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EUFC 121 Glozman vs.Connely PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Wapner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Wapner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pieru!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wapner drives through and clinches with Pieru against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wapner.
Pieru is trying to drag Wapner to the mat but Wapner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wapner throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wapner.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Pieru in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like George Pieru has been cut.
Pieru has Wapner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wapner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pieru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wapner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joseph Wapner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Pieru shrugs off.
Pieru dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner gets underhooks to prevent Pieru's takedown attempt.
Pieru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wapner lands an elbow just above Pieru 's eye.
Wapner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pieru is rocked!
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Pieru is still on wobbly legs! Can Wapner finish him?
Wapner gets underhooks to prevent Pieru's takedown attempt.
Wapner throws an elbow that misses.
Pieru seems to have recovered his senses.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Wapner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wapner lands a knee to the head.
Pieru looks gassed!
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Pieru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wapner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wapner misses with a knee to the head.
Wapner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wapner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pieru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wapner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner lands a shoulder strike.
Wapner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pieru's brow.
Wapner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pieru wants a takedown but no success here.
Pieru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wapner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pieru avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wapner.
Pieru takes a shot to the head.
Wapner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pieru's defenses.
That has opened up George Pieru's cut even more.
Wapner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pieru blocks it with crossed arms.
Pieru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pieru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wapner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pieru tries to keep at a distance but Wapner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wapner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pieru backwards.
Nice elbow from Wapner.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wapner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wapner.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike.
Wapner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wapner scores with a shoulder strike.
Pieru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru is working for takedown but Wapner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pieru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wapner.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Pieru is trying to drag Wapner to the mat but Wapner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wapner pushes Pieru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pieru trying to control the position but instead, Wapner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pieru into the cage.
Pieru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wapner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pieru.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pieru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wapner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike.
Pieru takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pieru tries to score a body lock takedown but Wapner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wapner scores with a shot to the side of Pieru's head.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Pieru dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Pieru misses with the head strike.
Pieru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wapner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pieru's defenses.
Pieru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike.
Wapner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner misses with a knee strike.
Pieru avoids a wild elbow strike from Wapner.
Pieru blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner stops a takedown attempt from Pieru.
Pieru avoids a wild elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner misses with some punches.
Wapner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wapner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wapner is pressed up against the cage. Pieru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wapner down to the mat. Wapner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wapner forces Pieru back against the cage and clinches.
Wapner lands a nice uppercut.
Wapner working aggressively here.
Pieru avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
Pieru effectively controlling the action here.
Wapner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wapner lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wapner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wapner.
Wapner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pieru leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pieru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Wapner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wapner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pieru.
Wapner lands with a right to the head.
Pieru tries for a takedown but Wapner manages to get underhooks.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
Pieru misses with a punch on the inside.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wapner gets through Pieru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Wapner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pieru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pieru shoots in for a takedown but Wapner shows good takedown defense.
Wapner moves into the clinch.
Pieru tries for a takedown but Wapner manages to get underhooks.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pieru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wapner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph Wapner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
Wapner scores with a sloppy right hand. Pieru should have avoided that one.
Wapner darts in and clinches Pieru up against the cage.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
Wapner pushes Pieru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above George Pieru's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Pieru lands a hook that snaps the head of Wapner backwards.
Pieru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wapner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wapner lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wapner.
Wapner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pieru backwards.
Wapner misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wapner with a knee to the head.
Pieru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wapner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pieru's brow.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Pieru shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Pieru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wapner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pieru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wapner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wapner pushes Pieru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wapner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pieru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Pieru in his tracks for a moment.
Pieru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wapner gets through Pieru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wapner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wapner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pieru.
Joseph Wapner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wapner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wapner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pieru can't get the takedown.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Pieru shrugs off.
Wapner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wapner has a couple of punches blocked by Pieru.
Wapner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pieru has clasped his hands together around Wapner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pieru tries to score with some ground and pound. Wapner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wapner is not content to let Pieru control the position.
Pieru throws an elbow but Wapner slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wapner defending against the ground and pound.
Wapner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pieru has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieru throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pieru working the ground and pound but Wapner is defending the strikes.
Pieru creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pieru scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wapner to see if he's OK.
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.
Wapner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pieru.
Pieru lands a few punches from side control.
Pieru connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wapner some visible discomfort.
Pieru landing strikes.
Pieru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wapner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pieru in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pieru throws a strike aimed at the side of Wapner's head but Wapner avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pieru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Pieru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pieru rushes Wapner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wapner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pieru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wapner misses with an elbow over the top.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wapner throws an elbow but it misses.
Pieru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wapner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pieru has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wapner is trying to keep an underhook but Pieru manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pieru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wapner taking some punishment here, with Pieru in his half guard.
Pieru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pieru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pieru is just content to waste time from the top position. Wapner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pieru thows a big elbow that misses.
Pieru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wapner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wapner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wapner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pieru landing with the ground and pound.
Wapner pushes Pieru off and gets back to his feet.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pieru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wapner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pieru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pieru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pieru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pieru slips a nice elbow through Wapner's hands, connecting with Wapner's forehead.
Wapner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pieru.
Pieru working Wapner over with strikes.
George Pieru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pieru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru working over Wapner with some ground and pound. Wapner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wapner is refusing to be controlled, as Pieru sits in half guard.
Pieru is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pieru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pieru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pieru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pieru 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stupid One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kavon Lovve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stupid One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kavon Lovve!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovve drops his hands for a split second and One immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lovve face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. One follows up with a right hand that knocks Lovve into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stupid One!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zornach's entrance music is Man Of The Year by Drake. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Quandu Zornach has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Quandu Zornach seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zornach misses with the combination.
Zornach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zornach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pierre. Pierre obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Zornach moved out of range nicely.
Zornach blocks a jab.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Zornach is just out of range.
Pierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Zornach counters with a good low kick that Pierre was not able to check.
Zornach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zornach scrambles back to his feet.
Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zornach counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zornach misses with a double jab
and Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Pierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach checks a low kick from Pierre.
Pierre tries to clinch
and Zornach counters with a one-two to the body.
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Pierre connects with a crisp jab.
Pierre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zornach looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zornach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Zornach counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Pierre misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zornach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zornach avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Zornach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zornach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Zornach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pierre misses with a body kick.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zornach throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zornach.
Pierre jabs at Zornach's body.
Jab from Pierre.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zornach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zornach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zornach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pierre wants to slow Zornach down by chopping away at his legs.
Pierre throws a solid leg kick but Zornach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pierre.
Zornach lands a two punch combo.
It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Zornach tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zornach throws a low kick but Pierre moves out of range easily.
Pierre throws a head kick but Zornach moves out of range.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierre blocks the leg kick.
Zornach slips under a jab.
Pierre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zornach's sensitive parts.
Pierre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierre tries to land a front kick but Zornach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre throws a body punch but Zornach moves out of range.
Zornach misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zornach misses with the combination.
Zornach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierre.
Zornach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zornach misses with a head kick.
Pierre misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Pierre is predictable there
and Zornach counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Pierre checks a low kick from Zornach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Zornach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zornach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quandu Zornach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Zornach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Zornach lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pierre.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Zornach counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zornach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zornach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zornach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but Zornach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zornach.
Zornach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Zornach throws a head kick that misses.
Zornach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pierre counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Pierre misses
and Zornach counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Zornach counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre lands a nice hook to Zornach's body. Zornach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Zornach counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre with a nice cross.
Pierre misses with a double jab
and Zornach counters with a three punch combo that has Pierre backing up. Pierre nods at Zornach to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Zornach is predictable there
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zornach misses with a double jab
and Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Zornach 's knee.
Pierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Pierre.
Pierre throws a jab when Zornach was well out of range.
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Zornach counters with a two punch combo.
Zornach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierre misses with an uppercut
and Zornach counters with a nice leg kick.
Pierre takes a swing at Zornach's ribcage but misses.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zornach.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but Zornach uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Zornach.
Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Zornach pushes him off.
Pierre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pierre lands a head kick. Zornach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zornach tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre gets through Zornach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierre keeps control of Zornach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierre lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zornach blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Zornach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Zornach.
Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Zornach in a clinch.
Zornach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Zornach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre digs a right hand underneath Zornach's ribcage. Zornach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierre working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zornach.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zornach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zornach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zornach.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Zornach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
George Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A good leg kick by Pierre.
Zornach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierre blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pierre.
Quandu Zornach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
Zornach slips under a jab from Pierre.
Zornach tries to land a leg kick but Pierre saw it coming and moves away.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Pierre looks for the body kick but Zornach saw that one coming.
Pierre misses with a hook.
Pierre tried to score with a low kick but Zornach checks it.
Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zornach counters with an outside leg kick.
Zornach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pierre counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zornach looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Zornach slips under a jab from Pierre.
Zornach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Quandu Zornach has been cut.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Zornach slips the punch.
Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
George Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zornach throws a combination that misses
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zornach is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pierre throws a jab when Zornach was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zornach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre wants to clinch up but Zornach keeps it at a distance.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zornach manages to avoid it.
Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Zornach's head back.
Zornach misses with a double jab
and Pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zornach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pierre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pierre cracks Zornach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zornach at a distance.
Pierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zornachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierre 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 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Y Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't let me be misunderstood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Y Cage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Cage misses
and Boxlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Cage is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxlund gets an underhook and turns Cage into the cage.
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Boxlund.
Boxlund lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Boxlund lands an uppercut.
Cage pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxlund leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boxlund managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Boxlund is blocking nicely.
Cage taking a breather.
Good body shot from Boxlund.
A hook to the body from Boxlund.
Cage looks gassed!
Boxlund blocks an uppercut.
Boxlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxlund jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxlund has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Boxlund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxlund digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Boxlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxlund throws a nice looking combination but Cage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Boxlund.
Boxlund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cage is rocked!
It looks like Y Cage has been cut.
Cage ducks into an uppercut from Boxlund and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blixt Boxlund!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
Beast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carwin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carwin trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin thows a big elbow that misses.
Carwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carwin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Carwin passes into half guard.
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.
Beast won't allow Carwin to pass to mount.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carwin.
Carwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beast defending well though.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carwin.
Carwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carwin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carwin controlling the action here.
Carwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Carwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carwin lands with a punch from half guard.
Carwin is controlling the pace.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carwin is pressing down on Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beast is holding on for now.
Carwin is just content to waste time from the top position. Beast takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carwin throwing strikes but missing.
Carwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Carwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carwin misses with a looping right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beast enables Carwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beast manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carwin throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Carwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Carwin trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carwin works over Beast with some ground and pound from guard.
Carwin works over Beast with some ground and pound from guard.
Beast is rocked!
Carwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Beast is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast has momentary wrist control but Carwin slips an elbow through the middle.
Carwin is pushing down on Beast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beast is fighting to maintain full guard but Carwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Beast! More strikes land and this one is all over! Carwin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Carwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by South Texas Death Ride. Harrikari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tool - Forty Six & 2 . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Harrikari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez scores with the left hand. Harrikari knows he should have avoided that one.
Harrikari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrikari throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Harrikari counters with an inside leg kick.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Harrikari misses with a looping left.
Harrikari swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrikari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez jabs Harrikari right on the nose. Harrikari blinks but takes it well.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrikari throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrikari.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Harrikari misses with a straight left.
Harrikari takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrikari counters with a solid body kick.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrikari.
Harrikari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Harrikari is avoiding it.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Harrikari misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Harrikari counters by clinching up.
Lopez presses Harrikari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lopez.
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrikari's face.
Harrikari wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopez won't allow it.
Good body shot from Lopez.
Harrikari looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harrikari successfully pulls guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrikari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harrikari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrikari is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Harrikari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Harrikari is keeping the position.
Harrikari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrikari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harrikari keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses.
Lopez trying to control but Harrikari is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrikari is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
and Harrikari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez's guard.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrikari is one step ahead there.
Harrikari is stalling in the full guard.
Harrikari wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrikari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lopez is tightening it up a little... Harrikari has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Harrikari reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Harrikari taps out! nice BJJ there by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Lopez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti comes to the cage accompanied by Robert Tepper - Angel of the City. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skyler Green!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti wants to clinch
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Cobretti slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobretti is looking to clinch.
Green throws a low kick but Cobretti avoids it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobretti looks to clinch
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobretti won't be happy with that.
Cobretti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green pushes Cobretti off and gets back to his feet.
Cobretti wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Skyler Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green cracks Cobretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobretti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobretti.
Cobretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti tries to clinch
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marion Cobretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobretti is breathing heavily.
Green lands an overhand right.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobretti rather than just go for the knockout.
Green throws a leg kick but Cobretti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobretti moves away.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobretti at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobretti avoids the body shot from Green.
Green misses with a low kick.
Cobretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobretti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Cobretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cobretti was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Cobretti's brow.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cobretti's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti wants to sweep but no luck.
Green lands a couple of digs.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Cobretti blocks nicely.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green with a nice head shot there.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green has gone for a leg lock! Cobretti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Green's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobretti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green wants to stand up but Cobretti is controlling him.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobretti trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Green blocks a head kick by Cobretti.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green misses with a body shot
and Cobretti counters with a solid body kick.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Cobretti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Skyler Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobretti.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobretti counters by moving into the clinch.
Green tries for a takedown but Cobretti manages to get underhooks.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobretti wants to clinch
and Green counters with a good low kick that Cobretti was not able to check.
Cobretti tries to clinch up
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobretti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Green is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Cobretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobretti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Green throws and elbow that misses. Cobretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by Cobretti!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobretti prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti being controlled here momentarily.
Cobretti wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Cobretti tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobretti thinking.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Cobretti's belly button to the back.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobretti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green lands with a cross.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green lands with a punch from half guard.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Green there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
Cobretti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Cobretti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobretti's head.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green throws a leg kick
and Cobretti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green fails with the takedown.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Cobretti moves into the clinch.
Cobretti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cobretti.
Cobretti tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobretti lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Skyler Green has been cut.
Cobretti pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobretti trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobretti into the cage.
Cobretti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobretti.
Cobretti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skyler Green.
Cobretti throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobretti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cobretti.
Cobretti lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobretti misses with an elbow over the top.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cobretti.
Skyler Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a knee to the body.
Cobretti lands a knee to the head.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobretti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobretti tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cobretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green thuds a left hand into Cobretti's body.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobretti avoids the body shot from Green.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Cobretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses.
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobretti tries to clinch
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Green punishes Cobretti's body with a nice straight punch.
Green swings for the body but Cobretti moves out of range.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green stuns Cobretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Cobretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green scores with a takedown into Cobretti's guard.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Skyler Green hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cobretti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Cobretti moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Cobretti tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobretti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobretti throws an elbow but misses.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marion Cobretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobretti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skyler Green.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ameno. Jorge Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Hardon'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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon blocks a jab.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz cracks Hardon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Big Hardon has been cut.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon scores with a leg kick.
Hardon misses with a few strikes there.
Hardon connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruz!
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardon throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Hardon scores with a jab to the head.
Hardon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Hardon misses with a body kick.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Hardon counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Hardon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cruz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Hardon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Selleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selleck has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Selleck!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selleck swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Selleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomi trying to control the position but Selleck is working away.
Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Selleck is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Selleck wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gomi trying to control the position but Selleck is working away.
Gomi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Selleck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Selleck tries to bench press Gomi off him but Gomi keeps the position.
Gomi wants to control but Selleck is keeping him busy.
Selleck is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi tries for a kimura but Selleck is defending well.
Selleck manages to get back to half guard.
Selleck tries to kick Gomi off but Gomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Selleck won't allow Gomi to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selleck keeps working.
Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Selleck is just riding it out for now. Gomi eventually gives up the hold.
Gomi passes to side control.
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.
Gomi trying to control the position but Selleck is working away.
Selleck is looking to regain half guard here but Gomi keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Selleck stops Gomi from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsatsu Gomi dominated that 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.
Gomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Selleck can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomi moves nicely into side control.
Selleck is trying to get back to half guard.
Selleck is not content to let Gomi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Selleck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Selleck is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Gomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Selleck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selleck, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Selleck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Selleck wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Selleck is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Selleck is looking to improve his position.
Gomi uses his free foot to push down on Selleck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Selleck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selleck has given up his back.
Gomi looking for the choke from the back.
Selleck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomi gets his way!
Selleck looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Selleck controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Selleck wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomi gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selleck defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Selleck is really stuck here.
Gomi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Selleck defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gomi has the hooks in. Selleck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gomi keeps control of the position easily here as Selleck tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsatsu Gomi 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. And we move into the final round!
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selleck circles away.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Selleck.
Selleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Selleck doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Selleck misses with a looping left.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Selleck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Selleck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Selleck misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Selleck.
Selleck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Selleck is struggling to control the position.
Selleck manages to break the clinch.
Selleck looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Selleck lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tsatsu Gomi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selleck misses the shot to the body.
Dom Selleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selleck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Selleck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Selleck stuffs the takedown.
Gomi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Selleck.
Selleck throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Selleck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selleck circles away.
Selleck throws a big shot that misses.
Selleck stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomi. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Selleck misses.
Selleck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Selleck counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi has a takedown stuffed.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Selleck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selleck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Selleck throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Selleck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi dives in and grabs Selleck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selleck pushes down on Gomi's head and hops out.
Tsatsu Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Selleck pushes Gomi off looking to stand but Gomi dives back in and keeps control.
Gomi is looking to advance position but Selleck won't allow it.
Selleck is looking to improve his position.
Gomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Selleck is just riding it out for now. Gomi eventually gives up the hold.
Gomi trying to mount his opponent but Selleck defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is keen to just control but Selleck is a slippery customer.
Selleck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi stops Selleck from getting back to his feet.
Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomi wants to control but Selleck is keeping him busy.
Dom Selleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomi is controlling the pace.
Selleck wants to get back to his feet.
Gomi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomi is working for a kimura but Selleck is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Selleck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsatsu Gomi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glozman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is enae Volare Mezzo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Glozman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Connely!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman sizes up Connely with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connely takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glozman clobbers Connely with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connely clinches up with Glozman and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Glozman on the inside.
Connely can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Glozman.
Connely looks gassed!
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!
Connely tries to pull guard but Glozman won't allow it.
Glozman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glozman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connely lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glozman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Glozman.
Glozman lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Connely.
A head punch on the inside from Connely fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Connely working aggressively here.
Connely throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Connely or not.
Glozman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connely pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glozman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Glozman.
It looks like Chris Connely has been cut.
Connely can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Connely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glozman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glozman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glozman scores with a shoulder strike.
Glozman is leaning against Connely and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glozman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glozman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Glozman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Connely takes an elbow to the temple.
Glozman'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.
A short left from Glozman.
That has opened up Chris Connely's cut even more.
Glozman lands an elbow inside.
Connely avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Glozman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connely fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connely misses with a left hand
and Glozman counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman is looking to score with low kicks.
Glozman lands with a straight right. Connely didn't see that one coming.
The cut above Chris Connely's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Glozman.
Glozman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glozman shoots in but Connely avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Glozman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glozman misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Connely.
Glozman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glozman misses with a body kick.
Connely sizes up Glozman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glozman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Connely counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman staying out of range there.
Connely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glozman throws a body punch but Connely moves out of range.
Glozman swings for the body but Connely moves out of range.
Glozman misses the shot to the body.
Connely takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glozman is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Glozman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely misses with an uppercut
and Glozman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glozman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Connely on the side of the head.
Chris Connely's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glozman.
Connely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connely takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connely misses with a right hand
and Glozman counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glozman.
Glozman throws a right and a left that Connely avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Glozman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glozman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connely missing with a left hand there. Glozman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glozman loads up on a big right hand but Connely slips the punch.
Glozman misses with a lunging right hand
and Connely counters with a left and a right that stings Glozman.
Glozman looks to land a left hand but Connely moved out of range nicely.
Connely closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Connely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Connely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glozman keeps working.
Glozman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Connely manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connely looking to control but Glozman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glozman is trying to stand up.
Connely looking to control but Glozman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glozman working to try and regain half guard.
Glozman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glozman is squirming around, avoiding Connely's attempts to control the action.
Connely looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connely working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Connely looking to control but Glozman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Connely might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glozman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely unloads with some shots from mount but Glozman bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glozman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Glozman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Glozman tries to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Connely controlling the position easily from mount.
Glozman is trying to escape the mount.
Glozman is squirming around, avoiding Connely's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glozman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connely wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Connely wants to sweep here but Glozman controlling him for the moment.
Glozman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Connely not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glozman trying to control the position from guard on top but Connely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glozman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glozman misses with a lunging right hand
and Connely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connely throws out a loose jab but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connely lands with a straight right. Glozman didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Glozman as he checks the leg kick.
Glozman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glozman tries to land a front kick but Connely steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glozman throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connely as he avoids it easily.
Connely misses with a looping left.
Connely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glozman drops his hands momentarily and Connely takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Connely misses with a lunging right hand
and Glozman counters with a left to the body.
Connely misses with a combination
and Glozman counters with a nice uppercut.
Connely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away.
Connely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glozman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely throws a lazy uppercut
and Glozman counters with a leg kick.
Glozman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Connely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glozman doesn't seem phased though.
Glozman misses with a low kick.
Connely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away.
A head kick by Glozman misses
and Connely counters with a nice uppercut.
Glozman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glozman misses with an uppercut
and Connely counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman misses with a left hand
and Glozman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igor Glozman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Connely crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Glozman - the referee stops the clock and Connely gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Glozman. Connely manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Connely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connely takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glozman misses with a body shot
letting Connely counter with a right hand.
Connely avoids a kick to the body.
Glozman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Connely's half guard.
Connely regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Glozman.
Connely preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying to control the position but Glozman postures up.
Glozman trying to control the position from guard on top but Connely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connely looking for a sweep. Not yet Connely, not yet.
Connely has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glozman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Glozman connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman wants to pass the guard but Connely is keeping the position.
Glozman works over Connely with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chris Connely just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Glozman throws a push kick but Connely slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Connely blocks the low kick.
Glozman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glozman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glozman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Connely makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glozman swings widly with a right hand
and Connely counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Glozman!
Glozman is desperately trying to improve his position but Connely has a good base and remains in mount.
Connely looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman is in all sorts of trouble here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Connely landing strikes from the mount.
Connely with good strikes from the mount here!
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connely is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Connely landing strikes from the mount and Glozman is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely controlling from mount.
Connely wants to control but Glozman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Connely trying to control the pace.
Glozman looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connely throwing shots but Glozman is blocking nicely.
Glozman moves into full guard.
Connely stays in close to Glozman's body and controls the position.
Connely preventing the sweep.
Glozman is working hard here to advance position.
Glozman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connely controls the pace.
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.
Connely trying to control the position from guard on top but Glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glozman keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
Glozman keeping full guard, as Connely tries to pass.
Glozman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Connely trying to control but Glozman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Connely's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Glozman throws a combination that misses
and Glozman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Glozman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glozman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Connely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glozman.
Nice jab there from Glozman.
Glozman misses the body punch
and Connely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connely misses with a hook
and Glozman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connely has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glozman finds it's way round the side to connect with Connely's head.
Connely takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman misses with a wild combination.
Connely connects with a jab.
Glozman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glozman.
Glozman misses with a hook
and Connely counters with a takedown into side control.
Glozman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Connely asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Connely trying to control the position but Glozman is working away.
Glozman parries the strikes from Connely easily there. Connely is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Glozman to escape.
Glozman wants to get back to his feet.
Glozman is not content to let Connely control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman is looking for a sweep.
Chris Connely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connely happy to just control the position for now.
Connely trying to control the action but Glozman is working from the bottom.
Connely creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Glozman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
Connely tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glozman's legs.
Connely moves into full mount!
Connely controlling his opponent.
Chris Connely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connely avoids the attempt from Glozman to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Connely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connely 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Connely!
Chris Connely is the new middleweight champion!
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