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IP III: Pupa Domini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagemi Karvaturpamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket comes to the cage accompanied by Rickety Cricket - Cocaine. Jagemi Karvaturpamz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rickety Cricket's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jagemi Karvaturpamz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karvaturpamz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cricket lands a head shot.
Karvaturpamz slips under a jab from Cricket.
Cricket lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jagemi Karvaturpamz has been cut.
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Cricket gets through Karvaturpamz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karvaturpamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karvaturpamz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cricket tries a knee to the head but Karvaturpamz blocks it.
Karvaturpamz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cricket slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karvaturpamz.
Karvaturpamz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
Cricket connects with a knee to the head.
Karvaturpamz tries for a takedown but Cricket manages to get underhooks.
Cricket scores with a knee to the head.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricket lands an elbow that stopped Karvaturpamz in his tracks for a moment.
Cricket pushes off an throws an elbow but Karvaturpamz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karvaturpamz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cricket is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagemi Karvaturpamz.
Cricket leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cricket landing knees to the head.
Karvaturpamz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cricket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karvaturpamz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Karvaturpamz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut even more.
Cricket stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Karvaturpamz fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket has Karvaturpamz pressed against the cage.
Karvaturpamz wants a takedown.
Karvaturpamz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cricket just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karvaturpamz.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cricket lands a knee to the head.
Karvaturpamz looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
A hook to the body from Cricket.
A right handed body shot lands from Cricket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Karvaturpamz.
Cricket presses Karvaturpamz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cricket is pushing Karvaturpamz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karvaturpamz tries for a takedown but Cricket manages to get underhooks.
Cricket lands an elbow inside that Karvaturpamz shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Karvaturpamz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket gets underhooks to prevent Karvaturpamz's takedown attempt.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karvaturpamz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cricket prevents it.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Karvaturpamz.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karvaturpamz wants to get back to striking at distance but Cricket won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cricket is struggling to control the position.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cricket lands an elbow inside that Karvaturpamz shrugs off.
The cut above Jagemi Karvaturpamz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karvaturpamz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cricket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvaturpamz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Cricket.
Cricket landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rickety Cricket!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samiro Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and louis maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by B00M. Samiro Kahric has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiro Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, louis maximus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from maximus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kahric.
maximus looks gassed!
maximus wants to stay close but Kahric steps back to make room for something. maximus seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kahric and maximus drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samiro Kahric!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Seifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Ramos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Seifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Seifer.
Sergio Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos slips a jab from Seifer.
Ramos dives in and grabs Seifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seifer pushes down on Ramos's head and hops out.
Ramos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seifer is trying to defend but Ramos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seifer is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seifer wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seifer trying to hold on to Ramos's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seifer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
Seifer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos is nestled in close to Seifer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seifer's head.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seifer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seifer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seifer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Seifer's hands, connecting with Seifer's forehead.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seifer keeps working.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seifer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seifer wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seifer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
Ramos throwing shots but Seifer is blocking nicely.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seifer is trying to stand.
Seifer is looking to control Ramos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seifer avoid being mounted?
Seifer is breathing heavily.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is nestled in close to Seifer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos wants to take a breather but Seifer is having none of it.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Seifer dodges it nicely.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seifer is looking to control Ramos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seifer avoid being mounted?
Seifer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos.
Ramos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seifer!
Ramos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seifer is looking to escape.
Ramos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Ramos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramos landing strikes from the mount and Seifer is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos avoids the attempt from Seifer to control.
Ramos with a couple of short strikes.
Ramos with a couple of short strikes.
Ramos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ramos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Seifer is rocked!
Seifer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seifer tries to get out of the position.
Ramos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Seifer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ramos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A big strike lands for Ramos! That's really hurt Seifer and he's turned his back - Ramos keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ramos jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Ramos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between timmy riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and georges StPierres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, timmy riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, georges StPierres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierres throws a hook but riddle blocks it.
riddle lands with a shot to the body.
riddle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
riddle connects with a right hand. StPierres shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by StPierres!
riddle drops StPierres with a right and a left! riddle comes rushing in but StPierres regains his composure and manages to keep riddle in guard.
It looks like georges StPierres has been cut.
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!
StPierres uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from riddle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from StPierres misses the target.
riddle throws a low kick but StPierres avoids it.
riddle misses with a hook. StPierres ducked under it nicely.
riddle misses with a straight left.
StPierres slips a straight right by riddle.
riddle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
StPierres throws a series of punches but riddle moves out of range.
riddle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before StPierres has time to react.
riddle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
StPierres thows a left - swing and a miss!
riddle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent StPierres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
StPierres misses with a few strikes there.
StPierres looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierres fails with an attempt to clinch.
StPierres tries to bum rush riddle with a series of wild strikes but riddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
StPierres slips a jab from riddle.
riddle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before StPierres has time to react.
riddle scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by riddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of riddle.
riddle lands with a shot to the body.
riddle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
riddle's corner calls for a 1-2. riddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
StPierres is rocked!
riddle throws an overhand right that drops StPierres like a sack of potatoes! riddle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). timmy riddle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hendrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Saplin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saplin's choice of entrance music: Invincible. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Hendrikson!
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, Marcus Saplin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrikson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saplin takes a step back to recover.
Hendrikson throws a head kick that misses.
Hendrikson tries to score with a low kick but Saplin moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Hendrikson misses.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown but Hendrikson shows good takedown defense.
Hendrikson fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saplin.
Saplin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Hendrikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Saplin.
Hendrikson tries to clinch there but Saplin circles away.
Hendrikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendrikson tries to clinch there but Saplin circles away.
Hendrikson lands a slapping body shot.
Hendrikson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrikson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendrikson fails to land the takedown.
Hendrikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrikson is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saplin is defended easily by Hendrikson.
Hendrikson scores with a sloppy right hand. Saplin should have avoided that one.
Hendrikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saplin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendrikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saplin moves out of range as Hendrikson throws a body kick.
Hendrikson shoots in but Saplin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Saplin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hendrikson.
Hendrikson tries to clinch up.
Jon Hendrikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saplin.
Saplin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendrikson tries to avoid it but Saplin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendrikson to the ground. Hendrikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saplin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrikson throws out the jab.
Saplin shoots for a takedown but Hendrikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendrikson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrikson is looking to clinch.
Saplin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrikson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hendrikson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saplin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendrikson won't be happy with that.
Hendrikson is breathing heavily.
Saplin decides to stand back up. Saplin steps back and let's Hendrikson get back to his feet.
Hendrikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saplin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saplin stands up and waves to Hendrikson to follow him.
Hendrikson wants to clinch but Saplin slips to the side
and Saplin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saplin decides to stand and escape the position.
Hendrikson missing with a left hand there. Saplin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendrikson as he avoids it easily.
Saplin fails to land the takedown.
Saplin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrikson pinned against the cage. Hendrikson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendrikson wants to clinch
and Saplin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saplin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saplin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saplin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendrikson but Hendrikson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saplin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendrikson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Saplin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saplin shoots for a takedown but Hendrikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Hendrikson is predictable there
and Saplin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saplin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saplin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saplin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendrikson defends it nicely.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown but Hendrikson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saplin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrikson's waist but Hendrikson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saplin off to one side.
Saplin has a takedown stuffed.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown but Hendrikson shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Saplin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hendrikson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saplin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendrikson's guard.
Hendrikson is working an open guard so Saplin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hendrikson looks to land a body kick but Saplin moved away.
Jon Hendrikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saplin tries for a takedown but Hendrikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hendrikson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendrikson tries to clinch there but Saplin circles away.
Saplin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Saplin with that takedown attempt.
Jon Hendrikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Saplin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrikson lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Hendrikson. No joy for Saplin on that attempt.
Hendrikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrikson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendrikson moves to clinch but Saplin breaks away
and Saplin counters with a shoot takedown. Hendrikson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendrikson controlling Saplin's posture.
Saplin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hendrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Saplin moves out of range easily.
Hendrikson throws out a loose jab but Saplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrikson throws a right and a left that Saplin avoids nicely.
Saplin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendrikson sprawls well. He's pushed Saplin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrikson throws a head kick that misses
and Saplin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendrikson's guard.
Saplin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendrikson, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saplin fails with a takedown attempt.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrikson sprawls well. Hendrikson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saplin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendrikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Saplin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saplin stands up.
Hendrikson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hendrikson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saplin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrikson is fending him off so far but Saplin persists. Nope, Hendrikson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendrikson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saplin counters with a single leg into guard. Hendrikson didn't expect that.
Hendrikson wants to stand up but Saplin is controlling him.
Marcus Saplin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendrikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saplin stands and steps away. Hendrikson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saplin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saplin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saplin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saplin stands up.
Saplin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendrikson's guard.
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!
Saplin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendrikson but Hendrikson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saplin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Saplin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saplin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hendrikson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saplin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saplin avoids the body shot from Hendrikson.
Hendrikson misses with the body kick
and Saplin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saplin.
Saplin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A low kick from Hendrikson misses
and Saplin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendrikson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrikson tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saplin decides to stand back up.
Saplin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendrikson misses with a double jab
and Saplin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saplin.
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.
Saplin is standing up over Hendrikson. Hendrikson looks to escape but Saplin dives into side control.
Saplin stands up and beckons Hendrikson to his feet.
Hendrikson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saplin.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hendrikson enables Saplin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hendrikson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendrikson is trying to hold Saplin in close to prevent damage but Saplin has managed to pass into half guard.
Saplin decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendrikson as he avoids it easily.
Saplin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Hendrikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Saplin.
Hendrikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Hendrikson misses
and Saplin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saplin.
Saplin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendrikson, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrikson throws a sloppy head kick
and Saplin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saplin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hendrikson to get to his feet.
Saplin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendrikson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hendrikson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saplin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrikson pinned against the cage. Hendrikson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saplin fails with a takedown attempt.
Saplin fails with the takedown.
Hendrikson throws a lazy head kick
and Saplin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hendrikson is working an open guard so Saplin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrikson sprawls well. Hendrikson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saplin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendrikson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saplins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saplin closes the distance and clinches up with Hendrikson, looking for a takedown. Saplin pushes Hendrikson against the cage but Hendrikson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendrikson swings for the body but Saplin moves out of range.
Saplin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrikson sprawls well. Hendrikson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saplin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendrikson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrikson. Saplin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus Saplin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendrikson throws a series of punches but Saplin moves out of range.
Saplin fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Saplin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendrikson which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saplin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendrikson circles away.
Jon Hendrikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendrikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saplin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Saplin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saplin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Saplin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illumi Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illumi Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zordick did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Zordick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mann is looking for a kimura but Zordick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zordick could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mann has cracked it and Zordick is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Mann!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Tupac Last Muthafucka Breathin blaring out of the sound system. Nate Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piolo Pascual's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piolo Pascual!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascual is looking to land body kicks.
Pascual closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Pascual pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pascual is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pascual sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pascual has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Pascual is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pascual has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pascual knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pascual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pascual missing with punches from the bottom.
Pascual is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Pascual kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pascual counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz scores a takedown into full mount!
Pascual tries to improve his position but Diaz has taken his back! Diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pascual tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diaz pushes Pascual away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Vegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Vegar!
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, Jordan Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Vegar as Dalton shoots in.
Dalton shoots in and drives through. Vegar sprawls well.
Vegar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegar off to one side.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vegar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vegar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vegar's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Vegar right now.
Vegar just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vegar tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Vegar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vegar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vegar tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Vegar is working hard here to advance position.
Vegar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back!
Vegar is working the ground and pound. Can Dalton escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Vegar throwing sloppy strikes.
Dalton trying to control the action but Vegar just sinks the hooks in.
Vegar keeps control of the position easily here as Dalton tries to buck him off.
Dalton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vegar has got one arm under Dalton's chin. This could be trouble... Dalton trying to control the other hand but Vegar gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dalton has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lars Vegar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hashmallim Zadkiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashmallim Zadkiel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashmallim Zadkiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadkiel throws a combination. Vai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zadkiel works over Vai's head and body with a nice combination.
Vai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Zadkiel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zadkiel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vai back to the cage. Zadkiel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vai wants to land a leg kick but Zadkiel is out of range.
Vai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zadkiel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zadkiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vai walks into a stiff left hand from Zadkiel.
A head kick misses from Zadkiel.
Vai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zadkiel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vai.
Zadkiel lands with a nice combination. Vai backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zadkiel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vai back to the cage. Zadkiel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadkiel tries to bum rush Vai with a series of wild strikes but Vai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zadkiel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zadkiel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zadkiel lands a shot to the body.
Vai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hashmallim Zadkiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vai.
A frustrated look appears on Zadkiel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zadkiel smiles and moves away.
Zadkiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zadkiel connects with a body shot.
Zadkiel scores with a one two! Vai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zadkiel clinches up with Vai and pushes him back against the cage.
Zadkiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vai tries to land a knee to the head but Zadkiel blocks with his arms.
Vai misses with a knee strike.
Vai looks gassed!
Zadkiel breaks from the clinch.
Vai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hashmallim Zadkiel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zadkiel throws a nice looking combination but Vai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zadkiel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vai backs up against the cage.
Zadkiel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vai throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vai.
A left lands for Zadkiel.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zadkiel, right into the meat.
Zadkiel misses with a two punch combination.
Zadkiel misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zadkiel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zadkiel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vai thows a leg kick but Zadkiel checks it
and Zadkiel counters with a left and a right that stings Vai.
Zadkiel misses with a series of wild punches.
Zadkiel looks to land a combination. Vai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel throws a one two combo.
Vai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zadkiel thumps Vai with a low kick.
Zadkiel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Zadkiel.
Crunch! Zadkiel slams his shin into Vai's torso.
Decent striking displayed by Zadkiel there.
Zadkiel lands with a slapping head kick.
Vai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zadkiel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zadkiel lands a high kick!
Vai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vai tried to score with a low kick but Zadkiel checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel misses with the combination.
Zadkiel lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Zadkiel lands but Vai takes it in his stride.
Zadkiel lands a lovely overhand right.
Zadkiel feints a jab promting Vai to slip. Zadkiel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zadkiel fails to land with a series of punches.
Zadkiel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zadkiel throws a good cross that connects.
Zadkiel throws out a powerful jab.
Zadkiel cracks Vai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zadkiel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zadkiel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashmallim Zadkiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zadkiel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zadkiel.
Vai misses with a double jab
and Zadkiel counters with a three punch combo that has Vai backing up. Vai nods at Zadkiel to acknowledge the strikes.
Zadkiel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zadkiel is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Zadkiel misses.
Zadkiel moves out of range as Vai throws a body kick.
Zadkiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vai fails to land with a series of punches.
Zadkiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vai.
Zadkiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zadkiel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zadkiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai tries to score with a low kick but Zadkiel moves his leg out of the way.
Zadkiel tests Vai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vai is looking to clinch.
That kick from Zadkiel tenderised Vai's leg. Vai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zadkiel.
Vai throws a head kick that misses
and Zadkiel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vai is breathing heavily.
Zadkiel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zadkiel duly obliges.
Zadkiel moves out of range of the leg kick from Vai.
Zadkiel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zadkiel 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.
Zadkiel works over Vai's head and body with a nice combination.
Vai throws a solid leg kick but Zadkiel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vai.
Zadkiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vai can do to turn this around?
Zadkiel scores with the left hand. Vai knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel throws a series of strikes that have Vai backpedaling.
Zadkiel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vai tries to work over Zadkiel's front leg with a kick but Zadkiel checks it.
Zadkiel misses with a double jab
and Vai counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vai as Zadkiel tries to tie him up.
Zadkiel cracks Vai with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vai tries a knee to the head but Zadkiel blocks it.
Zadkiel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zadkiel blocks an uppercut.
Zadkiel is trying to force a seperation but Vai has the dominant position.
Zadkiel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zadkiel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zadkiel scores with a jab. Vai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zadkiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zadkiel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vai counter with a right hand.
Zadkiel lands with a nice combination. Vai backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zadkiel counter with a right hand.
Vai avoids the head kick by Zadkiel.
A bone on bone clash there as Zadkiel blocks the leg kick.
Zadkiel lands a jab-cross combination.
Zadkiel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zadkiel duly obliges.
Vai throws a leg kick
and Zadkiel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zadkiel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zadkiel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zadkiel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vai throws a leg kick
and Zadkiel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zadkiel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zadkiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vai.
Zadkiel throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zadkiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zadkiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zadkiel.
Zadkiel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zadkiel connects with a high kick.
Zadkiel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vai backs up against the cage.
Zadkiel swinging wildly here.
Vai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zadkiel.
Zadkiel scores with a one two! Vai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashmallim Zadkiel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vai misses with a straight right.
Zadkiel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vai circles away quickly and effectively.
Vai avoids a kick to the body.
Zadkiel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vai circles away quickly and effectively.
Zadkiel throws a series of strikes that have Vai backpedaling.
Zadkiel throws a right and a left that Vai avoids nicely.
Zadkiel throws a sloppy head kick and Vai moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zadkiel.
Vai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zadkiel counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vai tries to clinch up.
Zadkiel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vai.
Vai darts in trying to clinch
and Zadkiel counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadkiel swinging wildly here.
Zadkiel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vai circles away quickly and effectively.
Zadkiel lands a jab-cross combination.
Vai throws a leg kick
and Zadkiel counters with a straight right hand.
Hashmallim Zadkiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zadkiel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zadkiel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zadkiel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zadkiel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vai backs up against the cage.
Vai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zadkiel misses with a combination
and Vai counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai misses with a leg kick
letting Zadkiel counter with a right hand.
Zadkiel throws a series of strikes that have Vai backpedaling.
Vai shoots in and drives through. Zadkiel sprawls well.
Zadkiel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Zadkiel tries to clinch up.
Vai misses with a double jab
and Zadkiel counters with a two punch combo.
Zadkiel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zadkiel is out of range and Vai settles back down.
Vai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zadkiel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zadkiel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zadkiel lands a jab to the nose.
Hashmallim Zadkiel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vai.
Vai slips a jab and a cross from Zadkiel.
Vai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vai avoids the head kick by Zadkiel.
Zadkiel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zadkiel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zadkiel swinging wildly here.
Zadkiel cracks Vai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zadkiel throws a head kick but Vai moves out of range.
Vai thows a leg kick but Zadkiel checks it
and Zadkiel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vai tries to land a knee to the head but Zadkiel blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zadkiel.
Vai looking to throw knees to the head but Zadkiel is blocking nicely.
Vai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zadkiel blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zadkiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Zadkiel breaks the clinch.
Zadkiel lands a jab-cross combination.
Zadkiel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zadkiel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Zadkiel.
Zadkiel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zadkiel throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zadkiel.
Zadkiel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zadkiel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hashmallim Zadkiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zadkiel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hashmallim Zadkiel!
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