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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nakamora Yenseki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yenseki comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Nakamora Yenseki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tauno Palo's chin.
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201 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakamora Yenseki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yenseki misses with a body shot.
Yenseki is looking to score with low kicks.
Yenseki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palo throws a hook but Yenseki avoids it easily.
Palo moves away from the strike by Yenseki.
Palo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yenseki on the side of the head.
Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yenseki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yenseki throws a leg kick but Palo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yenseki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yenseki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yenseki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yenseki. That's going to slow Palo down.
A jab lands there for Yenseki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo connects with an inside leg kick.
Palo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yenseki is breathing heavily.
That kick from Palo tenderised Yenseki's leg. Yenseki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palo misses with a combination
enabling Yenseki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Palo.
Yenseki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palo can pounce on him.
Palo throws a leg kick which misses Yenseki's front leg but catches the back leg as Yenseki tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo sends Yenseki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Palo is motioning to the referee to let Yenseki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Nakamora Yenseki has been cut.
Palo lands a big uppercut and Yenseki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yenseki looks OK. Palo waves Yenseki back to his feet!
Yenseki is rocked!
Palo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yenseki, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Yenseki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Palo.
Yenseki seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Palo lands a shoulder strike.
Palo lands a hook that snaps the head of Yenseki backwards.
Palo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yenseki backwards.
Palo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palo lands with a left to the head.
Palo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palo lands a big right hand that drops Yenseki! The killer instinct kicks in and Palo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Palo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauno Palo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valio Hristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valio Hristov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valio Hristov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hristov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hristov moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Lauzon throws an overhand right that lands on Hristov's shoulder, as Hristov tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Lauzon misses its intended target.
Hristov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Hristov is out of range.
Lauzon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Valio Hristov has been cut.
Hristov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hristov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Lauzon misses.
Hristov throws a series of punches but Lauzon avoids them all with ease.
Lauzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hristov's waist but Hristov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzon off to one side.
Hristov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Hristov.
Hristov throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Hristov is out of range.
Valio Hristov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Hristov is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hristov.
Hristov throws a right and a left that Lauzon avoids nicely.
Hristov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hristov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hristov misses with a double jab.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Hristov saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hristov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lauzon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hristov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hristov is retaining full guard.
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hristov gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lauzon in particular looking to stall.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Hristov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hristov tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hristov trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Hristov tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.
Hristov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hristov keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon passes Hristov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Hristov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lauzon passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon working for a submission but Hristov is keeping him at bay.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
Lauzon tries to control but Hristov wriggling away.
Lauzon has control of Hristov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hristov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lauzon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hristov because Lauzon loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lauzon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valio Hristov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Lauzon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hristov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lauzon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hristov on the side of the head.
Valio Hristov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hristov tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Hristov saw that one coming.
Lauzon works the jab nicely.
Hristov is rocked!
Lauzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hristov.
Lauzon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lauzon jabs Hristov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hristov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hristov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valio Hristov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hristov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hristov.
Lauzon looks to land a right hand but Hristov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hristov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lauzon back to the cage. Hristov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hristov throws a right hand that Lauzon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzon also avoids with ease.
Hristov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Hristov moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Hristov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hristov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lauzon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hristov misses with a hook.
Lauzon connects with a crisp jab.
Hristov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lauzon finish him?
Hristov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hristov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzon misses with a straight left.
Hristov misses with a few strikes there.
Hristov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Lauzon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hristov looks to land a combination. Lauzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lauzon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hristov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hristov is breathing heavily.
Hristov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up with Hristov, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes Hristov against the cage but Hristov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon misses with a hook.
Lauzon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hristov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauzon.
A punch combination from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzon throws a big shot that misses.
Hristov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Hristov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lauzon doesn't seem phased though.
Hristov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lauzon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hristov tries to bum rush Lauzon with a series of wild strikes but Lauzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hristov slips a straight right by Lauzon.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Hristov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Valio Hristov's cut even more.
Hristov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hristov.
Hristov misses with a jab to the body
and Lauzon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Lauzon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Hristov.
Lauzon throws a hook but Hristov avoids it easily.
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hristov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lauzon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hristov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauzon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hristov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon misses with a wild combination.
Lauzon throws a hook but Hristov blocks it.
Hristov misses with a double jab
so Lauzon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzon takes Hristov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hristov is in trouble.
Lauzon is hanging on to Hristov's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lauzon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valio Hristov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lauzon misses with a few strikes there.
Lauzon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hristov.
Hristov digs a good body shot into Lauzon's ribs.
Hristov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lauzon backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Lauzon.
Lauzon lands a nice looking body shot.
Lauzon throws a good cross that connects.
Hristov needs to keep his hands up - Lauzon had a free shot at his head there.
The cut above Valio Hristov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lauzon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hristov right on the button. Hristov goes down! Lauzon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lauzon gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Lauzon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocks Rguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Rule Britannia 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocks Rguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rguy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Bradley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rguy tries to score with a low kick but Bradley moves his leg out of the way.
Rguy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bradley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rguy can pounce on him.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Bradley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bradley checks a low kick from Rguy.
Rguy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rguy wants to land a leg kick but Bradley is out of range.
Jab, jab by Rguy - just one landing.
Rguy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rguy 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 Bradley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rguy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rguy thows a body shot but no joy.
Rguy throws a combination that misses
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Rguy connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice body kick.
Rguy misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Bradley misses.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Rguy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rguy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rguy on the side of the head.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Rguy is looking to slow Bradley down with leg kicks.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Rguy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rguy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bradley's calf.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bocks Rguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rguy misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rguy misses with a straight left.
Rguy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rguy throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Rguy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rguy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Rguy backing up. Rguy nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Rguy thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rguy.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rguy.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rguy.
Rguy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Rguy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rguy thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a head kick.
Rguy misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rguy is breathing heavily.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rguy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rguy misses with a body shot.
Bradley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rguy back to the cage. Bradley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley lands with a hook. Rguy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rguy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rguy is just out of range.
Rguy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rguy blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Bradley jabs at Rguy's body.
Rguy misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bradley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rguy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bradley.
Rguy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rguy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rguy is looking to wear down Bradley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Rguy misses.
Rguy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rguy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradley. That did some damage!
Rguy thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Rguy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rguy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Rguy misses
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rguy thinking.
Bradley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rguy on the side of the head.
Bradley dips to his left and cracks Rguy with an uppercut!
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rguy misses with a double jab
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bocks Rguy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley scores with a spinning back kick!
Rguy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rguy misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley slips under a jab from Rguy.
Rguy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rguy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rguy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rguy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Rguy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradley misses with a hook. Rguy ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Rguy backing up. Rguy nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley scores with a spinning back kick!
Bradley digs a good hook to Rguy's body.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Rguy.
Rguy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Bradley.
Rguy slips under a jab from Bradley.
Paul Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rguy.
Bradley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Bradley.
Bradley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradley connects with a jab.
Rguy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rguy loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradley lands a lovely overhand right.
Rguy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Rguy misses.
Bradley scores with a jab to the head.
Rguy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley lands a leg kick that knocks Rguy off balance momentarily.
Bradley connects with a body shot that sends Rguy's belly button to the back.
Bradley lands the left hand.
Bradley sizes up Rguy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Rguy backing up. Rguy nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rguy clobbers Bradley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley scores with a shot to the body.
Rguy takes one to the chin there.
Rguy blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Jab, jab by Bradley - just one landing.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rguy misses with a combination
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rguy backs up against the cage.
Rguy thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rguy slips under a jab from Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bradley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rguy.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bradley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Rguy moves out of range easily.
Rguy connects with a solid leg kick.
Rguy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bradley defending well as Rguy loads up on a big left hand.
Rguy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rguy throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
That kick from Rguy tenderised Bradley's leg. Bradley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rguy connects with a single shot there.
Bradley sizes up Rguy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rguy lands a right hook to the body.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Rguy lands a jab.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters with a good low kick that Rguy was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Bradley - just one landing.
Rguy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradley.
An inside leg kick lands from Rguy.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Rguy.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rguy throws a combination that misses
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rguy thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Rguy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradley tests Rguy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley tests Rguy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rguy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Rguy.
Rguy throws a leg kick
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Rguy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rguy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rguy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with a body kick.
Rguy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bradley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley lunges at Rguy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rguy's hand.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Bradley throws a combination. Rguy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley lands a lovely overhand right.
Paul Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Rguy slips the punch.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rguy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Rguy is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Rguy throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rguy misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rguy misses with a body punch
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Rguy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rguy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rguy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rguy thinking.
Rguy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bradley with a jab.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rguy.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Rguy's body.
A low kick from Rguy misses
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bocks Rguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rguy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bradley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bradley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Von Kockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kockstein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know?. Ware has chosen Put on as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gaylord Von Kockstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaylord Von Kockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kockstein shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Kockstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Ware.
Ware shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Von Kockstein is trying to defend but Ware finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware wants to take a breather but Von Kockstein is having none of it.
Ware is working for a submission of some sort.
Ware looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ware seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Kockstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Kockstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily.
Von Kockstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kockstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ware avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kockstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kockstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ware is aware though and is defending well.
Ware must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Kockstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ware wants to control from the top but Von Kockstein keeps moving.
Ware is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Kockstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there.
Von Kockstein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Von Kockstein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ware is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Von Kockstein.
Von Kockstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Kockstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ware off and has taken his back!
Von Kockstein landing with strikes.
Von Kockstein has managed to slip his arm under Ware's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ware is tapping out! Submission win for Von Kockstein.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaylord Von Kockstein!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Jakobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobs has chosen "Rusty Cage" by Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Dylan Jakobs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Jakobs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Dylan Jakobs has been cut.
Jakobs drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Jakobs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayweather is looking to control Jakobs's arms but Jakobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayweather has his back to the cage.
Mayweather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mayweather.
Jakobs is working Mayweather over against the cage.
Jakobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakobs pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Mayweather would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jakobs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Jakobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Jakobs 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakobs controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I looks like Jakobs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Jakobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jakobs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jakobs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakobs showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. Jakobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayweather!
Jakobs controlling from mount.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Jakobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jakobs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jakobs ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Jakobs clinches.
Mayweather looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Jakobs blocks it.
Mayweather stalling in the clinch but Jakobs improves position.
Jakobs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mayweather regains guard.
Jakobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Oscar Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mayweather working a defensive guard but Jakobs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jakobs staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayweather throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Jakobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jakobs 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Jakobs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
272 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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286 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capelli King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab from Creed.
King looks to land a combination. Creed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Creed looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Creed.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.
King lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Creed misses with an elbow strike.
King avoids the elbow strike from Creed, against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed misses with an elbow strike.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
King is stalling here.
King trying to stall but Creed improves his position.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
King presses Creed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from King.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Creed just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Creed lands a damaging elbow.
Creed tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King is looking to control Creed's arms but Creed gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Creed.
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!
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Creed avoiding damage.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Creed is blocking nicely.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed is working King over against the cage.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Creed is working King over against the cage.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King being controlled against the cage.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Creed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed cracks King with a nice body shot.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
King takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Creed on the inside.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Creed is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Creed has his back to the cage.
Creed lands a knee to the body.
Creed lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Creed stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed'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.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Capelli King has been cut.
Creed misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King avoids the head kick by Creed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Creed misses with a head kick.
King throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creed misses with a hook.
Creed misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Creed connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Creed backing up. Creed nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from King misses.
Creed misses with the combination.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Creed throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King cracks a nice hook into Creed's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Creed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Creed throws a hook but King blocks it.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.
King stalks Creed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Creed's face. Creed staggers backwards, shaken.
Capelli King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
King digs a good body shot into Creed's ribs.
Creed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Creed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Creed leaning against his opponent.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Creed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Creed gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed taking a breather.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apollo Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed trying to land knees to the body.
Creed working aggressively here.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Creed avoiding damage.
King tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King stalling.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
King takes a shot to the head.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed lands an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Creed lands a right hand.
King dodges an elbow strike from Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed 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, Creed throws an elbow but misses.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Creed.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Creed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Creed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a left to the body.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Creed cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Creed throws a hook but King blocks it.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creed staying out of range there.
King defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
King closes the distance and pushes Creed back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Creed.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Creed.
Creed lands a body shot.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Creed.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A hook to the body from Creed.
King looking to stall.
Creed pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King blocking some punches.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Creed gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Creed is blocking nicely.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creed effectively controlling the action here.
Creed takes an elbow to the forehead.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Creed lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King tries to stall but Creed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Creed.
Creed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Creed takes a knee to the side of the body.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Creed digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King dodges an elbow strike from Creed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Creed blocks an elbow strike from King.
Creed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Capelli King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed lands a nice elbow.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Creed lands a nice elbow.
Creed is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Creed into the cage.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King scores with a shot to the side of Creed's head.
King tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between gogo momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). momo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - Moon Dreams. Mcgee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carmina Burana. gogo momo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gogo momo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digger Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
momo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgee as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee tries to clinch but momo is having none of it.
momo avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
momo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
momo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but momo is just out of range.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee lands a slapping body shot.
momo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgee finds it's way round the side to connect with momo's head.
Mcgee digs a good body shot into momo's ribs.
Mcgee leaves momo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Digger Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
momo walks into a straight right hand from Mcgee.
momo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but momo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but momo moved out of range nicely.
momo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. momo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the body
and momo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
momo 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.
momo prevents Mcgee from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
momo 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.
momo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.
momo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
momo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and momo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
momo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
momo 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.
momo 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.
momo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.
Mcgee working for a triangle but momo defends it easily.
momo trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgee trying to keep a closed guard but momo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
momo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and momo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
momo wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee controls momo momentarily but momo frees himself.
Mcgee is looking for a triangle but momo pushes his legs off easily.
momo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcgee dives on top into guard.
momo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! momo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and momo manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into momo's guard.
momo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgee defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee slips nicely into half guard.
momo actively working from the bottom here.
momo wants to get back to full guard.
momo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgee.
momo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
momo is breathing heavily.
momo wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
momo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgee working momo over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mcgee.
momo slips a straight right by Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. momo saw that one coming.
momo defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
momo gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
momo actively working from the bottom here.
momo is not content to let Mcgee control the position.
momo works his way to full guard. Good work.
momo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgee defends it easily.
Mcgee forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
momo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
momo actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgee wants to control but momo is keeping him busy.
momo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcgee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is keen to just control but momo is a slippery customer.
momo regains full guard. Nicely done.
momo wants to sweep here but Mcgee controlling him for the moment.
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.
Mcgee stands and throws momo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcgee advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force momo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so momo shrugs it off.
Mcgee with shots to the head and body - momo looks very uncomfortable down there.
momo working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force momo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so momo shrugs it off.
momo gets back to half guard.
Mcgee slips a nice elbow through momo's hands, connecting with momo's forehead.
Mcgee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but momo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
momo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throwing shots but momo is blocking nicely.
momo actively working from the bottom here.
momo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
momo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgee's back!
Mcgee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get momo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
momo working for the choke.
Mcgee turns into momo and is now in his guard.
Mcgee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcgee scoring with punches from side control.
Mcgee is trying to get an arm triangle but momo is defending well.
momo looking for a sweep but Mcgee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee has hold of momo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and momo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
momo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgee landing punches.
Mcgee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
momo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mcgee is working for a kimura but momo is defending it quite comfortably.
momo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mcgee lands a right hook to the body.
momo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
momo blocks a jab.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee looks to clinch
and momo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgee's guard.
momo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
momo won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
Mcgee keeping full guard, as momo tries to pass.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. momo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. momo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
momo drops back looking for a leg! Mcgee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgee manages to kick momo off! momo jumps back into Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
momo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and momo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
momo has gone for a leg lock! Mcgee slips out almost immediately though and dives into momo's guard.
Mcgee slips nicely into half guard.
Mcgee is working for a kimura but momo is defending it quite comfortably.
momo won't allow Mcgee to pass to mount.
momo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
momo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgee.
Digger Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to stand but can't do so whilst momo controls his leg.
momo is looking for a sweep. Mcgee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
momo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for momo.
momo working for a triangle but Mcgee defends it easily.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but momo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
momo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
momo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgee passes momo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
momo has hold of Mcgee's hands but Mcgee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but momo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
momo is trying to get back to full guard.
momo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
momo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
momo is looking to improve his position.
Mcgee trying to control the pace.
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.
momo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
Mcgee works his way into full mount!
Mcgee is working for a guillotine from mount but momo frees his head quite easily.
momo working to try and regain half guard.
gogo momo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
momo is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Digger Mcgee.
Well Mcgee 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digger Mcgee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trung Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by . 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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144 lbs
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trung Lu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lu shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trung Lu.
Lu tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Lu avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson wants to control but Lu postures up.
That's two 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.
Lu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Lu getting side control.
Johnson kicks Lu off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lu moves out of range.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lu did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Lu actively working from the bottom here.
Lu is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lu looks gassed!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lu keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson winds up and cracks Lu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Lu is having none of it.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lu trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lu is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is taking a breather. Lu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Lu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lu has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lu has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lu's guard now.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lu is looking to stand but Lu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Lu pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lu wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Lu gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson 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.
Lu has his takedown stuffed
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lu is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lu wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Lu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lu wants to stand but Johnson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lu avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lu tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Lu tries to stand and escape but Johnson actually recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard so Lu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lu with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lu's guard now.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trung Lu.
Johnson distracts Lu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson works over Lu with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lu fails with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson trying to control but Lu is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Lu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Lu from standing up.
Lu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Lu didn't expect that.
Lu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lu's head.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Lu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson seems keen to control Lu's posture.
Lu wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson kicks Lu off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lu which made him look bad.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lu!
Lu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Lu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lu wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Lu is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Trung Lu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jeremy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lu is rocked!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lu is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson lands a big shot to the head and Lu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeremy Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Bad To the Bone as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Activin doesn't seem phased though.
Activin throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Activin is looking for a sweep.
Sackett working the ground and pound but Activin is defending the strikes.
Sackett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Activin is trying to get back to half guard.
Sackett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sackett takes a little break here. Activin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sackett is looking to take a break and control but Activin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sackett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Activin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Activin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sackett moves into full guard.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Activin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Activin postures up.
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.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Activin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sackett has his foot on Activin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Activin works his way back into a safe position though.
Activin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Activin drops back looking for a leg! Sackett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sackett manages to kick Activin off! Activin jumps back into Sackett's guard.
Activin preventing the sweep.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to keep a closed guard but Activin is proving a slippery customer.
Activin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Activin preventing the sweep.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett trying to control the position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Activin has his takedown stuffed
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Activin tries for a takedown but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Activin's body. Activin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Activin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett digs a good hook to Activin's body.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Activin.
Sackett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Activin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Activin sprawls well initially but Sackett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett trying to pass the guard but Activin defending well.
Sackett is thwarting Activin's attempts to control the position.
Sackett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Activin gets full guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Activin's brow.
Activin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sackett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sackett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Activin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Activin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Activin's ribs.
Activin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Activin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Activin.
Activin throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Activin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sackett defending well as Activin loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Activin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sackett counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett scoring with punches from side control.
Sackett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Activin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett is pressing down on Activin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Activin defends it easily.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Activin's guard.
Activin wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Activin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Activin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Activin's brow.
Activin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Activin keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett postures up.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Activin has wrist control.
Sackett trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Activin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a strike but Activin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Activin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Activin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Sackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Activin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Activin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Activin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Activin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Activin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Activin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Activin moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Activin throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Activin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Activin throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Activin.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Activin's belly button to the back.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Activin moved out of range.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett shoots in but no luck this time.
Activin throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Activin shoots in and bounces Sackett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin throws a big right hand that misses.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Activin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Activin has managed to get both his arms back between Sackett's legs - danger averted.
Activin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Activin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Activin defends well.
Activin controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sackett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Activin!
Sackett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Activin is looking to escape.
Activin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin tries to lock up and control but Sackett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sackett lands a heavy elbow.
Sackett punching from mount but Activin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Activin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sackett wants to control the pace but Activin is squirming around nicely.
Sackett raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like George Activin has been cut.
Sackett with good strikes from the mount here!
Activin tries to reverse the position but Sackett maintains control.
Sackett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Activin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sackett.
Activin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sackett lands with some strikes.
Sackett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Activin?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett working the ground and pound effectively.
Sackett is landing with some decent strikes but Activin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Activin tries to reverse the position but Sackett maintains control.
Sackett working Activin over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett working the ground and pound effectively.
Activin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Activin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Activin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Activin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Activin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Activin fails with the takedown.
Sackett slaps away a takedown attempt from Activin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Activin.
Activin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Activin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Nolan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Activin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Activin slips under a jab from Sackett.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Activin on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Activin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett leaves Activin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Activin counters with a shoot takedown. Sackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Activin is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett wants to stand up but Activin is controlling him.
Activin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Activin 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.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin 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.
Sackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sackett working a defensive guard here.
Sackett wants to get back to his feet but Activin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Activin with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Activin chips away with some ground and pound.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Activin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Activin has gone for a leg lock! Sackett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Activin's guard.
Activin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Activin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sackett is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sackett lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Sackett.
Activin trying to control but Sackett postures up.
Sackett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sackett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Activin's temple.
Sackett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sackett working the head and body with strikes.
Sackett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Activin moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Activin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Activin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Activin does no damage.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Activin at a distance.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett takes a swing at Activin's ribcage but misses.
Sackett shoots in and bounces Activin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Activin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sackett has his hands clasped together but Activin extends an breaks Sackett's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Activin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Activin!
George Activin retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Schlock Leznar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
Rosenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leznar throws a low kick but Rosenthal avoids it.
Rosenthal swings for the body but Leznar moves out of range.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the head.
Leznar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leznar throws a body kick that misses.
Rosenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leznar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rosenthal tries to avoid it but Leznar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rosenthal to the ground. Rosenthal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leznar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rosenthal throws a lazy right hand but Leznar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to clinch there but Leznar circles away.
Rosenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leznar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal with a nice cross.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leznar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosenthal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leznar wants to pass to mount but Rosenthal is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosenthal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leznar is trying to control the action in half guard but Rosenthal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leznar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rosenthal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leznar in particular looking to stall.
Leznar drops an elbow to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Rosenthal taking some punishment here, with Leznar in his half guard.
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet.
Leznar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leznar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rosenthal is looking to improve his position.
Leznar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is staying active underneath Leznar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leznar is pressing down on Rosenthal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rosenthal is holding on for now.
Rosenthal has his hands clasped together around Leznar's back. He's all about the action.
Leznar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosenthal 's head.
Leznar wants to pass the guard but Rosenthal is defending well.
Leznar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenthal keeps working.
Rosenthal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leznar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
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.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Leznar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leznar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosenthal .
Leznar cracks the inside of Rosenthal 's front leg.
Rosenthal moves into range and clinches up with Leznar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leznar.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leznar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leznar.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leznar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leznar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Leznar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosenthal .
Leznar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Schlock Leznar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
That's time! Leznar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
Leznar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosenthal .
A jab from Rosenthal misses.
Leznar connects with a body shot.
Rosenthal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Rosenthal .
That kick from Leznar tenderised Rosenthal 's leg. Rosenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal swinging wildly here.
Leznar is looking to slow Rosenthal down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Leznar does no damage.
Rosenthal is looking to clinch.
Leznar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leznar thows a body kick. Rosenthal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Leznar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leznar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
Leznar misses with a looping right.
Leznar wants to slow Rosenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
Leznar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Leznar - just one landing.
Rosenthal blocks a head kick by Leznar.
Leznar scores with a nice right hand.
Frank Rosenthal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leznar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rosenthal !
Leznar lands a big elbow.
Leznar looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leznar throwing strikes here but Rosenthal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leznar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leznar looking to finish Rosenthal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rosenthal !
That has opened up Frank Rosenthal 's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Rosenthal 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Schlock Leznar!
Schlock Leznar retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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