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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 2816 p4p, 258 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 5924 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Heimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Heimer dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut!
Heimer throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heimer misses with a wild combination.
Heimer misses the jab.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Jenkins misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Heimer .
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Heimer backs away, Jenkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Heimer jumps back.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Heimer 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimer down.
Heimer throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimer .
Heimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Heimer misses the jab.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Heimer misses.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Heimer avoided it.
Heimer clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimer blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimer misses the target.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
A combination from Heimer does no damage.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer moved away.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Heimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Jenkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Heimer 's leg but Heimer calmly moves out of range.
Heimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .
Jenkins throws a low kick but Heimer avoids it.
Jenkins jabs at Heimer 's body.
Heimer blocks a leg kick.
Jenkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heimer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Heimer 's leg. Heimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Heimer throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer misses with a double jab.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Heimer swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Heimer misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heimer connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Heimer jumps back.
Heimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Heimer . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimer .
Jenkins lands a jab to Heimer 's midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Heimer .
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Heimer 's ribcage. Heimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Heimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch.
Heimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Heimer is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Heimer 's head back.
Heimer 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heimer scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Heimer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Heimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heimer looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins stuns Heimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Heimer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
A big left from Heimer misses.
Heimer misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Heimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
Heimer throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Heimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Heimer counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins stuns Heimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heimer works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Heimer misses with a jab to the body
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimer checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Heimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Heimer misses the jab.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
A low kick from Heimer misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Heimer 's belly button to the back.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer blocks a leg kick.
Heimer throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jenkins wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heimer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Heimer misses.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Heimer lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer misses with a straight right.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Heimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Heimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Good standup being displayed there by Heimer as he connects with a hook.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimer ! But no joy.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Heimer throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins tries to land a leg kick but Heimer saw it coming and moves away.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Heimer looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Heimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heimer 's knee momentarily.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Heimer avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Heimer 's front leg but catches the back leg as Heimer tries to avoid it.
Heimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimer throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Heimer misses with a looping left.
Heimer throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Heimer .
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Heimer is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Heimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Heimer .
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 Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimer swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Heimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Heimer lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Heimer avoids it.
A nice side step and Heimer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Jenkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Heimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heimer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heimer blocks a jab.
Heimer misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .
Jenkins checks a low kick from Heimer .
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Jenkins coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimer moves away.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Heimer is out of range.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Heimer moves out of range.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimer . That did some damage!
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimer misses with a hook.
Heimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Heimer off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins tests Heimer 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heimer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thurgood Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimer avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Heimer misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Heimer misses.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Heimer misses.
A clash of legs there as Heimer blocks the low kick.
Heimer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Heimer blocks the leg kick.
Donk. Jenkins catches Heimer right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Heimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimer manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Heimer slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimer .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Heimer .
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Heimer .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burke Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins lunges at Heimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heimer 's hand.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heimer under the eye.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer takes one on the button.
Heimer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Our winner, Thurgood Jenkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 3013 p4p, 44 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 3601 p4p, 142 weight class). Joshua comes into the arena with Problem Child blaring out of the sound system. Nazari has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. Abioye Nazari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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298 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazari tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazari gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazari being controlled against the cage.
Nazari has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nazari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua thumps Nazari with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari scores with a push kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Nazari down.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Nazari throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Nazari .
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua clinches up with Nazari and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua avoiding damage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joshua stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Nazari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazari moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua cracks Nazari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari drops his hands momentarily and Joshua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nazari just on the top of the head. Nazari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nazari - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Joshua!
After the big win, Mr Joshua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Avery (ranked 2969 p4p, 276 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3228 p4p, 295 weight class). Goncalves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery misses with an uppercut.
Avery drives through with a takedown into Goncalves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avery's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Avery trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Avery pushes his legs off easily.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Avery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avery drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Avery off! Avery jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avery is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Avery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Avery is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery seems to be looking for submissions.
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goncalves's guard.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avery trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well.
Goncalves with the active half guard here but Avery passes nicely into side control.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Goncalves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery looking for submissions off his back.
Avery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goncalves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goncalves's back!
Avery is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goncalves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goncalves for a finish.
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Avery is trying to stick to Goncalves's back but Goncalves is turning into Avery. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avery's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goncalves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery 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.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Avery misses its target.
Goncalves darts in and clinches Avery up against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.
Avery is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Goncalves can't fight it off and eventually Avery manages to take the fight to the floor. Goncalves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goncalves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Avery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goncalves is surviving well by controlling Avery's body position as best he can.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avery breaks from Goncalves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery landing punches.
Avery moves to back control.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Avery trying to control.
Avery is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Avery looking for the RNC.
Goncalves rolls, trying to escape but Avery keeps control of the position.
Avery looking for the RNC.
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!
Goncalves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Avery landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery scoring with strikes but Goncalves is staying in there.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily.
Avery trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well.
Avery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avery trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Avery stalling.
Avery has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Avery passes into side control!
Avery advances to full mount.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery 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!
Avery tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avery is trying to trip Goncalves. He has hold of a leg but Goncalves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Avery persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Avery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avery forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well.
Avery is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Avery is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Avery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery fails to advance to Goncalves's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is working to get back to half guard.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Avery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Avery passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Avery sits in half guard.
Avery passes to full mount!
Avery connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Avery looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Avery.
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Avery tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Avery maintains control.
Avery in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Avery.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Avery postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goncalves looks a forlorn figure.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Avery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 1760 p4p, 207 weight class) and Walter Lang (ranked 2903 p4p, 321 weight class). Lang has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jerry Jacobs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jerry Jacobs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Lang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobs with a body shot.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lang counters with a crisp one two that drops Jacobs! Lang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jacobs to his feet! Jacobs is in big trouble!
Jacobs is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang is struggling to control the position.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Lang.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jacobs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lang can turn it around.
Jacobs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Lang 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.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobs in his tracks.
Walter Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice right hand that sends Jacobs toppling to the canvas! Jacobs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lang finish him?!
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs moves to clinch but Lang breaks away
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jacobs! Lang lets Jacobs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang avoiding damage as Jacobs throws knees to the body.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Jerry Jacobs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang stalling.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang blocking some punches.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Jacobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Lang gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang cracks Jacobs with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jacobs falls to his knees and Lang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Lang!
Walter Lang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 1476 p4p, 186 weight class) and Rafe Barrientos (ranked 2381 p4p, 280 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
173 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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29
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafe Barrientos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir missing with a left hand there. Barrientos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range.
Noir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.
Barrientos is trying to force a seperation but Noir has the dominant position.
Barrientos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrientos is trying to maintain a safe position but Noir gets an underhook and turns Barrientos into the cage.
Barrientos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noir uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noir is in close to Barrientos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barrientos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noir has escaped and now he's on top!
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir distracts Barrientos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrientos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.
Barrientos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Noir frees his head nicely. Oh but Barrientos has switched to an armbar! Noir is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafe Barrientos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafe Barrientos made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 1689 p4p, 239 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 1858 p4p, 266 weight class). Leighton has chosen Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood as his entrance music. 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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38
205 lbs
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25
209 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurulands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leighton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guruland throws out a loose jab but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland throws a hook to the side of Leighton's head but Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guruland throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Leighton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leighton misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton clinches with his opponent.
Leighton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leighton misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Guruland.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Guruland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leighton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leighton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leighton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton misses with a body punch.
Leighton gets through Guruland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leighton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton blocks the elbow strike.
Leighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
Guruland blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guruland misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guruland is keeping busy.
Guruland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leighton gets control of Guruland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leighton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guruland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Guruland from controlling successfully.
Leighton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guruland preventing the sweep.
Guruland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guruland won't allow Leighton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guruland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Leighton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leighton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guruland moves away from the strike by Leighton.
Leighton throws a nice head kick!
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton misses with a head kick.
Guruland ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Guruland thows a leg kick but Leighton checks it
and Leighton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guruland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leighton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton passes Guruland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leighton wants to advance to full mount but Guruland doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guruland has control of Leighton's left arm, preventing Leighton from doing any damage.
Guruland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guruland wants to sweep here but Leighton controlling him for the moment.
Guruland is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton wants to pass the guard but Guruland is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Guruland misses with a body shot.
Mentor Guruland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leighton.
Guruland moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeighton.
Guruland just misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guruland throws out the jab.
Leighton jabs Guruland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guruland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guruland doesn't seem bothered though.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guruland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guruland throws a right hand that Leighton ducks under and follows up with a left that Leighton also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Leighton scores with a decent looking hook.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guruland.
Guruland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Leighton lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leighton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guruland scores with a shoulder strike.
Leighton lands with a short shot to the head.
Leighton blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Leighton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leighton stalls.
Guruland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eliott Leighton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leighton lands a takedown into guard.
Leighton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guruland wants to sweep but no luck.
Leighton is in close to Guruland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leighton throws an elbow that misses. Guruland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leighton's guard. Nice move by Guruland!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton keeping full guard, as Guruland tries to pass.
Guruland trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton keeping full guard, as Guruland tries to pass.
Leighton trying to control the position.
Leighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guruland's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guruland keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leighton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leighton throws an elbow that misses. Guruland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leighton's guard. Nice move by Guruland!
Leighton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guruland controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guruland looking to sit in guard and control but Leighton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leighton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leighton preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leighton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guruland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leighton throwing strikes from guard but Guruland blocks nicely.
Leighton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leighton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guruland trying to keep a closed guard but Leighton is proving a slippery customer.
Leighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guruland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton 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. This is the final round!
Guruland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guruland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eliott Leighton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leighton!
The crowd cheers as Leighton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guruland doesn't seem phased though.
Guruland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leighton takes a swing at Guruland's ribcage but misses.
Guruland throws a right hand that Leighton ducks under and follows up with a left that Leighton also avoids with ease.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leighton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Guruland shows good takedown defense.
Leighton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guruland moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leighton connects with a body shot.
Leighton lands a glancing blow to the side of Guruland's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton cracks Guruland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guruland avoids the head kick by Leighton.
Guruland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leighton misses with a wild combination.
Leighton throws an overhand right that lands on Guruland's shoulder, as Guruland tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
Leighton scores with a sloppy right hand. Guruland should have avoided that one.
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guruland avoids it really well and circles away.
Guruland lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton misses with a wild combination.
Guruland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guruland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
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!
Leighton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guruland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighton moves away.
Guruland throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Leighton counters with a single leg into guard. Guruland didn't expect that.
Guruland trying to control the position.
Leighton throwing strikes from guard but Guruland blocks nicely.
Leighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guruland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leighton.
Eliott Leighton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guruland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guruland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton stays in close to Guruland's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guruland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Guruland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leighton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton just content to control the position.
Leighton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leighton just content to control the position.
Leighton is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Leighton the control monster continue. Boring.
Mentor Guruland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guruland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliott Leighton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leighton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 1050 p4p, 113 weight class) and Bronson Hughes (ranked 1340 p4p, 138 weight class). Hughes has chosen Slam - By: Onyx as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Huchkov slips a jab from Hughes.
Huchkov slips a jab from Hughes.
Huchkov throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huchkov cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Jab from Huchkov.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huchkov.
Huchkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hughes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huchkov misses with the ground and pound.
Hughes regains half guard.
Huchkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huchkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huchkov throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Huchkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Huchkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
Huchkov tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Huchkov'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.
Huchkov postures up.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huchkov with a nice head shot there.
Hughes pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
Huchkov throws an elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huchkov's guard. Nice move by Hughes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Hughes is in close to Huchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes throws a strike but Huchkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Huchkov gets to his feet - Hughes follows without any prompting.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Huchkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Huchkov defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Huchkov on that attempt.
Hughes swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huchkov doesn't seem phased though.
Huchkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huchkov misses with a straight right.
Huchkov misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes counters with a good low kick that Huchkov was not able to check.
Hughes stalks Huchkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huchkov's face. Huchkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Huchkov avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huchkov.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huchkov feints a jab promting Hughes to slip. Huchkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes sizes up Huchkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huchkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huchkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Huchkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huchkov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Huchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes throws a one two combo.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
Huchkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov lands a head shot.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huchkov shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Huchkov seems unphased.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huchkov defends it well.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Huchkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Huchkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes with a nice cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hughes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Huchkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huchkov scores with a jab.
Huchkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes cracks Huchkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Huchkov's head back.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huchkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huchkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Huchkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huchkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Matel Huchkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Huchkov landing a few strikes.
Huchkov tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huchkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huchkov's back!
Hughes has Huchkov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Huchkov breaks Hughes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Huchkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Huchkov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Huchkov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bronson Hughes!
Post fight, an emotional Bronson Hughes said 'It feels so good to have this title back around my waist. I want to thank my team, my family, and my fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 1415 p4p, 150 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 472 p4p, 51 weight class). Zombie has chosen ZOMBIE as his entrance music. Korean Zombie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Baals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie throws a sloppy head kick and Baals moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Baals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baals moves out of range as Zombie strikes.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baals.
Zombie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zombie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baals is out of range and Zombie settles back down.
Zombie lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals stuffs the takedown attempt from Zombie. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baals digs a good body shot into Zombie's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Zombie. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie thows a body kick. Baals tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zombie throws a low kick but Baals avoids it.
Baals tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baals misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
Zombie blocking some punches.
Baals misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Baals.
Baals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Zombie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baals blocks a body shot from Zombie.
Zombie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
Baals lands a body punch.
Baals avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Zombie missing with knees to the body.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Baals.
Zombie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zombie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zombie 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.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Baals.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head.
Zombie misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie scores with a shot to the side of Baals's head.
Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Baals.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
A short right from Zombie.
Baals takes an elbow to the temple.
Baals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zombie with a knee to the head.
Zombie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baals struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
Baals lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zombie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zombie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zombie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow.
Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Baals lands a right hand.
Baals's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Baals.
A right hook to the body lands for Baals.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zombie.
It looks like Harry Baals has been cut.
Baals throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baals misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zombie rushes Baals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baals misses with a body punch.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
Zombie missing with knees to the body.
Baals lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zombie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zombie connects with a knee to the head.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Baals.
Zombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baals misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals.
Baals struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
Zombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Zombie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Baals.
A shot in the inside from Baals.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Nice body punch from Baals - that landed with a thud.
Zombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zombie.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Baals.
Baals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range.
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie pushes Baals up against the cage in a clinch.
Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombie landing knees to the head.
Baals lands a nice uppercut.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands with a right to the head.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Zombie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zombie misses with an elbow strike.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Zombie.
Baals is trying to push Zombie away but Zombie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zombie misses with an elbow strike.
Zombie misses with a knee strike.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baals lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baals looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Baals.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Zombie.
Baals digs a right hand into Zombie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zombie's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Zombie.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now.
Korean Zombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
Baals breaks from the clinch.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Baals.
Korean Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baals misses with a low kick as Zombie jumps back.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Baals tries to land a front kick but Zombie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Korean Zombie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baals tries to move into range but Zombie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zombie with a poor takedown
and Baals counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zombie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zombie is rocked!
Baals avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?
Zombie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zombie seems to have recovered his senses.
Baals looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zombie pushes past his half guard into mount!
Zombie lands a big shot there that rocks Baals but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baals gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baals moves into full guard.
Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baals not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zombie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zombie throwing shots but Baals is blocking nicely.
Baals manages to get to full guard.
Zombie stands and steps away. Baals gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baals lands a really nice looking cross but Zombie seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zombie.
Baals is looking to counter punch.
Baals connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zombie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.
Some wild striking there from Baals.
Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zombie throws a lazy uppercut
and Baals counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zombie shoots in looking for a takedown but Baals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zombie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zombie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baals finds it's way round the side to connect with Zombie's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zombie.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Baals circles away and keeps his distance.
Zombie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baals tries to avoid it but Zombie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baals to the ground. Baals escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Baals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baals rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baals to score with a decent uppercut.
Zombie moves out of range as Baals throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zombie as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Baals lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zombie doesn't seem phased though.
Zombie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Zombie is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Baals scores with a decent looking hook.
Baals rushes Zombie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zombie is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Baals piles on the pressure and Zombie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
A very excited looking Harry Baals 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Secoy (ranked 340 p4p, 51 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 718 p4p, 115 weight class). Alasdair Thacker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Azamat Secoy's chin.
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Azamat Secoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Secoy lands with a cross.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Thacker.
As Thacker looks to move away, Secoy throws a big counter combo but Thacker just gets out of the way.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secoy tried to counter with a leg kick but Thacker avoided it.
Secoy throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Secoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thacker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Secoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Secoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Secoy slips under a jab from Thacker.
Thacker misses the jab.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Secoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Secoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy cracks Thacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Secoy moved away.
We've been told by Secoy's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Secoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Secoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Secoy checks a leg kick.
Secoy slips under a jab.
Secoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Secoy off the cage and back into range.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Secoy's shoulder, as Secoy tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker throws a solid leg kick but Secoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thacker.
Secoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Secoy swinging wildly here.
Secoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Secoy moves away and avoids it.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Secoy jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
Thacker cracks Secoy with a good jab.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Secoy lands a jab to the head.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker throws a leg kick that misses.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy scores with a nice strike.
Thacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Secoy on the side of the head.
Secoy moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Secoy lands a jab.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thacker. That's going to slow Secoy down.
A low kick from Secoy misses
and Thacker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Secoy's knee momentarily.
Secoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Secoy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Secoy.
Thacker cracks the inside of Secoy's front leg.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy 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 Thacker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thacker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy slips under a jab.
Thacker connects with a body shot.
Thacker misses with a kick to the body
and Secoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Secoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Secoy blocks a head kick by Thacker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy 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 Thacker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thacker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Secoy.
Thacker misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
A low kick from Secoy is predictable there
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Secoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Secoy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Thacker fakes the leg kick and cracks Secoy in the body.
Secoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker scores with a nice strike.
Azamat Secoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Secoy throws a looping overhand right but Thacker ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thacker misses.
Secoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
Secoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Secoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Secoy scores with a jab to the head.
Secoy throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker throws a lazy head kick
and Secoy counters with an inside leg kick.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Secoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Secoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Thacker should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Thacker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Secoy.
Thacker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick from Secoy.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Secoy scores with a nice right hand.
Secoy throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thacker lands a body shot.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
Secoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Secoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Secoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Secoy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Secoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Secoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Secoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Secoy misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Secoy misses.
Secoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Secoy tenderised Thacker's leg. Thacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Secoy throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Secoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker throws a push kick but Secoy slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Secoy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Secoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Secoy swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thacker lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy connects with a high kick.
Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thacker.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Thacker tests Secoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Secoy throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Secoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thacker.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Secoy looks to land a body kick but Thacker moved away.
A head kick misses from Secoy.
Thacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Secoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thacker's head.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Secoy avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Secoy misses with a head kick.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Secoy defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Secoy.
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Secoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker misses the jab.
Secoy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Secoy swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Secoy is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Thacker.
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 Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Secoy.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Thacker off balance momentarily.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Secoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Thacker lands a leg kick that knocks Secoy off balance momentarily.
Secoy scores with a nice right hand.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
That kick from Thacker tenderised Secoy's leg. Secoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Secoy throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Secoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secoy throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Secoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Secoy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Secoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
Jab by Thacker.
Thacker throws the left hand but Secoy avoids the punch easily.
Secoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Secoy misses with a double jab.
Secoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Secoy's shoulder, as Secoy tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker jabs at Secoy's body.
Secoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker throws a jab when Secoy was well out of range.
Secoy throws a good cross that connects.
Secoy walks into a left hand.
Secoy blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Secoy.
Secoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Secoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Secoy tries a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Secoy connects with a jab.
Secoy walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Secoy drops his hands momentarily and Thacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Secoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Secoy slips a jab from Thacker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thacker, as that shot connected.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Secoy throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Secoy - that will leave a mark!
Secoy lands a front kick.
Thacker takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Secoy thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Secoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it.
Secoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Secoy jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Secoy scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Secoy does it's job there.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Secoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Secoy lands a jab.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a low kick, right behind Secoy 's knee.
Thacker throws a leg kick which misses Secoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Secoy tries to avoid it.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Thacker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy misses with a low kick.
Secoy throws a leg kick
and Secoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Secoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Thacker.
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 Azamat Secoy.
Well Secoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Azamat Secoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 685 p4p, 107 weight class) and Crenflow Dolla (ranked 1047 p4p, 159 weight class). Hanagan's entrance music is Guilty Until Proven Innocent. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla tried to score with a low kick but Hanagan checks it.
Hanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dolla takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Hanagan misses the jab.
Hanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dolla flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanagan steps away.
Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanagan blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dolla.
Good standup being displayed there by Dolla as he connects with a hook.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanagan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolla.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan manages to break the clinch.
Hanagan swings widly with a right hand
and Dolla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanagan ducks right into an uppercut from Dolla.
Hanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dolla misses with a wild combination.
Dolla takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Dolla counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hanagan out cold! What a finish! Dolla is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crenflow Dolla thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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