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AOWCL Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziomar Juvenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sofa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ziomar Juvenal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofa King!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juvenal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Juvenal circles away.
Juvenal has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
King trying to control but Juvenal is working from the bottom.
Juvenal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juvenal is wriggling around but King manages to pass to half guard.
Juvenal tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juvenal kicks King off and gets back to his feet.
Juvenal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juvenal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Juvenal.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juvenal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juvenal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juvenal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juvenal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juvenal lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juvenal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Juvenal sits in half guard.
Juvenal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King wants to control but Juvenal is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Juvenal there.
Juvenal passes to full mount!
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!
Juvenal lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
Juvenal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
Juvenal with a couple of short strikes.
Juvenal controlling from the full mount.
King can't escape the position.
Juvenal looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Juvenal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
Juvenal lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juvenal breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Juvenal lands a big elbow.
Juvenal prevents King from getting the reversal.
Juvenal lands with some strikes.
King tries to lock up and control but Juvenal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juvenal working King over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziomar Juvenal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juvenal has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Juvenal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juvenal is keeping busy.
Juvenal tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juvenal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziomar Juvenal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King gets underhooks to prevent Juvenal's takedown attempt.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juvenal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juvenal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, King regains guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juvenal stops King from standing up.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juvenal is one step ahead there.
Juvenal wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juvenal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juvenal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King is trying to keep Juvenal in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Juvenal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juvenal lands a decent elbow from side control.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juvenal's best efforts.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juvenal landing with the ground and pound.
Juvenal stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juvenal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Juvenal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juvenal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King is looking to advance position but Juvenal won't allow it.
Juvenal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juvenal tries to get out of the position.
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.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King is looking for a kimura but Juvenal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziomar Juvenal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Juvenal misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice body kick.
Juvenal gets a takedown into half guard.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Juvenal working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Juvenal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juvenal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has hold of Juvenal's hands but Juvenal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Juvenal lands with a punch from half guard.
Juvenal drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Juvenal working King over with strikes.
King is pressing down on Juvenal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juvenal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juvenal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juvenal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ziomar Juvenal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juvenal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King trying to control but Juvenal postures up.
Juvenal thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Juvenal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juvenal stalling.
King trying to control but Juvenal postures up.
King is pressing down on Juvenal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juvenal is controlling him.
Juvenal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juvenal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
Juvenal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King has his foot on Juvenal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juvenal works his way back into a safe position though.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
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.
Juvenal works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juvenal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juvenal is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
King wants to stand but Juvenal is controlling the position.
Ziomar Juvenal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Juvenal moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juvenal misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a shoot takedown. Juvenal fights it but they end up in guard.
Juvenal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Sofa King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Ziomar Juvenal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juvenal, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziomar Juvenal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Arellanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson's entrance music is Manboy by Erik Saede. A fine choice. Larson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Arellanes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arellanes throws a good cross that connects.
Larson moves out of range of the strikes.
Arellanes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Arellanes - just one landing.
Carlos Arellanes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Arellanes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arellanes, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arellanes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arellanes throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Arellanes does no damage.
Larson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arellanes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arellanes 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.
Arellanes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arellanes connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Arellanes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larson doesn't seem phased though.
Larson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arellanes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arellanes drops Larson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Larson! Arellanes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Carlos Arellanes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mangello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Young Dro - Rubberband Banks. Tony Mangello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mangello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangello dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather swinging wilding here.
Mangello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayweather pushes Mangello away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mangello gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mangello.
Mangello creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mayweather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mangello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mangello tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mangello controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather sneaks back into half guard.
Mayweather is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather has a hand on Mangello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mangello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mayweather squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mayweather tries to reverse the position but Mangello maintains control.
Mayweather bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mangello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayweather would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangello pushes Mayweather off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mangello checks a low kick from Mayweather.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangello blocks the leg kick.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangello scores a takedown into full mount!
Mangello 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.
Mayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mangello is working for a guillotine from mount but Mayweather frees his head quite easily.
Mayweather working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mayweather is in a horrible position here. Mangello smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangello dominating with strikes here.
Mayweather is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
BOOM! Mangello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayweather is looking to improve his position but Mangello isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayweather looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangello trying to control but Mayweather is having none of it.
Mangello content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mangello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mangello showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayweather manages to get to full guard.
Mangello won't allow Mayweather to sweep him here.
Mangello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mangello has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangello is defended easily by Mayweather.
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Mangello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
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.
Donk. Mayweather catches Mangello right on the button with a cross.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangello is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayweather's half guard.
Mayweather is not content to let Mangello control the position.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Mangello is controlling him
Mayweather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mangello pulls his head out easily.
Mangello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather keeps working.
Mayweather is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangello trying to control the action but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Mangello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a left and a right that stings Mangello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Mangello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangello checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangello.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Mangello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangello clinches.
Mangello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayweather is leaning against Mangello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayweather gets control of Mangello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayweather will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayweather 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.
Mangello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather's guard.
Mangello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayweather moves into full guard.
Mangello is looking to stand up but Mayweather won't let him.
Mangello drops back looking for a leg! Mayweather is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayweather manages to kick Mangello off! Mangello jumps back into Mayweather's guard.
Mangello postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Mangello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mangello passes into half guard.
Mayweather slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayweather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayweather manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mangello is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangello is in a horrible position here. Mayweather smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mayweather misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangello is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayweather gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangello dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mangello closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayweather did well to prevent Mangello getting side control.
Mangello prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Mayweather kicks off Mangello and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangello is out of range.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangello clinches.
Mangello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mangello just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mangello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mayweather has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tony Mangello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Mangello has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mayweather uses from the top position.
Mangello thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mangello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayweather's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangello won't allow Mayweather to sweep him here.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Mangello isn't so interested in that idea.
Tony Mangello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangello trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Mangello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mangello tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather is retaining full guard.
Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Mangello pushes his legs off easily.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Mangello controlling him for the moment.
Mangello prevents Mayweather from getting back to his feet.
Mayweather working for a triangle but Mangello defends it easily.
Mangello lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mangello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mangello 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Mangello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nunu Brice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Taylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nunu Brice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Brice goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brice!
Brice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Brice is avoiding it.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Brice sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nunu Brice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Brice which made him look bad.
Brice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Brice there.
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor trying to hold on to Brice's head to control him but Brice postures up.
Brice drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Brice finish him?
Taylor is not content to let Brice control the position.
Brice lands a big elbow - Taylor is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nunu Brice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Passacantando Passalaqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passalaqua comes to the cage accompanied by Bunch of Soldiers. Passacantando Passalaqua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Passacantando Passalaqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passalaqua is looking to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Passalaqua is just out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Passalaqua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Passalaqua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Passalaqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passalaqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Passalaqua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Passalaqua scores with a nice strike.
Passalaqua tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Passalaqua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith looks gassed!
No luck for Passalaqua with that takedown attempt.
Passalaqua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Passalaqua tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Passalaqua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Passalaqua trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Passalaqua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Passalaqua tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Passalaqua closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Passalaqua pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Passalaqua rather than just go for the knockout.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Passacantando Passalaqua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passalaqua keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Passalaqua manages to avoid it.
Passalaqua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Passalaqua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passalaqua.
Passalaqua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Passalaqua tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passalaqua moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Passacantando Passalaqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Passalaqua tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Passalaqua moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Passalaqua is defended easily by Smith.
Passalaqua misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Passalaqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passalaqua moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passalaqua moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passalaqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Passacantando Passalaqua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Passalaqua shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passalaqua moves away.
Smith leaves Passalaqua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Passalaqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Passacantando Passalaqua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passalaqua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passalaqua.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Passalaqua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Passalaqua at a distance.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Passalaqua manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passalaqua.
Passalaqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Passalaqua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passalaqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Passalaqua.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Passalaqua is just out of range.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Passalaqua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings for the body but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passalaqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Passalaqua shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Passalaqua misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Passalaqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith leaves Passalaqua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Passalaqua shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Passalaqua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Passalaqua shoots in but no luck this time.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passacantando Passalaqua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith leaves Passalaqua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Passalaqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Passalaqua lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Passalaqua shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Passalaqua manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passalaqua.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Passalaqua is just out of range.
Passalaqua lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Passalaqua fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passalaqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Passalaqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Passalaqua rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Passalaqua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Passacantando Passalaqua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passalaqua is trying to break free.
Passalaqua keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Passalaqua looking to stall.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Passalaqua tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith throws a body punch but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Passalaqua closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Passalaqua shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Passalaqua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings for the body but Passalaqua moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Passalaqua's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Passalaqua is just out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Passalaqua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passalaqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Passalaqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Passalaqua, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith leaves Passalaqua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Passalaqua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Passalaqua shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Passalaqua is just out of range.
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.
Passalaqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith blocks a head kick by Passalaqua.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Passalaqua shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Passalaqua fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Passalaqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Smith.
I think Smith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller Rutigliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miller Rutigliano!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr with a hook.
Mayweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutigliano off the cage and back into rage.
Rutigliano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab.
Rutigliano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr stalks Rutigliano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutigliano's face. Rutigliano staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutigliano has closed the distance and engaged Mayweather Jr in a clinch.
Rutigliano keeps control of Mayweather Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutigliano tries a knee to the head but Mayweather Jr blocks it.
Rutigliano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayweather Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutigliano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather Jr is defending well for now.
Rutigliano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rutigliano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayweather Jr smiles and moves away.
Rutigliano scores with a shot to the body.
Rutigliano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Rutigliano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutigliano also avoids with ease.
Rutigliano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayweather Jr's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr thuds a left hand into Rutigliano's body.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutigliano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr catches Rutigliano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayweather Jr stuns Rutigliano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayweather Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Floyd Mayweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutigliano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayweather Jr. That did some damage!
Mayweather Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutigliano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather Jr.
Rutigliano throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather Jr moves out of range easily.
Mayweather Jr dips to his left and cracks Rutigliano with an uppercut!
Rutigliano takes one to the chin there.
Rutigliano has managed to clinch.
Rutigliano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Mayweather Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutigliano misses with a knee to the head.
Rutigliano landing knees to the body.
Rutigliano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayweather Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rutigliano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Rutigliano.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Rutigliano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutigliano also avoids with ease.
Mayweather Jr looks to throw the jab but Rutigliano is out of range.
Rutigliano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayweather Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutigliano drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rutigliano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayweather Jr is keeping the position for now.
Rutigliano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutigliano thows a big elbow that misses.
Rutigliano won't allow Mayweather Jr to get back to his feet.
Rutigliano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rutigliano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayweather Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutigliano on the ground.
Rutigliano landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutigliano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutigliano wants to control from the top but Mayweather Jr keeps moving.
Rutigliano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutigliano stops Mayweather Jr from standing up.
Rutigliano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
I looks like Rutigliano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rutigliano wants to pass the guard but Mayweather Jr is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr keeping moving, preventing Rutigliano from controlling successfully.
Mayweather Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutigliano tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather Jr is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutigliano doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayweather Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayweather Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutigliano momentarily.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rutigliano stumbling backwards into the cage! Rutigliano bounces back off the cage towards Mayweather Jr, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mayweather Jr lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mayweather Jr celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon The Undertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Undertaker has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon The Undertaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Murray!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped The Undertaker in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Leon The Undertaker has been cut.
Murray with a knee to the head.
The Undertaker is breathing heavily.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leon The Undertaker's cut is getting worse.
Murray drops The Undertaker with a big knee straight up the middle! The Undertaker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The Undertaker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Oh The Undertaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray throws a massive elbow that rocks The Undertaker's head back - The Undertaker crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Edwin Murray!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Another One Bites the Dust blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Couture!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Couture moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Couture to work.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Couture'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.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Couture.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couture fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture leaning his opponent against the cage.
Couture should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Couture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Couture stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anderson Couture.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Couture.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Couture obliges.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Couture avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Couture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Couture slows down the pace here.
Couture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
Couture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a knee strike.
Couture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Couture obliges.
Couture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Couture lands a knee to the body.
Couture avoiding damage.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Couture.
Couture lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a knee strike.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Couture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Couture.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
Couture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
Couture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
Couture misses with a knee strike.
Couture lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Couture trying to land knees to the body.
Couture tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Couture looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Couture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Couture obliges.
Anderson Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Couture.
Couture trying to land knees to the body.
Couture landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Couture lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Couture connects with a knee to the head.
Couture landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Couture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Couture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Couture landing knees to the head.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Couture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
Nelson avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
Couture lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
Couture throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Couture crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Couture.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
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.
Couture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Couture crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Couture tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nelson avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
Nice elbow from Couture.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
Couture lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Couture 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!
Couture has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Couture.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couture misses with a knee strike.
Couture keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Couture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couture looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to circle away but Couture has him pinned against the cage.
Couture lands a damaging elbow.
Couture lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Couture with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Couture putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
Couture tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Couture tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Couture tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Couture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Couture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Couture tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Couture just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Couture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
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.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couture lands a nice knee to the body.
Couture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Couture connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Couture controlling the action here for a moment.
Couture trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson has Couture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Couture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Couture!
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