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Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cobb (ranked 21389 p4p, 473 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 6568 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randall Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Cobb's head. It's preventing any offense from Cobb, at least for the moment.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cobb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson 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.
Nice takedown defense from Cobb. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cobb!
Our winner, Randall Cobb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 2503 p4p, 278 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 7205 p4p, 489 weight class). Dock comes to the cage accompanied by The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. Bob Dock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins gets a double leg takedown into Dock's guard.
Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbins preventing the sweep.
Dock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Robbins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Dock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock has his foot on Robbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robbins trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Robbins distracts Dock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Dock blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving.
Dock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robbins controls the pace.
Robbins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins scoring with some ground and pound.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dock looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robbins lands a couple of digs.
Dock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins stands up over Dock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dock has momentary wrist control but Robbins slips an elbow through the middle.
Dock wants to sweep but no luck.
Robbins cracks Dock with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robbins trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins lands a couple of digs.
Robbins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robbins defends it easily.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Dock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Robbins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robbins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dock looking for a sweep. Not yet Dock, not yet.
Robbins trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Dock being controlled here, momentarily.
Robbins postures up and lands a big shot to Dock's brow.
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
Dock is breathing heavily.
Robbins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robbins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robbins blocks a head kick by Dock.
Dock lands with a slapping head kick.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robbins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dock is looking to regain half guard here but Robbins keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins is trying to get an arm triangle but Dock is defending well.
Dock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dock taking a bit of punishment here - Robbins scoring with strikes.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robbins working the head and body with strikes.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robbins working the ground and pound.
Robbins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dock is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dock tries to bench press Robbins off him but Robbins keeps the position.
Robbins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Robbins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dock some visible discomfort.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robbins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robbins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dock has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Robbins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dock sees it coming and defends easily.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Robbins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dock is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.
Robbins is nestled in close to Dock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robbins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robbins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dock manages to get to full guard.
Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbins is working Dock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robbins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robbins is working Dock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robbins is in close to Dock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robbins throwing strikes but missing.
Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Robbins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robbins works his way into side control.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dock is looking to reverse the position.
Dock stops Robbins from passing to mount.
Robbins wants to control but Dock is keeping him busy.
Dock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins scoring with punches and elbows.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins is working Dock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robbins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robbins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robbins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dock is rocked!
Robbins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Dock manages to get back to half guard.
Robbins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dock defends it well.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robbins pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Robbins there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins working over Dock with some ground and pound. Dock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Dock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins lands with a punch from half guard.
Robbins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robbins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robbins lands a big elbow - Dock is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Robbins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Robbins!
Cal Robbins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that One stop shop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Griffin (ranked 3702 p4p, 348 weight class) and Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 4233 p4p, 381 weight class). Marsden Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 7 Words by Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Griffin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Marsden Jr does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marsden Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marsden Jr. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden Jr.
Griffin has Marsden Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marsden Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Griffin manages to end up in side control.
Marsden Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Griffin digs a good body shot into Marsden Jr's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marsden Jr sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marsden Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Marsden Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden Jr lunges at Griffin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffin's hand.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden Jr, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Marsden Jr against the cage but Marsden Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Griffin's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Marsden Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Marsden Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr is working Griffin over against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Marsden Jr gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Griffin is rocked!
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marsden Jr.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden Jr cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden Jr works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsden Jr gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Griffin! More strikes from Marsden Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Griffin lies dazed against the cage as Marsden Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Marsden Jr said 'I ain't surprised'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Norris (ranked 2324 p4p, 269 weight class) and Jack Anvile (ranked 6705 p4p, 481 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Anvile!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvile is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris with a nice cross.
Anvile has a takedown stuffed.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anvile's hands.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anvile finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anvile's knee momentarily.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anvile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Anvile sees coming a mile off.
Anvile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Norris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Anvile lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Anvile counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris avoiding damage.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Anvile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anvile defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris is looking to clinch but Anvile is avoiding it.
Anvile avoids the body shot from Norris.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anvile, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris working aggressively here.
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Norris clobbers Anvile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anvile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick as Anvile jumps back.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anvile counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris has managed to clinch.
Anvile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Anvile trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anvile gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris throws a hook but Anvile avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Anvile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anvile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anvile.
Norris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anvile tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anvile's defenses.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anvile pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anvile blocks the elbow strike.
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Norris finds it's target.
Norris cracks Anvile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Anvile has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Anvile avoids it.
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anvile checks a leg kick nicely.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anvile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is pushing Anvile's head away, looking to escape. Anvile manages to hold on to the position though.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anvile working the ground and pound.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anvile misses with the ground and pound.
Norris parries the strikes from Anvile easily there. Anvile is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norris to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anvile working the strikes but Norris uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anvile is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anvile to get the leverage.
Norris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anvile.
Anvile throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris can't keep his opponent in guard - Anvile advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Anvile's head.
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anvile scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Anvile wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away.
Norris slips a straight right by Anvile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Anvile drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Anvile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Anvile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Anvile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Anvile in his tracks for a moment.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris wants to clinch
and Anvile counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Anvile feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile fails to land the takedown.
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
Anvile can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anvile.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Anvile controls the action.
Anvile trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anvile into the cage.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Anvile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anvile swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris lands with an overhand left.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
Mason Norris 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 2853 p4p, 303 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 6189 p4p, 464 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucan checks the leg kick.
Lucan shoots in looking for a takedown but Horn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Lucan shoots in and bounces Horn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Horn is looking to stand up but Lucan isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Lucan trying to control but Horn is working from the bottom.
Horn wants to stand and escape but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucan prevents Horn from getting back to his feet.
Lucan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucan is standing up over Horn. Horn looks to escape but Lucan dives into side control.
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.
Lucan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Horn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lucan yanks on the arm and Horn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
A relieved looking Edwin Lucan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huge Jackson (ranked 1686 p4p, 209 weight class) and Alvey Kulina (ranked 2192 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kulina avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kulina - that will leave a mark!
Kulina misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Kulina lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kulina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson slips a jab from Kulina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kulina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulina tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kulina tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kulina moves out of range easily.
Kulina misses with a body kick.
Kulina misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Kulina's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson catches Kulina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulina sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulina should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulina 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulina throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Huge Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Kulina checks it.
Kulina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulina misses with a looping left.
Kulina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulina. Kulina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulina slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson rushes Kulina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulina lands a right hand.
Kulina breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kulina just manages to avoid it.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina staying out of range there.
Kulina replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Kulina misses with a series of wild punches.
Kulina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
As Kulina looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kulina just gets out of the way.
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
Jackson lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Kulina misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Kulina had a free shot at his head there.
Kulina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulina.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kulina down.
Kulina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulina throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kulina throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Kulina's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulina lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Kulina 's knee.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kulina back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kulina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson rushes Kulina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kulina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulina, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike.
Kulina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kulina.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Kulina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulina in his tracks.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kulina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kulina!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Kulina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulina tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kulina in a clinch.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kulina is avoiding it.
Kulina moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Kulina throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Kulina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a one two! Kulina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kulina misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kulina counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Kulina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Kulina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kulina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kulina scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson feints and then cracks Kulina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kulina down.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Kulina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Kulina misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Kulina's head back.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulina was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson gets to his feet. Kulina looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson throws a low kick but Kulina avoids it.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulina can do to turn this around?
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Kulina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulina. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kulina pushes him off.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kulina's calf.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulina should have avoided that one.
Huge Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kulina. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huge Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kulina with a series of wild strikes but Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Kulina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huge Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulina's waist but Kulina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Kulina's head back.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulina throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Kulina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvey Kulina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulina throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huge Jackson!
Huge Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 1565 p4p, 197 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 1903 p4p, 231 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Punchsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Punchsky lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Punchsky's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punchsky can pounce on him.
Punchsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Punchsky tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Punchsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Punchsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchsky avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Punchsky is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Punchsky's leg. Punchsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov cracks Punchsky with a hook to the temple - Punchsky is on wobbly legs here! Kuznetsov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Punchsky falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kuznetsov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 1427 p4p, 179 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 2763 p4p, 298 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Huang.
Mitchell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Huang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huang is looking to get back to full guard here but Mitchell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mitchell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huang's head.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huang 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.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Huang!
Huang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Huang!
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Huang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huang.
Mitchell tries to advance position but instead Huang slips a leg back in to half guard.
Huang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitchell.
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Mitchell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang tries to strike from the bottom.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up over Huang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Huang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huang looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Huang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Travis Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huang is rocked!
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitchell is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is in close to Huang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Huang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Huang blocks an uppercut.
Huang has Mitchell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitchell tumbling to the mat - Huang dives into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell prevents Huang from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell is in trouble now - Huang has advanced to mount!
Mitchell is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang with shots to the head and body - Mitchell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huang working for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell is looking to get to half guard.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Mitchell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mitchell punching from the bottom.
Huang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mitchell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gallagher (ranked 1392 p4p, 174 weight class) and Duncan Ferguson (ranked 2943 p4p, 307 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gallagher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drunkin' Lullabies by Flogging Molly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferguson punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Gallagher has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gallagher is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
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!
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Gallagher is having none of it.
Ferguson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Gallagher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
It looked like Gallagher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gallagher is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Gallagher.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallagher connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
Gallagher gets a clinch.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Ferguson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Gallagher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson is looking to control Gallagher's arms but Gallagher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Duncan Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Ferguson scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Gallagher looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gallagher.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Gallagher's ribcage. Gallagher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson lands a big uppercut and Gallagher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gallagher looks OK. Ferguson waves Gallagher back to his feet!
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
A big right from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duncan Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gallagher! Ferguson dives in looking to finish! Gallagher is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Ferguson!
Frank Gallagher spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orndorf (ranked 1174 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 674 p4p, 83 weight class). Orndorf comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. Dawson has chosen Titanic theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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226 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orndorf misses the shot to the body.
Orndorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orndorf connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
A jab from Orndorf misses.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orndorf.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Orndorf is just out of range.
Orndorf tried to counter with a leg kick but Dawson avoided it.
Orndorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dawson pushes Orndorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson is stalling here.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orndorf.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Orndorf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orndorf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orndorf managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Orndorf wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Orndorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
Dawson moves into range and clinches up with Orndorf.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Orndorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Orndorf.
Dawson clinches with his opponent.
Orndorf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orndorf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orndorf tries to work over Dawson's front leg with a kick but Dawson checks it.
Dawson rushes Orndorf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orndorf is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orndorf.
Orndorf swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orndorf.
Orndorf loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Orndorf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orndorf blocking some punches.
Dawson has Orndorf pushed against the cage.
Orndorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Orndorf - that landed with a thud.
Orndorf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Orndorf wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawson.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Orndorf, against the cage.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orndorf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
Daniel Orndorf's cut is getting worse.
Orndorf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Daniel Orndorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Orndorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Dawson!
An out of breath Jack Dawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Daniel Orndorf was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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