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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimo Moxley (ranked 6625 p4p, 177 weight class) and Jos LePuc (ranked 7163 p4p, 185 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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298 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimo Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos LePuc!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from LePuc. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Moxley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.
LePuc tried to score with a low kick but Moxley checks it.
LePuc misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Moxley.
LePuc lands a jab to Moxley's midsection.
Moxley blocks a low kick nicely.
LePuc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley lands with a straight right. LePuc didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for LePuc.
It looks like Ultimo Moxley has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePuc. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley misses with a left hand
and LePuc counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePuc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from LePuc.
LePuc lands a jab to the head.
LePuc swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moxley misses the target.
LePuc avoids the body shot from Moxley.
LePuc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Moxley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LePuc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from LePuc.
Sloppy strikes from LePuc. Those never looked like landing.
LePuc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePuc swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
LePuc misses with a hook.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but LePuc manages to avoid it.
LePuc throws a body punch but Moxley moves out of range.
LePuc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Moxley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LePuc misses with a double 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!
LePuc throws a series of punches but Moxley moves out of range.
As LePuc looks to move away, Moxley throws a big counter combo but LePuc just gets out of the way.
A low kick from LePuc is predictable there
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LePuc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moxley at a distance.
Moxley jabs LePuc right on the nose. LePuc blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LePuc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley scores with a punch to the head.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but LePuc is out of range.
Moxley lands a jab to LePuc's midsection.
LePuc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moxley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moxley throws a hook but LePuc blocks it.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on LePuc's shoulder, as LePuc tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePuc swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Jab from Moxley.
LePuc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LePuc.
LePuc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and LePuc counters with a left to the body.
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!
LePuc swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for LePuc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley lands a nice shot to the body.
LePuc misses with a body shot
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jos LePuc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultimo Moxley'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.
LePuc swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
LePuc ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
LePuc lands a right hook to the body.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and LePuc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LePuc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moxley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LePuc.
LePuc misses with a jab to the body
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePuc throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by LePuc.
Moxley connects with a body shot.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. LePuc saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley connects with a good right hand that stumbles LePuc. LePuc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LePuc fails to land with a series of punches.
LePuc scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Moxley.
Moxley misses the jab.
Moxley connects with a body shot.
LePuc misses with a body shot.
LePuc takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePuc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ultimo Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
LePuc misses with a combination
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Moxley.
LePuc lands a left and a right that send Moxley crashing to the mat, dazed. LePuc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
LePuc lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxley misses with a jab to the body
and LePuc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moxley checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePuc moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
LePuc throws a counter combo.
LePuc cracks Moxley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LePuc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moxley to stand back up!
Moxley is rocked!
Ultimo Moxley's cut is getting worse.
Jos LePuc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePuc. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
LePuc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley moves out of range of the body kick.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
LePuc lands with a shot to the body.
LePuc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePuc lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePuc misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by LePuc. Beautiful body shot.
Moxley slips a jab and a cross from LePuc.
LePuc throws a body shot but no joy.
Jos LePuc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePuc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LePuc misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moxley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
LePuc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxley on the side of the head.
Ultimo Moxley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moxley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LePuc just misses with a punch to the body.
LePuc looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from LePuc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos LePuc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ultimo Moxley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
LePuc ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
LePuc scores with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! LePuc has knocked Moxley down with a huge combo! LePuc steps away and waves a wobbly Moxley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
LePuc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moxley is able to avoid easily.
LePuc slips a jab from Moxley.
LePuc let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LePuc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LePuc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePuc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LePuc cracks Moxley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jeez, Ultimo Moxley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultimo Moxley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jos LePuc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Menezes (ranked 6603 p4p, 493 weight class) and Michael Wackson (ranked 6715 p4p, 497 weight class). Vitor Menezes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Wackson !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Menezes as Wackson shoots in.
Wackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wackson clinches up with Menezes and pushes him back against the cage.
Wackson is trying to force a seperation but Menezes has the dominant position.
Menezes can't find room to land a body shot as Wackson controls the action.
Menezes has Wackson pushed against the cage.
Menezes can't find room to land a body shot as Wackson controls the action.
Menezes crunches a lovely knee into Wackson 's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vitor Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wackson .
Wackson looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menezes throws a head punch that misses.
Wackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Michael Wackson has been cut.
Menezes breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Menezes wants to clinch.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Wackson circles away.
Wackson closes the distance and clinches up with Menezes, looking for a takedown. Wackson pushes Menezes against the cage but Menezes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menezes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes rushes Wackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Menezes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Menezes stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Menezes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menezes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menezes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes tries a knee to the head but Wackson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Wackson .
Menezes lands a right hand.
Menezes breaks from the clinch.
Wackson rushes Menezes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Wackson .
Wackson blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Menezes pushes Wackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menezes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wackson is defending well for now.
Menezes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes tries to work over Wackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menezes controlling the action here for a moment.
Menezes is pressed up against the cage. Wackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Menezes down to the mat. Menezes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes darts in and clinches Wackson up against the cage.
Menezes looking to stall.
Menezes is pushing Wackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Menezes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Menezes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wackson stands up and waves to Menezes to follow him.
Wackson moves into range and clinches up with Menezes.
Menezes breaks from the clinch.
Michael Wackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wackson clinches.
Menezes is struggling to control the position.
Menezes avoids a wild elbow strike from Wackson .
Menezes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
Wackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Wackson looks to move away, Menezes throws a big counter combo but Wackson just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menezes defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Menezes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Wackson 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Menezes throws a nice looking combination but Wackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wackson gets a clinch.
Wackson avoids the elbow strike from Menezes, against the cage.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wackson tries for a takedown but Menezes manages to get underhooks.
Menezes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wackson avoids it.
Wackson blocks an uppercut.
Wackson lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes manages to break the clinch.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Wackson circles away.
Wackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menezes as he avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wackson checks a leg kick.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wackson can do to turn this around?
Wackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Menezes sprawls well. He's pushed Wackson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitor Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wackson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wackson .
Wackson is breathing heavily.
Menezes missing with knees to the body.
Menezes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vitor Menezes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menezes looking to stall.
Menezes lands an uppercut.
Menezes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Menezes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Menezes manages to break the clinch.
Vitor Menezes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes forces Wackson back against the cage and clinches.
Menezes trying to stall but Wackson improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menezes seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Wackson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Menezes.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Wackson circles away.
Menezes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wackson drives through and clinches with Menezes against the cage.
Menezes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wackson blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Wackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menezes after a bit of a struggle.
Wackson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Menezes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Menezes is trying to stall.
Wackson can't get the takedown.
Menezes tries a body shot but Wackson blocks it.
Wackson blocks a body shot from Menezes.
We've been informed that Wackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Menezes stalling the fight.
Menezes stalling the fight.
Menezes is stalling here.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menezes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wackson breaks the clinch.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wackson shoots in and bounces Menezes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wackson wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
Menezes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Menezes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Wackson '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. This is the final round!
Wackson dives in and grabs Menezes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes down on Wackson 's head and hops out.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Wackson circles away.
Menezes scores with a three punch combo!
Wackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menezes to the ground. Wackson is now in Menezes's guard.
Wackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menezes wants to stand up but Wackson is controlling him.
Menezes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wackson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wackson advances position into side control!
Wackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes bucks up and tries to throw Wackson off but instead Wackson has got his back!
Wackson struggling to land strikes to the head as Menezes covers up.
Wackson has his arm under Menezes's chin here. Game over son! Wackson squeezes tightly and Menezes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Wackson !
Post fight, Michael Wackson stared into the camera and said 'it feels amazing to get this victory, my career has been up and down so far but with this victory im looking to stay in the win column. never count a kangaroo out! I read that in a comic once! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Souza (ranked 6047 p4p, 540 weight class) and Yeke Khan (ranked 5750 p4p, 526 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khan's choice of entrance music: America The Beautiful. Yeke Khan 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeke Khan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan working over De Souza with some ground and pound. De Souza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Khan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khan not doing much here.
Khan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan seems to be working for a kimura but De Souza defends the submission attempt.
De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Khan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to De Souza's temple.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan prevents De Souza from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Souza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yeke Khan!
Post fight, an emotional Yeke Khan said 'WHO'S NEXT?? I STILL GOT STUFF TO WORK ON, BUT YOU CAN'T TEACH HEART'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Wo Par (ranked 4393 p4p, 430 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 5676 p4p, 480 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cung Wo Par!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Par scores with a jab.
Par throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway drives through with a takedown into Par's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Par wants to stand but Holloway is controlling the position.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.
Holloway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holloway won't allow Par to get back to his feet.
Holloway drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Par dives on top into guard.
Par stands up and waves to Holloway to follow him.
Par catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Par is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Par coming out on top.
Jab by Par.
Par throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway walks into a jab.
Par lands a big right hand that sends Holloway crashing to the mat! Par stays standing though and waves Holloway back to his feet!
Holloway is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Par finish him?
Par cracks Holloway with a left hook right on the temple and Holloway goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Par lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Holloway is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cung Wo Par!
Cung Wo Par decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'it happens, another day another lesson.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Dejiorno (ranked 5215 p4p, 435 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 4088 p4p, 400 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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195 lbs
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18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Dejiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dejiorno finds it's way through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dejiorno throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
Dejiorno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Dejiorno lands a left and a right that send El Shabazz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dejiorno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dejiorno throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dejiorno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dejiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dejiorno sets himself, and El Shabazz steps forward looking for the clinch! Dejiorno avoids it this time.
Fabio Dejiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dejiorno momentarily.
Dejiorno misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dejiorno misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a body kick that stops Dejiorno in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejiorno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dejiorno throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dejiorno blocks it well.
Dejiorno throws a sloppy body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a good, hard body kick but Dejiorno shrugs it off.
Dejiorno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dejiorno is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a big knee to the head and Dejiorno goes down! El Shabazz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik El Shabazz!
A very excited looking Malik El Shabazz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Walker (ranked 3290 p4p, 381 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 4796 p4p, 484 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Evanescense - Bring Me To Life. The key to victory for Derek Walker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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203 lbs
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218 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Smith shoots in.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Derek Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Walker works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Derek Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Smith looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Walker lands.
Walker lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith is rocked!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
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!
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Walker throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Smith crashing down! Smith tries to stagger back to his feet but Walker just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Smith asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Walker!
Derek Walker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Escobar (ranked 3205 p4p, 270 weight class) and Greg Marshall (ranked 3254 p4p, 273 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
134 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Escobar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
Marshall wants to stand but Escobar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Marshall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marshall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marshall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Angel Escobar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orndorf (ranked 1138 p4p, 144 weight class) and ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 1078 p4p, 136 weight class). Orndorf comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. ManOfThe PinkHole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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226 lbs
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245 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Orndorf. That snapped PinkHole's head back.
PinkHole slips under a jab.
Orndorf jabs at PinkHole's body.
Orndorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PinkHole.
Orndorf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orndorf takes the fight into the clinch.
PinkHole misses with the head strike.
PinkHole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orndorf lands with a right to the head.
PinkHole avoiding damage as Orndorf throws knees to the body.
PinkHole working aggressively here.
PinkHole blocking some punches.
PinkHole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PinkHole dodges the punch combination from Orndorf.
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PinkHole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orndorf.
Orndorf throws a right hand that misses
and PinkHole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf misses with a lunging right hand
and PinkHole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
PinkHole misses with a straight right.
Orndorf throwing a counter right hand but PinkHole manages to avoid it.
PinkHole misses with a hook.
Orndorf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PinkHole misses with a shot to the body
and Orndorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PinkHole dives in and grabs Orndorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orndorf pushes down on PinkHole's head and hops out.
Daniel Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orndorf misses with a hook.
Orndorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PinkHole.
Orndorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and PinkHole counters with a stiff right hand.
Orndorf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orndorf missing with a left hand there. PinkHole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PinkHole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orndorf connects with a right hand. PinkHole shakes it off.
PinkHole swings for the body but Orndorf moves out of range.
Orndorf is looking to counter punch.
Orndorf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orndorf blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Orndorf misses its target.
Orndorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PinkHole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orndorf moves away.
PinkHole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orndorf finds it's way round the side to connect with PinkHole's head.
PinkHole moves forwards but Orndorf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PinkHole blocks the body kick.
PinkHole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PinkHole manages to avoid it.
PinkHole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orndorf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and PinkHole counters with a straight right hand.
PinkHole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orndorf on the side of the head.
PinkHole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orndorf.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
PinkHole misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from PinkHole misses the target.
It looked like Orndorf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PinkHole tries to move into range but Orndorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
PinkHole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PinkHole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orndorf throws a big shot that misses.
Orndorf feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends PinkHole sprawling to the canvas! PinkHole rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orndorf finish him?!
PinkHole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
PinkHole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orndorf's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orndorf.
PinkHole shoots in and drives through. Orndorf sprawls well.
Orndorf misses with a hook. PinkHole ducked under it nicely.
Orndorf throws a hook but PinkHole blocks it.
Orndorf misses with an uppercut
and PinkHole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PinkHole misses with a body shot.
PinkHole moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for PinkHole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by PinkHole.
Orndorf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
PinkHole shoots in for a takedown but Orndorf shows good takedown defense.
Orndorf is looking to counter punch.
Daniel Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ManOfThe PinkHole.
Orndorf tests PinkHole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orndorf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PinkHole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PinkHole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orndorf to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orndorf lands a lovely overhand right.
PinkHole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
PinkHole is rocked!
Orndorf misses with a hook.
PinkHole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Orndorf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
PinkHole ducks under a wild hook from Orndorf.
The fighters circling - Orndorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PinkHole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orndorf misses with a hook. PinkHole ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like PinkHole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orndorf misses with a hook.
PinkHole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
PinkHole throws an overhand right that lands on Orndorf's shoulder, as Orndorf tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Orndorf misses its target.
PinkHole throws a looping overhand right but Orndorf ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Orndorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Orndorf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orndorf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PinkHole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Orndorf misses the target.
Orndorf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel Orndorf is winning the standup battle so far.
Orndorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PinkHole.
A little feinted left hand from Orndorf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orndorf misses with a hook. PinkHole ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like PinkHole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PinkHole looks to throw the jab but Orndorf is out of range.
Orndorf scores with a punch to the head.
PinkHole moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
An inside leg kick lands from Orndorf.
PinkHole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orndorf throws a poor cross that misses
and PinkHole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orndorf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Orndorf's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf lands with a nice body punch.
Orndorf scores with a jab.
Orndorf drops PinkHole with a beautiful combination! PinkHole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Orndorf is looking for the KO!
PinkHole is still on wobbly legs! Can Orndorf finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf looks to throw the jab but PinkHole is out of range.
PinkHole seems to have recovered his senses.
PinkHole scores with the left hand. Orndorf knows he should have avoided that one.
Orndorf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
PinkHole cracks Orndorf with a big right hand and Orndorf goes down!
Orndorf is rocked!
PinkHole passes Orndorf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Orndorf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf gets back to full guard.
Orndorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PinkHole can do to turn this around?
PinkHole preventing the sweep.
Orndorf is adopting a defensive guard.
Orndorf seems to have got his legs back now.
Orndorf looking for a sweep. Not yet Orndorf, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PinkHole wants to control from the top but Orndorf keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
PinkHole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orndorf trying to control the pace.
PinkHole wants to control but Orndorf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orndorf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orndorf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PinkHole wants to get back to his feet.
PinkHole keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
PinkHole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
PinkHole slips a straight right by Orndorf.
Orndorf throws a right hand that misses
and PinkHole counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Orndorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orndorf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PinkHole throws a hook to the side of Orndorf's head but Orndorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but PinkHole moved out of range nicely.
Orndorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and PinkHole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orndorf slips a jab from PinkHole.
Orndorf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orndorf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Orndorf does no damage.
Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from PinkHole.
PinkHole throws a hook but Orndorf blocks it.
PinkHole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orndorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
PinkHole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orndorf to score with a decent uppercut.
Orndorf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orndorf cracks PinkHole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ManOfThe PinkHole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Orndorf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
PinkHole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
PinkHole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
PinkHole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Orndorf counters with a quick kick to the body but PinkHole blocks it.
PinkHole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PinkHole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orndorf throws a shot to the body.
PinkHole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from PinkHole misses.
Orndorf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orndorf throws the left hand but PinkHole avoids the punch easily.
Orndorf throws a body punch but PinkHole moves out of range.
PinkHole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orndorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole lands a jab to the nose.
PinkHole misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from PinkHole misses the target.
Orndorf swings for the body but PinkHole moves out of range.
Orndorf throws an off balance right hand
letting PinkHole counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf loads up on a big right hand but PinkHole slips the punch.
Orndorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orndorf misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Orndorf.
PinkHole with a nice cross.
Jeez, Daniel Orndorf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Orndorf falls off balance throwing a combination
and PinkHole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
PinkHole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PinkHole misses with a straight right.
PinkHole slips under a jab from Orndorf.
PinkHole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orndorf manages to avoid it.
PinkHole throws an overhand right that lands on Orndorf's shoulder, as Orndorf tries to avoid the shot.
Orndorf ducks right into an uppercut from PinkHole.
Orndorf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Orndorf!
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!
PinkHole in the domination position with Orndorf hanging on.
Orndorf tries to buck PinkHole off but PinkHole is having none of it.
PinkHole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Orndorf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orndorf is trying to improve his position.
Orndorf struggling a bit here.
PinkHole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orndorf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to bench press PinkHole off him but PinkHole keeps the position.
Orndorf can't do much from the bottom here.
ManOfThe PinkHole has got the better of the ground game so far.
PinkHole throws a strike aimed at the side of Orndorf's head but Orndorf avoids it well.
What's Orndorf going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
PinkHole tries to advance to mount but Orndorf denies him.
Orndorf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but PinkHole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
PinkHole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
PinkHole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orndorf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orndorf can't do much from the bottom here.
Orndorf tries to bench press PinkHole off him but PinkHole keeps the position.
PinkHole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orndorf keeps working.
Orndorf stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
PinkHole trying to control the position but Orndorf is working away.
PinkHole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orndorf, who protects the arm well.
PinkHole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no PinkHole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
ManOfThe PinkHole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PinkHole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 1492 p4p, 183 weight class) and Akira Harada (ranked 1240 p4p, 158 weight class). Akira Harada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Harada!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harada defends it well.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viv seems to be working for a kimura but Harada defends the submission attempt.
Viv prevents Harada from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Viv throwing shots but Harada is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viv is working away from the top position though.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harada is defending against the submission attempts here by Viv.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viv lands a nice short elbow.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viv is trying to work for a kimura but Harada is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viv seems to be looking for submissions.
Harada is trying to control but can't.
Harada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Harada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harada.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viv is working Harada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harada looking to control.
Harada keeping full guard, as Viv tries to pass.
Viv stands and throws Harada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viv wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harada wants to control but Viv postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viv's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viv is working away from the top position though.
Viv wants to work for an arm triangle but Harada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harada trying to control but Viv postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Viv defending well as Harada loads up on a big left hand.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada misses with a left hand
and Viv holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harada breaks from the clinch.
Harada takes the fight into the clinch.
Harada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harada rushes Viv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by Viv.
Harada tries a quick counter leg kick but Viv is wise to it.
Harada throws a low kick, looking for Viv's leg but Viv calmly moves out of range.
Harada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada throws a shot from downtown. Viv moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Viv counters with a single leg into guard. Harada didn't expect that.
Harada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harada working a defensive guard here.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Harada blocks nicely.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viv stops Harada from standing up.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Harada has wrist control.
Harada wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harada can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada pulls Viv in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Harada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Harada misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Viv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chosu Viv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harada looks to throw the jab but Viv is out of range.
Viv feinted with a counter takedown.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viv's head.
Harada misses with a hook
enabling Viv to counter with a crisp jab.
Viv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Harada. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Harada.
Viv shoots for a takedown but Harada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viv's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harada as he avoids it easily.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Harada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Harada throws an overhand right that lands on Viv's shoulder, as Viv tries to avoid the shot.
Harada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad.
Harada scores with a shot to the body.
Akira Harada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harada scores with a jab. Viv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Harada.
Harada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harada has closed the distance and engaged Viv in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Harada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Viv slips a straight right by Harada.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Harada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harada throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
Harada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harada.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad.
Harada throws out a counter right but Viv avoids it with no problem.
Harada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viv, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv tries to pull guard but Harada won't allow it.
Harada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viv has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harada wants to stall.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but Harada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada misses the jab.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Harada shows good takedown defense.
Harada slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
It looked like Viv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.
Harada closes the distance and clinches.
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harada throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viv loads up on a big right hand but Harada slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viv.
Viv tries to clinch but Harada moves out of range.
Harada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Harada lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada gets a clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but Harada won't allow it.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harada circles away quickly and effectively.
Viv needs to keep his hands up - Harada had a free shot at his head there.
Viv is rocked!
Harada fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Viv out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akira Harada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akira Harada waved his t-shirt featuring OLIMPO's logo in front of the cameras.
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