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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tai Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Class Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamaguchi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One More Time - Daft Punk. Rob comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thriller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Class Rob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a left and a right that send Rob crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamaguchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Class Rob has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi darts in and clinches Rob up against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Yamaguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robs head.
Yamaguchi breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamaguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the head.
Rob seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Yamaguchi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rob is backing up but Yamaguchi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rob covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Yamaguchi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tai Yamaguchi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maluco Doidelzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maluco Doidelzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bear!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bear smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maluco Doidelzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doidelzen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Doidelzen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doidelzen wants to clinch but Bear slips to the side
and Bear counters with a low kick, right behind Doidelzen 's knee.
Doidelzen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear feints and then cracks Doidelzen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doidelzen down.
Doidelzen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bear counters with a low kick, right behind Doidelzen 's knee.
Bear stalks Doidelzen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doidelzen's face. Doidelzen staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Bear tries to score with a low kick but Doidelzen moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Doidelzen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doidelzen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters with a one-two to the body.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Doidelzen blocks the leg kick.
Bear is looking to score with low kicks.
Doidelzen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear misses with a wild combination.
Bear throws a chopping leg kick but Doidelzen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doidelzen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bear.
Bear moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doidelzen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bear works over Doidelzen's head and body with a nice combination.
Doidelzen misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doidelzen walks into a straight right hand from Bear.
Bear throws a leg kick but Doidelzen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doidelzen throws a one two combo.
Doidelzen is breathing heavily.
Doidelzen clinches but Bear breaks the clinch
and Bear counters with a one-two to the body.
Doidelzen looks to clinch
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doidelzen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doidelzen misses with a combination
and Bear counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear swinging wilding here.
Bear lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doidelzen wants to clinch
and Bear counters with a one-two to the body.
Bear feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doidelzen's calf.
Doidelzen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doidelzen misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a nice leg kick.
Bear is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Doidelzen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bear throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doidelzen throws a combination that misses
and Bear makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doidelzen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bear can pounce on him.
Bear finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bear misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bear. That's going to slow Doidelzen down.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doidelzen's sensitive parts.
Doidelzen checks a low kick from Bear.
Good work by Doidelzen as he checks the leg kick.
Bear scores with a nice right hand.
Bear lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear throws a series of punches but Doidelzen moves out of range.
Doidelzen slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Bear scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doidelzen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doidelzen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bear 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.
Bear looks to land a combination but Doidelzen avoids it well.
Maluco Doidelzen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doidelzen's hands.
Doidelzen throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Doidelzen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doidelzen looks to clinch
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doidelzen backs up against the cage.
Bear's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bear duly obliges.
Doidelzen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Doidelzen will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear throws a right and a left that Doidelzen avoids nicely.
Bear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doidelzen's sensitive parts.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Doidelzen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Bear.
Bear throws a series of punches but Doidelzen moves out of range.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Doidelzen misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Doidelzen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear is looking to slow Doidelzen down with leg kicks.
Bear thuds his right hand into Doidelzen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bear steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doidelzen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Bear throws a one two combo.
Doidelzen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bear scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear misses with the combination.
Bear looks to land a combination. Doidelzen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doidelzen misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a good low kick that Doidelzen was not able to check.
Bear shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danga de danga de dang - Bear scores with a four punch combination!
A leg kick checked by Doidelzen.
Doidelzen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear looks to land a combination. Doidelzen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Doidelzen dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doidelzen misses with a combination
and Bear counters with a nice leg kick.
Doidelzen checks a leg kick.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
John Bear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bear is looking to score with low kicks.
Bear lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Doidelzen misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doidelzen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear scores with a hook to the body. Doidelzen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bear throws a right hand that Doidelzen ducks under and follows up with a left that Doidelzen also avoids with ease.
Doidelzen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bear throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Bear scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Bear finds it's target.
Bear smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bear buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doidelzen throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a three punch combo that has Doidelzen backing up. Doidelzen nods at Bear to acknowledge the strikes.
Bear throws a series of punches but Doidelzen moves out of range.
Doidelzen looks to clinch
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Doidelzen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear looks to land a combination but Doidelzen avoids it well.
Doidelzen blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Doidelzen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doidelzen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear.
Bear tests Doidelzen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doidelzen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Doidelzen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doidelzen counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at Doidelzen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bear misses with a low kick as Doidelzen jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Doidelzen is rocked!
Bear throws a series of strikes that have Doidelzen backpedaling.
Oh Doidelzen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Bear both land. Nice combination.
Doidelzen slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Doidelzen seems to have got his legs back now.
Bear is looking to score with low kicks.
Bear throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doidelzen.
Doidelzen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Doidelzen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doidelzen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doidelzen throws a big shot that misses.
Bear looks to land a combination. Doidelzen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Bear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doidelzen backs up against the cage.
Bear scores with a one two! Doidelzen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doidelzen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bear swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bear throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Bear misses with the combination.
Bear looks to land a combination but Doidelzen avoids it well.
Maluco Doidelzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doidelzen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Bear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bear. That's going to slow Doidelzen down.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bear.
Jab, jab by Bear - just one landing.
Bear swinging wilding here.
Doidelzen wants to clinch but Bear slips to the side
and Bear counters with an outside leg kick.
Bear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Doidelzen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Bear finds it's target.
Bear scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Bear scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bear duly obliges.
Bear misses with a wild combination.
Bear looks to land a combination but Doidelzen avoids it well.
Doidelzen tries to clinch up
and Bear counters with a three punch combo that has Doidelzen backing up. Doidelzen nods at Bear to acknowledge the strikes.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Doidelzen throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doidelzen thinking.
Doidelzen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bear counters with a three punch combo that has Doidelzen backing up. Doidelzen nods at Bear to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear cracks the inside of Doidelzen's front leg.
Doidelzen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bear. Bear obviously looking to wear him down.
Bear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bear 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fark Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fark Fok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante West!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fok dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Fok's head and hops out.
Fok scores with a takedown into West's guard.
Fok throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Fok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Fok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but West manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fok has West in his guard.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fok is looking to sinch up a triangle. West throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fok's body to avoid the submission. Fok has instead reached around West's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fok arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fark Fok!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollock Johnny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston's entrance music is Born of a Broken Man. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pollock Johnny 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pollock Johnny!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houston sprawls well. Houston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnny gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
Johnny takes one to the side of the head.
Houston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnny's hands.
Houston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Austin Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollock Johnny.
Johnny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houston swivels and escapes.
Houston scores with a jab. Johnny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston lands the left hand.
Houston lands a slapping body shot.
Johnny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnny looks gassed!
Houston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Houston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston feints and then cracks Johnny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnny down.
Johnny walks into a jab.
Houston scores with a one two! Johnny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houston tries to avoid it but Johnny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houston to the ground. Houston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Houston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Houston sizes up Johnny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Houston works the jab nicely.
Houston works the jab nicely.
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Houston lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnny takes one to the chin there.
Houston throws out a powerful jab.
Houston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Houston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Houston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnny's face.
Johnny takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands an elbow inside that Johnny shrugs off.
Houston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Houston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnny's face.
Houston landing knees to the body.
Houston lands an elbow that stopped Johnny in his tracks for a moment.
Houston lands an elbow that stopped Johnny in his tracks for a moment.
Johnny is rocked!
Houston crunches a lovely knee into Johnny's ribcage.
Houston landing knees to the head.
Johnny is still on wobbly legs! Can Houston finish him?
Houston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Houston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Houston crunches a lovely knee into Johnny's ribcage.
Houston lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnny won't want to take too many of those.
Johnny seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnny's defenses.
Houston lands an elbow just above Johnny 's eye.
Houston working Johnny over with knees to the body.
Houston with a knee to the head.
Houston lands a nice knee to the body.
Houston lands an elbow that stopped Johnny in his tracks for a moment.
Houston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Houston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnny in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Houston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnny's face.
Johnny throws a head punch that misses.
Houston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Houston.
Houston lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands an elbow just above Johnny 's eye.
Johnny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houston walks away with a smile on his face. Johnny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny fails to land the takedown.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Houston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnny shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston with a jab.
Houston catches Johnny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnny. That did some damage!
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Johnny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Johnny or perhaps it was just good defense by Houston which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnny. Johnny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston connects with a high kick.
Johnny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Houston lands a high kick!
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston connects with a right hand. Johnny shakes it off.
Johnny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Houston.
Houston clobbers Johnny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Houston throws a combination. Johnny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Houston finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Houston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Houston scores with a nice body kick.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnny can do to turn this around?
Johnny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnny's sensitive parts.
Johnny fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Houston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnny is breathing heavily.
Houston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Houston throws a head kick that half lands.
Houston lands with a kick to the temple. Johnny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnny shoots in for a double leg but Houston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Austin Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollock Johnny.
Houston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Houston.
Houston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Houston lands with a right hand.
Houston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Houston cracks Johnny with an open hand slap.
Johnny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Houston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnny's calf.
Houston rushes Johnny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Houston lands a nice elbow.
Houston with a knee to the head.
Houston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Houston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Houston scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnny's defenses.
Houston connects with a knee to the head.
Houston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Houston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Houston.
Houston lands a knee to the head.
Houston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houston walks away with a smile on his face. Johnny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Johnny's head and hops out.
Houston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Johnny's defenses.
Houston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Houston.
A left lands for Houston.
Houston gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Houston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Houston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Houston lands an elbow inside that Johnny shrugs off.
Houston lands a damaging elbow.
Houston with a knee to the head.
Johnny tries to pull guard but Houston won't allow it.
Johnny avoids the elbow strike from Houston, against the cage.
Johnny successfully pulls guard.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Johnny's legs - danger averted.
Johnny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houston is aware though and is defending well.
Houston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnny keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Johnny wants to improve his position but instead Houston has moved into half guard.
Johnny tries to get to full guard but Houston has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Houston scores with a one two! Johnny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnny momentarily.
Johnny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Houston lands a high kick!
Johnny throws a leg kick but Houston checks it.
Houston scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnny should have avoided that one.
Pollock Johnny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston scores with a jab. Johnny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Houston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnny in his tracks.
Johnny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnny's head.
Johnny takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Houston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Austin Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnny.
Johnny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houston tries to avoid it but Johnny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houston to the ground. Houston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Houston lands a jab.
Houston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Houston lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnny won't want to take too many of those.
Johnny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Houston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnny in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Houston lands a damaging elbow.
Houston lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnny won't want to take too many of those.
Houston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Houston lands an elbow that stopped Johnny in his tracks for a moment.
Houston crunches a lovely knee into Johnny's ribcage.
Austin Houston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Houston is pressed up against the cage. Johnny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Houston down to the mat. Houston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Austin Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollock Johnny.
Houston darts in and clinches Johnny up against the cage.
Pollock Johnny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnny managing to block the knees to the body from Houston.
Houston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnny avoids the damage to the body.
Houston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Houston lands an elbow just above Johnny 's eye.
Johnny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Houston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Houston landing knees to the head.
Houston scores a nice knee to the body.
Houston lands an elbow inside that Johnny shrugs off.
Houston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnny tries to pull guard but Houston won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Houston.
Houston lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houston just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Houston tries to land a knee to the head but Johnny blocks with his arms.
Johnny wants to get back to striking at distance but Houston won't allow it.
Houston scores with a knee to the head.
Houston lands an elbow that stopped Johnny in his tracks for a moment.
Johnny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands an elbow inside.
Houston connects with a knee to the head.
Houston lands a nice elbow.
Johnny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houston walks away with a smile on his face. Johnny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny tries to clinch up
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Austin Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houston but Houston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Houston lands a jab to Johnny's midsection.
Houston cracks Johnny with a good jab.
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.
Houston throws a front kick that sends Johnny stumbling back into the cage.
Houston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnny shoots and misses
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Johnny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnny.
A thudding body kick lands there by Houston!
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Johnny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnny walks into a left hand.
Houston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Houston scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Houston lands but Johnny takes it in his stride.
Houston lands with a kick to the temple. Johnny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Houston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Darktemptation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Blixt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Darktemptation might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Conquer Territory" What a savage theme! . Blixt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stretch Arm Strong - Second Chances. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Darktemptation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Blixt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darktemptation fails with a takedown attempt.
Darktemptation fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Blixt as Darktemptation shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Darktemptation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darktemptation keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blixt doesn't manage to clinch there - Darktemptation circles away.
Blixt tries to clinch but Darktemptation is having none of it.
Darktemptation tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blixt has closed the distance and engaged Darktemptation in a clinch.
Blixt looking to throw knees to the head but Darktemptation is blocking nicely.
Darktemptation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blixt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darktemptation is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blixt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blixt looking to throw knees to the head but Darktemptation is blocking nicely.
Blixt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darktemptation tries to pull guard but Blixt won't allow it.
Blixt lands an elbow just above Darktemptation 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blixt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blixt.
Darktemptation wants to get back to striking at distance but Blixt won't allow it.
Darktemptation has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blixt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blixt lands a damaging elbow.
Darktemptation looking to slow down the pace here.
Darktemptation tries to break the clinch but Blixt is controlling the position.
Blixt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blixt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darktemptation tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darktemptation works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blixt is looking to stand up but Darktemptation isn't so interested in that idea.
Blixt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darktemptation looking to pass the guard.
Blixt looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blixt is on top in guard.
Blixt tries to free his leg and advance position but Darktemptation is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blixt wants to stand but Darktemptation has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darktemptation has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blixt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darktemptation is breathing heavily.
Darktemptation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Darktemptation, up you get!
Blixt tries to clinch up.
Blixt gets a clinch.
Blixt connects with a knee to the head.
Blixt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darktemptation's defenses.
Blixt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darktemptation avoiding damage as Blixt throws knees to the body.
Blixt is pressed up against the cage. Darktemptation has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blixt down to the mat. Blixt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darktemptation keeps the fight on the outside.
Blixt lands a head kick!
Darktemptation throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blixt misses with a head kick.
Blixt wants to clinch up but Darktemptation keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darktemptation looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Darktemptation is fighting to break Blixt's control of his arms but Blixt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darktemptation passes Blixt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blixt wants to get back to his feet.
Blixt is refusing to be controlled, as Darktemptation sits in half guard.
Blixt is looking to escape.
Darktemptation is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blixt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darktemptation.
Blixt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Blixt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darktemptation avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darktemptation takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Darktemptation swats away the attempt to clinch by Blixt.
Blixt wants to land a leg kick but Darktemptation is out of range.
Darktemptation fails with a takedown attempt.
Blixt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blixt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darktemptation, pushing him back against the cage.
Blixt slows down the pace here.
Blixt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darktemptation blocks an elbow strike.
Blixt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darktemptation.
Blixt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darktemptation managing to block the knees to the body from Blixt.
Blixt lands an elbow just above Darktemptation 's eye.
Blixt misses with a knee to the head.
Darktemptation has Blixt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blixt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Darktemptation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blixt obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blixt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darktemptation avoiding damage as Blixt throws knees to the body.
Darktemptation avoiding damage as Blixt throws knees to the body.
Blixt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blixt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darktemptation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blixt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darktemptation drags the fight down to the ground.
Darktemptation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blixt's guard.
Blixt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darktemptation. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Darktemptation stops Blixt from standing up.
Blixt looking for a sweep. Not yet Blixt, not yet.
Darktemptation trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blixt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darktemptation is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darktemptation drops back looking for a leg! Blixt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blixt manages to kick Darktemptation off! Darktemptation jumps back into Blixt's guard.
Darktemptation pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blixt is keeping the position for now.
Darktemptation stops Blixt from standing up.
Blixt pulls Darktemptation in close to his closed guard and prevents Darktemptation from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darktemptation takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blixt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darktemptation closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blixt circles away.
Darktemptation avoids the head kick by Blixt.
Nice sprawl there from Blixt as Darktemptation shoots in.
Blixt fakes the leg kick and cracks Darktemptation in the body.
Blixt tries to clinch but Darktemptation is having none of it.
Blixt is looking to clinch.
Blixt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blixt wants to clinch.
Crunch! Blixt slams his shin into Darktemptation's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blixt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darktemptation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jay Blixt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blixt has Darktemptation up against the cage in a clinch.
Blixt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darktemptation up against the cage.
Blixt lands an elbow inside that Darktemptation shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Blixt.
Blixt pushes off an throws an elbow but Darktemptation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Blixt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Blixt.
Blixt with a knee to the head.
Blixt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darktemptation blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Blixt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Blixt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blixt tries to clinch up.
Darktemptation shoots in looking for a takedown. Blixt tries to sprawl out of it but Darktemptation keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blixt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blixt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blixt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darktemptation misses with a leg kick
and Blixt counters by clinching up.
Darktemptation blocks the elbow strike.
Darktemptation blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darktemptation takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blixt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darktemptation avoids the elbow strike from Blixt, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darktemptation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blixt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Blixt.
Blixt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blixt lands a damaging elbow.
Darktemptation wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Darktemptation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blixt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blixt scores with a knee to the head.
Blixt lands an elbow inside that Darktemptation shrugs off.
Blixt lands a good knee to the midsection. Darktemptation won't want to take too many of those.
Blixt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blixt prevents the takedown attempt.
Blixt misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Blixt.
Blixt looking to throw knees to the head but Darktemptation is blocking nicely.
Blixt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darktemptation's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blixt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darktemptation up against the cage.
Blixt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Darktemptation's face.
Darktemptation goes for a takedown attempt but Blixt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blixt throws a leg kick which misses Darktemptation's front leg but catches the back leg as Darktemptation tries to avoid it.
Blixt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darktemptation doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blixt counters with a nice body kick.
Blixt wants to clinch.
Blixt moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Blixt.
Blixt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darktemptation.
Blixt stalling the fight.
Blixt lands a knee to the head.
Blixt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blixt effectively controlling the action here.
Blixt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Darktemptation's face.
Blixt lands a nice elbow.
Blixt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darktemptation is defending well for now.
Blixt tries to land a knee to the head but Darktemptation blocks with his arms.
Blixt stalls.
Blixt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darktemptation jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blixt walks away with a smile on his face. Darktemptation gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blixt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darktemptation throws a leg kick
and Blixt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blixt.
Blixt is looking to control Darktemptation's arms but Darktemptation gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blixt has his back to the cage.
Blixt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blixt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darktemptation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blixt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blixt with a knee to the head.
Blixt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darktemptation up against the cage.
Blixt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axel Darktemptation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Blixt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darktemptation misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Blixt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blixt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Blixt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ortiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Stuff. Keith Guida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Guida!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Guida throws a big shot that misses.
Guida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Guida.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Guida.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Guida.
Guida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guida looks to land a combination. Ortiz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz has picked Guida up - he's going for a ride! Ortiz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guida is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Guida's hands, connecting with Guida's forehead.
Guida tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Keith Guida has been cut.
Guida taking shots to the head.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guida hang on?
Guida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Guida looks gassed!
Ortiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guida hang on?
Ortiz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida is trying to stand up.
Ortiz landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ortiz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guida is looking to escape.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.
Ortiz with the ground and pound from mount.
Guida tries to buck Ortiz off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guida somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Guida's head.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guida's head backwards.
Guida misses with a two punch combination.
Guida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz lands a head shot.
Guida looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz misses with a straight left.
Guida cracks Ortiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ortiz clobbers Guida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Guida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guida circles away.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guida throws out the jab.
Ortiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guida is trying to defend but Ortiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guida pushes Ortiz off but Ortiz dives into side control.
Ortiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ortiz is putting a hurting on Guida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ortiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ortiz scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Guida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guida tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guida down.
Guida parries the strikes from Ortiz easily there. Ortiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Guida to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Guida misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Guida regains guard immediately.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Guida is retaining full guard.
Guida wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz passes into half guard.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Guida won't allow it.
Ortiz prevents Guida from standing back up.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guida keeps working.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guida misses the shot to the body.
Guida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Guida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Guida.
Ortiz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Guida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Guida is looking to stand back up but Ortiz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Guida.
Ortiz is trying to control. Guida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Guida's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Guida moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
Guida misses with an uppercut.
Guida throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
Ortiz misses with a hook.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy right hand. Guida should have avoided that one.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Guida moves out of range.
Guida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guida blocks a jab.
Guida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guida scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida misses with a series of wild punches.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz counters by clinching up.
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
Guida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Guida from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Guida stops Ortiz from standing up.
Guida wants to get up but he can't break Ortiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortiz 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.
Guida is looking to stand up but Ortiz won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Guida.
Ortiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ortiz throws a jab when Guida was well out of range.
Guida lands with a hook. Ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guida loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch.
Ortiz connects with a single shot there.
Keith Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida takes one to the side of the head.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keith Guida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guida walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Guida misses.
Guida throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida misses with a few strikes there.
Guida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guida misses with a wild combination.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Guida is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guida.
Keith Guida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guida swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
Guida thows a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Guida in a clinch.
Guida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Guida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Keith Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz in side control, throwing shots but Guida defends.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guida is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Da La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Da La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da La Rosa moves forwards but Keskimulkku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Da La Rosa has been cut.
Da La Rosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keskimulkku tries to avoid it but Da La Rosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keskimulkku to the ground. Keskimulkku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keskimulkku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da La Rosa.
Keskimulkku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keskimulkku wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Da La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da La Rosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da La Rosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keskimulkku tries to kick Da La Rosa off but Da La Rosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da La Rosa looks to land a strike but Keskimulkku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Da La Rosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keskimulkku wants to get back to his feet but Da La Rosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da La Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keskimulkku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da La Rosa has Keskimulkku in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da La Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keskimulkku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da La Rosa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Da La Rosa looking for subs off his back but Keskimulkku has passed one foot through into half guard.
Da La Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da La Rosa is breathing heavily.
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.
Da La Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da La Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Keskimulkku seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da La Rosa is looking to control Keskimulkku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da La Rosa avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Da La Rosa shoots in and drives through. Keskimulkku sprawls well.
Keskimulkku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da La Rosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keskimulkku's waist but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da La Rosa off to one side.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskimulkku fails to land with a series of punches.
Da La Rosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keskimulkku misses with a few strikes there.
Da La Rosa shoots in but Keskimulkku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank Da La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keskimulkku - that will leave a mark!
Da La Rosa moves out of range as Keskimulkku strikes.
Good leg kick by Keskimulkku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Keskimulkku. No joy for Da La Rosa on that attempt.
Keskimulkku misses with a looping left.
Keskimulkku cracks the inside of Da La Rosa's front leg.
Keskimulkku throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da La Rosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku cracks Da La Rosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keskimulkku throws a nice looking combination but Da La Rosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskimulkku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da La Rosa avoids the head kick by Keskimulkku.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keskimulkku, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keskimulkku as he jumps to the side.
Da La Rosa dodges the punch combination from Keskimulkku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Da La Rosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick but Da La Rosa moves out of range.
Da La Rosa tries for a takedown but Keskimulkku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da La Rosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keskimulkku pinned against the cage. Keskimulkku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keskimulkku stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Da La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Keskimulkku.
Da La Rosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keskimulkku avoids it really well and circles away.
Keskimulkku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da La Rosa.
Da La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keskimulkku cracks Da La Rosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskimulkku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da La Rosa's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Siegfried Keskimulkku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskimulkku cracks Da La Rosa with an open hand slap.
Frank Da La Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keskimulkku waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Da La Rosa.
Keskimulkku lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Keskimulkku.
Da La Rosa is rocked!
Keskimulkku cracks Da La Rosa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Da La Rosa falls to his knees and Keskimulkku doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuller as he avoids it easily.
Head tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Fuller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuller misses with a combination
and Head decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuller's guard.
Head tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Fuller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Head!
Head wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fuller gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fuller gets a clinch.
Fuller avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marc Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
Fuller is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Fuller.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head stops a takedown attempt from Fuller.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Fuller tries to clinch but Head moves away
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head throws the left hand but Fuller avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fuller. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Fuller clinches but Head breaks the clinch
and Head counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller darts in and clinches Head up against the cage.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Head tries to break free but Fuller pushes him back against the cage.
Head is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head looks gassed!
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuller.
Head breaks the clinch.
Fuller lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Head.
Head looks to clinch
and Fuller counters by clinching up.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head darts in trying to clinch
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Head working a defensive guard here.
Fuller stands up and waves to Head to follow him.
Head scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller works over Head's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Fuller has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head wants to clinch
so Fuller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Head is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller tries to stand but Head is controlling from the bottom.
Head throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head 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.
Head looking to control.
Fuller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Head misses with a takedown
and Fuller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuller circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Head with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Fuller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Fuller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head looks to clinch
and Fuller moves into the clinch.
Head tries to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Marc Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side.
Fuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Head looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head misses with a combination
and Fuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuller kicks off Head and gets to his feet.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head throws a one two combo.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuller.
Head is trying to force a seperation but Fuller has the dominant position.
Fuller has hold of one of Head's legs. Head is fighting the takedown attempt but Fuller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Head's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fuller prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
Marc Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Head wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head breaks the clinch.
Fuller clinches up against the cage.
Head wants to break free but Fuller has control.
Fuller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Fuller has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Fuller tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head can't break the clinch.
Fuller prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Head wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head throws a low kick but Fuller avoids it.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Head cracks Fuller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Head unloads with some shots from mount but Fuller bucks and avoids them well.
Fuller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Head with the ground and pound from mount.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head prevents Fuller from getting the reversal.
Head throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Head looking to ground and pound but Fuller is blocking nicely.
Head misses with a head shot.
Head looking to control but Fuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Head tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Head breaks from Fuller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Head looking to ground and pound but Fuller is blocking nicely.
Marc Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!
Fuller is squirming around, avoiding Head's attempts to control the action.
Fuller tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head tries to control but Fuller wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Head there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Head with a couple of short strikes.
Head thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fuller's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Fuller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors comes to the cage accompanied by Paper Cut - Linkin Park. This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Scissors as Ringo shoots in.
Scissors avoids the body shot from Ringo.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ringo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scissors taking a breather.
Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scissors fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ringo.
Scissors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo misses with a looping left.
Scissors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ringo circles away.
Ringo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors looks to land a combination but Ringo avoids it well.
Ringo looks to throw the jab but Scissors is out of range.
Scissors on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scissors clinches up with Ringo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ringo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ringo manages to end up in side control.
Scissors is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ringo working away.
Ringo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scissors is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scissors struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is pushing Ringo's head away, looking to escape. Ringo manages to hold on to the position though.
Ringo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot by Scissors.
Scissors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ringo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scissors shoots and misses
and Ringo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ringo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ringo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Scissors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Scissors misses.
Ringo avoids the head kick by Scissors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors shoots and misses
and Ringo counters with a series of strikes. Scissors will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ringo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissors.
Ringo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ringo misses with a hook. Scissors ducked under it nicely.
Ringo moves out of range of the body kick from Scissors.
Ringo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scissors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ringo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scissors is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Scissors manages to break the clinch.
Scissors shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ringo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors throws a combination that misses
and Scissors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissors closes the distance but Ringo moves to the side
and Scissors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissors walks into a jab.
Scissors clinches but Ringo breaks the clinch
and Ringo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ringo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scissors has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ringo has managed to get both his arms back between Scissors's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissors will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scissors tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ringo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scissors darts in trying to clinch
and Ringo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ringo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scissors was covering up waiting for the punch and Ringo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ringo looking to pass the guard.
Scissors looking to control.
Scissors striking off his back but it's not causing Ringo any problems.
Ringo drops back looking for a leg! Scissors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scissors manages to kick Ringo off! Ringo jumps back into Scissors's guard.
Scissors is trying to keep Ringo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scissors lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ringo!
Scissors trying to control but Ringo is having none of it.
Ringo tries to hold on but Scissors pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ringo is working to get back to half guard.
Scissors avoids the attempt from Ringo to control.
Scissors wants to control the pace but Ringo is squirming around nicely.
Ringo regains half guard.
Scissors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scissors wants to control but Ringo is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo trying to hold on to Scissors's head to control him but Scissors postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo is looking to get back to full guard here but Scissors has managed to pass to side control instead.
Scissors can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ringo is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Scissors.
Scissors prevents Ringo from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Scissors connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ringo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ringo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scissors trying to control but Ringo is having none of it.
Scissors is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ringo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ringo wants to hold on but Scissors pushes him away.
Scissors looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ringo can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scissors moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ringo gets caught flat footed, as Scissors shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scissors lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ringo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scissors defends well.
Scissors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scissors forces his way into half guard.
Scissors wants to stand up but Ringo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ringo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ringo!
Scissors looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ringo is bucking up trying to escape but Scissors cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scissors lands a big shot there that rocks Ringo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo tries to hold on but Scissors postures up.
Ringo is bucking up trying to escape but Scissors cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scissors tries to control but Ringo wriggling away.
Scissors working Ringo over with strikes here.
Scissors prevents Ringo from getting the reversal.
Scissors lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ringo hang on?
Ringo is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scissors fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scissors looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ringo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Scissors controlling his opponent.
Ringo wants to control but Scissors is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors lands a big shot there that rocks Ringo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ringo is desperately trying to improve his position but Scissors has a good base and remains in mount.
Ringo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ringo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scissors keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ringo wants to control but Scissors is keeping busy.
Scissors thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scissors has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butsy Grabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Change. Raz Matazz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Butsy Grabber's chin.
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butsy Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matazz is looking to clinch.
Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matazz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grabber sprawling to the canvas! Grabber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matazz finish him?!
Grabber is rocked!
It looks like Butsy Grabber has been cut.
Matazz misses with a low kick.
Grabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Matazz finish him?
Grabber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grabber seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabber stops Matazz from standing up.
Matazz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grabber tries to free his leg and advance position but Matazz is retaining full guard.
Matazz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grabber!
Matazz looking to control but Grabber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz unloading with bombs!
Grabber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grabber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matazz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grabber tries to hold on but Matazz pushes him away.
Matazz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands with some strikes.
Matazz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Matazz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grabber because Matazz loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Matazz.
Grabber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matazz unloads with some shots from mount but Grabber bucks and avoids them well.
Grabber working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grabber regains half guard.
Matazz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matazz trying to control the action but Grabber is working from the bottom.
Matazz is looking to pass Grabber's guard but actually Grabber recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grabber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matazz pushing down on Grabber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matazz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grabber's head.
Grabber is looking to improve his position.
Grabber trying to hold on to Matazz's head to control him but Matazz postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matazz lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butsy Grabber'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.
Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matazz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matazz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matazz.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Grabber moves out of range easily.
Matazz with a nice cross.
Matazz wants to clinch up but Grabber keeps it at a distance.
Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grabber lands the left hand.
A jab from Matazz misses.
Matazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabber. That did some damage!
Matazz cracks Grabber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grabber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matazz finish him?
Grabber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matazz.
Matazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabber swats away the attempt to clinch by Matazz.
Matazz tries to clinch but Grabber is having none of it.
Matazz lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matazz.
Grabber moves away from the strike by Matazz.
Matazz connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grabber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grabber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matazz pushes Grabber away with a front kick.
Grabber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grabber misses with a takedown attempt - Matazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matazz tries to clinch but Grabber moves out of range.
Jab from Matazz.
Raz Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Grabber off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matazz misses with an uppercut.
Matazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matazz seems to be stalking Grabber here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Grabber drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raz Matazz!
Raz Matazz retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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