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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Greene (ranked 7900 p4p, 589 weight class) and Timothy Rex (ranked 4964 p4p, 464 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Back In Black. Timothy Rex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Rex!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Greene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rex lands an elbow inside that Greene shrugs off.
Rex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rex.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rex is defending well.
Rex lands a nice uppercut.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex crunches a lovely knee into Greene's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Rex as the two fighters clinch.
Rex scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rex.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex working Greene over with knees to the body.
Greene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rex presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Rex - that landed with a thud.
Rex with a knee to the head.
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Rex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rex lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rex.
Greene takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
Greene is rocked!
Rex with a knee to the head.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rex lands with a light punch inside.
Rex scores a nice knee to the body.
Rex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Greene takes an elbow to the temple.
Rex lands a good knee to the midsection. Greene won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greene's defenses.
Greene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rex lands a good knee to the midsection. Greene won't want to take too many of those.
Rex pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene has Rex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rex lands a big knee to the head and Greene goes down! Rex pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Rex!
Timothy Rex decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sirimongkol Niyotrong (ranked 2254 p4p, 247 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 3015 p4p, 321 weight class). Sirimongkol Niyotrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sirimongkol Niyotrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niyotrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong lands a body punch.
Niyotrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetherington blocking some punches.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Niyotrong 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.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Still in the clinch, Niyotrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington tries to pull guard but Niyotrong won't allow it.
Niyotrong goes for a takedown attempt but Hetherington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niyotrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niyotrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niyotrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hetherington if he has to take too many more of those.
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Niyotrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Hetherington jumps guard but Niyotrong stands there with Hetherington around his waist. Hetherington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hetherington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetherington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Niyotrong.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington looking for a takedown.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong.
Hetherington jumps guard and drags Niyotrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Niyotrong from controlling successfully.
Hetherington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niyotrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hetherington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niyotrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niyotrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a left hand.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niyotrong.
A short left from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands an uppercut.
Hetherington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niyotrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetherington is still on wobbly legs! Can Niyotrong finish him?
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetherington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Niyotrong manages to get underhooks.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong working aggressively here.
Niyotrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong is leaning against Hetherington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Niyotrong avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington seems to have recovered his senses.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Hetherington misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Hetherington pulls guard.
Niyotrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetherington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niyotrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niyotrong won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Hetherington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong 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.
Hetherington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niyotrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong digs a right hand into Hetherington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetherington's gas tank.
Hetherington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hetherington manages to end up in side control.
Niyotrong wants to control but Hetherington postures up.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Niyotrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hetherington controls the position.
Niyotrong struggling a bit here.
Hetherington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niyotrong is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Niyotrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetherington misses with the ground and pound.
Niyotrong manages to get back to half guard.
Niyotrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hetherington.
Niyotrong is trying to stand back up but Hetherington is controlling him
Niyotrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Niyotrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hetherington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Niyotrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niyotrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niyotrong.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetherington.
Niyotrong gets underhooks to prevent Hetherington's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetherington can do to turn this around?
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hetherington blocks an uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington has Niyotrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niyotrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niyotrong's elbow.
A short right from Niyotrong on the inside.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands with a light punch inside.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a nice uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Hetherington tries to work over Niyotrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington wants a takedown but no success here.
Hetherington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.
Hetherington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Niyotrong regains guard.
Niyotrong wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington dives in for a single leg takedown but Niyotrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niyotrong tries to counter by clinching up but Hetherington breaks away and moves out of range.
Donk. Niyotrong catches Hetherington right on the button with a cross.
Niyotrong lands a leg kick that knocks Hetherington off balance momentarily.
Niyotrong is looking to slow Hetherington down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niyotrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hetherington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hetherington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niyotrong can pounce on him.
Niyotrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hetheringtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Niyotrong is looking to counter punch.
Niyotrong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hetherington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hetherington looks to clinch but Niyotrong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hetherington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sirimongkol Niyotrong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Lee Roth (ranked 5211 p4p, 484 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 4550 p4p, 436 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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154 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wolfgang Lee Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee Roth throws a lazy uppercut
and Swearengen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swearengen digs a good hook to Lee Roth's body.
Lee Roth connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Swearengen.
A jab from Lee Roth finds it's way through Swearengen's defenses.
Lee Roth swings widly with a right hand
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Lee Roth is rocked!
Lee Roth dodges the punch combination from Swearengen.
Lee Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swearengen.
Lee Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee Roth loads up on a big right hand but Swearengen slips the punch.
Swearengen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Lee Roth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swearengen cracks Lee Roth with a left hook right on the temple and Lee Roth goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Swearengen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lee Roth is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Swearengen!
A very excited looking Al Swearengen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Schrijber (ranked 2556 p4p, 66 weight class) and Hercules Fortier (ranked 3613 p4p, 141 weight class). Hercules Fortier has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Schrijber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrijber misses with a leg kick
and Fortier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schrijber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier digs a right hand underneath Schrijber's ribcage. Schrijber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schrijber 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.
A head punch on the inside from Fortier fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schrijber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schrijber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schrijber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Schrijber cracks Fortier with a nice body shot.
Schrijber blocks a body shot from Fortier.
Fortier jumps guard but Schrijber stands there with Fortier around his waist. Fortier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schrijber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schrijber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Schrijber.
Fortier tries to land a front kick but Schrijber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schrijber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortier.
Fortier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Schrijber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier shoots for a takedown but Schrijber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schrijber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schrijber connects with a leg kick. Fortier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schrijber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fortier.
Schrijber swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortier.
Fortier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fortier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fortier being controlled here momentarily.
Schrijber'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.
Fortier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fortier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schrijber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fortier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier postures up.
Schrijber trying to control the position here.
Fortier advances position into side control!
Schrijber struggling a bit here.
Schrijber is trying to get back to half guard.
Schrijber wants to control but Fortier postures up.
Fortier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortier cracks Schrijber with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber is looking for a sweep.
Schrijber can't do much from the bottom here.
Schrijber tries to buck Fortier off but Fortier is having none of it.
Fortier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schrijber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fortier landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Schrijber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Fortier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schrijber is looking to reverse the position.
Fortier working the head and body with strikes.
Schrijber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fortier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schrijber is bucking up trying to escape but Fortier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schrijber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schrijber tries to lock up and control but Fortier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Fortier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrijber wants to control but Fortier is having none of it.
Schrijber is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schrijber regains half guard.
Schrijber wants to get back to full guard.
Schrijber is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schrijber avoid being mounted?
Fortier drops an elbow to the side of Schrijber's head.
Fortier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrijber's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schrijber blocks the body kick.
Fortier tries to move into range but Schrijber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schrijber throws a sloppy head kick and Fortier moves out of range easily.
Fortier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schrijber misses with an uppercut. Fortier saw that one coming.
Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrijber misses with a head kick.
Schrijber tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range.
Fortier throws a leg kick but Schrijber checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Fortier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Schrijber.
Fortier tries to land a leg kick but Schrijber saw it coming and moves away.
Schrijber works Fortier's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber catches Fortier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Schrijber.
Schrijber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jan Schrijber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortier managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Schrijber controls the action.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrijber's elbow.
Fortier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schrijber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fortier misses with a body kick.
Schrijber fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortier just manages to avoid it.
Schrijber scoring well with a low kick there.
Schrijber lands a jab to the nose.
Fortier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortier.
Schrijber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortier.
Schrijber wants to clinch up but Fortier keeps it at a distance.
Schrijber throws a wild body kick that Fortier sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortier misses.
Schrijber moves in looking to clinch but Fortier pushes him off.
Schrijber darts in and clinches Fortier up against the cage.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrijber's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Schrijber.
Fortier avoiding damage as Schrijber throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Schrijber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrijber tries a knee to the head but Fortier blocks it.
Fortier is struggling to control the position.
Schrijber misses with the head strike.
Schrijber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Schrijber.
Fortier taking a breather.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrijber's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schrijber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the head but Fortier blocks with his arms.
Fortier drags the fight down to the ground.
Schrijber trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schrijber controls the pace.
Fortier 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.
Hercules Fortier has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier being controlled here, momentarily.
Schrijber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Schrijber pushes his legs off easily.
Schrijber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrijber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Schrijber defends easily.
Schrijber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schrijber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fortier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schrijber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schrijber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schrijber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schrijber wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Schrijber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schrijber doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortier circles away.
Fortier replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Schrijber blocks it well.
Schrijber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schrijber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fortier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schrijber throws a leg kick that misses.
Schrijber throws a nice head kick!
Fortier takes a swing at Schrijber's ribcage but misses.
Schrijber tries to counter by clinching up but Fortier breaks away and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schrijber.
Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schrijber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortier. Fortier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schrijber tries to score with a low kick but Fortier moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier scores with a leg kick.
Fortier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schrijber throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortier 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 Schrijber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schrijber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schrijber swings widly with a right hand
and Fortier counters with an inside leg kick.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. Schrijber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schrijber is fending him off so far but Fortier persists. Nope, Schrijber circles away and we're back to standing.
Schrijber feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schrijber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortier replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Schrijber blocks it well.
Schrijber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortier lands a nice uppercut.
Fortier misses with the head strike.
Schrijber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fortier works on Schrijber's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schrijber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schrijber trying to land knees to the body.
Fortier gets through Schrijber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jan Schrijber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortier leaning against his opponent.
Schrijber missing with knees to the body.
Fortier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schrijber.
Schrijber tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortier avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fortier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortier cracks Schrijber with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrijber's elbow.
Schrijber misses with some punches.
Fortier gets through Schrijber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortier decides to pull guard.
Fortier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schrijber has his hands clasped together but Fortier extends and breaks Schrijber's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fortier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gannicus The Gladiator (ranked 3652 p4p, 496 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 2163 p4p, 320 weight class). The Gladiator comes to the cage accompanied by I.M.Sin. 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gannicus The Gladiator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gladiator shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Gladiator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gregor circles away.
The Gladiator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but The Gladiator is out of range.
The Gladiator gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Gladiator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregor on the ground.
The Gladiator has momentary wrist control but Gregor slips an elbow through the middle.
Gregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gregor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Gladiator's head.
Gregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Gladiator's head.
Gregor is in close to The Gladiator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gregor loads up on a big left hand. The Gladiator felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gregor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! The Gladiator can't hide his disappointment, as Gregor celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Davis (ranked 1447 p4p, 176 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 2229 p4p, 242 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Waiting around to die? as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randall Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Davis lands.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Davis slips a straight right by Jackson.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Davis scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Davis has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Jackson is trying to keep Davis in close.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis trying to control the position.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Davis from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Davis tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a slapping 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 moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randall Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davis slips under a jab.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis checks a low kick from Jackson.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Davis clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Jonathan Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Jackson.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Davis misses.
Jackson slips a jab from Davis.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randall Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jackson working aggressively here.
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 Jonathan Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Davis.
Davis tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davis is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control here.
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 Davis's temple.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Jackson throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randall Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randall Jackson!
Randall Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jonathan Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ture Torped (ranked 1837 p4p, 284 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 3498 p4p, 478 weight class). Torped comes to the cage accompanied by Das boot - Movie soundtrack. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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30
178 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ture Torped!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a hook
letting Torped counter with a right hand.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torped keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Torped was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kennedy.
Torped looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torped cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torped moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Torped misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torped thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torped lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kennedy 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.
Ture Torped is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torped showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torped counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Steven Kennedy has been cut.
Torped avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Torped saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torped blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Torped is looking to counter punch.
Torped tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Torped counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kennedy! Torped lets Kennedy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kennedy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torped knocks out Kennedy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Torped before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Torped picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ture Torped!
A very excited looking Ture Torped made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 1588 p4p, 71 weight class) and Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 3412 p4p, 131 weight class). Übensplikt has chosen More Than Nothing as his entrance music. Wolfgang Übensplikt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Übensplikt wants to clinch.
Übensplikt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Übensplikt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Übensplikt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Übensplikt has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is trying to control the position but Übensplikt postures up.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bell is trying to keep Übensplikt in close.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Übensplikt defends easily.
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.
Bell is looking for a triangle here but Übensplikt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bell wants to control but Übensplikt postures up.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell trying to hold on to Übensplikt's head to control him but Übensplikt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Übensplikt works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Übensplikt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell is looking to sweep but instead, Übensplikt has passed into half guard.
Bell wants to control but Übensplikt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Übensplikt passes into half guard.
Übensplikt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Übensplikt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell trying to control but Übensplikt postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Übensplikt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Übensplikt tries to clinch up.
Übensplikt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell tries to clinch but Übensplikt is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Übensplikt shoots in.
Bell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Übensplikt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Übensplikt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.
Übensplikt moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Greg Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Übensplikt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bell did well to prevent Übensplikt getting side control.
Übensplikt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt throws an elbow that misses. Bell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Übensplikt's guard. Nice move by Bell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell postures up.
Übensplikt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bell trying to control but Übensplikt is working from the bottom.
Bell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfgang Übensplikt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell trying to control but Übensplikt is working from the bottom.
Bell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Übensplikt wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Übensplikt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
Übensplikt keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell is really struggling to control Übensplikt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Übensplikt is looking to stand up but Bell isn't so interested in that idea.
Übensplikt looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Übensplikt stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Übensplikt to score with a decent uppercut.
Übensplikt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Übensplikt jabs at Bell's body.
Bell forces Übensplikt back against the cage and clinches.
Bell pulls guard.
Übensplikt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Übensplikt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Übensplikt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Übensplikt distracts Bell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to control the position but Übensplikt postures up.
Übensplikt throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Übensplikt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Übensplikt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Übensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Übensplikt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Übensplikt swivels and escapes.
Übensplikt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Übensplikt manages to avoid it.
Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Übensplikt wants to sweep but Bell has passed to side control!
Bell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Übensplikt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell taking a breather here.
Bell trying to control the position but Übensplikt is working away.
Übensplikt is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell trying to control the action but Übensplikt is working from the bottom.
Übensplikt sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Übensplikt missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell working the head and body with strikes.
Bell prevents Übensplikt from improving his position.
Übensplikt is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Übensplikt avoid being mounted?
Bell stalling.
Übensplikt tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Übensplikt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Übensplikt trying to control but Bell postures up.
Übensplikt is looking to improve his position.
Übensplikt wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Übensplikt has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Übensplikt effectively controlling the action here.
Übensplikt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell has picked Übensplikt up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Übensplikt keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bell.
Übensplikt tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell breaks from Übensplikt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell landing strikes from the mount and Übensplikt is in trouble!
Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Wolfgang Übensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 1171 p4p, 183 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1950 p4p, 299 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by Hello from the Askren Side. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Stefanovic works the jab nicely.
Stefanovic tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stefanovic.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stefanovic thumps Askren with a low kick.
Stefanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Stefanovic lands with an overhand left.
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Askren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Askren has Stefanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stefanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Askren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Askren misses with a combination
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stefanovic is leaning against Askren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
Askren is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Askren throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Askren swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanovic, right into the meat.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Stefanovic.
Askren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefanovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Stefanovic as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Stefanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic closes the distance and pushes Askren back into the cage.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Askren working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yen Askren's cut.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Askren scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.
Stefanovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Askren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefanovic to the ground. Stefanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Stefanovic leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Jab from Stefanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Askren takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Askren.
Stefanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Stefanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stefanovic tries to clinch there but Askren circles away.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Askren misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic clinches up against the cage.
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefanovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
A short left from Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askren's brow.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren is trying to drag Stefanovic to the mat but Stefanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic pushes Askren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Askren shrugs off.
Yen Askren's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Askren is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a big right hand! Askren is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Stefanovic!
The defeated Yen Askren had this to say: 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Heavyweight (ranked 168 p4p, 6 weight class) and Doug Bell (ranked 417 p4p, 16 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Bell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell 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.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bell avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bell! But no joy.
Bell lands a body shot.
Heavyweight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
Bell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Heavyweight clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
Heavyweight can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Bell connects with a body shot that sends Heavyweight's belly button to the back.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bell stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Bell does it's job there.
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Heavyweight cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight misses with a straight left.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Bell misses.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Bell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position but Heavyweight is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Bell.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working.
Bell working away.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working.
Bell working away.
Bell misses with the ground and pound.
Bell trying to control the position but Heavyweight is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Bell wants to control but Heavyweight is keeping him busy.
Heavyweight is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Heavyweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heavyweight is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bell working the ground and pound but Heavyweight is defending the strikes.
Bell staying calm.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell slips a straight right by Heavyweight.
A nice side step and Bell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Heavyweight does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to bum rush Heavyweight with a series of wild strikes but Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Heavyweight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heavyweight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Bell.
Heavyweight throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavyweight at a distance.
Bell swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bell with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Donk. Heavyweight catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bell tries to circle away but Heavyweight has him pinned against the cage.
Bell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heavyweight keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Heavyweight has the dominant position.
Bell tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heavyweight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heavyweight connects with a single shot there.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
Heavyweight jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Heavyweight.
Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
Doug Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heavyweight with a body shot.
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heavyweight prevents it.
Super Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Bell tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heavyweight has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bell is trying to break free.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks.
Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bell throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Heavyweight clinches up against the cage.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight takes one on the button.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell scores with a one two! Heavyweight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bell misses.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heavyweight lands a jab to Bell's midsection.
Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Heavyweight keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heavyweight can't break the clinch.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks.
Super Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heavyweight breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Heavyweight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
It seemed like Bell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.
Heavyweight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Bell misses.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell jabs at Heavyweight's body.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Bell ducked under it nicely.
Heavyweight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell can't break the clinch.
Bell tries to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling the position.
Bell blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Super Heavyweight.
I think Heavyweight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Heavyweight!
After winning the bout, Super Heavyweight 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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