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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 3347 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ashton Knuckles (ranked 4392 p4p, 204 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Knuckles 's knee.
Knuckles tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Knuckles.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles darts in trying to clinch
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Knuckles was not able to check.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knuckles! Metharom lets Knuckles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Knuckles is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles ducks into an uppercut from Metharom and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klahan Metharom!
Our winner, Klahan Metharom, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 2980 p4p, 317 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 4182 p4p, 423 weight class). Dupree is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail Mary. This should be a great matchup!
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244 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tea.
The fighters circle, before Dupree throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tea's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dupree lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Christophe Dupree!
After the fight, Christophe Dupree was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Lemode (ranked 2814 p4p, 253 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 3611 p4p, 299 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Lemode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Lemode misses with a hook to the body
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Love wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemode lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Lemode.
Love throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lemode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Love thinking.
Lemode wants to land a leg kick but Love is out of range.
Lemode moves out of range as Love strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemode.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lemode lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Love has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Love and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Lemode misses
and Love counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemode. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemode looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throws a body punch but Lemode moves out of range.
Love moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Love throws a right and a left that Lemode avoids nicely.
Lemode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
As Love backs away, Lemode returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Lemode misses.
Lemode drops his hands momentarily and Love takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Love takes a swing at Lemode's ribcage but misses.
Lemode throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Lemode finds it's target.
Lemode lands a jab to Love's midsection.
Love misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Lemode ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love scores with a body shot.
Lemode moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemode fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kevin Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemode misses with a double jab
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemode lands a body shot.
Lemode swinging wildly here.
Love misses with a double jab.
Lemode is looking to wear down Love with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemode. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemode scores with a decent looking hook.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemode moves away.
Lemode half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lemode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Love is out of range and Lemode settles back down.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Love thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Love, as that shot connected.
Lemode connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Love momentarily.
Love throws a series of punches but Lemode avoids them all with ease.
Love has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Love there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love throws a jab when Lemode was well out of range.
Lemode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Love counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemode swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemode tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Love is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lemode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Love's coach down at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Love's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Lemode.
Lemode misses with a body punch
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemode motions for Love to come forward. Lemode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lemode misses with a wild combination.
Lemode lands a jab to Love's midsection.
Lemode throws a combination. Love tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love looks to land a left hand but Lemode moved out of range nicely.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
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 Ronald Lemode will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Lemode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Love to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Love misses.
Lemode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Lemode connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Love misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Love.
Kevin Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemode throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemode. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Lemode misses
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Love misses with a combination
and Lemode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Lemode does no damage.
Love looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Love avoids the body shot from Lemode.
Love is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemode with a body shot.
Love misses with a hook. Lemode ducked under it nicely.
Lemode appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lemode misses with a body kick.
Ronald Lemode is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemode throws a leg kick but Love checks it.
Despite the aggression on Love's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lemode!
Love swinging wildly here.
Lemode is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lemode slips under a jab from Love.
Lemode lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Love looks to throw the jab but Lemode is out of range.
Lemode misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Lemode misses.
Love misses with a double jab.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Lemode ducks down to avoid it.
Love just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLemode.
Lemode clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Love lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Love.
Lemode misses with a wild combination.
Lemode misses with a leg kick
and Lemode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Love lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lemode's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemode obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Love.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love avoids the body shot from Lemode.
Love unleashes a big counter combination but Lemode bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Lemode throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Lemode takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a combination
and Lemode counters with a three punch combo that has Love backing up. Love nods at Lemode to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lemode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Love misses with a double jab
and Lemode makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lemode lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lemode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Lemode throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lemode!
Love is rocked!
Lemode ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Love out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Lemode!
A relieved looking Ronald Lemode thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 1140 p4p, 168 weight class) and Wallace Cobb (ranked 2016 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallace Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Girard moves away and avoids it.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Girard lands a big head kick that sends Cobb tumbling to the mat! Girard takes a step backwards and waves Cobb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb motions for Girard to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb lands a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girard works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Girard counters with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Girard counters with a nice right hand that sends Cobb toppling to the canvas! Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Girard finish him?!
Cobb is rocked!
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
As Cobb backs away, Girard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Girard throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Girard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb tries to bum rush Girard with a series of wild strikes but Girard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard lands the left hand.
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard avoids it.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb catches Girard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Girard.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Girard misses the target.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard misses with a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
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 Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wallace Cobb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick from Girard.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Girard avoids it well.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Girard avoids it well.
Nice cross by Girard.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses the jab.
Girard throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Jab from Girard.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Girard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Girard.
Girard slips a straight right by Cobb.
Girard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Girard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Girard avoids nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard lands a jab.
Girard checks a low kick from Cobb.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Girard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard slips a straight right by Cobb.
Girard stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
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 Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wallace Cobb'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!
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
Girard slips under a jab.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Girard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Girard lands.
Cobb throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Wallace Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Girard back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Girard scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Girard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girard blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Girard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A head kick by Girard - that's a beauty! Cobb is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Girard can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Portis (ranked 2057 p4p, 258 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 2248 p4p, 271 weight class). Portis comes into the arena with Lord Knows - Meek Mill blaring out of the sound system. 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Portis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis's corner calls for a 1-2. Portis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Sideman thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis misses with a low kick.
Portis tries to bum rush Sideman with a series of wild strikes but Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portis slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Portis. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Portis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Sideman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sideman 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.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sideman has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Portis misses.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a two punch combo.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Portis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
As Sideman backs away, Portis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
It looked like Portis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Portis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Sideman works over Portis's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sideman lands a really nice looking cross but Portis seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
Sideman rushes Portis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's time! Portis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portis is looking to land body kicks.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Portis with an uppercut!
Portis throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis looks to land a combination. Sideman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Portis misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideman.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
Portis connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sideman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Sideman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Sideman.
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Portis misses with the head strike.
Portis misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis prevents Sideman from breaking the clinch.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Portis.
Sideman is trying to break free.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis walks into a left hand.
Portis moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis throws a low kick, looking for Sideman's leg but Sideman calmly moves out of range.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands with a hook. Portis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Portis counters with a series of strikes. Sideman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Sideman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis lands a head shot.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Portis is looking for a counter combo.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Portis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Portis defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sideman in his tracks.
Sideman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Sideman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portis misses with a hook to the body
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Portis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Portis.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman wants to break free but Portis has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sideman as Portis tries to tie him up.
Portis scores with a shoulder strike.
Portis digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Portis.
Portis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman moves out of range as Portis throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a body shot.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Sideman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
I've got Sideman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 1400 p4p, 69 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 2281 p4p, 120 weight class). Strålman comes to the cage accompanied by Three Kings. Anton Strålman 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Strålman thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strålman clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Strålman throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Strålman misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Reynolds moves out of range as Strålman throws a body kick.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Strålman is wise to it.
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
Strålman throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Reynolds throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reynolds avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Good shot there by Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Strålman avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Strålman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strålman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman tries to land a body kick
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strålman seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strålman.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
It looks like Strålman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Strålman's leg. Strålman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Strålman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
BOOM! Reynolds lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strålman. Strålman tries to recover but Reynolds is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strålman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 890 p4p, 112 weight class) and Bill Oddie (ranked 1941 p4p, 236 weight class). Oddie has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Bill Oddie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Oddie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oddie blocks a leg kick.
Beliy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Beliy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Oddie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oddie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oddie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beliy.
Beliy dips to his left and cracks Oddie with an uppercut!
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Beliy there.
Oddie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beliy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy scores with the left hand. Oddie knows he should have avoided that one.
Beliy's corner calls for a 1-2. Beliy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oddie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy body kick from Oddie
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beliy misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oddie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy connects with a jab.
Beliy throws a looping overhand right but Oddie ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Oddie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oddie dips to his left and cracks Beliy with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Oddie.
Oddie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beliy throws a lazy right hand but Oddie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oddie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beliy under the eye.
Oddie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beliy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oddie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy loads up on a big right hand but Oddie slips the punch.
Beliy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beliy looks to throw the jab but Oddie is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oddie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beliy loads up on a big right hand but Oddie slips the punch.
Oddie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beliy can pounce on him.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Beliy finds it's way through Oddie's defenses.
That kick from Oddie tenderised Beliy's leg. Beliy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oddie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Oddie.
Beliy throws a hook but Oddie avoids it easily.
Oddie tries to work over Beliy's front leg with a kick but Beliy checks it.
Oddie misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Beliy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddie blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Oddie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oddie with a nice cross.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Oddie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beliy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beliy throws a big shot that misses.
Beliy tests Oddie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oddie swings for the body but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy pushes Oddie up against the cage in a clinch.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beliy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oddie backwards.
Oddie blocks an uppercut.
Beliy wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy tries to work over Oddie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beliy moves out of range of the body kick from Oddie.
Beliy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oddie moves out of range of the strikes.
Oddie lands with a shot to the body.
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oddie was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
A slow jab from Oddie misses its intended target.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oddie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick by Oddie misses
and Beliy counters with a right hand to the body.
Beliy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oddie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beliy scrambles back to his feet.
Oddie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beliy under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Oddie moved out of range.
Sasha Beliy is winning the standup battle so far.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oddie.
A slow jab from Beliy misses its intended target.
Oddie feints a counter leg kick.
Oddie lands a head shot.
Oddie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beliy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oddie.
A little jabbing left from Oddie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oddie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Oddie does it's job there.
Beliy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beliy counters with a stiff right hand.
Beliy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beliy throws the left hand but Oddie avoids the punch easily.
Beliy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy throws out a loose jab but Oddie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy misses with a looping left.
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oddie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
Oddie takes one to the side of the head.
Oddie moves away from the strike by Beliy.
Beliy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oddie. Oddie obviously looking to wear him down.
Oddie lands with a straight right. Beliy didn't see that one coming.
Oddie throws a poor cross that misses
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oddie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oddie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beliy's hands.
Oddie moves out of range as Beliy strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oddie throws a body kick that misses.
Oddie lands a front kick.
Oddie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beliy tries to clinch up but Oddie circles away and keeps his distance.
Oddie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oddie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliy was well out of range. Poor timing from Oddie.
An attempted straight right counter from Beliy misses the target.
Oddie slips a jab from Beliy.
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oddie connects with a looping right hand.
Beliy is rocked!
OH! Beliy has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Oddie smells blood and charges in for the finish! Oddie unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Beliy sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Oddie!
Bill Oddie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Maybetter (ranked 511 p4p, 65 weight class) and Michael Sullivan (ranked 2408 p4p, 292 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Maybetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Maybetter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Michael Sullivan has been cut.
Maybetter cracks Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Maybetter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
Sullivan wants to stand up but Maybetter is controlling him.
Maybetter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maybetter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maybetter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sullivan is looking to stand back up but Maybetter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sullivan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Maybetter!
A determined Floyd Maybetter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 1382 p4p, 175 weight class) and Ickey Woods (ranked 2725 p4p, 307 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Woods is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakhbulatov lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shakhbulatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakhbulatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Woods connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Shakhbulatov's shoulder, as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid the shot.
Woods defending well as Shakhbulatov loads up on a big left hand.
Shakhbulatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Woods misses.
Shakhbulatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakhbulatov misses the target.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov defends well and Woods ends up having to push Shakhbulatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakhbulatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakhbulatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Woods 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.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Shakhbulatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakhbulatov misses with a straight left.
A cross from Woods lands.
Shakhbulatov slips under a jab.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakhbulatov.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Shakhbulatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shakhbulatov throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakhbulatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woods drives through and clinches with Shakhbulatov against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakhbulatov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Shakhbulatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Rustam Shakhbulatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
Shakhbulatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shakhbulatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Woods is looking for a triangle but Shakhbulatov pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Woods is looking for a triangle here but Shakhbulatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face as Shakhbulatov controls the position.
Woods tries to improve position but can't.
Woods is trying to escape the position but Shakhbulatov is controlling the position.
Shakhbulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shakhbulatov is working Woods over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods is staying active underneath Shakhbulatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woods actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakhbulatov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Woods gets back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
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 Rustam Shakhbulatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Shakhbulatov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a straight right hand.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Shakhbulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakhbulatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ickey Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods with a jab.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Shakhbulatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakhbulatov moves away.
Shakhbulatov walks into a left hand.
Shakhbulatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov misses with a hook.
Shakhbulatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Shakhbulatov off the cage and back into range.
Shakhbulatov throws a big shot that misses.
Shakhbulatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakhbulatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakhbulatov throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
Woods defending well as Shakhbulatov loads up on a big left hand.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakhbulatov moves away.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Shakhbulatov moves away from the strike by Woods.
Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov misses with a wild body shot.
Woods misses with a left hand
enabling Shakhbulatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakhbulatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakhbulatov's head.
Shakhbulatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Shakhbulatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Shakhbulatov is trying to break free.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakhbulatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakhbulatov uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shakhbulatov doesn't defend quickly enough and Woods has managed to lock this one up! Can Shakhbulatov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Woods on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ickey Woods!
Ickey Woods gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Screw Ewe (ranked 1097 p4p, 118 weight class) and Devon Malcolm (ranked 952 p4p, 107 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewe throws a hook but Malcolm avoids it easily.
Malcolm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ewe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ewe misses with a left hand
and Malcolm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ewe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ewe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ewe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malcolm tests Ewe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ewe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Malcolm counter with a right hand.
Malcolm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewe.
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Malcolm walks into a stiff left hand from Ewe.
Malcolm scores with a hook to the body. Ewe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ewe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malcolm defending well as Ewe loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ewe misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ewe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ewe connects with a single shot there.
Malcolm cracks a nice hook into Ewe's ribs.
Malcolm shoots in and gets a takedown into Ewe's guard.
Malcolm is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewe has wrist control.
Ewe controls Malcolm momentarily but Malcolm frees himself.
Malcolm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malcolm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ewe's head.
Ewe being controlled here, momentarily.
Malcolm is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewe has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malcolm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malcolm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malcolm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm postures up in Ewe's guard and throws a big left but Ewe blocks it.
Malcolm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malcolm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malcolm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewe lands an overhand right.
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Malcolm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malcolm gets the takedown into side control.
Ewe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ewe tries to get out of the position.
Malcolm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ewe some visible discomfort.
Malcolm wants to control but Ewe is keeping him busy.
Malcolm misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Malcolm tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ewe's legs.
Malcolm takes a little break here. Ewe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malcolm off and has taken his back!
Ewe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malcolm on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Malcolm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ewe is looking to control Malcolm but Malcolm is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ewe is trying to stick to Malcolm's back but Malcolm is turning into Ewe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ewe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malcolm.
Malcolm cracks Ewe with a solid left hand.
Ewe looking to control but Malcolm passes into half guard.
Malcolm thows a huge punch but Ewe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ewe throws a body punch but Malcolm moves out of range.
Ewe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malcolm's hands.
Ewe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Screw Ewe is winning the standup battle so far.
Ewe throws a body punch but Malcolm moves out of range.
Ewe misses with a left hand
enabling Malcolm to counter with a crisp jab.
Malcolm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ewe.
Screw Ewe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewe scores with a jab.
Malcolm moves out of range as Ewe strikes.
Ewe connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewe connects with a body shot that sends Malcolm's belly button to the back.
Malcolm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ewe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ewe moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcolm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ewe swings widly with a right hand
and Malcolm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malcolm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malcolm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ewe.
Malcolm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ewe defends it well.
Ewe moves away from the strike by Malcolm.
Ewe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ewe loads up on a big right hand but Malcolm slips the punch.
Ewe works the jab nicely.
Malcolm digs a good body shot into Ewe's ribs.
Malcolm throws a hook but Ewe avoids it easily.
Screw Ewe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ewe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malcolm.
Malcolm misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malcolm momentarily.
Malcolm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Devon Malcolm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Malcolm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malcolm throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ewe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Malcolm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malcolm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malcolm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ewe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malcolm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malcolm.
Malcolm working Ewe over with strikes.
Malcolm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewe defending well though.
Malcolm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malcolm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malcolm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ewe has hold of Malcolm's hands but Malcolm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malcolm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewe taking some punishment here, with Malcolm in his half guard.
Malcolm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malcolm working Ewe over with strikes.
Ewe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ewe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malcolm scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewe is trying to maintain the position but Malcolm is very close to passing his half guard.
Malcolm throwing shots but Ewe is blocking nicely.
Ewe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malcolm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Malcolm there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malcolm lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malcolm digs a good hook to Ewe's body.
Malcolm connects with a jab.
Malcolm drops his hands momentarily and Ewe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malcolm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ewe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malcolm defending well as Ewe loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Malcolm.
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Malcolm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ewe defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm scores with a nice head shot.
Malcolm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ewe's head.
Ewe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malcolm.
Ewe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malcolm throwing strikes from guard but Ewe blocks nicely.
Malcolm stays in close to Ewe's body and controls the position.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malcolm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ewe's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malcolm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malcolm stands up over Ewe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malcolm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malcolm with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm lands a couple of digs.
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malcolm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ewe is rocked!
Malcolm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malcolm with a nice head shot there.
Ewe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malcolm.
Malcolm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malcolm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malcolm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Screw Ewe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm trying to control the position but Ewe is working away.
Malcolm scoring with punches from side control.
Malcolm trying to control the action but Ewe is working from the bottom.
Malcolm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Malcolm is putting a hurting on Ewe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Ewe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ewe regains half guard, as Malcolm was trying to land strikes.
Ewe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm prevents Ewe from improving his position.
Devon Malcolm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malcolm stalling.
Malcolm lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Malcolm there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcolm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Malcolm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malcolm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
Devon Malcolm decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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