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KONFLIKT World Cup - Event 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Undah Takah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's entrance music is Get It. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Undah Takah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takah circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a series of punches but Takah moves out of range.
Santos swinging wilding here.
Takah drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Takah managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
A hook to the body from Santos.
A head punch on the inside from Takah fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takah.
Takah lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Takah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takah misses with the head strike.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Takah is controlling him.
Takah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos wants to break free but Takah has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Takah.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takah stalling the fight.
Santos wants to break free but Takah has control.
Takah prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takah prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos can't break the clinch.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takah's brow.
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.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takah misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Takah has him pressed against the cage.
Takah prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takah has him pressed against the cage.
Takah drags the fight down to the ground.
Takah throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Takah controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Takah seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Takah blocks nicely.
Takah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Takah keeps moving.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takah thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takah lands a couple of elbows.
Takah passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Takah sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takah tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos striking from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Santos.
Takah working the ground and pound.
Takah working the ground and pound.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takah working the ground and pound.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Takah has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Takah landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takah landing shots from mount.
Takah dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takah working the ground and pound effectively.
Takah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takah landing shots from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Undah Takah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takah misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Lucio Santos has been cut.
Santos looks to clinch
and Takah counters with a beautiful punch that sends Santos to the canvas!
Santos is rocked!
Takah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucio Santos's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos keeping moving, preventing Takah from controlling successfully.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Takah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takah landing some decent shots from guard.
Takah with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takah is aware though and is defending well.
Takah lands a couple of elbows.
Takah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takah connects with a couple of short punches.
Takah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takah lands a couple of digs.
Lucio Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takah stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takah wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Undah Takah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takah lands a couple of elbows.
Takah stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Takah trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takah wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Takah slips an elbow through the middle.
Takah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takah throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takah.
Takah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takah is controlling him.
Takah trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takah working some strikes from top position.
Takah forces his way into half guard.
Takah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Takah there.
Takah trying to control the pace.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Takah in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takah working the head and body with strikes.
Takah slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takah pulls his head out easily.
Takah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos is trying to stand.
Takah trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Takah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takah is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Undah Takah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucio Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos tries to circle away but Takah has him pinned against the cage.
Santos wants to break free but Takah has control.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takah lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takah tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Takah back against the cage.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Takah.
Takah prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Takah.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takah has him pressed against the cage.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Takah in his tracks for a moment.
Santos tries a body shot but Takah blocks it.
Santos tries to circle away but Takah has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Takah.
Santos is looking to control Takah's arms but Takah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Takah as the two fighters clinch.
Takah throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Takah is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takah tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Takah keeps him there for the moment.
Takah struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Takah has the dominant position.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Takah's takedown attempt.
Takah works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Takah - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Takah is controlling him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Takah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Takah keeps him there for the moment.
Santos tries to circle away but Takah has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Takah pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Takah improves position.
Takah leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takah misses with a punch to the body.
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Takah from controlling successfully.
Takah passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Takah.
Lucio Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Undah Takah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeez, Lucio Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucio Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Undah Takah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has chosen Greatest song ever made as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikola Barbalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Barbalic circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbalic lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sergei Romanov has been cut.
Romanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbalic keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbalic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Barbalic circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbalic waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch but Barbalic moves out of range.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Barbalic pushes him off.
Romanov slips a straight right by Barbalic.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbalic circles away.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbalic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Barbalic.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanov drives through and clinches with Barbalic against the cage.
Barbalic avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barbalic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbalic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
Barbalic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbalic swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbalic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Barbalic circles away.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Barbalic pushes him off.
Romanov closes the distance and clinches.
Romanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romanov has Barbalic pressed against the cage, preventing Barbalic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov is stalling here.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Barbalic shrugs off.
Barbalic blocks an elbow strike from Romanov.
Romanov has Barbalic pressed against the cage, preventing Barbalic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov misses with an elbow strike.
Barbalic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barbalic there.
Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Barbalic in a clinch.
Barbalic breaks the clinch.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbalic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbalic throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Barbalic misses.
Barbalic keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Barbalic misses.
Romanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barbalic swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Barbalic circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbalic keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbalic throws a good cross that connects.
Barbalic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbalic scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbalic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romanov looks gassed!
Romanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbalic. Barbalic gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbalic connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbalic tests Romanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Barbalic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbalic cracks Romanov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Romanov falls backwards against the cage. Barbalic follows up with more strikes that drop Romanov to his knees. Barbalic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Romanov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Barbalic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladdy Stanislov (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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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislov avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Misawa.
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanislov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanislov tries to roll over but Misawa keeps him under control.
Misawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislov is refusing to be controlled, as Misawa sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov manages to get to full guard.
Misawa wants to control from the top but Stanislov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanislov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Misawa.
Some wild striking there from Stanislov.
Misawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanislov misses with a looping right.
Misawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
Stanislov looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.
Misawa drops his hands momentarily and Stanislov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanislov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanislov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanislov throws a series of punches but Misawa avoids them all with ease.
Misawa misses the body punch
and Stanislov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanislov lands a jab to the head.
Misawa misses with a takedown attempt - Stanislov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa shoots and misses
and Stanislov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanislov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Misawa. Misawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanislov.
Stanislov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanislov lands a nice hook to Misawa's body. Misawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Misawa tries for a takedown but Stanislov circles away easily
and Stanislov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Misawa tries to move into range but Stanislov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Misawa is defended easily by Stanislov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Stanislov.
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Stanislov is out of range.
Stanislov throws a series of strikes that have Misawa backpedaling.
Stanislov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanislov throws out the jab.
Stanislov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Stanislov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladdy Stanislov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Misawa misses with a straight left.
Misawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a straight right.
Stanislov scores with a jab.
Stanislov missing with a left hand there. Misawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislov misses the body punch
and Misawa counters with a single leg into guard. Stanislov didn't expect that.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanislov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanislov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanislov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Misawa's guard.
Stanislov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Misawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanislov stands up from Misawa's guard - Stanislov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stanislov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stanislov throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa throws a leg kick but Stanislov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanislov misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a wild combination.
Stanislov throws a hook but Misawa avoids it easily.
Stanislov swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
Stanislov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanislov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanislov moves out of range as Misawa strikes.
Stanislov lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Misawa.
Stanislov looks to land a combination. Misawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stanislov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanislov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov throws a shot from downtown. Misawa moves away and avoids it.
Stanislov throws a combination that misses
and Misawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Misawa is looking to wear down Stanislov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Stanislov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanislov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stanislov throws a combination that misses
and Misawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Misawa is working for a kimura but Stanislov is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanislov tries to get to full guard but Misawa has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladdy Stanislov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Misawa loads up on a big right hand but Stanislov slips the punch.
Stanislov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanislov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Misawa slips under a jab from Stanislov.
Misawa slips a straight right by Stanislov.
Misawa misses with a body kick.
Misawa defending well as Stanislov loads up on a big left hand.
Misawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov misses with a wild combination.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Stanislov.
Misawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanislov tries to sprawl out of it but Misawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanislov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanislov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanislov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stanislov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanislov looks to land a left hand but Misawa moved out of range nicely.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanislov moves away.
Stanislov throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa fails to land the takedown.
Stanislov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Misawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanislov pinned against the cage. Stanislov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanislov swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
Hisoka Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanislov throws a right and a left that Misawa avoids nicely.
Stanislov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Misawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanislov.
Misawa misses the jab.
Stanislov throws a body punch but Misawa moves out of range.
Vladdy Stanislov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Misawa dives in and grabs Stanislov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislov pushes down on Misawa's head and hops out.
Stanislov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misawa on the side of the head.
Stanislov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanislov!
Stanislov cracks Misawa with an open hand slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanislov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Stanislov does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladdy Stanislov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanislov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladdy Stanislov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genetia sprawls well. Genetia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet.
Genetia walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov.
Genetia scores with a push kick.
Genetia leaves Lermontov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Genetia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genetia.
Lermontov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Genetia.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Genetia.
Joliver Genetia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lermontov throws a series of punches but Genetia moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genetia defends it nicely.
Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Genetia lands a jab to the head.
Lermontov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Genetia does no damage.
Lermontov shoots in but Genetia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lermontov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genetia defends it nicely.
Genetia pushes Lermontov away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches up with Genetia, looking for a takedown. Lermontov pushes Genetia against the cage but Genetia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lermontov shoots in but Genetia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lermontov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genetia sprawls well. Genetia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lermontov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia counters with an outside leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Genetia.
Genetia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lermontov's sensitive parts.
Genetia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Genetia scores with a head kick.
Lermontov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lermontov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Genetia.
Lermontov misses with a hook to the body
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Genetia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lermontov misses with a takedown attempt
and Genetia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lermontov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Genetia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Genetia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lermontov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lermontov prevents Genetia from getting the reversal.
Lermontov can't control as he wanted to and Genetia manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lermontov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genetia's head.
Lermontov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov wants to pass to mount but Genetia is defending the position.
Lermontov trying to control from Genetia's half guard. Genetia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lermontov wants to pass the guard but Genetia is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov is working hard here to advance position.
Genetia is looking to stand up but Lermontov isn't so interested in that idea.
Lermontov lands a couple of elbows.
Genetia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lermontov has his takedown stuffed
and Genetia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lermontov moves out of range of the body kick from Genetia.
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.
Genetia scores with a leg kick.
Genetia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Genetia.
Lermontov with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov has a takedown stuffed.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Genetia.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Genetia ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov misses with a takedown
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Lermontov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Genetia trying to keep a closed guard but Lermontov is proving a slippery customer.
Lermontov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lermontov tries for a kimura but Genetia is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov working the body and head with strikes.
Genetia struggling a bit here.
Genetia is trying to strike from the bottom but Lermontov has passed into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genetia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Genetia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Genetia is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lermontov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lermontov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Genetia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Genetia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Genetia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lermontov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lermontov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Genetia looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Lermontov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Genetia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genetia is desperately trying to improve his position but Lermontov has a good base and remains in mount.
Lermontov scoring with strikes but Genetia is staying in there.
Lermontov with a couple of short strikes.
Lermontov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lermontov cracks Genetia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Genetia is rocked!
Lermontov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Genetia?
Fiyero Lermontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia is still in real trouble! Can Lermontov finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov landing strikes from the mount and Genetia is in trouble!
Lermontov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lermontov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Genetia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lermontov around the waist but Lermontov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lermontov is the winner by TKO! Lermontov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GracieHunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're the best around. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yes. Gregard GracieHunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregard GracieHunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie goes for an armbar but GracieHunter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from GracieHunter.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
GracieHunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GracieHunter trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GracieHunter preventing the sweep.
GracieHunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GracieHunter stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GracieHunter gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
GracieHunter keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie passes GracieHunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie looks gassed!
GracieHunter trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so GracieHunter is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
GracieHunter is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for GracieHunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregard GracieHunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen Mustasch - Bring Me Everyone as his entrance music. Raymond Crowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Crowe!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivey.
Ivey sizes up Crowe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivey misses with the combination.
Crowe misses with a straight left.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowe throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Raymond Crowe has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Ivey slips under a jab from Crowe.
Nice defenses there by Ivey.
Crowe throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivey was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crowe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivey's hands.
Raymond Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
Ivey staying out of range there.
Crowe connects with a jab.
Ivey moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivey counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Ivey moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
Crowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe misses with a body punch
enabling Ivey to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivey.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Ivey scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Ivey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a jab when Ivey was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crowe!
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivey.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crowe has time to react.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Crowe misses
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Raymond Crowe's cut even more.
Ivey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivey looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Ivey scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe throws a good cross that connects.
Ivey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crowe misses the body punch
and Ivey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivey.
Ivey cracks Crowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivey.
Ivey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowe counters with a one-two to the body.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivey was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ivey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Crowe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crowe looks to land a right hand but Ivey moved out of range.
Crowe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ivey.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowe thinking.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Ivey.
Ivey looks to land a right hand but Crowe moved out of range.
Crowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crowe swinging wilding here.
Crowe loads up on a big right hand but Ivey slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
Crowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivey.
Crowe misses with a double jab
and Ivey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe throws a series of strikes that have Ivey backpedaling.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The cut above Raymond Crowe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ivey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowe looks to land a combination but Ivey avoids it well.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Crowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivey.
Phil Ivey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Crowe counter with a right hand.
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!
Crowe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Ivey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crowe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivey counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowe takes a swing at Ivey's ribcage but misses.
Crowe misses the jab.
Ivey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
Ivey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Crowe misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes a swing at Ivey's ribcage but misses.
Ivey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raymond Crowe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ivey swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowe throws a sloppy body shot
and Ivey counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raymond Crowe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Ivey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor has chosen Everyday I'm Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hector Tractor enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
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, Hector Tractor!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tractor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shardlow looks to land a body kick but Tractor moved away.
Steve Shardlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tractor throws a right and a left that Shardlow avoids nicely.
Shardlow takes one on the button.
Shardlow closes the distance and clinches.
Tractor misses with a body punch.
Shardlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tractor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shardlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shardlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Shardlow. That snapped Tractor's head back.
Shardlow clinches.
Shardlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Tractor.
Tractor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shardlow taking a breather.
Shardlow seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tractor is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tractor is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tractor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tractor.
Tractor struggles to land a body shot inside as Shardlow controls his hands.
Shardlow blocks a body shot from Tractor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shardlow.
Tractor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tractor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shardlow prevents Tractor from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tractor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shardlow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tractor is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shardlow as Tractor tries to tie him up.
Tractor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shardlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tractor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tractor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tractor scores with a shot to the side of Shardlow's head.
Tractor cracks Shardlow with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tractor has Shardlow pushed against the cage.
Shardlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tractor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shardlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tractor backwards.
Shardlow manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shardlow. Tractor shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tractor misses with a few strikes there.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tractor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tractor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tractor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tractor blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Tractor scores with a leg kick.
Shardlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tractor was well out of range. Poor timing from Shardlow.
Shardlow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tractor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tractor misses with a shot to the body
and Shardlow counters with a solid body kick.
Tractor looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shardlow.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tractor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shardlow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shardlow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tractor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shardlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shardlow lands a really nice looking cross but Tractor seems unphased.
Shardlow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tractor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shardlow lands with a kick to the temple. Tractor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Hector Tractor has been cut.
Shardlow pushes Tractor up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shardlow.
Shardlow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shardlow connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow pushes Tractor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tractor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tractor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tractor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shardlow pushes Tractor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shardlow prevents a body shot from Tractor.
Shardlow blocking some punches.
Tractor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shardlow.
Tractor swings wildly with an uppercut but Shardlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Shardlow.
Tractor is trying to break the clinch but Shardlow has him pressed against the cage.
Tractor misses with a body punch.
Shardlow manages to break the clinch.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Tractor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tractor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shardlow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tractor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shardlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shardlow scores with a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Shardlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Tractor's cut.
That's time! Shardlow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tractor blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Tractor throws a combination that misses
and Shardlow counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Shardlow misses
and Tractor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tractor misses with a double jab
and Shardlow counters with a nice body kick.
Shardlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tractor's sensitive parts.
Shardlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tractor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shardlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tractor.
Shardlow lands a high kick to the side of Tractor's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shardlow dives into guard, looking to finish.
Tractor is rocked!
Tractor is trying to control the position but Shardlow postures up.
Tractor can't keep his opponent in guard - Shardlow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tractor is breathing heavily.
Tractor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shardlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shardlow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shardlow trying to control the pace.
Shardlow wants to stand up but Tractor manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shardlow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tractor has his hands on Shardlow's head, controlling the position.
Shardlow wants to control from the top but Tractor keeps moving.
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.
Shardlow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tractor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shardlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tractor wants to sweep here but Shardlow controlling him for the moment.
Tractor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shardlow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shardlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tractor.
Tractor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shardlow. Shardlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Tractor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shardlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tractor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tractor is still on wobbly legs! Can Shardlow finish him?
That has opened up Hector Tractor's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow looks to clinch
and Tractor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tractor seems to have recovered his senses.
Shardlow throws a head kick but Tractor moves out of range.
Shardlow connects with a high kick.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tractor swats away the attempt to clinch by Shardlow.
Tractor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shardlow.
Shardlow scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tractor.
Shardlow moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Tractor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tractor.
Tractor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tractor blocks an elbow strike.
Tractor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shardlow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shardlow is trying to stall.
Tractor pushes Shardlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shardlow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shardlow blocking some punches.
Shardlow prevents Tractor from breaking the clinch.
Come on Tractor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tractor is looking to control Shardlow's arms but Shardlow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tractor has his back to the cage.
Tractor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tractor misses with a combination
and Shardlow counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve Shardlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Shardlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shardlow wants to clinch up but Tractor keeps it at a distance.
Shardlow scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shardlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Shardlow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Tractor'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tractor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shardlow is looking to slow Tractor down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tractor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shardlow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tractor tries to keep at a distance but Shardlow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shardlow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shardlow.
Shardlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shardlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shardlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tractor can do to turn this around?
Shardlow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tractor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shardlow lands with a kick to the temple. Tractor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tractor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tractor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shardlow tries to clinch there but Tractor circles away.
Shardlow throws a nice head kick!
Shardlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shardlow clinches with his opponent.
Shardlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shardlow looking to slow down the pace here.
Shardlow breaks from the clinch.
Shardlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tractor moves away.
Tractor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shardlow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Shardlow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tractor doesn't seem phased though.
Shardlow is looking to clinch but Tractor is avoiding it.
Shardlow moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tractor looking to stall.
Tractor lands a shoulder strike.
Shardlow is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tractor.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tractor tries to work over Shardlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tractor is working Shardlow over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tractor.
Tractor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tractor misses the body punch
and Shardlow counters with an inside leg kick.
Tractor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor misses the shot to the body.
Shardlow with a jab.
Shardlow wants to clinch up but Tractor keeps it at a distance.
Hector Tractor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tractor looks to land a combination but Shardlow avoids it well.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Shardlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tractor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shardlow rather than just go for the knockout.
Tractor blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow feints and then cracks Tractor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tractor down.
Shardlow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Tractor misses
and Shardlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shardlow.
Tractor avoids the elbow strike from Shardlow, against the cage.
Tractor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tractor tries to break free but Shardlow pushes him back against the cage.
Shardlow breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shardlow misses with a looping left.
Tractor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shardlow wants to clinch but Tractor slips to the side
and Tractor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tractor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shardlow.
Shardlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tractor.
Shardlow throws a head kick that half lands.
Hector Tractor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tractor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shardlow tests Tractor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shardlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tractor's sensitive parts.
Shardlow tries to clinch up but Tractor circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Shardlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shardlow 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Shardlow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Marquardt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Marquardt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marquardt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michaels throws the left hand but Marquardt avoids the punch easily.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marquardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marquardt throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Brock Michaels has been cut.
Michaels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquardt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a head kick that Michaels semi-blocks.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses.
Marquardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marquardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquardt thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Marquardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michaels if he has to take too many more of those.
Marquardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michaels. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels takes a swing at Marquardt's ribcage but misses.
Marquardt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marquardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Marquardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michaels takes a kick to the side of the head.
Michaels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marquardt connects with a high kick.
Brock Michaels's cut is getting worse.
Marquardt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michaels's head.
Nate Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquardt.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquardt feints and then cracks Michaels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michaels down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Marquardt shoots in.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Marquardt's head but Marquardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses.
Marquardt avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Marquardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquardt moves away.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquardt is just out of range.
Marquardt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Marquardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Michaels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marquardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Marquardt.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Marquardt backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Nate Marquardt has been cut.
Marquardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquardt lands a high kick!
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquardt.
Michaels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michaels is looking to wear down Marquardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Marquardt shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Marquardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Michaels might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Marquardt throws a leg kick which misses Michaels's front leg but catches the back leg as Michaels tries to avoid it.
Marquardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels swings for the body but Marquardt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt feints and then cracks Michaels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michaels down.
Marquardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marquardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquardt scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marquardt.
Michaels throws a hook but Marquardt blocks it.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Marquardt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a decent looking hook.
Marquardt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Marquardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marquardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marquardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marquardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Marquardt connects with a high kick.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marquardt throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Marquardt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marquardt controlling the action here.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquardt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
Marquardt is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Michaels to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Marquardt 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquardt throws a chopping leg kick but Michaels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marquardt scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquardt.
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Michaels as he checks the leg kick.
Marquardt throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick from Marquardt.
An inside leg kick lands from Marquardt.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
A cross from Michaels lands.
Marquardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Marquardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquardt connects with a high kick.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Marquardt avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Marquardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Marquardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquardt lands with a kick to the temple. Michaels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brock Michaels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquardt sprawls well. Marquardt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels takes a swing at Marquardt's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Marquardt lands but Michaels takes it in his stride.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Marquardt tries to work over Michaels's front leg with a kick but Michaels checks it.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps Marquardt's head back.
Nate Marquardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquardt lands with a kick to the temple. Michaels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marquardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nate Marquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body. Marquardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquardt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Michaels down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Marquardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marquardt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Marquardt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musasi comes to the cage accompanied by Daft punk - Make love. Rigan Machado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damarcus Musasi's chin.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damarcus Musasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musasi throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Musasi's waist but Musasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.
Musasi is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
Machado wants to control the pace but Musasi is squirming around nicely.
Musasi wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looking for a guillotine from mount but Musasi is having none of it.
Musasi is controlling an arm, preventing Machado from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking to control but Musasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Musasi frees his head quite easily.
Machado prevents Musasi from getting the reversal.
Musasi is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Musasi is on top in guard.
Machado 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.
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.
Musasi looking to pass the guard.
Machado is trying to control the position but Musasi postures up.
Musasi trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado wants to sweep here but Musasi controlling him for the moment.
Musasi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Musasi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musasi tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Musasi is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
Machado thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Machado wants to control the pace but Musasi is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Musasi is surviving well by controlling Machado 's body position as best he can.
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.
Machado postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Musasi looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Machado there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machado looking to ground and pound but Musasi is blocking nicely.
Musasi is trying desperately to improve position.
Machado is trying to control here but Musasi has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musasi is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Musasi actively working from the bottom here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Musasi avoids the body shot from Machado .
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Musasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Musasi misses with a looping right.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damarcus Musasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigan Machado .
Machado shoots for a takedown but Musasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musasi throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Musasi sprawls well. He's pushed Machado 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Musasi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigan Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Musasi sprawls well.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado moves forwards but Musasi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musasi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado .
Musasi scores with a hook.
Musasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damarcus Musasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Machado misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Musasi finds it's target.
Musasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Musasi.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Musasi pushes him off.
A combination from Musasi does no damage.
Machado slips a straight right by Musasi.
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musasi.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musasi misses with a straight left.
Musasi throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musasi was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Musasi's legs - danger averted.
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Musasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musasi drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Musasi off! Musasi jumps back into Machado 's guard.
Machado 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damarcus Musasi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Musasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Musasi tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musasi throws a hook to the side of Machado 's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musasi throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Musasi.
Musasi lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado 's hand.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musasi keeps working.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Musasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Musasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Musasi wants to get back to full guard.
Machado works his way into side control.
Musasi is not content to let Machado control the position.
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.
Musasi is looking for a sweep.
Machado moves into full mount!
Musasi is trying to escape the mount.
Musasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position here.
Musasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado is trying to keep Musasi in close.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Musasi!
Machado trying to control but Musasi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Musasi is looking to get to half guard.
Machado wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Musasi is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musasi regains half guard.
Musasi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigan Machado .
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigan Machado !
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