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Trash Fights 18(155 structure) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 2422 p4p, 271 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 4333 p4p, 418 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt II. Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Nahtic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown misses with a combination
and Nahtic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nahtic trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Nahtic sits in half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Nahtic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Nahtic throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahtic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown controlling the position.
Nahtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is controlling Nahtic's posture.
Nahtic tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nahtic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nahtic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
As Nahtic looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Nahtic just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Nahtic misses
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Nahtic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Nahtic.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Nahtic checks it.
Nahtic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nahtic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Nahtic throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nahtic thinking.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nahtic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nahtic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown working away.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nahtic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nahtic sneaks back into half guard.
Nahtic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Nahtic's temple.
Brown wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Brown with the ground and pound but Nahtic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown won't allow Nahtic to sweep him here.
Nahtic trying to control the position.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Nahtic's brow.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Nahtic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nahtic to the mat! Nahtic manages to get full guard.
Nahtic pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nahtic throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nahtic throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Nahtic looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Nahtic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nahtic's head.
Brown slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Nahtic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nahtic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahtic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nahtic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown 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.
Nahtic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nahtic is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown prevents Nahtic from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Nahtic dodges it nicely.
Nahtic tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown stalling.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nahtic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Nahtic is rocked!
Brown working over Nahtic with some ground and pound. Nahtic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nahtic is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown not doing much here.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nahtic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nahtic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic seems to have recovered his senses.
Nahtic tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nahtic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nahtic wants to get back to full guard.
Nahtic has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Nahtic's head.
Brown lands a big elbow - Nahtic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 2828 p4p, 319 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 2614 p4p, 289 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Pain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! William Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
34 - 18 - 2 |
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166 lbs
26 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, William Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Pain wants to take the fight to the mat but Blake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain manages to pull guard.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Pain looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2761 p4p, 309 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1671 p4p, 200 weight class). Frankie Hollywood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
48 - 30 - 2 |
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
48 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hollywood on the side of the head.
Hollywood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Hollywood.
Hollywood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollywood slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Szczęsny looks to land a right hand but Hollywood moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Hollywood swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szczęsny is rocked!
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Hollywood tries to keep at a distance but Szczęsny has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny has Hollywood pressed against the cage, preventing Hollywood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollywood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Hollywood. Those never looked like landing.
Hollywood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Hollywood takes one on the button.
Szczęsny has Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Szczęsny pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny prevents Hollywood from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Szczęsny.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollywood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Szczęsny showed some decent athleticism there.
Szczęsny wants to control but Hollywood is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hollywood is holding on to half guard well.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollywood keeps working.
Hollywood tries to get to full guard but Szczęsny has control of the leg.
Szczęsny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szczęsny slips a nice elbow through Hollywood's hands, connecting with Hollywood's forehead.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Szczęsny.
Hollywood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollywood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Szczęsny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hollywood to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Szczęsny throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Hollywood pushes him off.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hollywood!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood can't do much from the bottom here.
Szczęsny working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hollywood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hollywood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szczęsny is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hollywood jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczęsny keeps working.
Hollywood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Szczęsny down.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hollywood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Szczęsny stops Hollywood from passing to mount.
Hollywood advances to mount.
Szczęsny tries to reverse the position but Hollywood maintains control.
Hollywood working for a submission but Szczęsny is keeping him at bay.
Szczęsny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hollywood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Szczęsny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hollywood misses with a head shot.
Szczęsny wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hollywood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Szczęsny has worked his arm free - good work by Szczęsny!
Szczęsny tries to buck Hollywood off but Hollywood is having none of it.
Szczęsny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollywood is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but Hollywood is controlling well.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Hollywood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szczęsny is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollywood.
Hollywood seems to be working for a kimura but Szczęsny defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Szczęsny avoids nicely.
Hollywood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A combination from Hollywood does no damage.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny misses with a double jab.
Hollywood lands a nice shot that snaps Szczęsny's head back.
Hollywood throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollywood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Szczęsny lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a takedown attempt - Hollywood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hollywood swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hollywood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hollywood misses with a few strikes there.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny rushes Hollywood and presses him up against the cage.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
Hollywood looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny has him pressed against the cage.
Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szczęsny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hollywood up against the cage.
Hollywood being controlled against the cage.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollywood wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
Szczęsny has Hollywood pushed against the cage.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
A little jabbing left from Hollywood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny has Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczęsny wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollywood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hollywood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Szczęsny taking a breather.
Szczęsny stalling the fight.
Szczęsny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Szczęsny is pushing Hollywood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seve Ballesteros (ranked 1788 p4p, 215 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 2289 p4p, 257 weight class). Ballesteros comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire f. Scarface & Killer Mike - Reignfall. 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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155 lbs
17 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Seve Ballesteros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ballesteros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McVaughn pinned against the cage. McVaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Ballesteros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballesteross head.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn stalls.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ballesteros up against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ballesteros takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Ballesteros is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn'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.
Come on McVaughn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Ballesteros's ribcage. Ballesteros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McVaughn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballesteros controls his hands.
A short left from McVaughn.
Ballesteros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good exchange - McVaughn coming out on top.
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Ballesteros in a clinch.
McVaughn is pressed up against the cage. Ballesteros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McVaughn down to the mat. McVaughn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seve Ballesteros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn is stalling here.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Ballesteros's head.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn landing knees to the head.
Ballesteros is rocked!
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn gets through Ballesteros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ballesteros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVaughn'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.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Ballesteros's head.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Ballesteros.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Ballesteros's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ballesteros's defenses.
It looks like Seve Ballesteros has been cut.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballesteros is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn is working Ballesteros over against the cage.
McVaughn'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.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballesteros backwards.
Ballesteros blocking some punches.
McVaughn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McVaughn.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ballesteros avoids it.
Ballesteros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballesteros trying to control the position but instead, McVaughn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballesteros into the cage.
McVaughn is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Ballesteros tries to break McVaughn's hands from around his neck, McVaughn unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Ballesteros will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Monroe (ranked 790 p4p, 91 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 1376 p4p, 166 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monroe is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Cider misses.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Cider does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Cider misses.
A jab from Cider misses.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a leg kick but Monroe moved away.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Cider misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Monroe tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Cider lands a head shot.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe slips a jab from Cider .
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Monroe swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider lands with a straight right. Monroe didn't see that one coming.
Monroe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monroe scrambles back to his feet.
Cider connects with a jab.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monroe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Cider misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cider .
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider misses with a body shot
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider misses the body punch
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Cider checks a low kick from Monroe.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Monroe cracks Cider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Cider tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Cider throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider blocks a head kick by Monroe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Monroe down.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cider under the eye.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider cracks Monroe with a good jab.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider misses the jab.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe slips under a jab from Cider .
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
A cross from Monroe lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider connects with the punch.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Cider misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe tries a low kick but Cider avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCider .
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Monroe.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
A relieved looking Colin Monroe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bunker (ranked 734 p4p, 86 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 1323 p4p, 160 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Lady Gaga - Alejandro as his entrance music. Alejandro Sepulveda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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34
145 lbs
27 - 16 - 2 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunker. That's going to slow Sepulveda down.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bunker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunker avoids it really well and circles away.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Sepulveda counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sepulveda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bunker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Sepulveda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Sepulveda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sepulveda wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
Bunker manages to get back to half guard.
Bunker's coaches at Power Shark Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bunker is controlling Sepulveda's trapped leg to prevent Sepulveda from advancing to side control.
Sepulveda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sepulveda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda controlling the action here.
Sepulveda is looking to take a break and control but Bunker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker keeping hold of Sepulveda's head, controlling as best he can.
Sepulveda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker trying to control but Sepulveda postures up.
Bunker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bunker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepulveda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bunker tries to roll over but Sepulveda keeps him under control.
Sepulveda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bunker sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda wants to pass to mount but Bunker is defending the position.
Bunker is defending against the submission attempts here by Sepulveda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunker is concentrating on defense, preventing Sepulveda from advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sepulveda tries to move into range but Bunker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sepulveda misses with a shot to the body
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sepulveda throws a good cross that connects.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Bunker misses
and Sepulveda counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunker cracks Sepulveda with a good jab.
Bunker goes for a double leg but Sepulveda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sepulveda continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sepulveda enables Bunker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sepulveda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bunker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sepulveda is trying to keep Bunker in close.
Sepulveda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sepulveda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bunker postures up and lands a big shot to Sepulveda's brow.
Sepulveda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda's legs - danger averted.
Alejandro Sepulveda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sepulveda trying to control the position.
Bunker trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bunker is now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bunker.
Sepulveda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bunker scoring with strikes but Sepulveda is staying in there.
Bunker prevents Sepulveda from getting the reversal.
Sepulveda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bunker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bunker working Sepulveda over with strikes.
Bunker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sepulveda wants to control but Bunker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunker trying to control from half guard but Sepulveda is working away.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker postures up and lands a big shot to Sepulveda's brow.
Bunker won't allow Sepulveda to sweep him here.
Sepulveda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunker won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Sepulveda is working for a kimura but Bunker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepulveda is looking to advance position but Bunker won't allow it.
Bunker has his hands clasped together around Sepulveda's back. He's all about the action.
Bunker is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
Sepulveda trying to control the pace.
Sepulveda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sepulveda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sepulveda prevents Bunker from improving his position.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Bunker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunker is holding on for now.
Sepulveda is stalling here. Bunker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sepulveda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bunker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bunker scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunker trying to control the action but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Bunker is putting a hurting on Sepulveda here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sepulveda looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Sepulveda closes the distance and pushes Bunker back into the cage.
Bunker blocks a body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Sepulveda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunker is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sepulveda.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Sepulveda blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sepulveda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sepulveda - that landed with a thud.
Sepulveda is trying to push Bunker away but Bunker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sepulveda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker tries to work over Sepulveda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker is trying to trip Sepulveda. He has hold of a leg but Sepulveda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bunker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sepulveda is trying to keep Bunker in close.
Bunker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard but Bunker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sepulveda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bunker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sepulveda seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunker dominates the positioning.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
Sepulveda tries to bench press Bunker off him but Bunker keeps the position.
Bunker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sepulveda being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker working away.
Bunker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Sepulveda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sepulveda tries to buck Bunker off but Bunker is having none of it.
Bunker trying to control the position but Sepulveda is working away.
Check out the look on Bunker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bunker scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands an elbow.
Bunker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bunker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bunker drops an elbow to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunker slips a nice elbow through Sepulveda's hands, connecting with Sepulveda's forehead.
Bunker prevents Sepulveda from improving his position.
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Bunker's head to control him but Bunker postures up.
Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bunker is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepulveda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bunker is nestled in close to Sepulveda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sepulveda is staying active underneath Bunker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sepulveda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunker's back!
Bunker trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Bunker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda tries to keep control of the position but Bunker is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
A very excited looking Tony Bunker 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 1638 p4p, 196 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 1524 p4p, 182 weight class). Uncle Creepy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Creepy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Midget's head.
Midget shoots and misses
and Creepy counters by clinching up.
Midget goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creepy prevents it.
Creepy lands a body punch.
Creepy lands a right hand.
Creepy lands a right hand.
Creepy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Midget is trying to drag Creepy to the mat but Creepy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uncle Creepy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Creepy lands with a left to the head.
Creepy lands with a left to the head.
Creepy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy throws a good cross that connects.
Creepy swings for the body but Midget moves out of range.
Creepy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creepy scores with a shot to the side of Midget's head.
Creepy pushes Midget back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creepy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creepy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Midgets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Creepy throws a right hand that misses
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Midget is looking for a kimura but Creepy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage.
Midget is looking for a kimura here.
Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Creepy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Creepy wants to sweep here but Midget controlling him for the moment.
Midget has gone for a leg lock! Creepy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Midget's guard.
Midget is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creepy postures up and lands a big shot to Midget's brow.
Midget keeping moving, preventing Creepy from controlling successfully.
Midget isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Creepy stacks Midget on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Creepy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy cracks Midget with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Creepy landing strikes.
Midget looking for a sweep but Creepy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Creepy working the ground and pound effectively.
Midget is looking to improve his position but Creepy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creepy dominating with strikes here.
Midget is squirming around, avoiding Creepy's attempts to control the action.
Midget is in a horrible position here. Creepy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Midget is rocked!
Creepy looking to control but Midget is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Midget is still in real trouble! Can Creepy finish him?
Midget is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Midget seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creepy wants to control the pace but Midget is squirming around nicely.
Creepy avoids the attempt from Midget to control.
Midget told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Midget keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Creepy is landing with some decent strikes but Midget is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creepy landing punches.
Creepy is landing with some decent strikes but Midget is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Midget is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Creepy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A big strike lands for Creepy! That's really hurt Midget and he's turned his back - Creepy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Creepy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
A victorious Uncle Creepy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 1527 p4p, 183 weight class) and Matt Kuchar (ranked 1171 p4p, 143 weight class). Fellows comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Kuchar has chosen 21 Savage - No Heart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows throws a right hand that Kuchar ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuchar also avoids with ease.
Kuchar tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fellows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fellows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fellows tries to clinch but Kuchar moves out of range.
Fellows fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuchar! But no joy.
Kuchar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuchar stalks Fellows and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fellows's face. Fellows staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab by Fellows.
Kuchar looks to land a combination. Fellows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuchar off the cage and back into range.
Kuchar motions for Fellows to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows gets tackled into the cage by Kuchar. Kuchar maintains the clinch.
Fellows working aggressively here.
Fellows working aggressively here.
Fellows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fellows pushes Kuchar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fellows misses with the head strike.
Fellows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fellows pushes Kuchar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuchar's elbow.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fellows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fellows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Fellows working aggressively here.
Kuchar lands with a left to the head.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fellows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuchar's elbow.
Kuchar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Fellows lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fellows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fellows tries a body shot but Kuchar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fellows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuchar prevents a body shot from Fellows.
Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
Fellows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kuchar.
Still in the clinch, Fellows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fellows gets through Kuchar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fellows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fellows swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fellows.
Fellows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fellows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fellows throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar.
Kuchar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fellows misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuchar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fellows's brow.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fellows.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar tries a body shot but Fellows blocks it.
Kuchar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuchar working aggressively here.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fellows tries a body shot but Kuchar blocks it.
Kuchar misses with a knee strike.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Kuchar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuchar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
Fellows avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuchar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fellows.
Fellows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fellows lands an uppercut.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fellows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuchar controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fellows as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Fellows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Fellows 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.
Fellows moves in looking to clinch but Kuchar pushes him off.
Kuchar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuchar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuchar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fellows lands a jab.
Kuchar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fellows moves into the clinch.
Fellows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fellows blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar prevents a body shot from Fellows.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuchar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fellows.
Fellows blocks the elbow strike.
Fellows tries a body shot but Kuchar blocks it.
Fellows scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fellows lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
Kuchar lands a left hand.
Kuchar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuchars head.
A nice left hand lands by Fellows.
Fellows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fellows digs a right hand into Kuchar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuchar's gas tank.
Kuchar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Fellows.
Kuchar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fellows.
Kuchar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fellows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fellows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fellows prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuchar.
Fellows scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar is working Fellows over against the cage.
Fellows blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fellows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fellows blocking some punches.
Fellows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Fellows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fellows lands with a left to the head.
Fellows blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
Fellows lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuchar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows lands a nice shot to the body.
Fellows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Fellows can't find room to land a body shot as Kuchar controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Kuchar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fellows's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fellows can't find room to land a body shot as Kuchar controls the action.
Fellows presses Kuchar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuchar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fellows.
Fellows misses with some punches.
Fellows blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fellows.
Fellows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar has Fellows pushed against the cage.
Kuchar wants to stall.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Fellows tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Fellows back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuchar pushes Fellows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fellows digs a right hand underneath Kuchar's ribcage. Kuchar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fellows misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fellows fails to land.
Dean Fellows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fellows lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows misses with the head strike.
Kuchar trying to control the position but instead, Fellows has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuchar into the cage.
Fellows lands a body punch.
Fellows prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Fellows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Kuchar trying to stall but Fellows improves his position.
Fellows can't find room to land a body shot as Kuchar controls the action.
Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuchar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Fellows controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fellows dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuchar loads up on a big right hand but Fellows slips the punch.
Fellows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fellows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Fellows.
Fellows pushes Kuchar up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fellows controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fellows as the two fighters clinch.
Fellows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuchar lands a damaging elbow.
Fellows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fellows avoiding damage as Kuchar throws knees to the body.
Fellows prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fellows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fellows lands a right hand.
Fellows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuchar throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuchar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fellows blocks an elbow strike.
Fellows blocks the elbow strike.
Fellows tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Fellows back against the cage.
Fellows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fellows gets through Kuchar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fellows lands a shot to the body.
Fellows tries to throw a body punch but Kuchar avoids it by throwing Fellows back against the cage.
Fellows tries a body shot but Kuchar blocks it.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuchar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuchar.
Fellows misses with some punches.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fellows scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Matt Kuchar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows pushes Kuchar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuchar lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Fellows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuchar stalls.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fellows lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fellows.
Fellows throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar.
Fellows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar tries a body shot but Fellows blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Fellows.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Fellows lands a right hand.
Fellows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuchar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fellows's brow.
A right hand to the body from Kuchar.
Fellows blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
A short body shot lands from Kuchar as the two fighters clinch.
Kuchar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fellows.
Fellows scores with a shot to the side of Kuchar's head.
Dean Fellows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fellows controls his hands.
Kuchar trying to stall but Fellows improves his position.
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Fellows.
Fellows scores with a shoulder strike.
Fellows blocks an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Fellows.
A nice left hand lands by Kuchar.
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!
Kuchar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuchar misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuchar working aggressively here.
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 Dean Fellows.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fellows, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Fellows!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dean Fellows thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 596 p4p, 64 weight class) and Alexander Pedan (ranked 1512 p4p, 178 weight class). Gadelha's entrance music is Melle Mel - Step Off. A fine choice. Claudio Gadelha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Pedan's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Pedan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadelha misses with a body punch
and Pedan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gadelha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedan lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Gadelha misses.
Pedan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gadelha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pedan.
Gadelha throws a looping overhand right but Pedan ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Pedan does it's job there.
Gadelha takes a swing at Pedan's ribcage but misses.
Pedan throws out a counter right but Gadelha avoids it with no problem.
Pedan scores with a kick to the body.
Gadelha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gadelha's head.
Gadelha misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gadelha throws a hook but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gadelha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pedan has time to react.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pedan. Gadelha shrugs it off though.
Gadelha blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pedan.
Pedan misses with an uppercut. Gadelha saw that one coming.
Gadelha tries for a takedown but Pedan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pedan moves out of range of the strikes.
Gadelha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedan moves away.
Gadelha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gadelha misses with a two punch combination.
Gadelha checks a leg kick.
Gadelha looks to throw the jab but Pedan is out of range.
Gadelha lands a two punch combo.
Gadelha throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedan.
Gadelha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pedan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedan connects with a right hand. Gadelha shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gadelha fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Pedan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan throws a hook but Gadelha blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Pedan there.
Gadelha misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Pedan misses.
Pedan avoids the body shot from Gadelha.
Gadelha misses with an uppercut. Pedan saw that one coming.
Gadelha throws the left hand but Pedan avoids the punch easily.
Gadelha takes a swing at Pedan's ribcage but misses.
Gadelha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedan manages to avoid it.
Pedan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pedan stuns Gadelha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gadelha cracks Pedan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pedan.
Gadelha misses with a body shot.
Jab from Pedan.
Gadelha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pedan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gadelha misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pedan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Gadelha misses
and Pedan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gadelha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gadelha's head.
Gadelha throws a body punch but Pedan moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pedan. Gadelha shrugs it off though.
Gadelha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedan misses with a hook.
Pedan lands the left hand.
Pedan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gadelha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Pedan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedan lands a leg kick that knocks Gadelha off balance momentarily.
Pedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gadelha.
Gadelha misses with a straight left.
Pedan slips a jab and a cross from Gadelha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha tries for a takedown but Pedan circles away easily
and Gadelha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Gadelha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedan tries to move into range but Gadelha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pedan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gadelha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gadelha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pedan looks to land a right hand but Gadelha moved out of range.
Pedan cracks Gadelha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gadelha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gadelha just misses with a punch to the body.
Gadelha backing away here, and Pedan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pedan connects with a right hand. Gadelha shakes it off.
Pedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gadelha.
Pedan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gadelha if he has to take too many more of those.
Pedan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gadelha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gadelha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedan lands the left hand.
Pedan throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pedan dominated that round.
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.
Gadelha throws a shot from downtown. Pedan moves away and avoids it.
Pedan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pedan.
Pedan scores with a jab.
Gadelha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gadelha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pedan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gadelha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Pedan misses.
Pedan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gadelha back to the cage. Pedan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Pedan.
Gadelha jabs at Pedan's body.
Gadelha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pedan.
Pedan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pedan sizes up Gadelha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha misses with a looping right.
Pedan throws a low kick but Gadelha avoids it.
Pedan throws the left hand but Gadelha avoids the punch easily.
Pedan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gadelha's head backwards.
Pedan slips under a jab from Gadelha.
Gadelha scores with a hook to the body. Pedan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gadelha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pedan under the eye.
Pedan throws a shot from downtown. Gadelha moves away and avoids it.
Gadelha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedan manages to avoid it.
Gadelha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pedan misses with a low kick.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadelha looks to land a left hand but Pedan moved out of range nicely.
Gadelha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pedan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadelha throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gadelha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pedan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gadelha blocks a leg kick.
Gadelha misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gadelha's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedan misses the shot to the body.
Gadelha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gadelha moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedan misses with a hook.
Pedan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pedan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pedan scores with a leg kick.
Gadelha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gadelha cracks a nice hook into Pedan's ribs.
Pedan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gadelha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gadelha.
Pedan feints a counter leg kick.
Pedan missing with a left hand there. Gadelha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedan ducks under a wild hook from Gadelha.
Gadelha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gadelha. That did some damage!
Alexander Pedan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gadelha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedan.
Pedan throws a series of punches but Gadelha moves out of range.
Gadelha lands a head shot.
Pedan throws a hook but Gadelha avoids it easily.
Pedan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Pedan.
Gadelha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gadelha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedan.
Pedan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gadelha throws a series of punches but Pedan avoids them all with ease.
Pedan connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gadelha misses its intended target.
Gadelha looks to land a left hand but Pedan moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Gadelha misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gadelha slips a jab from Pedan.
Gadelha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gadelha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gadelha.
Gadelha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedan can pounce on him.
Gadelha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gadelha looks to land a left hand but Pedan moved out of range nicely.
Gadelha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedan moves away.
Pedan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Pedan.
Pedan avoids the body shot from Gadelha.
Pedan flicks out a counter leg kick but Gadelha steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pedan. That's going to slow Gadelha down.
Pedan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Pedan.
Gadelha misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pedan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pedan throws a head kick that half lands.
Pedan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gadelha.
Pedan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gadelha.
Pedan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gadelha's sensitive parts.
Pedan throws a head kick but Gadelha moves out of range.
Gadelha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pedan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gadelha. That did some damage!
Gadelha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pedan's hands.
Pedan misses with a wild body shot.
Gadelha throws a body punch but Pedan moves out of range.
Pedan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha slips a jab from Pedan.
Gadelha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedan.
Pedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gadelha.
Pedan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pedan slips a jab from Gadelha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedan throws a leg kick but Gadelha moved away.
Pedan slips a jab from Gadelha.
Gadelha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pedan scores with a nice right hand.
Pedan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedan misses with a head kick.
Gadelha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gadelha misses with a looping right.
Pedan thumps Gadelha with a low kick.
Gadelha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pedan scores with a jab to the body.
Pedan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gadelha.
Pedan tries to land a front kick but Gadelha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pedan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadelha lands with a nice combination. Pedan backs away looking to recover.
Pedan slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadelha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedan scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pedan.
Gadelha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gadelha throws a low kick but Pedan avoids it.
Pedan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gadelha's head.
Pedan throws a hook but Gadelha avoids it easily.
Gadelha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pedan! But no joy.
Gadelha moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedan loads up on a big right hand but Gadelha slips the punch.
Pedan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedan counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gadelha. Pedan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gadelha misses.
Pedan catches Gadelha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pedan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gadelha lands a really nice looking cross but Pedan seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Gadelha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gadelha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pedan connects with an inside leg kick.
Gadelha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gadelha backing away here, and Pedan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gadelha.
Pedan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gadelha throws a shot from downtown. Pedan moves away and avoids it.
Gadelha throws a body shot but no joy.
Gadelha slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Gadelha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pedan slips under a jab.
Gadelha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadelha 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.
Gadelha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gadelha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha is fighting to break Pedan's control of his arms but Pedan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gadelha tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedan is retaining full guard.
Claudio Gadelha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pedan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pedan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pedan!
Claudio Gadelha was interviewed post fight and said 'Ouch that hurt!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 465 p4p, 50 weight class) and Bo Angliese (ranked 1639 p4p, 197 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Bo Angliese!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart lands with a kick to the temple. Angliese shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angliese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angliese takes one on the button.
Angliese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angliese stalks Hart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hart's face. Hart staggers backwards, shaken.
Angliese misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Hart is looking to counter punch.
Angliese feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
Angliese tries a head kick but it misses.
Angliese misses with a wild body shot.
Angliese misses with a few strikes there.
Angliese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart works Angliese's body with a nice hook.
Angliese clobbers Hart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Angliese tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angliese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angliese lands with a nice combination. Hart backs away looking to recover.
Angliese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Angliese lands a lovely overhand right.
Hart takes the fight into the clinch.
Angliese is looking to break free of the clinch but Hart has double underhooks.
Angliese is trying to break free.
Hart throws a head punch that misses.
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hart.
Hart lands with a short shot to the head.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Angliese avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart drives through and clinches with Angliese against the cage.
A short right from Hart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart has Angliese pressed against the cage, preventing Angliese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angliese backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hart.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angliese backwards.
Hart pushes Angliese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angliese wants to break the clinch but can't.
Angliese can't break the clinch.
Hart presses Angliese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angliese breaks the clinch.
Hart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angliese in his tracks.
Hart throws a body punch but Angliese moves out of range.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angliese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Angliese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Hart coming out on top.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Angliese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angliese avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angliese at a distance.
Angliese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Angliese.
Hart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hart drives through and clinches with Angliese against the cage.
Hart lands a left hand.
Hart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Angliese's efforts to push away.
Angliese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Angliese on the inside.
Angliese is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
Angliese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hart swings wildly with an uppercut but Angliese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hart prevents Angliese from breaking the clinch.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Angliese avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart prevents Angliese from breaking the clinch.
Hart tries a body shot but Angliese blocks it.
Angliese wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Angliese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angliese lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Angliese. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Angliese.
Angliese misses with the combination.
A low kick from Angliese misses
and Hart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Angliese's knee momentarily.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hart tries a low kick but Angliese avoids it.
Angliese throws out a counter right but Hart avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Angliese misses its intended target.
Hart tried to counter with a leg kick but Angliese avoided it.
Angliese misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo Angliese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angliese.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Angliese moved out of range.
Angliese misses with an uppercut
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hart.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart throws a leg kick but Angliese checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bo Angliese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart clinches.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anglieses head.
Angliese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angliese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A cross from Hart lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hart.
Hart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Angliese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hart checks a leg kick.
Hart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angliese doesn't seem bothered though.
Angliese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angliese.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Angliese to score with a decent uppercut.
Angliese lands a nice hook to Hart's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angliese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angliese with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut.
Angliese is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Hart tried to counter with a leg kick but Angliese avoided it.
Angliese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Hart is looking to counter with head kicks.
Angliese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angliese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Angliese is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
Look low, kick high! Hart uses the oldest trick in the book to send Angliese tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hart is absolutely delighted - when Angliese wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Hart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.
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