights it but they end up in guard.
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Golem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golem manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Golem's guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland is looking to pass into half guard but Golem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Golem is in guard.
Volland controls Golem momentarily but Golem frees himself.
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golem postures up.
Golem wants to stand but Volland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Golem postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Golem stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland working for a triangle but Golem defends it easily.
Golem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golem stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Golem wants to get up but he can't break Volland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland working for a triangle but Golem defends it easily.
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golem defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golem throws a series of punches but Volland avoids them all with ease.
Golem misses with a left hand
and Volland counters with a good low kick that Golem was not able to check.
Golem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
and Volland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golem's knee momentarily.
Volland defending well as Golem loads up on a big left hand.
Volland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
Golem tries to bum rush Volland with a series of wild strikes but Volland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Volland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golem lands a jab to the nose.
Volland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Volland rushes Golem and presses him up against the cage.
Volland scores with a shoulder strike.
Golem is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golem to the mat. Golem regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volland misses with a straight left.
Golem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volland.
Golem throws a combination that misses
and Volland makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Golem really felt that one!
Golem scores with a three punch combo!
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Volland shoots in looking for a takedown but Golem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Golem scores with a hook.
Golem lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
Golem lands an overhand right.
Golem throws an off balance right hand
and Volland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volland throws a good cross that connects.
Golem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Golem is retaining full guard.
Volland stands and throws Golem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volland trying to control the action but Golem is working from the bottom.
Volland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Golem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volland is trying to get an arm triangle but Golem is defending well.
Golem sneaks back into half guard.
Volland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Volland is just content to waste time from the top position. Golem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Golem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golem manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Golem's guard.
Volland looking to sit in guard and control but Golem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golem manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Golem!
Golem is squirming around, avoiding Volland's attempts to control the action.
Golem stops Volland from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Volland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Golem is now in Volland's guard. A big mistake from Volland there, giving up the dominant position!
Volland wants to sweep here but Golem controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emet Golem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Golem misses with a lunging right hand
and Volland counters with a leg kick.
Golem lands a nice shot to the body.
Volland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volland slips a jab and a cross from Golem.
Golem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golem throws a right and a left that Volland avoids nicely.
Volland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Golem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Volland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Golem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volland has Golem in his guard.
Volland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Golem defends easily.
Volland is looking for a triangle here but Golem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volland gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Volland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volland trying to keep a closed guard but Golem is proving a slippery customer.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volland's guard.
Volland working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.
Volland working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Golem has passed into half guard!
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Golem is thwarting Volland's attempts to control the position.
Volland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Golem misses with a double jab
and Volland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Emet Golem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golem 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emet Golem!
A victorious Emet Golem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 2508 p4p, 295 weight class) and Fifth Fist (ranked 1963 p4p, 249 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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244 lbs
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240 lbs
17 - 7 - 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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifth Fist!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson moves away from the strike by Fist.
Crimson moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Crimson.
Fist looks winded!
Crimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fist's face.
A short left from Crimson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson lands with a left to the head.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fifth Fist has been cut.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
Crimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson with a knee to the head.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fist or not.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike.
Crimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is trying to force a seperation but Crimson has the dominant position.
Crimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist is rocked!
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Crimson finish him?
Crimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson is working Fist over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Fist is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Culver Crimson!
A very excited looking Culver Crimson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Fifth Fist stepped up to the mic, saying 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Angliese (ranked 1199 p4p, 128 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 2198 p4p, 225 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Angliese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angliese misses with a series of wild punches.
Angliese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Angliese under the eye.
Angliese scores with a hook to the body. Keene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keene lands a nice shot that snaps Angliese's head back.
Angliese throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angliese just misses with a punch to the body.
Angliese throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keene.
Keene avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Angliese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angliese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Keene scores with a jab to the head.
Keene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keene avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Keene's corner calls for a 1-2. Keene obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Angliese throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Keene throws a right hand that Angliese ducks under and follows up with a left that Angliese also avoids with ease.
As Keene looks to move away, Angliese throws a big counter combo but Keene just gets out of the way.
Keene missing with a left hand there. Angliese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Angliese.
Keene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Angliese lands a glancing blow to the side of Keene's head.
Angliese throws a lazy right hand but Keene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angliese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angliese throws a one two combo.
Keene is rocked!
No joy there for Keene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
Angliese cracks Keene with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angliese throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.
Keene drops his hands momentarily and Angliese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angliese circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Angliese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angliese. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Angliese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angliese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Angliese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keene.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Keene catches Angliese with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Angliese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angliese tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angliese tries to bum rush Keene with a series of wild strikes but Keene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angliese misses with a combination
and Keene counters with a three punch combo that has Angliese backing up. Angliese nods at Keene to acknowledge the strikes.
Keene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Angliese looks to throw the jab but Keene is out of range.
Keene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Keene lands a nice shot that snaps Angliese's head back.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angliese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angliese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angliese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Keene misses its intended target.
Angliese throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Keene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Angliese throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keene.
Keene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Angliese throws a sloppy head kick
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angliese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Angliese throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angliese.
Keene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keene looks to land a right hand but Angliese moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angliese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Angliese misses the target.
Angliese throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angliese thinking.
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Angliese.
Keene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angliese.
Angliese misses with a right hand
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angliese.
Angliese lands a nice looking body shot.
Angliese tests Keene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angliese looks to score with a jab to the body but Keene is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Angliese moved out of range nicely.
Angliese throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Angliese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Angliese will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keene lands a nice looking body shot.
Keene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Angliese.
Angliese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Keene swinging wildly here.
Keene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Angliese momentarily.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Angliese moved out of range nicely.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Bo Angliese is winning the standup battle so far.
Keene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keene misses with an uppercut.
Keene might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Keene. Those never looked like landing.
Keene staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Keene misses.
Nice shot by Keene.
Keene lands a body shot.
Keene throws out a loose jab but Angliese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angliese jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bo Angliese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angliese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Angliese throws a series of punches but Keene avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Angliese fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Angliese throws a head kick that Keene semi-blocks.
Keene stuns Angliese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angliese lands a head kick!
Angliese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Angliese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angliese misses with a hook to the body
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keene lands a slapping body shot.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angliese throws a right hand that Keene ducks under and follows up with a left that Keene also avoids with ease.
Angliese lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Keene.
Angliese fails to land with a series of punches.
Keene scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angliese throws a shot to the body.
Angliese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Angliese misses the shot to the body.
Angliese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
Angliese moves forwards but Keene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Angliese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angliese takes one to the chin there.
Angliese moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Keene misses with a hook. Angliese ducked under it nicely.
Angliese throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Keene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keene lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keene darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Angliese throws a lazy head kick
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Angliese is rocked!
A head kick misses from Angliese.
Oh Angliese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angliese swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a big right hand! Oh Angliese is in trouble here! Keene follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Keene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bo Angliese had this to say: 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 722 p4p, 73 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 1068 p4p, 114 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a takedown attempt - Komaroff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schulmann looks to throw the jab but Komaroff is out of range.
Komaroff tries to counter with a takedown but Schulmann is quick to defend against it.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Komaroff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schulmann avoids a kick to the body.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Komaroff connects with an inside leg kick.
Schulmann blocks a jab.
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Komaroff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Komaroff defending well as Schulmann loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schulmann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Komaroff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schulmann to the mat! Schulmann manages to get full guard.
Schulmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann throws an elbow that misses. Komaroff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schulmann's guard. Nice move by Komaroff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff distracts Schulmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff throws a big elbow that misses.
Schulmann trying to keep a closed guard but Komaroff is proving a slippery customer.
Schulmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Komaroff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Komaroff connects with a couple of short punches.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Schulmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Komaroff is aware though and is defending well.
Schulmann trying to keep a closed guard but Komaroff is proving a slippery customer.
Komaroff is in close to Schulmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Schulmann is keeping the position.
Schulmann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schulmann has momentary wrist control but Komaroff slips an elbow through the middle.
Schulmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulmann is looking for a triangle but Komaroff pushes his legs off easily.
Komaroff with a nice head shot there.
Komaroff throws an elbow that misses. Schulmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Komaroff's guard. Nice move by Schulmann!
Schulmann stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Schulmann postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Schulmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komaroff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komaroff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schulmann's guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Schulmann trying to keep a closed guard but Komaroff is proving a slippery customer.
Komaroff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann controls Komaroff momentarily but Komaroff frees himself.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komaroff throwing strikes from guard but Schulmann blocks nicely.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Komaroff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schulmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komaroff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komaroff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komaroff distracts Schulmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schulmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komaroff manages to get himself to full guard.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schulmann trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Komaroff throws out a powerful jab.
Komaroff scores with a body shot.
Komaroff throws a lazy right hand but Schulmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schulmann thinks about the counter body kick.
Komaroff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schulmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff drops his hands momentarily and Schulmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Schulmann ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann connects with a body shot that sends Komaroff's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schulmann.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Komaroff. That's going to slow Schulmann down.
A jab from Schulmann misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Komaroff.
Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses.
Komaroff misses with a right hand
letting Schulmann counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff.
Schulmann lands a right hook to the body.
Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulmann.
Komaroff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komaroff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schulmann.
Komaroff throws the left hand but Schulmann avoids the punch easily.
Schulmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Schulmann.
Schulmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut.
Schulmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
Komaroff scores with a sloppy right hand. Schulmann should have avoided that one.
Schulmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Komaroff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Komaroff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schulmann is trying to keep Komaroff in close.
Komaroff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schulmann's guard.
Schulmann is trying to maintain the position but Komaroff is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Komaroff is nestled in close to Schulmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Komaroff is stalling here. Schulmann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Komaroff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schulmann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Komaroff is trying to get back to half guard.
Schulmann in side control, throwing shots but Komaroff defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schulmann off and has taken his back!
Schulmann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Komaroff lands with a punch from half guard.
Schulmann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Komaroff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komaroff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Komaroff postures up and lands a big shot to Schulmann's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schulmann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Komaroff avoids it really well and circles away.
Komaroff throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
Komaroff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schulmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schulmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komaroff manages to avoid it.
Komaroff feinted with a counter takedown.
Komaroff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schulmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Komaroff throws a push kick but Schulmann slaps the foot to one side.
Schulmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff throws a head kick but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Komaroff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komaroff moves away.
Komaroff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schulmann did well to prevent Komaroff getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komaroff lands a nice short elbow.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schulmann actively working from the bottom here.
Komaroff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schulmann controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control. Schulmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Komaroff working over Schulmann with some ground and pound. Schulmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Komaroff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schulmann is rocked!
Schulmann controlling the position well.
Schulmann is still in real trouble! Can Komaroff finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schulmann moves into full guard.
Komaroff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.
Komaroff arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Schulmann's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 1107 p4p, 118 weight class) and Gracie Allen (ranked 575 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarface throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Scarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen staying out of range there.
Scarface connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scarface.
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Scarface pushes him away.
Scarface works the jab nicely.
Scarface has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarface keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
Scarface presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Scarface prevents a takedown attempt there.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarface.
Scarface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scarface avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scarface tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Scarface.
Scarface lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Scarface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarface misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is looking to control Scarface's arms but Scarface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Allen has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
Allen lands a left hand.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Scarface working aggressively here.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Scarface scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarface tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Scarface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Allen eats them both and turns towards Scarface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarface scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Scarface lands.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarface lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Scarface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Scarface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen trying to stall but Scarface improves his position.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarface misses with a right hand
and Allen moves into the clinch.
Scarface lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scarface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarface misses with a jab to the body
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarface looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen unleashes a big counter combination but Scarface bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dexter Scarface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarface misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scarface tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarface tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Scarface tries to clinch up.
Allen throws out a counter right but Scarface avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scarface moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarface.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen stalling the fight.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
Allen blocks a body shot from Scarface.
Scarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarface working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen blocking some punches.
Scarface misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Scarface is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Scarface working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarface misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scarface misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarface.
Scarface cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Allen has picked Scarface up - he's going for a ride! Allen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarface looking for submissions off his back.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scarface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allen wants to take a breather but Scarface is having none of it.
Scarface is looking to improve his position.
Scarface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Scarface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four 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.
Scarface is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scarface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen is trying for a kimura here. Scarface looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Allen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gracie Allen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gracie Allen made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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