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IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 4170 p4p, 544 weight class) and Nevil Hawk (ranked 22199 p4p, 860 weight class). Hawk has chosen Ruleta as his entrance music. Lukasz Patryk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nevil Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patryk drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Patryk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patryk can't get the takedown.
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Patryk moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Patryk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patryk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Patryk slips the punch.
Patryk shoots in for a double leg but Hawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patryk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patryk duly obliges.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Patryk has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patryk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patryk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Patryk avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Patryk gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk lands a nice elbow.
Patryk manages to break the clinch.
Patryk shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patryk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patryk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Patryk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patryk lands with a right to the head.
Patryk is trying to drag Hawk to the mat but Hawk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patryk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Patryk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Patryk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Hawk is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patryk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patryk winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patryk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patryk lands with a punch from half guard.
Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk lands strikes from half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patryk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.
Patryk stops Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Patryk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk working Hawk over with strikes.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patryk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.
Patryk is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patryk stands up and beckons Hawk to join him on the feet.
Patryk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Patryk moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a jab when Patryk was well out of range.
Patryk moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patryk circles away quickly and effectively.
Patryk drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Patryk lands a body shot.
Patryk jumps guard and drags Hawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Patryk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard.
Patryk stops Hawk from standing up.
Patryk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Patryk.
Nevil Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patryk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Patryk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patryk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patryk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patryk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hawk to the mat. Hawk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
Patryk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patryk stops Hawk from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patryk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Patryk is having none of it.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patryk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position.
Patryk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hawk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Patryk breaks the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook but Patryk blocks it.
Patryk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patryk duly obliges.
Patryk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Patryk won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk advances to half guard.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Patryk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patryk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Patryk wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Patryk 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.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
Patryk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Patryk eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Patryk connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk working Hawk over with strikes.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Patryk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Patryk decides to return to a standing position.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Patryk misses with the combination.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patryk shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Patryk postures up in Hawk's guard and throws a big left but Hawk blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.
Hawk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Patryk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hawk throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Patryk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Patryk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patryk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patryk with a nice head shot there.
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position.
Patryk drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Patryk off! Patryk jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Patryk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Patryk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patryk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position.
Patryk throwing strikes but missing.
Patryk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patryk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk has his feet on Patryk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Patryk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patryk lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Patryk wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Patryk stops Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Patryk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawk is rocked!
Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Patryk finish him?
Patryk trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Patryk drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
Patryk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patryk thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
Patryk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patryk is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hawk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Patryk jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Patryk!
A relieved looking Lukasz Patryk 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cahal Jefferson (ranked 2374 p4p, 264 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 2606 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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155 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cahal Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vasquez scores with a hook.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Vasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquez catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Jefferson does it's job there.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jefferson will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez lands a jab to the head.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasquez thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jefferson is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Vasquez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jefferson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nando Vasquez!
After winning the bout, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 2099 p4p, 90 weight class) and Randall Couture (ranked 3413 p4p, 77 weight class). Dawson's entrance music is Titanic theme. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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233 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 Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Couture.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Couture lands a jab to the nose.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson is trying to stall.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Randall Couture has been cut.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Couture dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Couture shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Couture looks winded!
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Couture manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture working away.
Dawson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Dawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couture's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dawson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Dawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Couture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
Couture works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Dawson working a defensive guard but Couture manages to pass into side control anyway.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Couture wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
What's Dawson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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 Jack Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Couture.
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Come on Couture - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture blocks an elbow strike.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson looking to stall.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson drops Couture with a big knee straight up the middle! Couture is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson fakes the body blow, causing Couture to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Couture goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hibbert (ranked 799 p4p, 97 weight class) and Daniel Sainty (ranked 2430 p4p, 272 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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150 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Hibbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibbert cracks Sainty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hibbert throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hibbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hibbert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sainty on the side of the head.
Sainty is rocked!
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Hibbert scores with a one two! Sainty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sainty thinks about the counter body kick.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily.
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Sainty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hibbert's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sainty jabs Hibbert right on the nose. Hibbert blinks but takes it well.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Sainty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Sainty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Sainty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hibbert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sainty at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hibbert!
Hibbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sainty's best efforts.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Sainty in his half guard.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sainty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Hibbert defends it.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hibbert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hibbert trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hibbert has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Hibbert is staying busy.
Sainty not allowing Hibbert to control his hands.
Hibbert controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Sainty doesn't have the hooks in and Hibbert manages to turn into his guard.
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sainty misses with a hook.
Hibbert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Sainty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
A jab from Hibbert misses.
Sainty slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert scores with a nice strike.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hibbert moves away.
Sainty misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sainty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hibbert to score with a decent uppercut.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sainty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hibbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Hibbert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hibbert to take his back!
I really don't envy Hibbert right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hibbert is in bad spot here.
Sainty gets his hands free as Hibbert looks to control.
Hibbert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sainty gets his way!
Hibbert breaks Sainty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hibbert defends it easily.
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hibbert is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Hibbert landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Hibbert from controlling successfully.
Hibbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hibbert has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Sainty has his foot on Hibbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hibbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Sainty has an active guard here but Hibbert has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty looking for subs from the bottom but Hibbert mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
Hibbert throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hibbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sainty eats them both and turns towards Hibbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sainty avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots in and drives through. Hibbert sprawls well.
Hibbert tries to counter by clinching up but Sainty breaks away and moves out of range.
Hibbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sainty defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sainty is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert throws a right hand that misses
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hibbert lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Sainty sizes up Hibbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sainty doesn't seem bothered though.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots and misses
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty wants to clinch up but Hibbert keeps it at a distance.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Hibbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Some bone on bone action there as Hibbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Hibbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sainty throws out the jab.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainty shoots in for a double leg but Hibbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hibbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hibbert, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 2677 p4p, 375 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 2159 p4p, 321 weight class). OQuinn has chosen Blac Youngsta - Late as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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202 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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeVito thinking.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but OQuinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
DeVito shoots in for a takedown but OQuinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy DeVito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OQuinn swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn scores with a jab.
It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
DeVito shoots in looking for a takedown but OQuinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeVito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeVito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVito shoots in and drives through. OQuinn sprawls well.
DeVito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn clinches up with DeVito and pushes him back against the cage.
DeVito goes for a takedown in the clinch but OQuinn prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OQuinn.
DeVito tries to score a body lock takedown but OQuinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OQuinn finds it's way round the side to connect with DeVito's head.
DeVito closes the distance and clinches up with OQuinn, looking for a takedown. DeVito pushes OQuinn against the cage but OQuinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeVito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
DeVito has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeVito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeVito is breathing heavily.
DeVito prevents OQuinn from improving his position.
DeVito controlling the action here.
DeVito is working for a kimura but OQuinn is defending it quite comfortably.
OQuinn is looking to control DeVito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OQuinn avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn is trying to stand back up but DeVito is controlling him
DeVito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeVito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OQuinn defends it well.
OQuinn is defending against the submission attempts here by DeVito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeVito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OQuinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
OQuinn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
OQuinn is trying to get back to full guard.
OQuinn is trying to stand back up but DeVito is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn is not content to let DeVito control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeVito is looking for a kimura here.
DeVito is looking to stall here but OQuinn recovers full guard.
DeVito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OQuinn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy DeVito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
OQuinn lands a nice looking body shot.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but OQuinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
Damien OQuinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVito slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
DeVito misses with a takedown
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.
OQuinn connects with a right that clearly hurt DeVito. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as OQuinn proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till DeVito collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 1690 p4p, 262 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 1737 p4p, 268 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Marley tries to clinch up but Loureiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Loureiro tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Loureiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loureiro tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley blocks a body shot from Loureiro.
Loureiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marley scores with a shot to the body.
Loureiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley moves into the clinch.
Loureiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley misses with a hook. Loureiro ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marley's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Loureiro moves away and avoids it.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Loureiro's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Marley tries to sprawl out of it but Loureiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loureiro blocks a jab.
Loureiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loureiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marley quickly recovers to half guard.
Loureiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loureiro is working away from the top position though.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Loureiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loureiro seems to be working for a kimura but Marley defends the submission attempt.
Marley wants to sweep but Loureiro has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.
Loureiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loureiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marley tries to buck Loureiro off but Loureiro is having none of it.
Loureiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Loureiro advances to mount.
Loureiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marley is now in Loureiro's guard. A big mistake from Loureiro there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro has his foot on Marley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marley wanted to stand there but Loureiro had control of the position.
Loureiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marley landing with the ground and pound.
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loureiro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to control the position but Marley postures up.
Marley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
Loureiro working a defensive guard here.
Marley is posturing up here but Loureiro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marley has to tap! Slick submission there by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Koniu (ranked 1316 p4p, 38 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 3125 p4p, 69 weight class). Lang has chosen Planet Rock as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang throws out a counter right but Koniu avoids it with no problem.
Koniu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koniu misses with a straight right.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Koniu moved out of range nicely.
Koniu motions for Lang to come forward. Koniu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Lang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koniu takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Koniu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang throws a hook but Koniu blocks it.
Koniu throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Koniu's belly button to the back.
Koniu works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koniu.
Koniu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang unleashes a big counter combination but Koniu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koniu throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Koniu.
Koniu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koniu.
Koniu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lang counters with a nice body shot.
Lang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Koniu misses.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Lang scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
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!
Koniu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Koniu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koniu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koniu is looking to land body kicks.
Koniu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Koniu.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Koniu is looking to land body kicks.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Koniu saw that one coming.
Koniu misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Koniu ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
Koniu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Koniu cracks the inside of Lang's front leg.
A big left from Koniu misses.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Koniu's head but Koniu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koniu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lang takes a step back to recover.
Koniu throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koniu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koniu can pounce on him.
Koniu feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Koniu throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Lang unleashes a big counter combination but Koniu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lang blocks the leg kick.
Koniu looks to land a body kick but Lang moved away.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koniu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koniu looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Koniu misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koniu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koniu.
Koniu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koniu misses with a looping left.
Koniu dips to his left and cracks Lang with an uppercut!
Koniu lands with a nice combination. Lang backs away looking to recover.
Koniu misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Koniu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koniu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koniu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koniu.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koniu pushes Lang away with a front kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koniu has got the better of the exchanges.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lang avoids the body shot from Koniu.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koniu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koniu tries to score with a low kick but Lang moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Koniu does no damage.
Lang tries to bum rush Koniu with a series of wild strikes but Koniu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koniu.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koniu's head.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Koniu.
Lang throws out a counter right but Koniu avoids it with no problem.
Koniu misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a left to the body.
Koniu avoids the body shot from Lang.
Both fighters circling a little - Koniu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koniu feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Koniu feints a jab promting Lang to slip. Koniu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koniu misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koniu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands with a hook. Koniu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koniu misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu lands an overhand right.
Japa Koniu is winning the standup battle so far.
Koniu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koniu throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koniu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koniu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koniu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lang is rocked!
Koniu connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lang to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Koniu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Japa Koniu!
Japa Koniu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Lang had this to say: 'Ill be back Fool!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Rijn (ranked 972 p4p, 124 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 791 p4p, 95 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Rijn 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.
Entei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Entei scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Entei blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Entei lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Entei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Entei.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Entei misses with some punches.
Van Rijn works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a lunging right hand
and Entei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Entei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entei.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Entei's midsection.
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!
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Entei is avoiding it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Entei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Entei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Entei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Entei is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Entei lands a body punch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn presses Entei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entei's elbow.
Entei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entei! But no joy.
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn throws a poor cross that misses
and Entei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Entei keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Entei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Entei's head.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
and Entei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn wants to clinch
and Entei counters with a big head kick but Van Rijn shrugs it off.
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Van Rijn is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Entei.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Entei avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei lands with a good body shot.
Entei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Entei. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
A jab lands there for Van Rijn.
Entei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's front leg with a kick but Entei checks it.
Entei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn closes the distance but Entei moves to the side
and Entei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Entei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Entei moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Rijn thows a body kick. Entei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Entei avoids it well.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Entei blocks it.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Entei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Entei pushes him off.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei slowing the pace effectively.
Harry Entei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Entei controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Entei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn has Entei up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entei's elbow.
Van Rijn pushes Entei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn keeps control of Entei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entei.
Entei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Entei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Entei lands with a right to the head.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Entei.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Entei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Entei lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Entei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses
and Entei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Entei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei moves out of range of the body kick from Van Rijn.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Entei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei working hard to break the clinch.
Entei misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Entei 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
After the fight, Harry Entei was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bogard (ranked 993 p4p, 157 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 2036 p4p, 304 weight class). Dany Crosby told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Bogard jabs at Crosby's body.
Bogard swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Crosby throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogard counters with an inside leg kick.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crosby moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Bogard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crosby misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crosby throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Crosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Bogard throws a front kick that sends Crosby stumbling back into the cage.
Crosby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crosby looks winded!
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Bogard lands a front kick.
Bogard lands with a nice body punch.
Bogard scores with a head kick. Crosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bogard moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bogard! Crosby is out on his feet! Bogard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crosby is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crosby is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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