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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Vines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iron Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vines fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sixx digs a good body shot into Vines's ribs.
Sixx stuns Vines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vines is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixx loads up on a big right hand but Vines slips the punch.
Vines drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vines prevents Sixx from escaping the position.
Sixx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vines off and has taken his back!
Vines prevents Sixx from getting a body triangle.
Sixx misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx misses with punches from the back.
Sixx tries to get the hooks in deep but Vines pushed the leg off.
Vines covering up well and avoiding damage.
Vines grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx misses with a punch to the head.
Vines just trying to survive but Sixx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sixx is hanging on to Vines's back as he tries to escape.
Sixx is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vines defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sixx throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Vines turns into Sixx and is now in his guard.
Vines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sixx dives on top into guard.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Vines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sixx can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines looking to finish with strikes here!
Sixx throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vines is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sixx can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sixx tries to control the position but Vines now has his back.
Vines looking for the RNC.
Sixx has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vines not allowing Sixx to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vines is trying to stick to Sixx's back but Sixx is turning into Vines. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vines's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sixx.
Vines had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixx defends it easily.
Vines manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sixx throws a low kick but Vines avoids it.
Sixx misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Vines.
Sinn Sixx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sixx sprawls well initially but Vines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vines seems to be looking for submissions.
Vines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sixx is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vines has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vines pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sixx is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Vines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billiary Sclerosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Billiary Sclerosis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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263 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billiary Sclerosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smash Spring!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spring shoots in and drives through. Sclerosis sprawls well.
Sclerosis looks to land a combination but Spring avoids it well.
Spring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spring.
Sclerosis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spring shoots in but no luck this time.
Billiary Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Spring.
Sclerosis is looking to slow Spring down with leg kicks.
Spring fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sclerosis sprawls well initially but Spring persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spring performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spring wants to pass to mount but Sclerosis is defending the position.
Spring trying to control the pace.
Spring's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Smash Spring hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spring dives in and grabs Sclerosis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sclerosis pushes down on Spring's head and hops out.
Sclerosis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spring.
Sclerosis cracks the inside of Spring's front leg.
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.
Spring misses with a takedown attempt - Sclerosis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sclerosis looks for the body kick but Spring saw that one coming.
Spring looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spring is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spring tries to pass to full mount but Sclerosis defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smash Spring has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sclerosis misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spring is defended easily by Sclerosis.
Billiary Sclerosis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sclerosis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sclerosis wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
Sclerosis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spring.
Spring feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spring engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sclerosis is breathing heavily.
Sclerosis can't keep his opponent in guard - Spring advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spring stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Spring dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sclerosis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sclerosis enables Spring to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sclerosis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spring looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Spring has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Smash Spring.
Spring shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sclerosis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spring looking to pass the guard.
Spring 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 two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spring slips nicely into half guard.
Spring trying to control the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Smash Spring hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spring feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring controlling from the top position.
Smash Spring has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spring passes Sclerosis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spring takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Smash Spring.
Spring closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sclerosis to the mat! Sclerosis manages to get full guard.
Spring forces his way into half guard.
Sclerosis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spring is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Spring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spring.
Spring taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spring passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sclerosis!
Spring controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Smash Spring was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spring is defended easily by Sclerosis.
Spring bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring controlling the position from side mount.
Spring works to advance to full mount. Sclerosis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Spring takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Smash Spring was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spring shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sclerosis's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Spring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spring winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Spring!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by renegade. Cabrera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LA ARAÑA. 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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267 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cabrera is looking for the KO!
It looks like Brock Miller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cabrera seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Cabrera blocks nicely.
Cabrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Cabrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Cabrera has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Cabrera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the head.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cabrera fails to take his opponent's back.
Cabrera tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Cabrera fails to move to back control.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Miller is just holding on here. Cabrera manages to take his back.
Cabrera working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera landing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera is persistently looking for the submission but Miller is defending it well.
Cabrera punishes Miller with strikes from the back mount.
Miller is trying to stand back up.
Miller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Miller! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cabrera gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Cabrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amazing Boxing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amazing Boxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout has a takedown stuffed.
Stout forces Boxing back against the cage and clinches.
Boxing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stout misses with a head kick.
Boxing connects with the punch.
Stout tries to clinch up but Boxing circles away and keeps his distance.
Stout tries to clinch up but Boxing circles away and keeps his distance.
Stout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stout takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stout tries to clinch up.
Amazing Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxing as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Boxing. No joy for Stout on that attempt.
Amazing Boxing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stout.
Stout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxing swivels and escapes.
Boxing connects with the punch.
Boxing swinging wildly here.
Stout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxing bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stout looks gassed!
Boxing scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxing digs a good hook to Stout's body.
A right-left combo lands from Boxing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stout crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boxing - the referee stops the clock and Stout gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boxing. Stout manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boxing misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxing. That's going to slow Stout down.
Boxing feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stout's calf.
Boxing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxing shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stout eats them both and turns towards Boxing to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boxing is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boxing stuns Stout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stout gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxing.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
Stout takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stout is rocked!
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Boxing pushes him off.
Stout is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxing finish him?
Boxing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stout seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxing punishes Stout's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxing scores with a push kick.
Stout is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boxing is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stout.
Boxing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stout tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Boxing.
Boxing comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boxing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boxing throws a sloppy head kick and Stout moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxing is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stout is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boxing.
Boxing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stout gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Stout tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Boxing is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Stout buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Stout!! Stout is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Boxing throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amazing Boxing!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakamura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bate pesadão. Barkas has chosen Civil war as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Los Angeles, Shunsuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkas cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkas wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Barkas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hannibal Barkas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barkas.
Nakamura is letting Barkas control him for a moment.
Barkas trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barkas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barkas controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkas wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Nakamura regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barkas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Barkas sits in half guard.
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.
Barkas prevents Nakamura from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barkas seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkas is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barkas 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.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Barkas counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barkas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barkas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Barkas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Barkas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Barkas.
Shunsuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Barkas counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Barkas ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkas throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Barkas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkas misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkas as he connects with a hook.
Barkas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nakamura's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barkas trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barkas looking to pass the guard.
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.
Barkas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hannibal Barkas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkas counters with a single leg into guard. Nakamura didn't expect that.
Nakamura is wriggling around but Barkas manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barkas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nakamura to get to his feet.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Shunsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Barkas has a takedown stuffed.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Barkas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barkas as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Nakamura both land. Nice combination.
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barkas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barkas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barkas moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shunsuke Nakamura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Barkas's guard.
Nakamura wants to stand but Barkas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barkas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Shunsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Nakamura gets to his feet. Barkas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barkas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Barkas jabs at Nakamura's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkas misses with a low kick.
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Barkas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barkas has a closed guard, preventing Nakamura from standing up.
Barkas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Hannibal Barkas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working for a triangle but Barkas defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shunsuke Nakamura.
Well Barkas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barkas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Zelli (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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Wesker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Wesker does no damage.
Zen Zelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesker takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesker pulls Zelli into guard.
Zelli trying to control but Wesker is working from the bottom.
Zelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zelli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wesker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wesker fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Wesker. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Zelli both land. Nice combination.
Zelli clinches.
Wesker successfully pulls guard.
Zelli won't allow Wesker to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker working a defensive guard here.
Wesker wants to get back to his feet but Zelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wesker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zelli defends well.
Zelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wesker kicks Zelli off and gets back to his feet.
Zelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wesker counters by clinching up.
Zelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelli misses with a body punch
and Wesker counters with a single leg into guard. Zelli didn't expect that.
Wesker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker stops Zelli from standing up.
Wesker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wesker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wesker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zelli is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Albert Wesker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wesker tries to clinch but Zelli moves away
and Wesker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesker has his takedown stuffed
and Zelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesker is looking to clinch.
Zelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Zelli connects with a looping right hand.
Zelli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zelli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wesker!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesker is desperately trying to improve his position but Zelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Wesker wants to control but Zelli is having none of it.
Zelli wants to control the action but instead Wesker gets a body lock and reverses into Zelli's guard! Nice work!
Zelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Wesker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zelli managing to control the position.
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 Albert Wesker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wesker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wesker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zelli is trying to force a seperation but Wesker has the dominant position.
Wesker manages to break the clinch.
Zelli avoids the head kick by Wesker.
Wesker scores a takedown into full mount!
Wesker landing strikes from the mount.
Zelli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wesker.
Wesker wants to control the action but instead Zelli gets a body lock and reverses into Wesker's guard! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker is working an open guard so Zelli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zelli moves to clinch but Wesker breaks away
and Wesker counters with a single leg into guard. Zelli didn't expect that.
Wesker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesker controlling from the top position.
Wesker is looking to stand up but Zelli won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Wesker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zelli is trying to stand up here but Wesker is controlling him well.
Albert Wesker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wesker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zelli to regain full guard.
Wesker wanted to stand there but Zelli had control of the position.
Wesker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zelli wants to stand but Wesker is controlling the position.
Wesker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wesker has Zelli in his guard.
Zelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wesker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zelli off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Zelli. No joy for Wesker on that attempt.
Albert Wesker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Wesker lands.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown but Zelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesker fails with the takedown
letting Zelli counter with a right hand.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zelli as he jumps to the side.
Zelli connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wesker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wesker jabs Zelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wesker tries to clinch but Zelli is having none of it.
Zelli throws a body punch but Wesker moves out of range.
Wesker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zelli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wesker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zelli to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wesker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wesker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wesker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zelli wants to clinch up but Wesker keeps it at a distance.
Wesker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zelli's guard.
Wesker looking to sit in guard and control but Zelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zelli stands up and waves to Wesker to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker gets a takedown into half guard.
Wesker stalling away here and it's allowed Zelli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zelli wants to stand and escape but Wesker is having none of it.
Wesker wants to get up but he can't break Zelli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker wants to pass the guard but Zelli is keeping the position.
Zelli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Zelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wesker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelli.
Wesker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zelli wants to clinch up but Wesker keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesker jabs at Zelli's body.
No luck for Wesker with that takedown attempt.
Wesker misses with a takedown attempt
and Zelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zen Zelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zelli misses with a double jab.
Wesker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesker shoots in for a double leg but Zelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zelli scores with a hook to the body. Wesker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albert Wesker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Wesker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesker, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Wesker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 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 Los Angeles, Andy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lee moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Silva! Lee continues to tee off on Silva, landing with a left and a right! Lee connects with a right hand that leaves Silva sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Owen Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius SemteXXXotika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius SemteXXXotika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius SemteXXXotika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samir Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SemteXXXotika defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes tries to bum rush SemteXXXotika with a series of wild strikes but SemteXXXotika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes throws a hook but SemteXXXotika avoids it easily.
Reyes takes a swing at SemteXXXotika's ribcage but misses.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick that misses.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SemteXXXotika moves away.
SemteXXXotika misses with a head kick.
Reyes avoids the head kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SemteXXXotika.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
SemteXXXotika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. SemteXXXotika saw that one coming.
SemteXXXotika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
SemteXXXotika moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
SemteXXXotika cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
SemteXXXotika misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. SemteXXXotika does a little dance to reset his feet.
SemteXXXotika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
SemteXXXotika really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SemteXXXotika dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
Reyes misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a wild body kick that Reyes sees coming a mile off.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
SemteXXXotika looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
Reyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SemteXXXotika 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 Reyes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reyes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but SemteXXXotika moved out of range nicely.
SemteXXXotika slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
SemteXXXotika wants to land a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Reyes.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
SemteXXXotika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by SemteXXXotika. SemteXXXotika obviously looking to wear him down.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
SemteXXXotika doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a hook but SemteXXXotika avoids it easily.
A jab from Reyes finds it's way through SemteXXXotika's defenses.
SemteXXXotika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes avoids the head kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but SemteXXXotika ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
SemteXXXotika misses with a head kick.
Reyes throws a jab when SemteXXXotika was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by SemteXXXotika.
Reyes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
SemteXXXotika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
SemteXXXotika is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Reyes as he connects with a hook.
Reyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SemteXXXotika momentarily.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but SemteXXXotika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for SemteXXXotika.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but SemteXXXotika is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika looks to land a body kick but Reyes moved away.
Reyes moves out of range of the leg kick from SemteXXXotika.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but SemteXXXotika is just out of range.
SemteXXXotika walks into a jab.
SemteXXXotika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
SemteXXXotika is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
SemteXXXotika throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika wants to land a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
SemteXXXotika throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Reyes blocks the low kick.
Reyes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reyes throws the left hand but SemteXXXotika avoids the punch easily.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but SemteXXXotika slips the punch.
SemteXXXotika lands a jab.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
SemteXXXotika takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
SemteXXXotika is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands with a big right hook that stumbles SemteXXXotika - he's out on his feet here! Reyes follows up with another monster hook that separates SemteXXXotika from consciousness! SemteXXXotika falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Reyes stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samir Reyes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Feel Like A Monster as his entrance music. Andrew Arlovski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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276 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Arlovski's shoulder, as Arlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Arlovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arlovski eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Andrew Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arlovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Arlovski's shoulder, as Arlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovski shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Arlovski.
Arlovski slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arlovski's hands.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Arlovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arlovski's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Arlovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Arlovski blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez punishes Arlovski's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Arlovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Arlovski's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arlovski has time to react.
Arlovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Arlovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arlovski checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Arlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Arlovski blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arlovski scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gonzalez duly obliges.
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlovski manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arlovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gonzalez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arlovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arlovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Arlovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzalez.
Arlovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Arlovski off the cage and back into rage.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez punishes Arlovski's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez works over Arlovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arlovski is rocked!
Gonzalez tests Arlovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arlovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Arlovski seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arlovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez stuns Arlovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Arlovski's defenses.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrew Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Arlovski backs away looking to recover.
Arlovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Arlovski didn't see that one coming.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez clobbers Arlovski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Arlovski's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Arlovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Arlovski moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Arlovski backpedaling.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arlovski doesn't seem phased though.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arlovski eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arlovski tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Arlovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arlovski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzalez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Arlovski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Arlovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arlovski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonzalez has got the better of the exchanges.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Arlovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Arlovski's body. Arlovski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Arlovski's ribs.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Arlovski's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Arlovski's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlovski can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez jabs at Arlovski's body.
Arlovski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Arlovski's head back.
Gonzalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arlovski back to the cage. Gonzalez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arlovski at a distance.
Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Jab by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Arlovski's ribs.
Arlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arlovski.
Gonzalez feints a jab promting Arlovski to slip. Gonzalez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arlovski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to work over Arlovski's front leg with a kick but Arlovski checks it.
Arlovski walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Jab by Gonzalez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzalez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzalez leaves Arlovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Arlovski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Arlovski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlovski.
Arlovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Arlovski backpedaling.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arlovski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arlovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez tests Arlovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arlovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Arlovski blocks it.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Arlovski takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arlovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrew Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Arlovski.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Arlovski's belly button to the back.
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Arlovski avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arlovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arlovski moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Arlovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Arlovski.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arlovski checks a leg kick.
Arlovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Arlovski's head back.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Arlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arlovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Anthony Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Arlovski.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlovski counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arlovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Arlovski isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Din kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FEARLESS. Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell is hot 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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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
al Din scores with a nice head shot.
al Din ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Taj al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Din dips to his left and cracks Liddell with an uppercut!
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - al Din scores with a four punch combination!
al Din lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Din takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by al Din.
al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
al Din connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
al Din scores with a shot to the body.
al Din scores with a leg kick.
Liddell looks gassed!
Liddell tries to bum rush al Din with a series of wild strikes but al Din uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
al Din lands with an uppercut that bounces Liddell off the cage and back into rage.
al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
al Din lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Chuck Liddell's cut even more.
al Din lands a big head kick that sends Liddell tumbling to the mat! al Din takes a step backwards and waves Liddell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liddell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for al Din.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can al Din finish him?
al Din throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by al Din.
Whack! al Din lands a heavy head kick that drops Liddell. The ref tackles al Din to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Liddell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Taj al Din!
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