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IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 2903 p4p, 402 weight class) and Dangerous Dan (ranked 3710 p4p, 493 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dangerous Dan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Gregor. Beautiful body shot.
Gregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dan. Dan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Dangerous Dan has been cut.
Gregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gregor.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Dan.
A big right from Dan misses.
Dangerous Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Dan misses
and Gregor counters with a series of strikes that sends Dan to the canvas! Gregor follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Dan is rocked!
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!
Gregor postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dan covers up, he's hurt! Gregor keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gregor and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gregor can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 7384 p4p, 707 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 1983 p4p, 284 weight class). Boss Yonic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yonic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yonic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Yonic is controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that Yonic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton pushing down on Yonic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic is holding on to half guard well.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Yonic is concentrating on defense, preventing Dalton from advancing position.
Yonic trying to control from the bottom.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yonic is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton passes to side control.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yonic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yonic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton trying to control the position but Yonic is working away.
Dalton is trying to get an arm triangle but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic gets back to half guard.
Yonic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back!
Yonic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dalton hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Yonic keeps control of the position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Yonic breaks the grip.
Dalton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Yonic is working the ground and pound. Can Dalton escape?
Yonic doesn't have the hooks in and Dalton manages to turn into his guard.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Yonic is keeping the position.
Dalton stays in close to Yonic's body and controls the position.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Dalton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Yonic keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Pacer Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalton looks for a takedown but Yonic sprawls well.
Dalton dives in and grabs Yonic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yonic pushes down on Dalton's head and hops out.
Dalton needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Yonic into the cage.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Yonic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dalton.
Yonic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Yonic's face as Dalton controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dalton prevents Yonic from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yonic is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted?
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it.
Yonic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yonic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonic wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Yonic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yonic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yonic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dalton trying to control the position but Yonic is working away.
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Yonic tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is staying tight to Yonic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pacer Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic tries to improve position but can't.
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 Pacer Dalton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yonic defends it nicely.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yonic sprawls and moves away.
Dalton shoots in and bounces Yonic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Yonic working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving.
Yonic looking to control.
Yonic pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Dalton stays in close to Yonic's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yonic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic being controlled here, momentarily.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yonic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yonic has Dalton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Yonic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yonic is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yonic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boss Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
After winning the bout, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Boss Yonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh rats.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 3824 p4p, 152 weight class) and Pete Blowkarski (ranked 5447 p4p, 186 weight class). Übensplikt's entrance music is More Than Nothing. A fine choice. Blowkarski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chop Suey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Blowkarski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blowkarski misses with a low kick.
Übensplikt takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
Blowkarski throws a sloppy head kick and Übensplikt moves out of range easily.
Übensplikt gets a double leg takedown into Blowkarski's guard.
Blowkarski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blowkarski pushes Übensplikt off and gets back to his feet.
Übensplikt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blowkarski lands with a kick to the temple. Übensplikt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Übensplikt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Übensplikt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blowkarski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Übensplikt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Übensplikt lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blowkarski regains half guard, as Übensplikt was trying to land strikes.
Blowkarski tries to kick Übensplikt off but Übensplikt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Übensplikt thows a huge punch but Blowkarski dodges it nicely.
Übensplikt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blowkarski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Übensplikt is on him like a limpet, forcing Blowkarski back against the cage.
Übensplikt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt misses with a series of wild punches.
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.
Blowkarski digs a good body shot into Übensplikt's ribs.
A head kick misses from Blowkarski.
Blowkarski scores with a head kick.
Übensplikt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blowkarski throws a sloppy head kick and Übensplikt moves out of range easily.
Übensplikt lands a big uppercut and Blowkarski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blowkarski looks OK. Übensplikt waves Blowkarski back to his feet!
Blowkarski is rocked!
Übensplikt connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Blowkarski out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Übensplikt!
Wolfgang Übensplikt made sure to mention his sponsor, Dauntless in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braven Harris (ranked 2557 p4p, 362 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 3030 p4p, 413 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Karma Chameleon . 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braven Harris!
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, Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Harris preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris controlling Jackson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson prevents Harris from improving his position.
Jackson is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Jackson 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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Harris wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Harris trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harris wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Harris gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harris can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Harris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrano Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Braven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Harris has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Harris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Tyrano Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris's head but Harris avoids it well.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Harris wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris scores with a jab.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Braven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris connects with the punch.
Braven Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is rocked!
Braven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris fakes the body blow, causing Jackson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jackson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braven Harris!
Braven Harris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 3136 p4p, 428 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 3566 p4p, 481 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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190 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Sexyama misses
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Sexyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mason 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.
Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Sexyama trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sexyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sexyama working for submissions but it's allowed Mason to get to half guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Sexyama defending well.
Sexyama trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control from Sexyama's half guard. Sexyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sexyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Sexyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Sexyama!
Sexyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sexyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!
Sexyama is not content to let Mason control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Sexyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexyama is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason slips under a jab.
Sexyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason is trying to escape back to his feet but Sexyama uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Mason tries to buck Sexyama off but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sexyama looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sexyama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sexyama off and has taken his back!
Mason tries to keep control of the position but Sexyama is staying busy.
Sexyama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mason.
Mason has the hooks in. Sexyama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sexyama turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexyama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sexyama sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sexyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexyama is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sexyama shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sexyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.
Mason passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Sexyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard.
Sexyama actively working from the bottom here.
Sexyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sexyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sexyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Sexyama defends it.
Mason wants to take a breather but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sexyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking for a kimura but Sexyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bea Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2789 p4p, 385 weight class) and Niko Diaz (ranked 2338 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
191 lbs
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loureiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Loureiro controls the position.
Loureiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Loureiro takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loureiro throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Loureiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Loureiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Loureiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loureiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loureiro's guard.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Loureiro is tightening it up a little... Diaz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diaz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diaz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Loureiro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 2267 p4p, 267 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 4598 p4p, 485 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Waiting around to die?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands a jab to Bastard's midsection.
Bastard throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard looking to control.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson postures up in Bastard's guard and throws a big left but Bastard blocks it.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Bastard blocks nicely.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson stops Bastard from standing up.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Bastard's brow.
Bastard looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Bastard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bastard tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Jackson is thwarting Bastard's attempts to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Bastard trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastard tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is nestled in close to Bastard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bastard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastard's head.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Bastard's temple.
Bastard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Jackson 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.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Bastard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Bastard is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bastard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Bastard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bastard duly obliges.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Jackson working Bastard over with strikes.
Bastard trying to control here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bastard tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Bastard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bastard is rocked!
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Bastard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Bastard's hands, connecting with Bastard's forehead.
Bastard has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard looking to control.
Jackson trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Bastard.
Bastard controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randall Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson sizes up Bastard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Jackson cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Bastard throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson cracks Bastard with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson cracks Bastard with a big elbow.
Jackson cracks Bastard with a big right hand but Bastard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bastard looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jackson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Jackson!
A relieved looking Randall Jackson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2518 p4p, 292 weight class) and Cahal Jefferson (ranked 4864 p4p, 507 weight class). Dominique Bell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cahal Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Bell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Jefferson finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.
Jefferson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell slips a jab from Jefferson.
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Jefferson is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bell 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.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell passes Jefferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jefferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
Jefferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jefferson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell stops Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Bell trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Bell avoids it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson cracks Bell with a good jab.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Jefferson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jefferson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jefferson - that will leave a mark!
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Bell staying out of range there.
Jefferson lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Bell ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
Jefferson throws a shot to the body.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jefferson. Bell shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Bell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jefferson with a hook.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson steps in with a hook that catches Bell right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jefferson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bell looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson!
After the big win, Cahal Jefferson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Van Rooy (ranked 1054 p4p, 33 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 2239 p4p, 94 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Rooy misses with a left hand
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
Van Rooy lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemieux throws a jab when Van Rooy was well out of range.
Van Rooy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rooy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rooy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Rooy throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Van Rooy.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Van Rooy avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rooy is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux is working Van Rooy over against the cage.
A short right from Lemieux.
Van Rooy misses with some punches.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rooy misses with the head strike.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux works on Van Rooy's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rooy is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rooy misses with some punches.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rooy prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Lemieux looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux cracks Van Rooy with a nice body shot.
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
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 Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux lands with a hook. Van Rooy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemieux lands a jab to the head.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rooy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rooy scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Van Rooy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rooy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy connects with the punch.
Lemieux throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a combination
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
It looked like Van Rooy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemieux with a nice cross.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Van Rooy with a series of wild strikes but Van Rooy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rooy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux lands a left and a right that send Van Rooy crashing to the mat, dazed. Lemieux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Van Rooy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Oh Van Rooy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rooy dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Van Rooy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Van Rooy avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
and Van Rooy moves into the clinch.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Albert Van Rooy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
Lemieux is rocked!
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rooy finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy throws a big uppercut that drops Lemieux! More strikes from Van Rooy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lemieux lies dazed against the cage as Van Rooy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Van Rooy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Fischer (ranked 526 p4p, 83 weight class) and Arany Dali (ranked 622 p4p, 94 weight class). Arany Dali acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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22
207 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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221 lbs
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World class MT
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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
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arany Dali!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali cracks Fischer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fischer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dali lands a body shot.
Dali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fischer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dali misses with a right hand
and Fischer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dali lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Dali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dali finds it's way round the side to connect with Fischer's head.
Dali throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Dali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dali works Fischer's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dali manages to avoid it.
Fischer tries to move into range but Dali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fischer wants to clinch up but Dali keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali tests Fischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dali misses with a shot to the body
and Fischer counters with a series of strikes. Dali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Dali.
Dali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fischer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Dali misses with a body shot.
Fischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fischer misses with some punches.
Dali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dali takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Dali slips a jab from Fischer.
Dali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fischer rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dali misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dali misses with a shot to the body
and Fischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Dali.
Dali lands a nice hook to Fischer's body. Fischer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dali throws a right hand that misses
and Fischer counters with a nice body shot.
Dali scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer tries to clinch
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Dali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Fischer throws out a loose jab but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer checks a low kick from Dali.
Dali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a nice body kick.
Dali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer moves out of range as Dali strikes.
Dali throws out a loose jab but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fischer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dali misses the body punch
and Fischer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Dali lands a nice shot that snaps Fischer's head back.
Dali lands a nice hook to Fischer's body. Fischer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fischer clinches.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dali backwards.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dali lands with a right to the head.
Dali tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Dali back against the cage.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dali.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dali's elbow.
Dali lands a body punch.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dali's elbow.
Dali lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fischer.
Dali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fischer gets through Dali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dali manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer blocks a jab.
Dali ducks under a wild hook from Fischer.
Fischer tries a low kick but Dali avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arany Dali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dali misses with a straight left.
Dali misses with a wild body shot.
Dali misses the shot to the body.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dali throws a body punch but Fischer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fischer misses the target.
Dali throws out a loose jab but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali throws out a loose jab but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dali misses.
Dali looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Dali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali throws a big shot that misses.
Fischer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Dali.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dali tests Fischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fischer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dali throws a big shot that misses.
Fischer misses with a wild body shot.
Fischer blocks a low kick nicely.
Dali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fischer counters with a nice leg kick.
Dali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali misses with a body kick.
Fischer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dali scores with a hook to the body. Fischer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dali. Dali obviously looking to wear him down.
Arany Dali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fischer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fischer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Dali.
Dali checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fischer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Dali is looking to chop away at Fischer's legs.
Dali throws a leg kick but Fischer checks it.
Dali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fischer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arany Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dali looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Dali catches Fischer right on the button with a cross.
Fischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dali. Dali obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Dali.
Dali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dali blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer throws a push kick but Dali slaps the foot to one side.
Dali misses the jab.
Fischer lands a right hook to the body.
Dali throws a push kick but Fischer slaps the foot to one side.
Dali wants to land a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Fischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Dali misses.
Fischer moves away from the strike by Dali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fischer.
Dali is breathing heavily.
Dali misses with an uppercut
and Fischer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dali throws a leg kick but Fischer checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arany Dali 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!
Dali misses the body punch
and Fischer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
Dali misses with a body shot.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dali staying out of range there.
Dali lands with a right hand.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dali throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Dali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dali.
Fischer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fischer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fischer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali misses with a lunging right hand
and Fischer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fischer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dali tries a low kick but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer lands a body shot.
Dali misses the body punch
and Fischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Fischer. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fischer.
Dali looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer misses with a wild body shot.
Dali misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
Dali connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali misses with a straight left.
Fischer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dali.
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!
Dali misses the shot to the body.
Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer.
Dali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dali looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Dali misses.
Dali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
The fighters circling - Dali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fischer slips under a jab from Dali.
Fischer slips under a jab from Dali.
Fischer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Dali.
Fischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dali.
Fischer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dali doesn't seem bothered though.
Fischer lands a nice shot that snaps Dali's head back.
Dali misses with a straight left.
Fischer scoring well with a low kick there.
Dali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Dali.
Dali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fischer throws a leg kick which misses Dali's front leg but catches the back leg as Dali tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Dali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fischer 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 Dali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer blocks a jab.
Dali looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Dali tried to score with a low kick but Fischer checks it.
It looked like Fischer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dali.
Dali misses with a wild body shot.
Fischer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dali misses the shot to the body.
Fischer throwing a counter right hand but Dali manages to avoid it.
Fischer moves out of range as Dali strikes.
Fischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dali.
Dali is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fischer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fischer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dali throws a body shot but no joy.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Fischer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arany Dali!
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