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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Anselmo (ranked 2033 p4p, 239 weight class) and Earl Jeffries (ranked 1354 p4p, 165 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Troy Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselmo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jeffries . That did some damage!
Anselmo misses with a hook
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries connects with a body shot that sends Anselmo's belly button to the back.
Anselmo scores with the left hand. Jeffries knows he should have avoided that one.
Anselmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anselmo swings widly with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Jeffries blocks the low kick.
Anselmo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anselmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anselmo misses with a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anselmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeffries 's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anselmo. Anselmo obviously looking to wear him down.
Anselmo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeffries works Anselmo's body with a nice hook.
Anselmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeffries tries to clinch but Anselmo is having none of it.
Jeffries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch but Anselmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anselmo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jeffries counter with a right hand.
Jeffries shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anselmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anselmo lands a jab to the nose.
Anselmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
A slow jab from Anselmo misses its intended target.
Anselmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anselmo missing with a left hand there. Jeffries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries throws out a counter right but Anselmo avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries lands with a nice body punch.
Anselmo misses with a few strikes there.
Anselmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jeffries .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Anselmo slips a jab from Jeffries .
Anselmo takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Anselmo as he connects with a hook.
Anselmo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeffries checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries ! But no joy.
Anselmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Anselmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anselmo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anselmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Anselmo misses with an uppercut
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot.
Jeffries misses with a hook to the body
and Anselmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries misses with a straight right.
Jeffries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeffries is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anselmo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jeffries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anselmo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anselmo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anselmo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anselmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries .
Anselmo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeffries counters with a three punch combo that has Anselmo backing up. Anselmo nods at Jeffries to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeffries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeffries needs to keep his hands up - Anselmo had a free shot at his head there.
Jeffries ducks right into an uppercut from Anselmo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselmo misses with a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo swings widly with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Troy Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anselmo is breathing heavily.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
Anselmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anselmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anselmo throws a leg kick
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but Jeffries sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anselmo takes one to the chin there.
Anselmo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries needs to keep his hands up - Anselmo had a free shot at his head there.
Anselmo throws a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anselmo! Jeffries lets Anselmo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Anselmo is rocked!
Anselmo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeffries .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Jeffries dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anselmo throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeffries counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anselmo! Jeffries lets Anselmo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Anselmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeffries jabs Anselmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anselmo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeffries throws a series of punches but Anselmo moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Anselmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries .
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but Jeffries sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jeffries connects with a body shot that sends Anselmo's belly button to the back.
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!
Anselmo thumps Jeffries with a low kick.
Jeffries lands with a nice body punch.
Anselmo moves out of range of the strikes.
Anselmo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jeffries fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo throws a poor cross that misses
and Anselmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anselmo throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
Anselmo misses with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Anselmo slips the punch.
Jeffries avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Earl Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anselmo throws out the jab.
Anselmo loads up on a big right hand but Jeffries slips the punch.
Anselmo ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries .
Anselmo loads up on a big right hand but Jeffries slips the punch.
Anselmo misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffries has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Jeffries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anselmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeffries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anselmo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Anselmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries tries to clinch up but Anselmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Anselmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body. Anselmo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anselmo throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Anselmo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jeffries counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Jeffries catches Anselmo right on the button with a cross.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeffries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anselmo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries closes the distance and pushes Anselmo back into the cage.
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head.
Anselmo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Anselmo controls the action.
Anselmo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anselmo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeffries .
Anselmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeffries prevents Anselmo from breaking the clinch.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anselmo's defenses.
Anselmo can't break the clinch.
Anselmo tries to stall but Jeffries uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anselmo is trying to force a seperation but Jeffries has the dominant position.
Jeffries manages to break the clinch.
Anselmo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anselmo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Jeffries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anselmo blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries moves away from the strike by Anselmo.
A nice side step and Jeffries releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anselmo throws a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries throws an overhand right that drops Anselmo like a sack of potatoes! Jeffries dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
Earl Jeffries seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 1218 p4p, 147 weight class) and Cavey Beaumont (ranked 1859 p4p, 201 weight class). Bomb Bombs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs looks to land a right hand but Beaumont moved out of range.
Bombs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beaumont darts in and clinches Bombs up against the cage.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but Beaumont blocks it.
Bombs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bombs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beaumont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beaumont looking to throw knees to the head but Bombs is blocking nicely.
Beaumont scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bomb Bombs has been cut.
Bombs is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beaumont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beaumont with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beaumont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bombs avoiding damage as Beaumont throws knees to the body.
Beaumont pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bombs blocks a body shot from Beaumont.
Beaumont keeps control of Bombs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bombs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bombs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaumont lands a good knee to the midsection. Bombs won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs avoiding damage as Beaumont throws knees to the body.
Beaumont creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beaumont is working Bombs over against the cage.
Bombs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beaumont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beaumont lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Beaumont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Bombs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beaumont missing with knees to the body.
Beaumont lands a knee to the body.
Bombs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bombs tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Bombs back against the cage.
Beaumont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beaumont scores with a hook to the body.
Beaumont creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bombs's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Beaumont on the inside.
Beaumont pushes Bombs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaumont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Beaumont.
Beaumont has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bombs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beaumont can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont scores with a shoulder strike.
Beaumont lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Beaumont utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beaumont scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bombs is rocked!
Beaumont lands a big knee! That's hurt Bombs! Oh, he's all over the place! Beaumont lands another knee that sends Bombs to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavey Beaumont!
A very excited looking Cavey Beaumont rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Handleman (ranked 848 p4p, 113 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 951 p4p, 126 weight class). Handleman comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC Theme. Clifton Von Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kelvin Handleman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Handleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handleman throws a nice looking combination but Von Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.
Handleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handleman 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.
Handleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Handleman.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Handleman's shoulder, as Handleman tries to avoid the shot.
Handleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Lee fails with the takedown
and Handleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Handleman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Von Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Lee swings around for an armbar but Handleman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Lee's guard.
Von Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Handleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handleman.
Handleman postures up.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Handleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handleman stands up over Von Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Handleman won't allow Von Lee to sweep him here.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Lee seems keen to control Handleman's posture.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Handleman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Handleman postures up and lands a big shot to Von Lee's brow.
Von Lee is trying to keep Handleman in close.
Handleman wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Von Lee trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Handleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
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 Kelvin Handleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
That's time! Handleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Handleman off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Handleman moves out of range.
Handleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
Handleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Handleman.
Handleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Lee checks it well.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Handleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee avoids the body shot from Handleman.
Jab from Von Lee.
Handleman throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Handleman misses the target.
Handleman cracks a nice hook into Von Lee's ribs.
Kelvin Handleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee slips a jab and a cross from Handleman.
Handleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
Handleman scores with a jab.
Handleman misses with a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Handleman does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Handleman. Those never looked like landing.
And Von Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Handleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handleman counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Handleman. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Lee enables Handleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman is really struggling to control Von Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Handleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee controlling Handleman's posture.
Handleman trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Handleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handleman throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Handleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handleman misses with a hook to the body
and Handleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Handleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Handleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Von Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handleman.
Handleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Handleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Handleman throws a right and a left that Von Lee avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handleman.
Handleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Handleman throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lee.
Handleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Handleman slips under a jab.
As Von Lee looks to move away, Handleman throws a big counter combo but Von Lee just gets out of the way.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Handleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handleman slips a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handleman.
Handleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Handleman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handleman shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handleman stuffs the takedown.
Von Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handleman.
Handleman jabs Von Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Handleman clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee misses with a hook
and Handleman counters with a straight right hand.
Von Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handleman wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handleman wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Lee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Lee trying to pass the guard but Handleman defending well.
Von Lee wants to control but Handleman is keeping him busy.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handleman taking some punishment here, with Von Lee in his half guard.
Von Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Handleman's thigh. Handleman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Handleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handleman keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Kelvin Handleman's cut is getting worse.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Handleman has momentary wrist control but Von Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Lee throwing strikes from guard but Handleman blocks nicely.
Kelvin Handleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Von Lee.
Well Handleman 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Handleman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kelvin Handleman made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 474 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 328 p4p, 44 weight class). Chernokov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Alexei Chernokov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Daniels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Chernokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
As Daniels tries to get set, Chernokov tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Chernokov works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Chernokov works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chernokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Chernokov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chernokov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Chernokov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chernokov working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Chernokov throws a strike aimed at the side of Daniels's head but Daniels avoids it well.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chernokov.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Chernokov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daniels works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernokov slips under a jab from Daniels.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chernokov just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
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 Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Chernokov with an uppercut!
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov looking for a takedown.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Chernokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Chernokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Chernokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels works on Chernokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chernokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernokov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a body punch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Chernokov moved out of range.
Daniels throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Daniels throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chernokov lands with a left to the head.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
Chernokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Chernokov avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov pulls guard.
Chernokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniels postures up in Chernokov's guard and throws a big left but Chernokov blocks it.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Chernokov won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernokov is on top in guard.
Chernokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernokov trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Jab from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but Chernokov is having none of it.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chernokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernokov lands a nice short elbow.
Chernokov throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daniels wants to stand up but Chernokov is controlling him.
Chernokov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
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 Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheedy (ranked 1282 p4p, 145 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 829 p4p, 106 weight class). Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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149 lbs
28 - 21 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe throws a jab when Sheedy was well out of range.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheedy.
Sheedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe slips a jab from Sheedy.
Monroe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Sheedy moves away and avoids it.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe throws a counter combo.
Monroe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sheedy quickly recovers to half guard.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sheedy defending well though.
Sheedy tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sheedy defending well though.
Sheedy trying to hold on to Monroe's head to control him but Monroe postures up.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
Monroe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monroe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheedy wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sheedy trying to get back to full guard but Monroe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sheedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe unloading with bombs!
Monroe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy can't escape the position.
Monroe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monroe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe avoids the attempt from Sheedy to control.
Monroe lands a big elbow.
Sheedy is rocked!
Monroe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sheedy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Monroe and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ryan (ranked 481 p4p, 73 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 436 p4p, 65 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Ryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Ryan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Ryan scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
Smith instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith scores with a hook.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryan lands a front kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
As Smith backs away, Ryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Ryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Ryan gets a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan connects with a nice cross there... Smith is looking wobbly and Ryan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smith to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ryan jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Krison (ranked 471 p4p, 71 weight class) and Rip Snorten (ranked 418 p4p, 59 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rebelution. The crowd seem to be enjoying Snorten's choice of entrance music: Sound of Silence. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Herb Krison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rip Snorten!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Krison takes one on the button.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Krison is predictable there
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Krison takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten digs a good hook to Krison's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Snorten.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Snorten backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
Krison throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten 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.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Krison misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Krison.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Snorten's head back.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten cracks Krison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snorten.
Snorten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krison is trying to defend but Snorten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snorten controlling the pace.
Krison wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snorten prevents Krison from improving his position.
Krison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krison's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Krison is refusing to be controlled, as Snorten sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krison controlling the position well.
Krison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krison is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krison is looking to improve his position.
Krison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krison scores with a body shot.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten shoots in and drives through. Krison sprawls well.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison misses with the combination.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Krison misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krison tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten's corner calls for a 1-2. Snorten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crunch! Krison slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Snorten gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison moves away from the strike by Snorten.
It appears Krison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Krison is looking to chop away at Snorten's legs.
Krison thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krison 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 Snorten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snorten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison throws a right hand that misses
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Krison avoids it well.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a thumping low kick.
Snorten connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snorten has a takedown stuffed.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Krison throws a leg kick that misses.
Krison lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Krison slips under a jab.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison has Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Krison lands a body punch.
Krison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snorten.
Krison misses with some punches.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Krison.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A body shot lands from Krison.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Krison.
Krison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison scores with a shoulder strike.
Snorten breaks from the clinch.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
As Snorten backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Krison checks a low kick from Snorten.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Krison coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krison doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Krison shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Krison moved away.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snorten misses with a double jab.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krison connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a left to the body.
Krison doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Krison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snorten can do to turn this around?
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krison as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
Snorten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Krison's defenses.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten tries a low kick but Krison avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snorten 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 Krison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Snorten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Krison misses.
Krison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krison to the mat! Krison manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krison is on top in guard.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krison is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krison 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
An out of breath Herb Krison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 476 p4p, 59 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 206 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hart connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power wants to slow Hart down by chopping away at his legs.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Power misses with a straight right.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
As Power backs away, Hart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hart backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Hart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DOG HOUSE!! in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
Power feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power avoids the head kick by Hart.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Hart scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hart checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Power.
Donk. Power catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
Hart tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Hart blocks a head kick by Power.
Hart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hart scores with a jab.
Hart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Hart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Hart backing up. Hart nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Power wants to clinch.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Hart backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Power backs away, Hart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
Power throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hart throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Power has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Hart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power letting Hart take a breather here.
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Power prevents a body shot from Hart.
Hart working aggressively here.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Hart taking a breather.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tries a knee to the head but Hart blocks it.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hart avoids the head kick by Power.
Hart throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hart is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart 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.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power misses with a double jab
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power 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.
Thomas Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power checks a low kick from Hart.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Power raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power scores with a jab. Hart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Hart misses with a hook
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Power scores with a body shot.
Hart is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.
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!
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
Power misses with a left hand
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power connects with a right hand. Hart shakes it off.
Power lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hart misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hart takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hart misses
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Hart forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Hart throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Hart.
Hart breaks the clinch.
Power throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Hart - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power misses with a combination
and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kevin Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Power blocking some punches.
Hart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hart cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Hart pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
Hart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Hart tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Hart cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hart throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hart cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Power looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hart finish him?
Power is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
Hart misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hart staying out of range there.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Hart scores with a counter punch that sends Power to the canvas! Hart smells blood - he's punishing Power with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Power has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart!
A relieved looking Kevin Hart 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Egyptian (ranked 147 p4p, 21 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 188 p4p, 29 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder 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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28
160 lbs
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160 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Egyptian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Intruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Intruder misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Egyptian 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.
Intruder blocks the body kick.
Intruder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Intruder slips a jab and a cross from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Intruder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Egyptian thinking.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian counters by moving into the clinch.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Intruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Intruder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Intruder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Egyptian counters with a left to the body.
Intruder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Intruder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Intruder checks it
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Egyptian misses
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Intruder misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian is looking to counter the offense by Intruder and move into the clinch.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Intruder shoots for a takedown but Egyptian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Egyptian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian takes one on the button.
Intruder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Intruder back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder stalling the fight.
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 Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Intruder is looking to land body kicks.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Intruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Intruder tries to avoid it.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
A swing and a miss from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Intruder! But no joy.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Intruder ducked under it nicely.
Intruder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Intruder is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Intruder.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Intruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Intruder lands with a nice body punch.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Intruder lands with an overhand left.
Intruder looks to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Intruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Intruder thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Intruder.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Intruder slips a jab and a cross from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Intruder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Intruder.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian slips a jab from Intruder.
Intruder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Intruder off to one side.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Intruder.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Intruder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Intruder blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Intruder lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
A body shot lands from Intruder.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian looking to stall.
Egyptian trying to stall but Intruder improves his position.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder tries to clinch up.
Egyptian wants to slow Intruder down by chopping away at his legs.
Intruder looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Intruder tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Intruder finds it's way through Egyptian's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder misses with a straight left.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Intruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Intruder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head.
Intruder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Good work by Intruder as he checks the leg kick.
Intruder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Intruder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Osiris Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intruders head.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
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!
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder is trying to maintain a safe position but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns Intruder into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
A short left from Intruder.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Intruder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Egyptian's calf.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Intruder lands a jab.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Intruder, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Intruder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Intruder throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Intruder wants to clinch but Egyptian slips to the side
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Osiris Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder lands a body shot.
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bed Intruder.
I think Egyptian 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
A victorious Osiris Egyptian 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gaetz (ranked 219 p4p, 26 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 370 p4p, 50 weight class). Link Gaetz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to HL Mencken's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Link Gaetz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaetz off the cage and back into range.
Gaetz throws a leg kick but Mencken moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Mencken there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaetz.
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Mencken throws a fast counter high kick but Gaetz manages to duck under it in time.
Gaetz swings for the body but Mencken moves out of range.
Gaetz clobbers Mencken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaetz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mencken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaetz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz looks to land a right hand but Mencken moved out of range.
We've been informed that Mencken 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.
Gaetz misses with a looping left.
Gaetz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaetz scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaetz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
A little feinted left hand from Gaetz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Mencken looks to land a combination but Gaetz avoids it well.
Mencken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mencken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mencken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mencken misses with a straight left.
Gaetz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaetz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Mencken tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaetz throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Mencken lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Gaetz throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gaetz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Gaetz misses.
Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaetz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Gaetz ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaetz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken misses with a straight left.
Gaetz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gaetz jabs Mencken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaetz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gaetz lands a big head kick that sends Mencken tumbling to the mat! Gaetz takes a step backwards and waves Mencken back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz slips a jab and a cross from Mencken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaetz thows a leg kick but Mencken checks it
enabling Mencken to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaetz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mencken has time to react.
Mencken lands with an overhand left.
Mencken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaetz.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaetz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gaetz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaetz cracks Mencken with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mencken looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gaetz finish him?
Mencken is rocked!
Mencken throws a series of punches but Gaetz avoids them all with ease.
Mencken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaetz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Gaetz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaetz lands with a right hand.
Gaetz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken jabs Gaetz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mencken tries to land a front kick but Gaetz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mencken tries to land a front kick but Gaetz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaetz throws a big counter combination but Mencken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mencken lands a nice hook to Gaetz's body. Gaetz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mencken throws a series of punches but Gaetz avoids them all with ease.
Mencken tries to land a body kick
and Gaetz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Gaetz.
Mencken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaetz throws the kick towards the body but Mencken avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken swings for the body but Gaetz moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mencken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gaetz has got the better of the exchanges.
Mencken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaetz avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaetz manages to avoid it.
Gaetz looks to land a right hand but Mencken moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mencken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mencken lands a jab to the head.
Mencken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaetz's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaetz.
Mencken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaetz is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Gaetz tenderised Mencken's leg. Mencken is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
As Mencken backs away, Gaetz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gaetz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mencken drops Gaetz with a right and a left! Mencken comes rushing in but Gaetz regains his composure and manages to keep Mencken in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mencken is controlling him.
Mencken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaetz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mencken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A left lands for Mencken.
A slow jab from Gaetz misses its intended target.
Mencken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaetz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Mencken counters with a body kick.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gaetz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gaetz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken looks to land a body kick but Gaetz moved away.
Gaetz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mencken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mencken misses with a body kick.
Mencken throws the left hand but Gaetz avoids the punch easily.
Gaetz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
Mencken tests Gaetz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.
HL Mencken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaetz looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken's corner calls for a 1-2. Mencken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaetz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaetz throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Mencken throws out a loose jab but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken swings for the body but Gaetz moves out of range.
Gaetz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mencken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaetz rather than just go for the knockout.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Gaetz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaetz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaetz defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
Gaetz tried to counter with a leg kick but Mencken avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mencken misses with a shot to the body
and Gaetz counters with a good, hard body kick but Mencken shrugs it off.
Gaetz misses with a hook
and Mencken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mencken.
Gaetz throws a hook but Mencken avoids it easily.
Mencken throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gaetz counter with a right hand.
Mencken slips under a jab from Gaetz.
Mencken cracks a nice hook into Gaetz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken drops Gaetz with a right and a left! Mencken comes rushing in but Gaetz regains his composure and manages to keep Mencken in guard.
Gaetz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken stands and steps away. Gaetz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mencken lands a big shot that drops Gaetz! Can he finish him?
Oh Gaetz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mencken manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gaetz throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Mencken misses.
Mencken punishes Gaetz's body with a nice straight punch.
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Gaetz's head but Gaetz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaetz lands a leg kick that knocks Mencken off balance momentarily.
Gaetz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaetz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaetz thumps Mencken with a low kick.
Gaetz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mencken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Mencken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaetz.
Gaetz slips a jab and a cross from Mencken.
Gaetz throws a low kick but Mencken moves out of range easily.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaetz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaetz throws the kick towards the body but Mencken avoids it.
Gaetz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gaetz counters with a straight right hand.
Gaetz blocks a jab.
Gaetz lands a leg kick that knocks Mencken off balance momentarily.
Gaetz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaetz misses the shot to the body.
Mencken throws a hook but Gaetz blocks it.
Gaetz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Gaetz misses.
Gaetz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mencken momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Mencken.
A quick step to the side and Gaetz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaetz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
Mencken throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaetz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mencken misses the body punch
and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mencken tries to land a leg kick but Gaetz saw it coming and moves away.
Gaetz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mencken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaetz scores with a jab to the head.
Gaetz works Mencken's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
HL Mencken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mencken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HL Mencken!
HL Mencken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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