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EOD - Kicked in the Teeth PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michio Rai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runar Soegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michio Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Runar Soegaard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soegaard dances in with a quick combination. Rai is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Soegaard snaps Rai's head back. Rai stumbles backwards against the cage. Soegaard steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rai's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rai just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Runar Soegaard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - The Dirty Glass. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bob's choice of entrance music: Amazing-Kanye West. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Flanery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Bob!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bob with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flanery works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flanery keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob wants to control from the top but Flanery keeps moving.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Flanery is tightening it up a little... Bob has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bob reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bob taps out! nice BJJ there by Flanery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Connor Flanery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eetu Rauhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetu Rauhanen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauhanen ducks straight into an uppercut from Ferguson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rauhanen maanges to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Eetu Rauhanen has been cut.
Rauhanen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rauhanen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rauhanen is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rauhanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauhanen.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rauhanen moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rauhanen ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Rauhanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson steps into range and cracks Rauhanen with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rauhanen flops backwards and Ferguson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rauhanen ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson cracks Rauhanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Eetu Rauhanen's cut even more.
Ferguson misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rauhanen doesn't seem phased though.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rauhanen ducked under it nicely.
Rauhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauhanen dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Rauhanen slips a jab from Ferguson.
Rauhanen scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rauhanen ducks down to avoid it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ferguson sends Rauhanen down but not out. Ferguson dives into side control looking to finish.
The cut above Eetu Rauhanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson stands up and beckons Rauhanen to his feet.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rauhanen.
Eetu Rauhanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ferguson tests Rauhanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Rauhanen is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eetu Rauhanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kevin Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Rauhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kevin Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Rauhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauhanen is breathing heavily.
Rauhanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rauhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferguson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rauhanen stumbling backwards into the cage! Rauhanen bounces back off the cage towards Ferguson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ferguson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ferguson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brody Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john appleseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). appleseed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. To Hell and Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, john appleseed !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Peck or perhaps it was just good defense by appleseed which made him look bad.
john appleseed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
appleseed tries to clinch there but Peck circles away.
appleseed throws a nice looking combination but Peck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
appleseed misses with a jab, cross combination.
appleseed is looking to clinch.
appleseed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peck, pushing him back against the cage.
appleseed breaks from the clinch.
appleseed tries to clinch up but Peck circles away and keeps his distance.
appleseed stuffs the takedown.
appleseed doesn't manage to clinch there - Peck circles away.
A combination from Peck does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck throws a head kick but appleseed moves out of range.
appleseed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
appleseed wants to clinch up but Peck keeps it at a distance.
appleseed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
appleseed swings wildly with an uppercut but Peck uses good head movement to avoid it.
appleseed misses with some punches.
appleseed misses with a punch on the inside.
appleseed landing knees to the head.
It looks like Brody Peck has been cut.
appleseed manages to break the clinch.
Peck shoots in and drives through. appleseed sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Peck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peck looks for a takedown but appleseed sprawls well.
appleseed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peck fails with a takedown attempt.
john appleseed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
appleseed is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from appleseed misses.
Peck shoots for a takedown but appleseed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
appleseed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
appleseed scoring well with a low kick there.
Peck is breathing heavily.
appleseed rushes Peck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
appleseed manages to break the clinch.
Peck takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
appleseed misses with a combination
and Peck counters with a shoot takedown. appleseed fights it but they end up in guard.
appleseed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
appleseed is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Peck wants to control from the top but appleseed keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
appleseed wriggles free and stands up.
Peck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
appleseed moves in looking to clinch but Peck pushes him off.
Peck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
appleseed wants to clinch.
appleseed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by appleseed .
appleseed tries to clinch there but Peck circles away.
appleseed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peck circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - appleseed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
appleseed gets a clinch.
appleseed manages to break the clinch.
Peck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for appleseed .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
appleseed doesn't manage to clinch there - Peck circles away.
Peck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from appleseed .
Peck circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john appleseed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brody Peck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
appleseed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
appleseed drives through and clinches with Peck against the cage.
Peck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
appleseed misses with a punch on the inside.
appleseed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
appleseed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
john appleseed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peck shoots in but no luck this time.
appleseed is looking to clinch.
appleseed is looking to clinch but Peck is avoiding it.
Peck keeps the fight on the outside.
appleseed rushes Peck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
appleseed breaks the clinch.
appleseed has closed the distance and engaged Peck in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
appleseed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
appleseed lunges at Peck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peck's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts appleseed as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by appleseed . That's going to slow Peck down.
appleseed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, appleseed scores with a nice short uppercut.
appleseed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from appleseed .
appleseed scores with a knee to the head.
appleseed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peck backwards.
A short uppercut from appleseed .
Good body shot from appleseed .
appleseed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by appleseed as he connects with a hook.
Peck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
appleseed swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
appleseed tries to clinch but Peck moves out of range.
Peck shoots in for a takedown but appleseed shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Peck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
appleseed fails in his attempt to clinch.
appleseed lands a two punch combo.
appleseed moves into range and clinches up with Peck.
appleseed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
appleseed scores with a nice hook to the head.
appleseed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
appleseed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
appleseed tries to clinch but Peck moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
appleseed moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
appleseed breaks from the clinch.
Peck walks into a jab.
appleseed misses with a two punch combination.
appleseed throws a head kick that Peck semi-blocks.
appleseed forces Peck back against the cage and clinches.
appleseed lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by appleseed .
appleseed lands a knee to the head.
appleseed crunches a lovely knee into Peck's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from appleseed .
appleseed breaks from the clinch.
Peck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
appleseed wants to clinch but Peck slips to the side
and Peck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in appleseed 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peck looking to pass the guard.
Peck trying to control but appleseed is working from the bottom.
Peck is looking to advance position but appleseed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
appleseed stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john appleseed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brody Peck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
appleseed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
appleseed wants to clinch up but Peck keeps it at a distance.
appleseed tries to clinch there but Peck circles away.
appleseed is looking to clinch but Peck is avoiding it.
appleseed misses with a few strikes there.
appleseed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peck shoots in for a double leg but appleseed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
appleseed connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck throws a leg kick but appleseed checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for appleseed .
A head kick misses from appleseed .
appleseed moves in looking to clinch but Peck pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
appleseed tries to clinch up but Peck circles away and keeps his distance.
appleseed misses with a few strikes there.
appleseed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
appleseed swinging wilding here.
appleseed is looking to clinch.
appleseed misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Peck or perhaps it was just good defense by appleseed which made him look bad.
Peck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so appleseed is just riding it out for now. Peck eventually gives up the hold.
appleseed is trying to stand up here but Peck is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
john appleseed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
appleseed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
appleseed is defending against the submission attempts here by Peck.
appleseed is refusing to be controlled, as Peck sits in half guard.
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.
appleseed wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - appleseed scores with a four punch combination!
appleseed gets a clinch.
appleseed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
appleseed tries to clinch up.
Brody Peck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brody Peck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
appleseed throws out a powerful jab.
Peck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
john appleseed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got appleseed 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john appleseed !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes to the cage accompanied by "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rob Williams enters the cage!
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267 lbs
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230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Shankar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shankar sprawling to the canvas. Williams follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shankar hang on?
Shankar is rocked!
It looks like Andre Shankar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams is keen to just control but Shankar is a slippery customer.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Shankar defending well.
Williams prevents Shankar from improving his position.
Williams wants to take a breather but Shankar is having none of it.
Shankar is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shankar trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Shankar controlling Williams's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shankar is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shankar is proving hard to escape from.
Shankar wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shankar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shankar is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shankar trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Shankar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shankar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shankar postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shankar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams working a defensive guard but Shankar passes into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Shankar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shankar gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Shankar. Shankar gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shankar is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Shankar shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Shankar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Shankar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Shankar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shankar shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Shankar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shankar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams catches Shankar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shankar takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Shankar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams sends Shankar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Williams is motioning to the referee to let Shankar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rob Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankar checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams catches Shankar napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shankar to the canvas!
Oh Shankar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams passes Shankar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shankar seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Shankar defends it.
Williams is tying to control. Shankar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shankar defending well though.
Williams moves into full mount! Shankar won't be happy about that!
Shankar 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.
Shankar wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shankar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shankar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankar wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Shankar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Shankar manages to regain full guard.
Shankar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Shankar is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shankar fails to land the takedown.
Rob Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shankar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams lands a left and a right that sends Shankar crashing to the canvas! Williams dives into mount looking to finish!
Williams looking to control but Shankar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Shankar is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams trying to control but Shankar is having none of it.
Shankar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shankar to get to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Williams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shankar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a series of punches but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shankar is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shankar seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Shankar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shankar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankar moves away.
Shankar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams looking to control.
Shankar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams controls Shankar momentarily but Shankar frees himself.
Shankar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shankar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shankar has Williams in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams stands up from Shankar's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Shankar's leg but Shankar calmly moves out of range.
Williams motions for Shankar to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shankar backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Shankar.
Shankar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams drops Shankar with a left right combo! Williams follows him down to the ground into side control.
Williams wants to stand but Shankar has his arm trapped.
Williams controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar is looking to reverse the position.
Rob Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams wants to stand but Shankar is controlling his arm.
Shankar is looking for a sweep.
Williams staying calm.
Shankar is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams wants to stand but Shankar has his arm trapped.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Shankar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankar misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams jabs at Shankar's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrox has chosen Probka by Intars Busulis as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrox tries to clinch but Bonny moves out of range.
Madrox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonny.
Bonny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Madrox!
Madrox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonny won't let Madrox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bonny working for a submission but Madrox is keeping him at bay.
Bonny tries to control but Madrox wriggling away.
Madrox tries to buck Bonny off but he can't manage it.
Bonny unloads with some shots from mount but Madrox bucks and avoids them well.
Madrox is squirming around, avoiding Bonny's attempts to control the action.
Madrox trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonny pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Madrox is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonny looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonny throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bonny throws some wild stikes that Madrox manages to avoid easily.
Madrox is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonny landing shots from mount.
Bonny with a couple of short strikes.
Bonny working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonny landing strikes from the mount.
Bonny wants to control the pace but Madrox is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Bonny there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bonny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Madrox looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonny working Madrox over with strikes here.
Bonny wants to control the pace but Madrox is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrox is trying to stand up.
Bonny goes for an armbar but Madrox turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Madrox.
Bonny is breathing heavily.
Bonny looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonny, not yet.
Bonny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madrox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madrox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madrox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonny is proving hard to escape from.
Bonny working a defensive guard here.
Bonny 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.
Bonny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Madrox wanted to stand there but Bonny had control of the position.
Madrox won't allow Bonny to sweep him here.
Bonny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonny tries to get out of the position.
Madrox tries to stand but Bonny is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Madrox as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Madrox tries to clinch but Bonny moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrox thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bonny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonny closes the distance and clinches.
Madrox looking for a takedown.
Madrox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madrox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madrox.
Bonny is pressed up against the cage. Madrox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonny down to the mat. Bonny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonny misses with a looping left.
Bonny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bonny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonny trying to control the position from guard on top but Madrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrox wants to stand and escape but Bonny is having none of it.
Madrox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonny.
Madrox kicks Bonny off and gets to his feet.
Bonny fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Bonny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonny throws a series of punches but Madrox avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Madrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny misses with a few strikes there.
Madrox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Bonny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madrox misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonny slips a straight right by Madrox.
Bonny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madrox's waist but Madrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonny off to one side.
Madrox misses with an uppercut. Bonny saw that one coming.
Bonny fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonny shoots for a takedown but Madrox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Bonny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonny misses the shot to the body.
Madrox wants to clinch
and Bonny counters with a left and a right that stings Madrox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonny wants to clinch.
Madrox wants to clinch but Bonny slips to the side
and Bonny moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrox goes for a takedown attempt but Bonny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Madrox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonny.
Ryan Madrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonny fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Madrox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrox clinches but Bonny breaks the clinch
and Bonny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Madrox wants to get back to his feet.
Bonny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Madrox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Madrox pushes Bonny off looking to stand but Bonny dives back in and keeps control.
Madrox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny is trying to control the action in half guard but Madrox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonny sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madrox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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.
Madrox closes the distance but Bonny moves to the side
and Bonny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonny throws a big right hand that misses.
Madrox manages to escape and get back to his feet.
William Bonny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madrox clinches.
Ryan Madrox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madrox has Bonny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonny prevents the takedown attempt.
William Bonny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Madrox.
Bonny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madrox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonny fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madrox sprawls well initially but Bonny persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Bonny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonny, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Bonny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt hwhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hwhos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight (Best of Rocky 6) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matt hwhos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Centurion trying to control the action but hwhos is working from the bottom.
Centurion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hwhos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Centurion is working away from the top position though.
hwhos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centurion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
hwhos is positioning himself well to prevent Centurion advancing to mount.
Centurion tries to pass the half guard into mount. hwhos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Centurion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
hwhos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Centurion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hwhos!
hwhos tries to lock up and control but Centurion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Centurion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
hwhos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos can't escape the position.
Centurion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Centurion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
hwhos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. hwhos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
hwhos looking to control.
hwhos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
hwhos is trying to control the position but Centurion postures up.
hwhos looking to control but Centurion passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. hwhos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Centurion.
Centurion is thwarting hwhos's attempts to control the position.
Centurion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centurion is thwarting hwhos's attempts to control the position.
Centurion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so hwhos is just riding it out for now. Centurion eventually gives up the hold.
hwhos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, matt hwhos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hwhos looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Centurion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Centurion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. hwhos tries to avoid it but Centurion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag hwhos to the ground. hwhos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Centurion drives through with a takedown into guard.
hwhos looking to control.
Centurion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Centurion wants to control from the top but hwhos keeps moving.
hwhos pulls Centurion in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if hwhos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hwhos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
hwhos controls Centurion momentarily but Centurion frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hwhos fails with the takedown
and Centurion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Centurion scoring with some ground and pound.
Centurion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Centurion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by hwhos, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hwhos struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Centurion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
hwhos throws the left hand but Centurion avoids the punch easily.
hwhos with a lazy takedown attempt
so Centurion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
hwhos keeping moving, preventing Centurion from controlling successfully.
Centurion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centurion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
hwhos looking for a sweep. Not yet hwhos, not yet.
hwhos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
hwhos trying to keep a closed guard but Centurion is proving a slippery customer.
hwhos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Centurion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Centurion tries to hold on but hwhos pushes him away.
hwhos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
hwhos controlling the pace for now.
hwhos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Centurion is in a horrible position here. hwhos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Centurion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hwhos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
hwhos is keen to just control but Centurion is a slippery customer.
Centurion is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but hwhos pulls his head out easily.
Centurion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Centurion.
Centurion wants to sweep but no luck.
Centurion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hwhos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
hwhos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hwhos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
hwhos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
hwhos won't allow Centurion to sweep him here.
Vicente Centurion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
hwhos 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.
hwhos trying to control but Centurion is working from the bottom.
hwhos postures up and lands a big shot to Centurion's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Centurion keeping moving, preventing hwhos from controlling successfully.
hwhos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hwhos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Centurion counters by moving into the clinch.
Centurion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. hwhos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
hwhos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Centurion regains guard immediately.
Centurion working for a triangle but hwhos defends it easily.
Centurion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hwhos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vicente Centurion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
hwhos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Centurion sneaks back into half guard.
Centurion looking for subs from the bottom but hwhos mounts him!
Centurion is looking to get to half guard.
hwhos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Centurion's face.
hwhos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
hwhos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
hwhos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Centurion?
hwhos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
hwhos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Centurion 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.
Centurion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but hwhos scores with a couple of nice shots.
hwhos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
hwhos working over Centurion with some ground and pound. Centurion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Centurion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of hwhos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take hwhos's back!
Centurion has the hooks in. hwhos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Centurion lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Centurion has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
hwhos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Centurion is thwarting hwhos's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hwhos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
hwhos is trying to maintain the position but Centurion is very close to passing his half guard.
Centurion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Centurion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Centurion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so hwhos is just riding it out for now. Centurion eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hwhos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hwhos fails with the takedown
and Centurion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Centurion.
Centurion being controlled here momentarily.
hwhos keeping full guard, as Centurion tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centurion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Centurion throwing strikes but missing.
hwhos controls Centurion momentarily but Centurion frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as hwhos holds on and takes a little breather.
hwhos trying to keep a closed guard but Centurion is proving a slippery customer.
Centurion throws a big right hand that misses.
Centurion trying to control but hwhos is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Centurion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hwhos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Centurion wants to control but hwhos is keeping busy.
hwhos trying to control the action but Centurion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt hwhos really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
hwhos scores with a nice head shot.
Vicente Centurion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Centurion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
hwhos misses with a takedown attempt
and Centurion counters with a single leg into guard. hwhos didn't expect that.
Centurion forces his way into half guard.
hwhos trying to control here.
Centurion slips a nice elbow through hwhos's hands, connecting with hwhos's forehead.
Centurion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Centurion is working for a submission of some sort.
Centurion trying to mount his opponent but hwhos defends it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos keeping hold of Centurion's head, controlling as best he can.
Centurion wants to pass to mount but hwhos is defending the position.
Centurion is trying to work for a kimura but hwhos is defending well.
hwhos gets back to full guard.
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.
hwhos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
hwhos keeping moving, preventing Centurion from controlling successfully.
hwhos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Centurion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Centurion trying to control but hwhos is working from the bottom.
Centurion passes into half guard.
hwhos wants to improve his position but Centurion is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hwhos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Centurion trying to control from half guard but hwhos is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
hwhos with a poor takedown
and Centurion counters with a shoot takedown. hwhos fights it but they end up in guard.
hwhos pulls Centurion in close to prevent any damage.
Centurion with a nice head shot there.
hwhos is trying to control the position but Centurion postures up.
Centurion tries to free his leg and advance position but hwhos is retaining full guard.
hwhos lands with a heel strike from the guard.
hwhos is trying to control the position but Centurion postures up.
Centurion stopping the sweep attempt from hwhos.
Centurion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of hwhos's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. hwhos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hwhos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centurion.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hwhos misses the jab.
hwhos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Centurion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
hwhos trying to control the position from guard on top but Centurion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hwhos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Centurion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hwhos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Centurion had his way with matt hwhos in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Centurion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but hwhos swivels and escapes.
Centurion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Centurion is looking to advance position but hwhos won't allow it.
hwhos moves into full guard.
hwhos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
hwhos keeping full guard, as Centurion tries to pass.
hwhos has control of Centurion's left arm, preventing Centurion from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
hwhos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centurion.
hwhos trying to keep a closed guard but Centurion is proving a slippery customer.
Centurion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Centurion takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hwhos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Centurion wants to sweep here but hwhos controlling him for the moment.
hwhos tries to free his leg and advance position but Centurion is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hwhos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Centurion's head.
Centurion working for a triangle but hwhos defends it easily.
Centurion keeping moving, preventing hwhos from controlling successfully.
hwhos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Centurion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because hwhos has passed into half guard!
hwhos is taking a breather. Centurion 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hwhos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
hwhos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Centurion wants to control but hwhos is keeping busy.
hwhos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
matt hwhos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Centurion is trying to maintain the position but hwhos is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Centurion is looking for a sweep. hwhos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
hwhos with a poor takedown
and Centurion counters with a single leg into guard. hwhos didn't expect that.
hwhos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
hwhos is pulling down on Centurion's head to control his posture.
hwhos controls Centurion momentarily but Centurion frees himself.
Centurion wants to control from the top but hwhos keeps moving.
hwhos working a defensive guard here.
Vicente Centurion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Centurion trying to control the position from guard on top but hwhos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vicente Centurion.
I think Centurion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vicente Centurion!
Vicente Centurion retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waking the Demon . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry Holliday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Terrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holliday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terrell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holliday working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holliday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Terrell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holliday's best efforts.
Terrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holliday 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.
Terrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holliday slips a nice elbow through Terrell's hands, connecting with Terrell's forehead.
Holliday lands with a punch from half guard.
Holliday passes the guard and advances to mount!
Terrell working to try and regain half guard.
Holliday dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Terrell is surviving well by controlling Holliday's body position as best he can.
Terrell is trying to escape the mount.
Holliday cracks Terrell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Holliday lands a big shot there that rocks Terrell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Terrell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holliday working the ground and pound effectively.
Holliday with the ground and pound from mount.
Terrell gets back to half guard.
Terrell is trying to stand.
Terrell is trying to control but can't.
Terrell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Terrell looks gassed!
Holliday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holliday lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell wants to get back to his feet.
Holliday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday winds up and cracks Terrell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holliday is looking for a kimura here.
Terrell is trying to get back to full guard.
Terrell has hold of Holliday's hands but Holliday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Terrell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holliday scores a takedown into full mount!
Terrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holliday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Terrell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Terrell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Terrell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holliday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Terrell taking shots to the head.
Terrell working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday looking to finish Terrell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Terrell!
Holliday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Terrell?
Holliday lands a big elbow.
Terrell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Terrell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holliday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Terrell is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Terrell tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Terrell gets caught flat footed, as Holliday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holliday is working Terrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holliday works over Terrell with some ground and pound from guard.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Terrell controls Holliday momentarily but Holliday frees himself.
Terrell wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Terrell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holliday escapes and throws Terrell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holliday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terrell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holliday working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holliday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell regains half guard.
Terrell wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Holliday there.
Terrell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holliday landing some decent shots from guard.
Holliday throwing strikes from guard but Terrell blocks nicely.
Terrell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holliday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holliday cracks Terrell with a solid left hand.
Holliday stopping the sweep attempt from Terrell.
Holliday scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday stops Terrell from standing up.
Terrell has his foot on Holliday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holliday works his way back into a safe position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holliday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Terrell to the mat! Terrell manages to get full guard.
Holliday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holliday connects with a couple of short punches.
Terrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holliday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holliday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holliday won't allow Terrell to sweep him here.
Terrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holliday lands a couple of elbows.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrell is keeping the position for now.
Holliday is working hard here to advance position.
Terrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holliday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Terrell has his foot on Holliday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holliday works his way back into a safe position though.
Holliday is working Terrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holliday advances to half guard.
Terrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John Henry Holliday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holliday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell gets back to full guard.
Terrell is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Terrell wants to get back to his feet but Holliday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holliday is working Terrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holliday with a nice head shot there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holliday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holliday sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Terrell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terrell defending against the ground and pound.
Holliday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Terrell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Terrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holliday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Terrell throws a series of punches but Holliday avoids them all with ease.
Holliday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holliday tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrell is retaining full guard.
Terrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terrell has his feet on Holliday's thighs here. He's pushed Holliday off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Holliday screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Terrell!
Max Terrell is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rophilia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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260 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Rophilia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Velez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rophilia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velez is fending him off so far but Rophilia persists. Nope, Velez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rophilia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velez as he jumps to the side.
Velez throws and low kick but Rophilia moves out of range easily.
Rophilia thows a leg kick but Velez checks it
enabling Velez to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nick Rophilia has been cut.
Velez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velez throws a low kick, looking for Rophilia's leg but Rophilia calmly moves out of range.
Velez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rophilia shoots and misses
and Velez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rophilia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez connects with a nice looking jab.
Nick Rophilia's cut is getting worse.
Velez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rophilia! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kristof Velez!
Kristof Velez is the new heavyweight champion!
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