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Carnage 48: Monday Nite Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Kuma Kenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuma Kenya has chosen RUN this town as his entrance music. Kanye Kuma Kenya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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149 lbs
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139 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrett Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Kuma Kenya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuma Kenya manages to avoid it.
Day looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuma Kenya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuma Kenya tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
Day trying to control the pace.
Day is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuma Kenya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuma Kenya defends it well.
Day looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya is defending against the submission attempts here by Day.
Day seems to be working for a kimura but Kuma Kenya defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuma Kenya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuma Kenya is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Day has gone for a leg lock! Kuma Kenya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Day's guard.
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuma Kenya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day keeping moving, preventing Kuma Kenya from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuma Kenya passes Day's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuma Kenya wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya is working for a submission of some sort.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuma Kenya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuma Kenya trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuma Kenya is pressing down on Day's thigh, looking to free his foot. Day is holding on for now.
Kuma Kenya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day moves into full guard.
Kuma Kenya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day is looking to stand up but Kuma Kenya isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuma Kenya wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Day controls Kuma Kenya momentarily but Kuma Kenya frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Day dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Day misses the jab.
Kuma Kenya blocks a head kick by Day.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day misses with a straight left.
Kuma Kenya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from Kuma Kenya.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day throws a hook but Kuma Kenya avoids it easily.
Kuma Kenya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Day momentarily.
Day throws a body punch but Kuma Kenya moves out of range.
Day looks to throw the jab but Kuma Kenya is out of range.
Kuma Kenya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuma Kenya.
Garrett Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Kuma Kenya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Kuma Kenya scores with a hook.
Kuma Kenya avoids the body shot from Day.
Kuma Kenya scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kuma Kenya.
Kanye Kuma Kenya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day misses with a hook.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuma Kenya moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Kuma Kenya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuma Kenya lands with a cross.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Kuma Kenya.
Kuma Kenya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day throws a hook to the side of Kuma Kenya's head but Kuma Kenya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Kuma Kenya.
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuma Kenya wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuma Kenya looking to control.
Day looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuma Kenya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuma Kenya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuma Kenya has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuma Kenya trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day trying to control the position.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Kuma Kenya passes into half guard.
Day trying to control but Kuma Kenya postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is not content to let Kuma Kenya control the position.
Day is trying to escape back to his feet but Kuma Kenya uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Day gets back to half guard.
Kuma Kenya is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuma Kenya stops Day from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuma Kenya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Day defends it well.
Day is not content to let Kuma Kenya control the position.
Kuma Kenya prevents Day from improving his position.
Day actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuma Kenya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kanye Kuma Kenya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuma Kenya was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Kuma Kenya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Day is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuma Kenya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab from Kuma Kenya.
Kuma Kenya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuma Kenya manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day throws a head kick but Kuma Kenya moves out of range.
Kuma Kenya cracks Day with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuma Kenya.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Kuma Kenya moves away and avoids it.
Kuma Kenya lands a head shot.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuma Kenya manages to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuma Kenya enables Day to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuma Kenya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Day wants to control from the top but Kuma Kenya keeps moving.
Kuma Kenya is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Kuma Kenya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Day kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to control from the top but Kuma Kenya keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Kuma Kenya.
Day throws a hook but Kuma Kenya avoids it easily.
Day fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuma Kenya sprawls well initially but Day persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuma Kenya trying to control from the bottom.
Kuma Kenya is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuma Kenya is not content to let Day control the position.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuma Kenya defending well though.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Kuma Kenya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day trying to pass the guard but Kuma Kenya defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuma Kenya defending well though.
Day is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuma Kenya trying to hold on to Day's head to control him but Day postures up.
Kuma Kenya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Day is trying to work for a kimura but Kuma Kenya is defending well.
Kuma Kenya wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuma Kenya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Day has isolated one of Kuma Kenya's arms. Kuma Kenya looking to fight him off but Day twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garrett Day!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orangu tan (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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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orangu tan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tan swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but tan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
tan shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from tan.
tan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from tan.
tan swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
tan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten tan somewhat.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orangu tan.
tan shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
tan dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on tan's head and hops out.
tan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch there but tan circles away.
tan keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from tan is defended easily by Johnson.
tan looks gassed!
Johnson throws a head kick but tan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson lands a head kick!
tan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but tan persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
tan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
tan is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. tan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonneillon Theliel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker's entrance music is Raised on Rock. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonneillon Theliel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theliel tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theliel was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theliel, pushing him back against the cage.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Theliel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skywalker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theliel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Theliel staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to land a leg kick but Theliel is out of range.
Theliel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker with a nice cross.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theliel dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Theliel's head and hops out.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theliel defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Theliel rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skywalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skywalker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skywalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theliel wants the takedown. Skywalker is fighting it off but Theliel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skywalker's guard against the cage.
Theliel chips away with some ground and pound.
Theliel postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Theliel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theliel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theliel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theliel wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Theliel throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theliel thows a big elbow that misses.
Theliel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Theliel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theliel is pushing down on Skywalker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skywalker is fighting to maintain full guard but Theliel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Theliel thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
Skywalker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Theliel thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theliel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Skywalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theliel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonneillon Theliel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Theliel ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Theliel has time to react.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Theliel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theliel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Theliel's ribs.
Skywalker misses with a few strikes there.
Theliel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theliel dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Theliel's head and hops out.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel.
Theliel defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Theliel moves out of range of the strikes.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Theliel avoids the punch easily.
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.
Skywalker slaps away a takedown attempt from Theliel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Theliel is just out of range.
Skywalker misses with the combination.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Theliel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Theliel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Theliel slips a jab and a cross from Skywalker.
Skywalker slaps away a takedown attempt from Theliel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theliel wants to clinch.
Theliel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skywalker connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Skywalker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker misses the jab.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Skywalker as he connects with a hook.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Skywalker catches Theliel right on the button with a cross.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Theliel. Theliel gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.
Skywalker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skywalker clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theliel blocks an uppercut.
Theliel goes for a takedown attempt but Skywalker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theliel is defended easily by Skywalker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skywalker!
That's two 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.
Theliel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skywalker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Theliel tries to move into range but Skywalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theliel is defended easily by Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker lands with a nice combination. Theliel backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theliel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Theliel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theliel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skywalker to the mat! Skywalker manages to get full guard.
Theliel thows a big elbow that misses.
Theliel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theliel is working Skywalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theliel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theliel throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theliel is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
Theliel throws a strike but Skywalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Theliel has an active guard here but Skywalker has managed to pass into half guard.
Theliel wants to improve his position but Skywalker is controlling well.
Skywalker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Night Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Night Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Night Night shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirby's guard.
Night Night stops Kirby from standing up.
Kirby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Night Night blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirby.
Kirby trying to mount his opponent but Night Night defends it.
Night Night wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Kirby winds up and cracks Night Night with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirby working Night Night over with strikes.
Kirby is looking to take a break and control but Night Night is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Night Night is positioning himself well to prevent Kirby advancing to mount.
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.
Kirby throwing shots but Night Night is blocking nicely.
Kirby tries to pass to full mount but Night Night defends it.
Kirby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Night Night wants to improve his position but Kirby is controlling well.
Kirby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Night Night taking some punishment here, with Kirby in his half guard.
Night Night blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirby.
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.
Night Night trying to control from the bottom.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Night Night knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kirby decides to stand and escape the position.
Night Night rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Night Night. That did some damage!
Night Night throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
Night Night throws a hook to the side of Kirby's head but Kirby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirby drops his hands momentarily and Night Night takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice straight punches there by Kirby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night Night misses with a hook. Kirby ducked under it nicely.
Night Night darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Night Night keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirby.
Kirby takes one to the side of the head.
Kirby throws a looping overhand right but Night Night ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirby. Night Night does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby misses with a shot to the body
enabling Night Night to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby throws a big shot that misses.
Night Night connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirby. Kirby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches.
Night Night avoids the body shot from Kirby.
Kirby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Night Night closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirby thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirby looks gassed!
Night Night thows a body shot but no joy.
Night Night throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirby was covering up waiting for the punch and Night Night finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Night Night thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Night Night showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Night Night tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Night Night controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Night Night will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirby moves away from the strike by Night Night.
Night Night fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Kirby. Those never looked like landing.
Kirby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Night Night looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kirby wants to stand but Night Night is controlling the position.
Night Night throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Night Night won't allow Kirby to sweep him here.
Night Night slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kirby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Night Night regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kirby.
Night Night pulls Kirby in close to prevent any damage.
Night Night utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Night Night is keeping the position for now.
Night Night working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Night Night wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Night Night throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Night Night tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirby postures up in Night Night's guard and throws a big left but Night Night blocks it.
Night Night controlling Kirby's posture.
Night Night not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nate Night Night wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kirby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Nate Night Night has been cut.
Kirby throws a head kick but Night Night moves out of range.
Kirby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Night Night circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Night Night as he jumps to the side.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Kirby has his takedown stuffed
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirby slips a straight right by Night Night.
Jon Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Night Night.
Night Night fails with the takedown.
Night Night looks to land a left hand but Kirby moved out of range nicely.
Night Night is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Night Night slips under a jab.
Jon Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kirby jabs Night Night to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Night Night uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Night Night throws a jab when Kirby was well out of range.
Kirby throws a combination. Night Night tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirby misses with a kick to the body.
Kirby misses the jab.
Kirby clinches but Night Night breaks the clinch
and Night Night decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirby's guard.
Night Night won't allow Kirby to get back to his feet.
Night Night seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Night Night dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Night Night's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Night Night darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Night Night tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Night Night counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Night Night connects with a crisp jab.
Kirby throws a series of punches but Night Night avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Night Night misses.
Night Night swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Night Night scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Night Night to counter with a crisp jab.
Night Night connects with a crisp jab.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Night Night paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jon Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Night Night moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kirby is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Night Night circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kirby to the canvas! Kirby doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Night Night keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Night Night!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitonti comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out. Miller has chosen Deftones - Change as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
185 lbs
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25
181 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Bitonti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Miller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bitonti misses with a low kick.
Bitonti throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bitonti swivels and escapes.
Miller throws a hook but Bitonti blocks it.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bitonti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bitonti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Bitonti is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitonti. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitonti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitonti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Bitonti.
It looks like Michael Miller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitonti with a jab.
Bitonti cracks Miller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bitonti finish him?
Miller is rocked!
Bitonti lands a brutal uppercut that launches Miller off his feet! Miller tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Bitonti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Vaananen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse comes to the cage accompanied by (hed) pe - Let's Ride. Micky Mouse has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reino Vaananen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse jabs at Vaananen's body.
Vaananen looks to land a body kick but Mouse moved away.
Mouse shoots in for a double leg but Vaananen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaananen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mouse's head.
Mouse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Vaananen misses with a head kick.
Jab by Vaananen.
Mouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Mouse.
Mouse is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Vaananen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mouse.
Vaananen scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Vaananen finds it's way through Mouse's defenses.
Vaananen lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Mouse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaananen lands a head kick!
Mouse tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaananen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaananen lunges at Mouse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouse's hand.
Mouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouse tries to land a leg kick but Vaananen saw it coming and moves away.
Mouse takes one to the chin there.
Mouse tries to work over Vaananen's front leg with a kick but Vaananen checks it.
Vaananen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaananen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vaananen but Vaananen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse dodges the punch combination from Vaananen.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaananen as he connects with a hook.
Vaananen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mouse off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters circling - Vaananen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mouse takes one to the chin there.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Vaananen avoids them all with ease.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen lands a jab.
Mouse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mouse lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vaananen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mouse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Vaananen scores with a four punch combination!
Mouse misses with a low kick as Vaananen jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaananen lands a head shot.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Mouse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaananen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vaananen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mouse misses with a straight left.
Mouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaananen shoots for a takedown but Mouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vaananen scores with a nice head shot.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaananen.
Vaananen looks to land a combination but Mouse avoids it well.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Mouse misses the jab.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Vaananen.
Decent striking displayed by Vaananen there.
Mouse walks into a straight right hand from Vaananen.
Mouse misses with a shot to the body
and Vaananen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouse feints and as Vaananen raises his hands in defense, Mouse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mouse postures up in Vaananen's guard and throws a big left but Vaananen blocks it.
Mouse looking to pass the guard.
Mouse thows a big elbow that misses.
Mouse preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen keeping full guard, as Mouse tries to pass.
Mouse trying to move into half guard but instead Vaananen has managed to sweep!
Mouse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaananen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mouse keeping full guard, as Vaananen tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vaananen preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouse is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reino Vaananen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vaananen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vaananen, as that shot connected.
Mouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaananen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mouse throws a low kick but Vaananen avoids it.
Vaananen connects with a jab.
Vaananen works over Mouse's head and body with a nice combination.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaananen moves away.
Vaananen dips to his left and cracks Mouse with an uppercut!
Vaananen closes the distance and clinches.
Vaananen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouse misses with a body punch.
Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Vaananen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaananen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mouse.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vaananen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaananen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaananen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaananen misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vaananen.
Vaananen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mouse ducks under a wild hook from Vaananen.
A low kick from Mouse is predictable there
and Vaananen counters with a three punch combo that has Mouse backing up. Mouse nods at Vaananen to acknowledge the strikes.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Vaananen.
Vaananen tests Mouse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaananen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mouse throws a leg kick that misses.
Mouse blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vaananen.
Mouse walks into a jab.
Vaananen lands a jab.
Vaananen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mouse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaananen.
Mouse shoots in but Vaananen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vaananen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaananen checks it well.
Vaananen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mouse in his tracks.
Vaananen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mouse.
Mouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vaananen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Vaananen.
Mouse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mouse tries a low kick but Vaananen avoids it.
Vaananen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vaananen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouse misses with a looping left.
Micky Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaananen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaananen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vaananen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vaananen stalks Mouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mouse's face. Mouse staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaananen avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Vaananen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaananen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mouse.
A head kick from Vaananen lands but Mouse takes it in his stride.
Vaananen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mouse misses with a leg kick
and Vaananen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vaananen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mouse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mouse working the strikes but Vaananen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mouse is looking to advance position but Vaananen won't allow it.
Mouse is looking to take a break and control but Vaananen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mouse is looking for a kimura but Vaananen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mouse to get the leverage.
Mouse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vaananen has one foot on Mouse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaananen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaananen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaananen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaananen with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaananen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaananen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Vaananen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vaananen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaananen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mouse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vaananen at a distance.
Mouse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaananen.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range.
Reino Vaananen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Vaananen.
Mouse scores with a one two! Vaananen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mouse stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaananen. Vaananen gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mouse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vaananen lands a really nice looking cross but Mouse seems unphased.
Vaananen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mouse on the side of the head.
Mouse tries to clinch up.
Mouse connects with an inside leg kick.
Mouse throws a shot from downtown. Vaananen moves away and avoids it.
Vaananen with a jab.
Mouse is looking to wear down Vaananen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mouse wants to land a leg kick but Vaananen is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Vaananen shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaananen misses with a double jab
and Mouse counters with a series of strikes. Vaananen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mouse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vaananen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse misses with a hook. Vaananen ducked under it nicely.
Mouse shoots for a takedown but Vaananen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse throws a low kick but Vaananen moves out of range easily.
Vaananen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaananen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaananen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouse connects with a leg kick. Vaananen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouse looks to land a combination but Vaananen avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaananen.
Vaananen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mouse will feel that in the morning.
Mouse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vaananen looks to throw a body kick
and Mouse counters with a low kick, right behind Vaananen 's knee.
Mouse throws a combination. Vaananen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mouse's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mouse duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Vaananen checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to clinch but Vaananen moves away
and Vaananen counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaananen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaananen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Vaananen moves out of range.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Vaananen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mouse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mouse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mouse misses with a takedown attempt - Vaananen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaananen with a nice cross.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaananen.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
Vaananen cracks Mouse with an open hand slap.
Vaananen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaananen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vaananen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouse.
Vaananen lands a really nice looking cross but Mouse seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaananen. That snapped Mouse's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen cracks Mouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaananen works the jab nicely.
Vaananen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Vaananen blocks the low kick.
Vaananen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaananen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaananen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaananen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaananen lands an overhand right.
Mouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Micky Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaananen's guard.
Vaananen is looking to escape.
Mouse is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vaananen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaananen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vaananen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse looking to ground and pound but Vaananen is blocking nicely.
Mouse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Mouse with the ground and pound from mount.
Micky Mouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaananen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mouse looking to finish with strikes here!
Vaananen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vaananen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reino Vaananen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouse thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Mouse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaananen 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Vaananen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uasay Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Vater Unser. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uasay Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Michael Vincent has been cut.
A jab lands there for Almeida.
Vincent tries to clinch there but Almeida circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Vincent shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Vincent.
Almeida moves forwards but Vincent connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almeida misses with a double jab
and Vincent counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vincent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vincent passes into half guard.
Vincent wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
Vincent is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vincent looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vincent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Vincent eventually gives up the hold.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Vincent trying to control from half guard but Almeida is working away.
Vincent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almeida kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vincent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Almeida defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vincent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Vincent.
Vincent is trying to control. Almeida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vincent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vincent prevents Almeida from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Vincent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Vincent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vincent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almeida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.
Vincent is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Vincent is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Vincent is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vincent is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Vincent trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Vincent seems to be looking for submissions.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Vincent is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vincent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Almeida pushes Vincent off looking to stand but Vincent dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vincent throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vincent 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.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vincent seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent wants to take a breather but Almeida is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vincent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Vincent's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vincent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
Almeida missing with a left hand there. Vincent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Vincent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a straight right.
Uasay Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vincent somewhat.
Vincent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
Vincent scores with a takedown into Almeida's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vincent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vincent advances position into side control!
Vincent is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Almeida looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vincent gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Almeida is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vincent lets go of the hold and Almeida can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Vincent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by Wings Of A Butterfly. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Svenstroem!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church misses with an uppercut.
Church misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Church lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svenstroem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svenstroem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Church throws a hook but Svenstroem avoids it easily.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt - Church sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Church throws a series of punches but Svenstroem moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svenstroem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Church misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Church as Svenstroem shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Church lands a jab to Svenstroem's midsection.
Church stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Church wants it to stay on the feet.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svenstroem.
Church thuds his right hand into Svenstroem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Church cracks Svenstroem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Church defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svenstroem.
Svenstroem fails with a takedown attempt.
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church stuffs the takedown attempt from Svenstroem. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
Svenstroem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Church misses with a low kick.
Church cracks Svenstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svenstroem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Church.
Church throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svenstroem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Church throws a looping overhand right but Svenstroem ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church fakes the leg kick and cracks Svenstroem in the body.
Church misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svenstroem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Church defends it nicely.
Church throws a head kick that misses.
Svenstroem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Church throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svenstroem swats away the attempt to clinch by Church.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church cracks the inside of Svenstroem's front leg.
Svenstroem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Church was covering up waiting for the punch and Svenstroem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Svenstroem gets to his feet - Church follows without any prompting.
Church misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Church. That's going to slow Svenstroem down.
A shot to the liver by Church. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenstroem closes the distance and clinches up with Church, looking for a takedown. Svenstroem pushes Church against the cage but Church circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Svenstroem misses.
Church throws a hook but Svenstroem blocks it.
Church pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svenstroem needs to keep his hands up - Church had a free shot at his head there.
Church stuffs the takedown attempt from Svenstroem. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Church lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church throws a looping overhand right but Svenstroem ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svenstroem is defended easily by Church.
Svenstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svenstroem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem fails with a takedown attempt.
Church works the jab nicely.
Svenstroem avoids the head kick by Church.
Svenstroem moves out of range of the strikes.
Svenstroem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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.
Church throws a shot from downtown. Svenstroem moves away and avoids it.
Church throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Church throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svenstroem on the side of the head.
Church misses with a two punch combination.
Church throws a nice outside leg kick.
Church wants to clinch.
Church misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem dodges the punch combination from Church.
Church throws a big shot that misses.
Church misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svenstroem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Church sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svenstroem somewhat.
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Church sprawls well. Church wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick Church is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Church wants to land a leg kick but Svenstroem is out of range.
Svenstroem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svenstroem stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svenstroem was well out of range. Poor timing from Church.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that second round.
That's time! Church's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Church tries to land a front kick but Svenstroem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Church.
Church throws a body punch but Svenstroem moves out of range.
Church keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Church bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Church thuds his right hand into Svenstroem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church lands with a nice combination. Svenstroem backs away looking to recover.
Svenstroem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Church manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Svenstroem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Church's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem prevents Church from getting back to his feet.
Church pushes Svenstroem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Church lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem shoots in and drives through. Church sprawls well.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svenstroem.
A jab from Church misses.
Church throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svenstroem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svenstroem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Church sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svenstroem somewhat.
Church lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Church misses with an uppercut. Svenstroem saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown but Church shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Church lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Church connects with a body shot.
Church fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svenstroem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magnus Svenstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svenstroem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Church looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Church scores with a shot to the body.
Church tries to clinch but Svenstroem moves out of range.
Church tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem needs to keep his hands up - Church had a free shot at his head there.
Church misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Church.
Nick Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Church darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Church throws a shot to the body.
Church scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Church lands a jab to the head.
Svenstroem avoids the head kick by Church.
Church fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svenstroem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Church, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Church!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Allen Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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218 lbs
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205 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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Allen Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Steele!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Poe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poe's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Steele is trying to drag Poe to the mat but Poe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Poe pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poe lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Poe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poe's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Poe tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Poe being controlled against the cage.
Poe throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Poe taking a breather.
Steele avoiding damage.
Poe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poe is keeping busy.
Poe blocks the elbow strike.
Poe lands a knee to the body.
Steele looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe scores with a knee to the head.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Poe shrugs off.
Steele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poe prevents it.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Poe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Poe throws an elbow but it misses.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Poe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poe obliges.
Poe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Poe.
Poe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poe trying to land knees to the body.
Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe lands with a left to the head.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe missing with knees to the body.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poe throws an elbow but it misses.
Poe is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele is working for takedown but Poe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edgar Allen Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Steele.
Poe lands an elbow inside.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poe's brow.
Poe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Poe.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Poe shrugs off.
Poe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Poe improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poe scores with a knee to the head.
Poe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steele takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
Poe stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Poe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Poe shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Poe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steele up against the cage.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele stalling.
Steele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poe prevents it.
Poe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen Poe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele looks to land a combination but Poe avoids it well.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Edgar Allen Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poe.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Poe counters with an outside leg kick.
Poe digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Steele wants to clinch up but Poe keeps it at a distance.
Poe has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Steele is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Poe as the two fighters clinch.
Poe lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Poe cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Poe stalling the fight.
Poe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poe lands a nice knee to the body.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poe lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Poe lands a knee to the head.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Edgar Allen Poe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe lands a knee to the head.
Poe misses with a knee strike.
Steele leaning against his opponent.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Poe trying to land knees to the body.
Steele is struggling to control the position.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poe up against the cage.
Steele is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poe.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
Poe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poe's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poe.
Steele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Poe.
Poe lands an elbow that stopped Steele in his tracks for a moment.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Poe lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Poe wants to stall.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Steele tries to stall but Poe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poe missing with knees to the body.
Poe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Poe lands an elbow inside.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Poe takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Poe.
Poe scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Poe tries to tie him up.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poe's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen Poe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poe lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into rage.
Poe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steele is out of range and Poe settles back down.
Poe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Poe.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poe tries to avoid it but Steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poe to the ground. Poe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Poe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poe misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poe.
Poe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Poe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poe lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Poe connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poe has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Poe misses with some punches.
Poe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele just leaning against Poe, taking a breather.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
Nice body punch from Poe - that landed with a thud.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Poe stalls.
Poe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
Poe misses with a knee strike.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Poe lands a right hand.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele avoiding damage as Poe throws knees to the body.
Poe takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Poe is looking to control Steele's arms but Steele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poe has his back to the cage.
Poe trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poe's brow.
Poe avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe lands a knee to the body.
Steele tries to stall but Poe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
Steele has Poe pressed against the cage.
Poe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flex Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poe into the cage.
Poe lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele'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.
Poe is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Poe into the cage.
Poe tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele blocks an elbow strike.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Poe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Poe blocks an elbow strike.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Poe lands an uppercut.
Steele has Poe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Poe works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Poe pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Allen Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poe 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Allen Poe!
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