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Syn' 88: Down To Earth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Katorjnov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember the name - Fort Minor. Dickson has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. 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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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Katorjnov is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dickson.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickson throws a wild body kick that Katorjnov sees coming a mile off.
Katorjnov keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickson lands a right hook to the body.
Katorjnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katorjnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickson slips under a jab from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickolay Katorjnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katorjnov throws a looping overhand right but Dickson ducks down to avoid it.
Katorjnov misses with a straight right.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Katorjnov moves out of range.
Dickson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katorjnov takes one to the chin there.
Katorjnov loads up on a big right hand but Dickson slips the punch.
Dickson misses with an uppercut. Katorjnov saw that one coming.
Katorjnov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson throws a body punch but Katorjnov moves out of range.
A big left from Katorjnov misses.
Jab by Dickson.
Dickson defending well as Katorjnov loads up on a big left hand.
Dickson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katorjnov on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Katorjnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katorjnov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
A jab from Katorjnov finds it's way through Dickson's defenses.
Dickson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson throws a shot from downtown. Katorjnov moves away and avoids it.
Dickson is still on wobbly legs! Can Katorjnov finish him?
Katorjnov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dickson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Katorjnov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nickolay Katorjnov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeba comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Action. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Saeba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saeba avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Saeba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Saeba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kharitonov tries to move into range but Saeba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Saeba moved out of range nicely.
Bolodenka Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba jabs at Kharitonov's body.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Saeba.
Nice uppercut lands for Saeba. That snapped Kharitonov's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saeba counters with a good, hard body kick but Kharitonov shrugs it off.
Kharitonov looks gassed!
Kharitonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saeba can pounce on him.
Saeba feints and then cracks Kharitonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kharitonov down.
Saeba lands a lovely overhand right.
Saeba looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Saeba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saeba digs a good body shot into Kharitonov's ribs.
Saeba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Saeba does it's job there.
Saeba lands with a slapping head kick.
Saeba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage!
A head kick lands from Saeba that sends Kharitonov to the canvas. Kharitonov tries to scramble back to his feet but Saeba brings him back down into side control.
Kharitonov is rocked!
It looks like Bolodenka Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saeba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.
Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Can Saeba finish him?
Saeba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kharitonov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kharitonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Saeba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharitonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov is not content to let Saeba control the position.
Kharitonov being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to escape but Saeba is in control.
Saeba slows the pace down.
Saeba is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saeba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Saeba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Saeba slips the punch.
Kharitonov looks to clinch
letting Saeba counter with a right hand.
Kharitonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saeba throws a leg kick which misses Kharitonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharitonov tries to avoid it.
Saeba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saeba avoiding damage.
Kharitonov managing to block the knees to the body from Saeba.
Kharitonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saeba lands an elbow just above Kharitonov 's eye.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Saeba has him pressed against the cage.
Saeba jumps into guard, dragging Kharitonov to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saeba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saeba trying to control the position here.
Saeba looking for a guillotine here but Kharitonov defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov is looking to stand up but Saeba won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Saeba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bolodenka Kharitonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kharitonov punishes Saeba's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharitonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Saeba moves away and avoids it.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharitonov scores with the left hand. Saeba knows he should have avoided that one.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Saeba slips the punch.
Nice shot by Kharitonov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kharitonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saeba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saeba wants to clinch up but Kharitonov keeps it at a distance.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
Kharitonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saeba tries to bum rush Kharitonov with a series of wild strikes but Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saeba slips a jab and a cross from Kharitonov.
Saeba throws a wild body kick that Kharitonov sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba connects with a jab.
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.
Saeba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saeba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saeba lands an elbow just above Kharitonov 's eye.
Saeba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saeba won't allow it.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Saeba has him pressed against the cage.
Kharitonov avoiding damage as Saeba throws knees to the body.
Saeba keeps control of Kharitonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saeba crunches a lovely knee into Kharitonov's ribcage.
Saeba prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Saeba.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharitonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato Saeba is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saeba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Saeba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharitonov walks into a stiff left hand from Saeba.
Kharitonov cracks Saeba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saeba dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Saeba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saeba throws a good cross that connects.
Saeba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kharitonov at a distance.
Kharitonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saeba pushes Kharitonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Saeba.
Saeba landing knees to the body.
Saeba misses with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Saeba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saeba for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
Saeba looking to stall.
Saeba landing knees to the head.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saeba won't allow it.
Kharitonov wants to break free but Saeba has control.
Saeba trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saeba.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
Saeba pushes Kharitonov away with a front kick.
Saeba looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Saeba avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a hook.
Saeba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saeba throws a right hand that Kharitonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharitonov also avoids with ease.
Kharitonov looks to clinch
and Saeba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saeba misses with a body shot.
Bolodenka Kharitonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Saeba moved out of range nicely.
Saeba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but Saeba ducks down to avoid it.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov jabs Saeba right on the nose. Saeba blinks but takes it well.
Saeba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov tests Saeba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
Saeba jabs at Kharitonov's body.
Saeba throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolodenka Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bolodenka Kharitonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kharitonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saeba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
Saeba throws a series of strikes that have Kharitonov backpedaling.
Saeba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Saeba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Saeba looks to land a left hand but Kharitonov moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kharitonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saeba is one step ahead there.
Saeba stops Kharitonov from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saeba 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Saeba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kharitonov holds on and takes a little breather.
Saeba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saeba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kharitonov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saeba has Kharitonov in his guard.
Saeba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharitonov is one step ahead there.
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.
Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Saeba had control of the position.
Saeba pulls Kharitonov in close to prevent any damage.
Kharitonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kharitonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov wants to get up but he can't break Saeba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saeba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kharitonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Kharitonov. That snapped Saeba's head back.
Kharitonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saeba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saeba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharitonov misses the jab.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab.
Saeba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kharitonov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kharitonov misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Saeba.
Saeba lands a head shot.
Kharitonov slips a jab and a cross from Saeba.
Saeba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Saeba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Saeba misses with an uppercut. Kharitonov saw that one coming.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab
and Saeba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Saeba wants to pass to mount but Kharitonov is defending the position.
Kharitonov is trying to stand up here but Saeba is controlling him well.
Kharitonov tries to get to full guard but Saeba has control of the leg.
Saeba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masato Saeba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saeba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Masato Saeba!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Masato Saeba!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Masato Saeba!
Masato Saeba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Corpuz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpuz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Corpuz or perhaps it was just good defense by Belfort which made him look bad.
Belfort cracks Corpuz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marco Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort throws a leg kick which misses Corpuz's front leg but catches the back leg as Corpuz tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Corpuz misses
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corpuz has time to react.
Belfort scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Belfort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corpuz. Corpuz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belfort circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Corpuz to the canvas! Corpuz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Belfort keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Belfort!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Voodoo People. Lombardo Limba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lombardo Limba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limba forces Ovechkin back against the cage and clinches.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ovechkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A body shot lands from Limba.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ovechkin's face.
It looks like Ivan Ovechkin has been cut.
Limba gets underhooks to prevent Ovechkin's takedown attempt.
Limba landing knees to the body.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Limba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovechkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Limba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ovechkin avoiding damage as Limba throws knees to the body.
Limba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Limba landing knees to the head.
Limba effectively controlling the action here.
Ovechkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ovechkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Limba.
Ovechkin letting Limba take a breather here.
Ovechkin looking for a takedown.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Limba.
Limba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Limba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ovechkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ovechkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Limba misses with a knee strike.
Ovechkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba missing with knees to the body.
Ovechkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Ovechkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
Ovechkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Limba manages to get underhooks.
Ovechkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Limba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Limba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Limba tries to land a knee to the head but Ovechkin blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovechkin avoids the damage to the body.
Ovechkin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ovechkin is trying to ground and pound but Limba uses the momentary lack of control by Ovechkin to regain half guard.
Ovechkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Limba defends it well.
Limba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Limba pushes Ovechkin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ovechkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ovechkin is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba tries to kick Ovechkin off but Ovechkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Limba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Limba is looking for a sweep. Ovechkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ovechkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Limba's head.
Limba is looking to escape.
Limba wants to get back to full guard.
Ovechkin is nestled in close to Limba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Limba is looking for a sweep. Ovechkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ovechkin closes the distance and clinches up with Limba, looking for a takedown. Ovechkin pushes Limba against the cage but Limba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four 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.
Ovechkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Limba's waist but Limba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ovechkin off to one side.
Limba throws a head kick that Ovechkin semi-blocks.
Ovechkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ovechkin swings for the body but Limba moves out of range.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Limba does no damage.
Limba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovechkin tries to keep at a distance but Limba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ovechkin jumps guard but Limba stands there with Ovechkin around his waist. Ovechkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Limba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovechkin.
Limba tries to land a knee to the head but Ovechkin blocks with his arms.
Ovechkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovechkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Limba won't allow it.
Ovechkin goes for a takedown attempt but Limba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ovechkin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ovechkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ovechkin misses with a combination
and Limba counters with a head kick.
Ovechkin tries to bum rush Limba with a series of wild strikes but Limba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ovechkin lands with a straight right. Limba didn't see that one coming.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Ovechkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Ovechkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limba scores with a body shot.
Ovechkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Limba.
Limba closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Limba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Limba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Limba scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovechkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Limba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Limba prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Limba taking a breather.
Ovechkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ovechkin tries to pull guard but Limba holds him up against the cage and eventually Ovechkin drops back down to his feet.
Limba landing knees to the body.
Limba misses with a knee strike.
Limba tries a knee to the head but Ovechkin blocks it.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Limba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin managing to block the knees to the body from Limba.
Ovechkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limba gets underhooks to prevent Ovechkin's takedown attempt.
Limba crunches a lovely knee into Ovechkin's ribcage.
Ovechkin goes for a takedown attempt but Limba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
Limba moves away from the strike by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin fails with the takedown.
Limba throws a shot to the body.
Limba moves into range and clinches up with Ovechkin.
Limba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Limba landing knees to the body.
Limba tries to stall but Ovechkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Limba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ovechkin managing to block the knees to the body from Limba.
Limba missing with knees to the body.
Ovechkin breaks from the clinch.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limba rushes Ovechkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Limba misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ovechkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Ovechkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ovechkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Limba tries to avoid it but Ovechkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Limba to the ground. Limba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Limba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovechkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ovechkin misses the target.
Ovechkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ovechkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Limba lands with a kick to the temple. Ovechkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Limba lands a with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with a looping left.
Limba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ovechkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Limba moves away.
Limba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovechkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Limba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombardo Limba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovechkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limba gets a clinch.
Ovechkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Limba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ovechkin avoids the head kick by Limba.
Ovechkin throws a good cross that connects.
Limba clinches.
Limba missing with knees to the body.
Limba leaning against his opponent.
Limba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Limba missing with knees to the body.
Ovechkin tries to pull guard but Limba won't allow it.
Ovechkin has clasped his hands together around Limba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ovechkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Limba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ovechkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Limba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ovechkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ovechkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ovechkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Limba wants to clinch up but Ovechkin keeps it at a distance.
Limba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovechkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Limba stuffs the takedown.
Limba looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovechkin is just out of range.
Ovechkin shoots in for a double leg but Limba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Limba has closed the distance and engaged Ovechkin in a clinch.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Ovechkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limba closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ovechkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Limba trying to land knees to the body.
Limba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovechkin avoids the damage to the body.
Ovechkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limba stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Limba.
Limba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovechkin avoids the damage to the body.
Ovechkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Limba trying to land knees to the body.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Ovechkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Limba throws a right and a left that Ovechkin avoids nicely.
Ovechkin cracks Limba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Limba gets a clinch.
Limba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovechkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovechkin avoids the damage to the body.
Ovechkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ovechkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ovechkin is trying to drag Limba to the mat but Limba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Limba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovechkin avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ovechkin stops Limba from standing up.
Ovechkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Limba's head.
Ovechkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ovechkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limba is on top in guard.
Ovechkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Limba stands up and waves to Ovechkin to follow him.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown but Limba shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin closes the distance and clinches up with Limba, looking for a takedown. Ovechkin pushes Limba against the cage but Limba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Limba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ovechkin.
Limba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Limba.
Lombardo Limba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Limba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Limba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
Ovechkin tries to break the clinch but Limba is controlling the position.
Limba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Limba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Limba manages to get underhooks.
Limba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Limba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ovechkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Limba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ovechkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovechkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lombardo Limba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin goes for a takedown attempt but Limba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivan Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limba rushes Ovechkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Limba misses with a knee strike.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Ovechkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ovechkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Limba.
Limba scores with a head kick.
Ovechkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Limba momentarily.
Limba lands a head kick!
Limba tries to clinch but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Ovechkin misses the shot to the body.
Limba forces Ovechkin back against the cage and clinches.
Ovechkin can't find room to land a body shot as Limba controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lombardo Limba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Limba, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Lombardo Limba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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24
216 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Engrle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle tries to close the distance and clinch but Izgrate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engrle throws a chopping leg kick but Izgrate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Engrle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Engrle throws a jab but it's blocked by Izgrate.
Engrle swats away the attempt to clinch by Izgrate.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izgrate lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Stan Engrle has been cut.
Engrle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Franjy Izgrate has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Izgrate blocks the leg kick.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Engrle.
Izgrate darts in and clinches Engrle up against the cage.
Izgrate has Engrle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Engrle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Izgrate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engrle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Izgrate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Izgrate lands an overhand right.
Izgrate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Engrle sprawls well initially but Izgrate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Izgrate.
Izgrate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Izgrate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engrle sees it coming and defends easily.
Izgrate prevents Engrle from improving his position.
Izgrate wants to work for an arm triangle but Engrle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Izgrate is trying to work for a kimura but Engrle is defending well.
Izgrate wants to free his trapped foot but Engrle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Engrle wants to get back to full guard.
Engrle is holding on to half guard well.
Engrle is looking to improve his position.
Engrle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Izgrate on the ground.
Izgrate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Engrle's head.
Izgrate is working for an americana but Engrle has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Izgrate was thinking about the submission.
Izgrate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate preventing the sweep.
Engrle keeping full guard, as Izgrate tries to pass.
Engrle trying to keep a closed guard but Izgrate is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engrle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izgrate stays in close to Engrle's body and controls the position.
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.
Izgrate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Izgrate keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Izgrate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engrle sees it coming and defends easily.
Izgrate looks gassed!
Engrle wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engrle won't allow Izgrate to pass to mount.
Izgrate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Engrle is refusing to be controlled, as Izgrate sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franjy Izgrate dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Izgrate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engrle throws a sloppy head kick and Izgrate moves out of range easily.
Engrle throws a lazy head kick
and Izgrate counters with a left and a right that stings Engrle.
Izgrate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Engrle.
Izgrate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Engrle misses the jab.
Engrle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izgrate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Engrle is pressed up against the cage. Izgrate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engrle down to the mat. Engrle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Engrle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Izgrate moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle trying to land knees to the body.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Izgrate blocks it with crossed arms.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Engrle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izgrate fails to land the takedown.
Engrle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izgrate.
Engrle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Izgrate counters with a nice double leg into side control. Engrle won't be happy with that.
Izgrate is breathing heavily.
Izgrate trying to control the position but Engrle is working away.
Engrle throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Engrle tries to clinch but Izgrate moves away
and Izgrate counters with a series of strikes. Engrle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stan Engrle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engrle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Izgrate.
Engrle closes the distance but Izgrate moves to the side
and Izgrate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Engrle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engrle tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engrle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Engrle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Izgrate.
Engrle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izgrate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stan Engrle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engrle avoids the body shot from Izgrate.
Engrle misses with a combination
and Izgrate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izgrate fails with a takedown attempt.
Stan Engrle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franjy Izgrate.
Engrle darts in trying to clinch
and Izgrate counters with a three punch combo that has Engrle backing up. Engrle nods at Izgrate to acknowledge the strikes.
Stan Engrle's cut is getting worse.
Engrle tries to clinch up
and Izgrate counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate wants to clinch.
Izgrate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Engrle.
Engrle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izgrate moves away.
Engrle throws a lazy body kick
and Izgrate counters with a two punch combo.
Stan Engrle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Engrle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izgrate manages to avoid it.
Izgrate cracks Engrle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Izgrate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engrle tries to avoid it but Izgrate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engrle to the ground. Engrle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izgrate checks a low kick from Engrle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wants to slow Izgrate down by chopping away at his legs.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses
and Izgrate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izgrate shoots in looking for a takedown. Engrle tries to sprawl out of it but Izgrate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Engrle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses
and Izgrate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Izgrate.
Izgrate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Engrle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izgrate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Engrle, pushing him back against the cage.
Izgrate has had enough of the clinch but Engrle keeps him there for the moment.
Engrle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Engrle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Engrle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izgrate tries to clinch up but Engrle circles away and keeps his distance.
Izgrate misses with a double jab
enabling Engrle to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izgrate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franjy Izgrate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Izgrate blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Izgrate throws a head kick that misses
and Engrle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Izgrate is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Izgrate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izgrate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Engrle throws a head kick but Izgrate moves out of range.
Izgrate looks for a takedown but Engrle sprawls well.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Izgrate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Franjy Izgrate's cut even more.
Engrle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Engrle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izgrate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izgrate moves out of range as Engrle throws a body kick.
Engrle wants to clinch but Izgrate slips to the side
and Izgrate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Engrle tries to roll over but Izgrate keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engrle!
Franjy Izgrate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Izgrate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Izgrate punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izgrate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Izgrate working for a submission but Engrle is keeping him at bay.
Izgrate putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate misses with a head shot.
Engrle tries to reverse the position but Izgrate maintains control.
Izgrate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Engrle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Izgrate lands a big shot there that rocks Engrle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Izgrate throws some wild stikes that Engrle manages to avoid easily.
Izgrate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engrle is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate dominating with strikes here.
Engrle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izgrate working for a guillotine from mount but Engrle is in no mood to give up.
Izgrate thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Engrle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franjy Izgrate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Izgrate trying to control the action but Engrle is working from the bottom.
Engrle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engrle is staying active underneath Izgrate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franjy Izgrate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Izgrate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Franjy Izgrate wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cee Digits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digits has chosen Bury me a G as his entrance music. Cee Digits has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Dangle's chin.
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239 lbs
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cee Digits!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Digits! Oh, that's hurt him - Dangle falls to the canvas and Digits follows him into side control.
Dangle is rocked!
It looks like Jim Dangle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Dangle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangle seems to have got his legs back now.
Digits decides to stand back up.
Dangle walks into a left hand.
Dangle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Digits is fending him off so far but Dangle persists. Nope, Digits circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dangle fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Digits 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 Dangle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dangle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Digits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Digits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Digits.
Digits looks to land a right hand but Dangle moved out of range.
Digits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Digits swinging wilding here.
Digits uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dangle has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digits scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dangle ducks under a wild hook from Digits.
Digits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dangle.
The fighters circling - Digits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Digits thumps Dangle with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Digits connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dangle tumbling to the canvas! Digits pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dangle was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cee Digits!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogan has chosen Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulk Bogan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogan lands with a right and another and another! Lee is in big trouble! Bogan lands again and this time it's lights out for Lee! A quality knockout there for Bogan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaru Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jay-Z - Brooklyn We Go Hard. 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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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaru Kayne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayne moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Kayne cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Mendez throws a leg kick but Kayne checks it.
Kayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kayne misses with a wild body shot.
Kayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaru Kayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Kayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Kayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kayne scores with a nice head shot.
Kayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
A combination from Kayne does no damage.
Kayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Kayne.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kayne. Kayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Kayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kayne scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kayne to score with a decent uppercut.
Kayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kayne. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Kayne lands a head kick. Mendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kayne lands a slapping body shot.
Zaru Kayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Kayne does no damage.
Kayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kayne misses the shot to the body.
Kayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kayne throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kayne.
Kayne lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayne lands with a kick to the temple. Mendez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Kayne.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Kayne sprawls well.
Kayne forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Kayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendez has double underhooks.
Kayne has had enough of the clinch but Mendez keeps him there for the moment.
Kayne manages to break the clinch.
Mendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kayne throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez misses with a body shot
and Kayne counters with a head kick.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Kayne.
Kayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kayne.
Kayne lands a right hook to the body.
Kayne throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kayne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kayne defending against the ground and pound.
Kayne tries to escape but Mendez is in control.
Kayne gets back to half guard.
Kayne is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez prevents Kayne from improving his position.
Kayne looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendez is looking to wear down Kayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendez scores with a jab.
Kayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kayne cracks Mendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Kayne.
Kayne misses with a body shot
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendez. Kayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Zaru Kayne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kayne thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaru Kayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaru Kayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kayne lands a head shot.
Kayne stuns Mendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kayne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendez counters with a single leg into guard. Kayne didn't expect that.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez has gone for a leg lock! Kayne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendez's guard.
Kayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendez's guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendez is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Kayne tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez has control of Kayne's left arm, preventing Kayne from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaru Kayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kayne. Kayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Kayne is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayne misses the body punch
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kayne thinking.
Kayne lands a with a good body shot.
Kayne lands a head kick!
A lazy left from Kayne finds it's target.
Kayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Kayne.
Kayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kayne.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Kayne pushes him off.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayne manages to avoid it.
Kayne misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Kayne misses with a double jab
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kayne misses the shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Mendez. Beautiful body shot.
Kayne is breathing heavily.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Kayne is avoiding it.
Kayne throws a head kick that misses.
Kayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Mendez swings for the body but Kayne moves out of range.
Mendez defending well as Kayne loads up on a big left hand.
Kayne throws a body kick that misses.
Kayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
Kayne tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kayne misses with a body punch
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayne throws out the jab.
Kayne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kayne throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kayne tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
A slow jab from Kayne misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kayne clinches but Mendez breaks the clinch
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kayne as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaru Kayne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Kayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kayne lands a right hook to the body.
Kayne scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Kayne loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayne throws out the jab.
Mendez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kayne swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kayne.
Jab by Kayne.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayne lands a body shot.
Mendez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Kayne.
Kayne closes the distance and clinches.
Kayne is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Kayne tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Mendez keeps control of Kayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kayne wants to break free but Mendez has control.
Kayne is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Kayne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez avoiding damage as Kayne throws knees to the body.
Kayne tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Kayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kayne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kayne is trying to break free.
Kayne is trying to break free.
Kayne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendez stalling the fight.
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.
Kayne breaks the clinch.
Kayne thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Kayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kayne throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Kayne.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Kayne.
Kayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendez swings for the body but Kayne moves out of range.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez throws a good cross that connects.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Kayne circles away.
Kayne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendez's head.
Kayne connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
Kayne throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez gets control of Kayne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kayne postures up.
Mendez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Kayne wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Kayne wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Kayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a shot to the body
and Kayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez moves out of range as Kayne strikes.
Kayne misses with a head kick.
Kayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kayne clobbers Mendez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mendez punishes Kayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Kayne misses with a looping left.
Kayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Mendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendez looks to land a left hand but Kayne moved out of range nicely.
Kayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Zaru Kayne!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Zaru Kayne!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Zaru Kayne!
Zaru Kayne wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Thunder. Wiltsie has chosen Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
165 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie throws a hook to the side of Nansen's head but Nansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiltsie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiltsie sprawls well. He's pushed Nansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Nansen misses its intended target.
Robert Wiltsie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie throws and low kick but Nansen moves out of range easily.
Wiltsie stuns Nansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiltsie cracks the inside of Nansen's front leg.
Nansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nansen fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiltsie throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Wiltsie does no damage.
Robert Wiltsie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiltsie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nansen is out of range and Wiltsie settles back down.
A slow jab from Wiltsie misses its intended target.
Wiltsie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiltsie throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie digs a good body shot into Nansen's ribs.
Good work by Wiltsie as he checks the leg kick.
Wiltsie looks to land a left hand but Nansen moved out of range nicely.
Wiltsie scores with the left hand. Nansen knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Wiltsie misses.
Nansen gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen working away.
Wiltsie wants to get back to his feet but Nansen drags him back down.
Wiltsie tries to buck Nansen off but Nansen is having none of it.
Wiltsie taking a bit of punishment here - Nansen scoring with strikes.
Nansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiltsie, who protects the arm well.
Wiltsie stops Nansen from passing to mount.
Nansen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wiltsie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wiltsie can't do much from the bottom 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.
Wiltsie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nansen tries to move to mount but Wiltsie blocks the move with his legs.
Wiltsie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wiltsie 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.
Robert Wiltsie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wiltsie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie blocks a low kick nicely.
Nansen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Wiltsie does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltsie digs a good body shot into Nansen's ribs.
Wiltsie is looking to score with low kicks.
Nansen shoots in for a double leg but Wiltsie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiltsie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nansen backs up against the cage.
Wiltsie feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Wiltsie lands a jab to the head.
Wiltsie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiltsie, as that shot connected.
Wiltsie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiltsie is retaining full guard.
Wiltsie wants to sweep but no luck.
Nansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wiltsie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wiltsie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wiltsie!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wiltsie blocks the strikes from Nansen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nansen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wiltsie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nansen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wiltsie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nansen is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen wants to sweep here but Wiltsie controlling him for the moment.
Wiltsie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiltsie wants to get up but he can't break Nansen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nansen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wiltsie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nansen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiltsie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiltsie works Nansen's body with a nice hook.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiltsie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nansen swinging wilding here.
Nansen checks a low kick from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen cracks Wiltsie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wiltsie swings for the body but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen needs to keep his hands up - Wiltsie had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wiltsie swinging wilding here.
Nansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiltsie as he jumps to the side.
Wiltsie misses with a body shot.
Nansen moves forwards but Wiltsie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiltsie is just out of range.
Nansen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiltsie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Wiltsie is pulling down on Nansen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nansen, at least for the moment.
Nansen pushes down on Wiltsie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wiltsie is looking to control Nansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiltsie avoid being mounted?
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.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Wiltsie is defending well.
Wiltsie is concentrating on defense, preventing Nansen from advancing position.
Nansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiltsie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nansen is stalling here. Wiltsie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nansen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wiltsie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nansen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wiltsie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wiltsie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Wiltsie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nansen loads up on a big right hand but Wiltsie slips the punch.
Nansen checks a leg kick.
Wiltsie connects with a nice looking jab.
Wiltsie looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiltsie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiltsie throws a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
Nansen wants to clinch.
Wiltsie throws a sloppy head kick
and Nansen counters with a low kick, right behind Wiltsie 's knee.
Nansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Wiltsie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiltsie 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Robert Wiltsie!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Robert Wiltsie!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Robert Wiltsie!
Robert Wiltsie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Ewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes to the cage accompanied by Let It Rock. Jin Sen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Ewert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen needs to keep his hands up - Ewert had a free shot at his head there.
Sen dodges the punch combination from Ewert.
Sen slips a jab from Ewert.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ewert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sen - the referee stops the clock and Ewert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sen. Ewert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ewert avoids the head kick by Sen.
Sen ducks right into an uppercut from Ewert.
Sen blocks a jab.
Ewert lands a slapping body shot.
Ewert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewert.
Sen scores with a body shot.
Sen feints and then cracks Ewert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ewert down.
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!
Sen moves out of range as Ewert strikes.
Good leg kick by Sen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ewert swinging wilding here.
Sen needs to keep his hands up - Ewert had a free shot at his head there.
Sen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Norman Ewert has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sen.
Ewert looks gassed!
A big right from Ewert misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sen coming out on top.
Sen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ewert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sen slips a jab from Ewert.
Ewert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewert.
Sen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sen slips a jab from Ewert.
Ewert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ewert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ewert dodges the punch combination from Sen.
No joy there for Ewert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewert misses with a body shot.
Ewert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Sen as he connects with a hook.
Sen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sen scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Ewert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sen throws a combination. Ewert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ewert is rocked!
Sen cracks Ewert with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ewert tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ewert is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Sen!
Jin Sen retains his light heavyweight title!
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