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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Correa Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Correa Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Garnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garnett misses with a double jab.
Garnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Garnett does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Garnett.
Kelvin Garnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Correa Santiago.
Garnett misses with a double jab.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Garnett, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Garnett against the cage but Garnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garnett pinned against the cage. Garnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garnett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garnett connects with the punch.
A jab from Garnett does it's job there.
Garnett lands a really nice looking cross but Santiago seems unphased.
Santiago looks gassed!
Garnett lands a left and a right that send Santiago crashing to the mat, dazed. Garnett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Santiago is rocked!
It looks like Correa Santiago has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garnett closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Santiago out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Garnett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Aylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wombaaat Partaaay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Aylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wombaaat Partaaay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partaaay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aylor.
Aylor throws the left hand but Partaaay avoids the punch easily.
Partaaay ducks under a wild hook from Aylor.
Partaaay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aylor, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aylor.
Aylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aylor managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Partaaay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Aylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Partaaay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aylor is defending well for now.
Partaaay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partaaay obliges.
Aylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Partaaay has him pressed against the cage.
Aylor has a couple of punches blocked by Partaaay.
Partaaay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aylor managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Partaaay lands a nice knee to the body.
Partaaay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aylor is breathing heavily.
Partaaay connects with a knee to the head.
Partaaay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Partaaay lands a knee to the body.
Partaaay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partaaay scores with a knee to the head.
Aylor is rocked!
It looks like Phil Aylor has been cut.
Partaaay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Aylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partaaay obliges.
Partaaay crunches a lovely knee into Aylor's ribcage.
Partaaay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aylor to his knees! Partaaay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wombaaat Partaaay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubadub Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuffs's entrance music is Korn Blind. A fine choice. Sanford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Blind. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Tuffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubadub Sanford!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanford stuffs the takedown.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuffs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanford gets caught flat footed, as Tuffs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuffs is controlling him.
Sanford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tuffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuffs thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanford throws a hook to the side of Tuffs's head but Tuffs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Tuffs in the body.
Tuffs misses with a low kick.
Tuffs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanford thows a leg kick but Tuffs checks it
and Tuffs counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuffs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanford keeping full guard, as Tuffs tries to pass.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs won't allow Sanford to get back to his feet.
Sanford looks gassed!
Tuffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs forces his way into half guard.
Tuffs 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.
Tuffs is trying to work for a kimura but Sanford is defending well.
Tuffs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well.
Sanford taking some punishment here, with Tuffs in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Tuffs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanford pushes Tuffs off looking to stand but Tuffs dives back in and keeps control.
Tuffs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
Sanford is looking to control Tuffs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanford avoid being mounted?
Tuffs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuffs winds up and cracks Sanford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuffs seems to be working for a kimura but Sanford defends the submission attempt.
Tuffs is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanford won't allow Tuffs to pass to mount.
Sanford is trying to stand up here but Tuffs is controlling him well.
Tuffs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuffs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Tuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuffs.
Tuffs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuffs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuffs working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuffs controls the position.
Sanford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tuffs is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tuffs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tuffs trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Tuffs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tuffs works to advance to full mount. Sanford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tuffs looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanford defends it well.
Tuffs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tuffs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanford and Tuffs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tuffs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuffs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Tuffs drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tuffs's guard! Nice work there by Sanford!
Tuffs trying to keep a closed guard but Sanford is proving a slippery customer.
Tuffs keeping moving, preventing Sanford from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tuffs's guard.
Tuffs working for a triangle but Sanford defends it easily.
Sanford postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford wants to stand but Tuffs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Tuffs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tuffs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tuffs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanford avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanford gets caught flat footed, as Tuffs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuffs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tuffs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tuffs looking to pass the guard.
Tuffs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuffs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanford throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a double jab
and Tuffs counters with a good low kick that Sanford was not able to check.
Tuffs shoots in and bounces Sanford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tuffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuffs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanford!
Tuffs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tuffs breaks from Sanford's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tuffs.
Tuffs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanford because Tuffs loaded up on that one.
Tuffs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanford tries to lock up and control but Tuffs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuffs working the ground and pound effectively.
Tuffs trying to control but Sanford is having none of it.
Tuffs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanford can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rubadub Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs unloading with bombs!
Trevor Tuffs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuffs blocks Sanford's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tuffs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
Tuffs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to control but Sanford wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tuffs is landing with some decent strikes but Sanford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tuffs cracks Sanford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuffs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tuffs landing shots from mount.
Tuffs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuffs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Tuffs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuffs, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Tuffs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the cage accompanied by Dire Straits - Walk Of Life. Sammy Samson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Samson looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Samson knocks Horton out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Samson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Gryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryce comes to the cage accompanied by Purple. Bryce Gryce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent FootRub's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Gryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gryce.
Nice takedown defense from FootRub. No joy for Gryce on that attempt.
FootRub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FootRub misses with the combination.
A jab from FootRub misses.
FootRub will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FootRub throws a shot from downtown. Gryce moves away and avoids it.
FootRub works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from FootRub.
Gryce closes the distance and pushes FootRub back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gryce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
FootRub is trying to break the clinch but Gryce is controlling him.
Gryce is working for takedown but FootRub is calmly controlling the position for now.
FootRub wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gryce.
FootRub wants to break the clinch but can't.
FootRub can't break the clinch.
Gryce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite FootRub's efforts to push away.
FootRub wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gryce has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryce goes for a takedown attempt but FootRub pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Gryce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FootRub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gryce manages to avoid it.
FootRub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gryce manages to avoid it.
Vincent FootRub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FootRub swings for the body but Gryce moves out of range.
FootRub throws a shot from downtown. Gryce moves away and avoids it.
FootRub thuds a left hand into Gryce's body.
FootRub throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gryce.
Vincent FootRub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FootRub swinging wilding here.
FootRub connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gryce. Gryce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gryce drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gryce wants to pass the guard but FootRub is keeping the position.
Gryce thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryce won't allow FootRub to get back to his feet.
Gryce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FootRub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gryce stops FootRub from standing up.
Gryce looking to pass the guard.
Gryce stops FootRub from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FootRub pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gryce avoids the body shot from FootRub.
A nice combination there by FootRub.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FootRub closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from FootRub.
FootRub looks gassed!
Gryce throws a right hand that FootRub ducks under and follows up with a left that FootRub also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from FootRub misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FootRub throws a body punch but Gryce moves out of range.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
FootRub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gryce was well out of range. Poor timing from FootRub.
Gryce shoots in but FootRub avoids the takedown attempt easily.
FootRub throws an overhand right that lands on Gryce's shoulder, as Gryce tries to avoid the shot.
Gryce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gryce throws a right hand that FootRub ducks under and follows up with a left that FootRub also avoids with ease.
A jab from FootRub misses.
Gryce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches FootRub napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FootRub can do anything to dispel that myth.
FootRub bucks up and tries to throw Gryce off but instead Gryce has got his back!
FootRub is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryce trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
FootRub controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gryce somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gryce is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. FootRub knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften FootRub for a finish.
Gryce tightening his grip on FootRub, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
FootRub covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent FootRub 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.
FootRub throws a body punch but Gryce moves out of range.
FootRub takes a swing at Gryce's ribcage but misses.
FootRub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gryce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gryce ducks under a wild hook from FootRub.
A shot to de liver by FootRub. Beautiful body shot.
FootRub misses the shot to the body.
FootRub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gryce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
FootRub working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gryce.
Gryce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gryce throws a big right hand that misses.
FootRub is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
FootRub prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FootRub is looking to break free of the clinch but Gryce has double underhooks.
Gryce taking a breather.
Gryce struggles to land a body shot inside as FootRub controls his hands.
FootRub gets underhooks to prevent Gryce's takedown attempt.
FootRub gets underhooks to prevent Gryce's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Gryce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gryce looking for a takedown.
Gryce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite FootRub's efforts to push away.
FootRub can't break the clinch.
Gryce lands a left hand.
FootRub is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gryce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FootRub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FootRub throws out a powerful jab.
Gryce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
FootRub Rushes Gryce and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gryce is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. FootRub Piles on the pressure and Gryce crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent FootRub!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lingad's entrance music is Kinda Like a Big Deal - Clipse Ft. Kanye West. A fine choice. SWAGGER is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crawl/ Kings of Leon. MAX SWAGGER has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lingad swivels and escapes.
Lingad scores with a jab.
Lingad moves out of range of the body kick from SWAGGER.
Lingad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MAX SWAGGER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SWAGGER ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for SWAGGER with that takedown attempt.
Lingad has a takedown stuffed.
SWAGGER tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SWAGGER throws a series of punches but Lingad moves out of range.
SWAGGER misses with a series of wild punches.
SWAGGER has his takedown stuffed
and Lingad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jon Lingad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MAX SWAGGER.
Lingad passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingad wants to pass to mount but SWAGGER is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad trying to control the action but SWAGGER is working from the bottom.
SWAGGER is trying to stand.
Lingad lands strikes from half guard.
Lingad throwing shots but SWAGGER is blocking nicely.
SWAGGER is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Lingad.
Lingad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lingad wants to take a breather but SWAGGER is having none of it.
SWAGGER tries to roll over but Lingad keeps him under control.
Lingad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
SWAGGER misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SWAGGER moves in looking to clinch but Lingad pushes him off.
Lingad misses with a hook. SWAGGER ducked under it nicely.
SWAGGER with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lingad counters with a takedown into side control.
Lingad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
SWAGGER is trying to improve his position.
Lingad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad trying to control the position but SWAGGER is working away.
Lingad working the ground and pound from side control.
SWAGGER struggling a bit here.
SWAGGER takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SWAGGER taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lingad is putting a hurting on SWAGGER here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lingad controls the position from side control.
Lingad throws a strike aimed at the side of SWAGGER's head but SWAGGER avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lingad landing strikes.
SWAGGER managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lingad.
Lingad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, SWAGGER rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lingad's guard! Nice work there by SWAGGER!
SWAGGER avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lingad is breathing heavily.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but Lingad keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lingad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
SWAGGER throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lingad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
SWAGGER on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingad connects with a nice short shot to SWAGGER's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingad is trying to control. SWAGGER wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
SWAGGER tries to roll over but Lingad keeps him under control.
Lingad 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.
Lingad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lingad trying to pass the guard but SWAGGER defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SWAGGER defending well though.
SWAGGER is looking for a sweep. Lingad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SWAGGER is trying to maintain the position but Lingad is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SWAGGER throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
SWAGGER misses with a combination
and Lingad counters with a nice low kick that buckles SWAGGER's knee momentarily.
SWAGGER misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SWAGGER doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lingad to counter with a crisp jab.
SWAGGER is breathing heavily.
Lingad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lingad pushes down on SWAGGER's leg and manages to get into half guard.
SWAGGER is in trouble now - Lingad has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingad is going olschool here, as he tries to force SWAGGER to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so SWAGGER shrugs it off.
Lingad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. SWAGGER can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
SWAGGER is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
SWAGGER in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
SWAGGER wants to hold on but Lingad pushes him away.
SWAGGER is squirming around, avoiding Lingad's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad unloading with bombs!
Lingad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SWAGGER is looking to escape.
Lingad raining down shots from the mount!
Lingad lands with some strikes.
Lingad breaks from SWAGGER's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER wants to hold on but Lingad pushes him away.
Lingad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. SWAGGER can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lingad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SWAGGER is working to get back to half guard.
SWAGGER tries to lock up and control but Lingad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lingad landing punches.
Lingad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish SWAGGER?
Jon Lingad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lingad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lingad cracks SWAGGER with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lingad dominated that second round.
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!
Lingad throws a solid leg kick but SWAGGER takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lingad.
MAX SWAGGER is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SWAGGER thows a left - swing and a miss!
SWAGGER throws a head kick that misses.
Lingad staying out of range there.
SWAGGER gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lingad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
SWAGGER is trying to control the position but Lingad postures up.
Lingad pushing down on SWAGGER's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SWAGGER wants to get back to full guard.
SWAGGER takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lingad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lingad trying to control from half guard but SWAGGER is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SWAGGER defending well though.
Lingad is trying to control. SWAGGER wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
SWAGGER is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and SWAGGER defends it well.
Lingad seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
SWAGGER wants to improve his position but Lingad is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SWAGGER tries for a takedown but Lingad circles away easily
and Lingad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lingad lands an uppercut.
SWAGGER changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lingad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lingad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SWAGGER on the side of the head.
Lingad pushes SWAGGER away with a front kick.
SWAGGER closes the distance and clinches up with Lingad, looking for a takedown. SWAGGER pushes Lingad against the cage but Lingad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon Lingad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MAX SWAGGER.
Lingad with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lingad instigates a clinch.
Lingad gets control of SWAGGER's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lingad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lingad trying to keep a closed guard but SWAGGER is proving a slippery customer.
Lingad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lingad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SWAGGER can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon Lingad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SWAGGER trying to control but Lingad is working from the bottom.
Lingad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lingad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SWAGGER can do to turn this around?
Lingad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MAX SWAGGER has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SWAGGER throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SWAGGER throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SWAGGER in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lingad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lingad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lingad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes to the cage accompanied by Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein. Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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24
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Knockout power |
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinhardt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinhardt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reinhardt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregorovitsj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinhardt somewhat.
A left lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinhardt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reinhardt jumps into guard, dragging Gregorovitsj to the mat.
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reinhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregorovitsj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gregorovitsj uses it to pass to side control.
Gregorovitsj decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reinhardt to his feet.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Reinhardt shoots in and drives through. Gregorovitsj sprawls well.
Reinhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but Gregorovitsj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregorovitsj is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj scores with a leg kick.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinhardt is breathing heavily.
Gregorovitsj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj works Reinhardt's body with a nice hook.
Gregorovitsj moves in looking to clinch but Reinhardt pushes him off.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregorovitsj lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gregorovitsj. That's going to slow Reinhardt down.
Vasili Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj moves in looking to clinch but Reinhardt pushes him off.
Gregorovitsj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab. Reinhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gregorovitsj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands a left and a right that send Reinhardt crashing to the mat, dazed. Gregorovitsj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Luther Reinhardt has been cut.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj feints and then cracks Reinhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinhardt down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gregorovitsj lands a big head kick that sends Reinhardt tumbling to the mat! Gregorovitsj takes a step backwards and waves Reinhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reinhardt is rocked!
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Reinhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregorovitsj fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Reinhardt square on the jaw! Damn, Reinhardt is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Gregorovitsj!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by U can't TOUCH this. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyota Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Targaryen missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Targaryen backs away looking to recover.
Machida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida moves out of range as Targaryen strikes.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targaryen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targaryen scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a series of punches but Targaryen avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targaryen.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
It looks like Lyota Machida has been cut.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Targaryen is out of range.
Machida moves out of range as Targaryen strikes.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Targaryen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a big right hand that sends Machida crashing to the mat! Targaryen stays standing though and waves Machida back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida misses with a hook to the body
and Targaryen counters with a crisp one two that drops Machida! Targaryen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machida to his feet! Machida is in big trouble!
Machida is rocked!
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Targaryen throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Targaryen counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Targaryen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida misses with a combination
enabling Targaryen to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Lyota Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen lands a right hook to the body.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Targaryen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Machida misses the body punch
and Targaryen counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Targaryen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyota Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Targaryen catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Targaryen.
Rhaegar Targaryen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Targaryen.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Lyota Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Targaryen missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Targaryen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Targaryen looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Targaryen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Targaryen with an uppercut!
Targaryen misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida misses with a combination
and Targaryen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Targaryen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Targaryen counters with a left and a right... And another left! Machida is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhaegar Targaryen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Slayed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobby Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
Reynolds tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua is trying to stall.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua stalls.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Rua looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mauricio Rua.
Rua lands a with a good body shot.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rua.
Reynolds wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
Rua throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Rua slips under a jab.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauricio Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1-2. Reynolds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua gets a clinch.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Reynolds tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rua pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds effectively controlling the action here.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua taking a breather.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Rua is pushing Reynolds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Reynolds wants to break free but Rua has control.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rua.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rua tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reynolds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds wants a takedown.
Reynolds blocks the elbow strike.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Reynolds is trying to break free.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds can't break the clinch.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
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.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Reynolds.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reynolds tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynolds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Rua.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Rua stalls.
Reynolds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rua regains guard immediately.
Rua pushes Reynolds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Rua scores with a hook.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rua tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobby Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Bobby Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rua there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Rua tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Reynolds.
Rua tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Reynolds.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica : Whiplash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Vector!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Vector misses with a two punch combination.
Vinnie Vector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a nice hook to Vector's body. Vector takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vector connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Lee moves out of range as Vector throws a body kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Vector.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vector momentarily.
Vector finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Vector throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Vector moves out of range as Lee strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vector. That's going to slow Lee down.
Vector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vector pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vector missing with knees to the body.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Vector utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Vector.
Vector misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Vector is controlling the position.
Lee tries to break free but Vector pushes him back against the cage.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Vector.
Vector prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vector just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Vector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vector working Lee over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vector falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vector won't be happy with that.
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!
Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vector sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee blocks the strikes from Vector.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vector is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vector is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Vector blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vector can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee passes to side control.
Vector regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Vector wants to stand back up but Lee manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vector rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Vector!
Vector wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vector wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vector there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Lee'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.
An inside leg kick lands from Vector.
Vector darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vector.
Vector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Vector misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vector.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Rufus Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vector misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vector on the side of the head.
Vector throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Vector darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vector throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Vector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Vector.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vector throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Vector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinnie Vector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector thumps Lee with a low kick.
Vector throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Vector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vector defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vector throws a head kick that half lands.
Vector throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Vector moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Vector lands a two punch combo.
Vector throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Vector walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vector swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lee's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Vector!
Vinnie Vector is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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