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Carnage 59: Justice Is Served PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Thon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Thon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thon scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Thon circles away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thon.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thon.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thon throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Johnson looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thon wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Thon is keeping the position.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Thon keeps moving.
Thon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Thon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thon is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Thon tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Thon manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thon misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thon misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Thon moves out of range easily.
Thon misses with the combination.
Thon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thon there.
Thon cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thon throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thon misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Thon is rocked!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thon is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Thon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thon seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Thon misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thon tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Thon from breaking the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson slips under a jab from Thon.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Thon moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thon is pawing at Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Johnson's nose. Johnson is badly hurt! Thon pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Johnson tries desperately to hold on but Thon is relentless in his assault! As Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Thon away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickie Thon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcusimar Aureliohares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcusimar Aureliohares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureliohares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quagmire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aureliohares scores a takedown into full mount!
Quagmire is desperately trying to improve his position but Aureliohares has a good base and remains in mount.
Quagmire throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aureliohares. What's that going to do exactly?
Quagmire throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aureliohares. What's that going to do exactly?
Aureliohares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quagmire tries to reverse the position but Aureliohares maintains control.
Quagmire tries to hold on but Aureliohares postures up.
Aureliohares lands a big shot there that rocks Quagmire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quagmire stops Aureliohares from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aureliohares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aureliohares looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Quagmire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aureliohares controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire working to try and regain half guard.
Aureliohares sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aureliohares is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Quagmire is surviving well by controlling Aureliohares's body position as best he can.
Quagmire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quagmire is squirming around, avoiding Aureliohares's attempts to control the action.
Aureliohares controlling the pace for now.
Aureliohares is working for a guillotine from mount but Quagmire frees his head quite easily.
Quagmire is looking to improve his position but Aureliohares isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quagmire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aureliohares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quagmire is looking to escape.
Quagmire tries to hold on but Aureliohares pushes him away.
Quagmire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aureliohares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aureliohares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quagmire defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire is trying to stand.
Aureliohares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quagmire is defending against the submission attempts here by Aureliohares.
Quagmire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aureliohares is thwarting Quagmire's attempts to control the position.
Quagmire is trying to get back to full guard.
Aureliohares trying to control from half guard but Quagmire is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quagmire tries to get to full guard but Aureliohares has control of the leg.
Aureliohares is working for a kimura but Quagmire is defending it quite comfortably.
Aureliohares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quagmire defends it well.
Well, if Aureliohares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Quagmire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aureliohares is looking to take a break and control but Quagmire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quagmire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcusimar Aureliohares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aureliohares gets the takedown into side control.
Quagmire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quagmire manages to get back to half guard.
Aureliohares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quagmire keeps working.
Aureliohares is really struggling to control Quagmire but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Quagmire tries to roll over but Aureliohares keeps him under control.
Quagmire is not content to let Aureliohares control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcusimar Aureliohares wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Aureliohares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quagmire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcusimar Aureliohares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aureliohares shoots in looking for a takedown. Quagmire tries to sprawl out of it but Aureliohares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quagmire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aureliohares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quagmire's waist but Quagmire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aureliohares off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcusimar Aureliohares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire thows a body kick. Aureliohares tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quagmire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aureliohares circles away quickly and effectively.
Quagmire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aureliohares is out of range.
Aureliohares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aureliohares lands in his opponent's guard.
Quagmire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quagmire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aureliohares tries to free his leg and advance position but Quagmire is retaining full guard.
Quagmire looking for a triangle here. Aureliohares is fighting it but it looks tight! Quagmire pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aureliohares is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glen Quagmire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Salazar getting side control.
Salazar wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salazar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salazar.
Hammer tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.
Salazar stalling.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salazar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Salazar wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salazar.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salazar on the ground.
Salazar controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Salazar eventually gives up the hold.
Salazar content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Salazar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Hammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Salazar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Salazar throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazar throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mario Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Salazar.
Hammer misses with a double jab
enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Salazar shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
Salazar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Salazar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salazar is working to tighten is grip on Hammer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hammer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salazar is really squeezing tight and eventually Hammer passes out! Salazar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Salazar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dunsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunsmore has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrett Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Dunsmore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Dunsmore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dunsmore counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a hook
and Dunsmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day is rocked!
Garrett Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunsmore!
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Dunsmore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day is breathing heavily.
Dunsmore scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunsmore throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Day misses with a body shot
and Dunsmore counters with an outside leg kick.
Dunsmore drops Day with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Day! Dunsmore dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dunsmore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (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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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Beckham!
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, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bealum wants to clinch
and Bealum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bealum loads up on a big right hand but Beckham slips the punch.
Beckham throws a right hand that misses
and Bealum counters with a two punch combo.
Bealum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham.
Beckham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bealum.
Bealum shoots for a double leg takedown but Beckham sprawls well. He's pushed Bealum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beckham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beckham looks to throw the jab but Bealum is out of range.
Bealum throws an off balance right hand
and Beckham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beckham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham misses with a jab to the body
and Bealum counters with a nice body shot.
Beckham scores with a nice head shot.
Beckham lands the left hand.
Ngaio Bealum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bealum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham moves away.
Bealum misses with a hook to the body
and Beckham counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Beckham finds it's way through Bealum's defenses.
Beckham throws an off balance right hand
and Bealum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beckham thinking.
Bealum throws a good cross that connects.
Beckham misses with a hook
and Bealum counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Beckham misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bealum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bealum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beckham counters with a straight right hand.
Beckham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bealum throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckham.
Beckham misses the shot to the body.
Bealum tries to clinch up
and Beckham counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Beckham misses.
Bealum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beckham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bealum.
Bealum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bealum misses with a hook to the body
and Beckham counters with a nice body shot.
Bealum lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bealum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bealum lands with a hook. Beckham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Beckham.
Beckham misses with a right hand
and Bealum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beckham's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham controlling the position.
Bealum throws a strike but Beckham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bealum working a defensive guard here.
Bealum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bealum's guard.
Beckham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brad Beckham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Bealum.
Beckham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bealum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bealum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham's head.
Bealum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beckham doesn't seem bothered though.
Bealum walks into a jab.
Beckham throws a poor cross that misses
and Bealum counters with a straight right hand.
Beckham throws a big shot that misses.
Beckham thuds a left hand into Bealum's body.
Bealum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beckham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum slips a straight right by Beckham.
Bealum slips under a jab.
Bealum clobbers Beckham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bealum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beckham counters with an inside leg kick.
Bealum misses with a combination
and Beckham counters with a right hand to the body.
Bealum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brad Beckham is winning the standup battle so far.
Bealum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum misses with a left hand
and Beckham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Bealum finds it's target.
Beckham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bealum just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bealum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bealum misses with a hook
and Beckham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bealum thinking.
Beckham connects with a single shot there.
Beckham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Bealum. Beautiful body shot.
Bealum tries to clinch there but Beckham circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beckham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bealum misses with a shot to the body
and Beckham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckham takes a swing at Bealum's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Beckham.
Bealum throws an overhand right that lands on Beckham's shoulder, as Beckham tries to avoid the shot.
Bealum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beckham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beckham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bealum.
Bealum misses with a right hand
and Beckham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bealum misses with a lunging right hand
and Beckham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bealum thinking.
Bealum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bealum was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckham.
Beckham misses with an uppercut. Bealum saw that one coming.
Beckham looks to score with a jab to the body but Bealum is just out of range.
Bealum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beckham counters with a straight right hand.
Bealum slips under a jab from Beckham.
Bealum throws a lazy uppercut
and Beckham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beckham misses with the combination.
Beckham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bealum misses with a shot to the body
and Beckham counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Beckham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beckham misses with a left hand
and Bealum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beckham thinking.
Bealum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bealum swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Beckham to counter with a crisp jab.
Bealum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckham throws a lazy uppercut
and Bealum counters with a one-two to the body.
Bealum throws a lazy uppercut
and Beckham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beckham cracks Bealum with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Bealum. Beautiful body shot.
Beckham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bealum counters with a left to the body.
Beckham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bealum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum misses with a hook
and Beckham counters with a straight right hand.
Bealum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beckham rather than just go for the knockout.
Beckham thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckham lands with an uppercut that bounces Bealum off the cage and back into rage.
Bealum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham's head.
Beckham slips under a jab from Bealum.
A shot to the body from Bealum misses
and Beckham counters with a nice body shot.
Bealum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bealum.
Beckham swings widly with a right hand
and Bealum counters with a stiff right hand.
Beckham swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham throws a hook but Bealum blocks it.
Beckham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bealum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beckham counters with a right hand to the body.
Bealum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beckham jabs Bealum right on the nose. Bealum blinks but takes it well.
Bealum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beckham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckham throws a body punch but Bealum moves out of range.
Bealum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckham was well out of range. Poor timing from Bealum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham throws a leg kick that misses.
Beckham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bealum's sensitive parts.
A jab from Bealum does it's job there.
Bealum thows a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Beckham.
Ngaio Bealum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bealum throws a sloppy body shot
and Beckham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bealum at a distance.
Brad Beckham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bealum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Beckham catches Bealum right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham lands a right hook to the body.
Beckham throws an off balance right hand
and Bealum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beckham misses with a wild combination.
Bealum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beckham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham loads up on a big right hand but Bealum slips the punch.
Bealum throws a sloppy body shot
and Bealum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckham looks to throw the jab but Bealum is out of range.
Nice body punch from Bealum.
Beckham throws a hook but Bealum blocks it.
Brad Beckham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bealum misses with a lunging right hand
and Beckham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Beckham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Beckham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Speak by Eagles of Death Metal. Bob Dole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield tries to clinch there but Dole circles away.
Holyfield pushes Dole up against the cage in a clinch.
Dole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dole cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Holyfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dole tries to get out of the position.
Holyfield looks to land a strike but Dole avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holyfield won't allow Dole to get back to his feet.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dole is keeping the position for now.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield won't allow Dole to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dole pulls Holyfield in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holyfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holyfield pushes down on Dole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole is trying to stand back up but Holyfield is controlling him
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield prevents Dole from standing back up.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dole is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holyfield lands a nice short elbow.
Dole regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Dole keeps moving.
Dole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a strike but Dole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyfield is trying to control the position but Dole postures up.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield trying to control the action but Dole is working from the bottom.
Holyfield prevents Dole from standing back up.
Holyfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dole defending well though.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dole is breathing heavily.
Holyfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Dole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Dole regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield works over Dole with some ground and pound from guard.
Holyfield is pushing down on Dole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dole is fighting to maintain full guard but Holyfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dole has hold of Holyfield's hands but Holyfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dole is trying to stand.
Holyfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Holyfield wants to control but Dole is keeping him busy.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield working Dole over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holyfield shoots for a takedown but Dole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dole just misses with a punch to the body.
Evander Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dole lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield is looking to clinch but Dole is avoiding it.
Dole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Dole.
Holyfield forces Dole back against the cage and clinches.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield missing with knees to the body.
Holyfield is working for takedown but Dole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dole breaks from the clinch.
Dole throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to clinch but Dole slips to the side
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Dole.
Dole clinches with his opponent.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dole's elbow.
Holyfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Dole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Dole lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dole.
Dole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Dole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield wants to clinch.
Dole has Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Dole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob Dole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dole lands a body shot.
Dole closes the distance and clinches.
Dole lands a body punch.
Holyfield gets through Dole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dole.
Dole manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dole connects with a body shot that sends Holyfield's belly button to the back.
Dole jabs Holyfield right on the nose. Holyfield blinks but takes it well.
Dole misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield tries to clinch
and Dole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dole.
Dole rushes Holyfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dole.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dole.
Dole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dole lands a left hand.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.
Dole manages to break the clinch.
Holyfield blocks a jab.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holyfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dole's waist but Dole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holyfield off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield closes the distance but Dole moves to the side
and Dole counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holyfield, right into the meat.
Dole closes the distance and clinches.
Dole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dole's elbow.
Dole lands an uppercut.
Dole is pressed up against the cage. Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dole down to the mat. Dole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holyfield takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield darts in trying to clinch
and Dole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holyfield avoids the body shot from Dole.
Dole cracks Holyfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dole counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield gets tackled into the cage by Dole. Dole maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Dole.
Dole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dole lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holyfield scrambles back to his feet.
Dole is looking to wear down Holyfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dole misses the shot to the body.
Dole connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dole dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Dole misses.
Holyfield walks into a jab.
Holyfield is looking to clinch.
Dole moves into the clinch.
Dole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Dole.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dole blocking some punches.
Holyfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bob Dole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dole counters by moving into the clinch.
Dole digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Dole controls his hands.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Dole lands a left hand.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dole. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dole clinches with his opponent.
Dole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dole lands a jab to Holyfield's midsection.
Dole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dole connects with a body shot.
Dole pushes Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Holyfield prevents a body shot from Dole.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dole prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
A body shot lands from Dole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dole.
Dole presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield is looking to control Dole's arms but Dole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holyfield has his back to the cage.
Dole manages to break the clinch.
Dole has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dole punishes Holyfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Dole rushes Holyfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Dole breaks from the clinch.
Dole misses with a looping right.
Dole misses with a body punch
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
Holyfield thows a leg kick but Dole checks it
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holyfield instigates a clinch.
Holyfield tightens his grip and picks Dole up, before dumping him to the ground. Dole manages to land in guard.
Dole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyfield stopping the sweep attempt from Dole.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Dole keeps moving.
Holyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dole keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dole wants to stand up but Holyfield is controlling him.
Holyfield drops back looking for a leg! Dole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dole manages to kick Holyfield off! Holyfield jumps back into Dole's guard.
Holyfield trying to control but Dole is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dole manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dole 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dole!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mont Alvernne (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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154 lbs
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21
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Mont Alvernne!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mont Alvernne misses with a straight left.
Fraser ducks under a wild hook from Mont Alvernne.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne connects with an inside leg kick.
Mont Alvernne throws an off balance right hand
and Fraser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fraser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fraser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mont Alvernne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fraser stalls.
Mont Alvernne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Fraser tries to circle away but Mont Alvernne has him pinned against the cage.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throws a head punch that misses.
Fraser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mont Alvernne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fraser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mont Alvernne has a couple of punches blocked by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne misses with the head strike.
Fraser slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Mont Alvernne.
Fraser avoiding damage.
Mont Alvernne is pressed up against the cage. Fraser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mont Alvernne down to the mat. Mont Alvernne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick that misses.
Fraser just misses with a punch to the body.
Fraser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mont Alvernne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mont Alvernne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Mont Alvernne finds it's way through Fraser's defenses.
Brian Mont Alvernne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mont Alvernne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fraser's calf.
Fraser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mont Alvernne working aggressively here.
Fraser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mont Alvernne gets through Fraser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mont Alvernne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne gets through Fraser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mont Alvernne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fraser blocks a body shot from Mont Alvernne.
A left hand lands to the body for Mont Alvernne.
A right hook to the body lands for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mont Alvernne can't find room to land a body shot as Fraser controls the action.
Fraser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mont Alvernne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fraser blocks a body shot from Mont Alvernne.
A short right from Mont Alvernne.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
Fraser wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraser blocks a body shot from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mont Alvernne.
Fraser is rocked!
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fraser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Fraser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mont Alvernne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mont Alvernne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fraser steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mont Alvernne. That one must have hurt.
Fraser seems to have got his legs back now.
Fraser misses with a takedown attempt
and Mont Alvernne counters with a nice body shot.
Fraser misses with a takedown attempt - Mont Alvernne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fraser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mont Alvernne counters with a thumping low kick.
Fraser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mont Alvernne misses with a leg kick.
Fraser moves out of range as Mont Alvernne throws a body kick.
Fraser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mont Alvernne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body punch.
Mont Alvernne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mont Alvernne lands a hook that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Fraser tries to stall but Mont Alvernne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fraser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mont Alvernne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fraser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fraser has closed the distance and engaged Mont Alvernne in a clinch.
Mont Alvernne swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
Mont Alvernne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraser's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mont Alvernne fails to land.
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraser blocking some punches.
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.
Fraser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mont Alvernne misses with a hook
enabling Fraser to counter with a crisp jab.
Fraser throws a looping overhand right but Mont Alvernne ducks down to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne misses with a straight right.
Fraser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fraser fails with a takedown attempt.
Fraser slips a straight right by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne connects with a crisp jab.
Mont Alvernne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mont Alvernne misses the jab.
Fraser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mont Alvernne lands with a cross.
Fraser scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mont Alvernne in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fraser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mont Alvernne.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mont Alvernne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fraser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fraser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mont Alvernne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fraser moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne prevents Fraser from breaking the clinch.
Fraser wants to get back to striking at distance but Mont Alvernne won't allow it.
Mont Alvernne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mont Alvernne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mont Alvernne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fraser.
Fraser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mont Alvernne smiles and moves away.
Fraser has closed the distance and engaged Mont Alvernne in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mont Alvernne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraser blocking some punches.
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraser trying to stall but Mont Alvernne improves his position.
Mont Alvernne misses with the head strike.
Mont Alvernne throws a head punch that misses.
Mont Alvernne digs a right hand into Fraser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fraser's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mont Alvernne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mont Alvernne wants to clinch but Fraser slips to the side
letting Fraser counter with a right hand.
Fraser walks into a straight right hand from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick that misses.
Mont Alvernne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fraser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fraser is out of range and Mont Alvernne settles back down.
Mont Alvernne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fraser if he has to take too many more of those.
Fraser changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mont Alvernne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraser wants to control but Mont Alvernne is keeping him busy.
Mont Alvernne can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne wants to get back to his feet but Fraser drags him back down.
Fraser stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mont Alvernne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fraser counters with a takedown into side control.
Fraser wants to control but Mont Alvernne is keeping him busy.
Fraser laying and praying for a moment but Mont Alvernne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mont Alvernne wants to control but Fraser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mont Alvernne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fraser seems content to control.
Mont Alvernne actively working from the bottom here.
Fraser trying to control from Mont Alvernne's half guard. Mont Alvernne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fraser preventing the sweep.
Fraser wants to pass the guard but Mont Alvernne is keeping the position.
Fraser being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser trying to control but Mont Alvernne is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tim Fraser has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mont Alvernne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mont Alvernne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fraser if he has to take too many more of those.
Fraser moves out of range as Mont Alvernne strikes.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but Fraser sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
Mont Alvernne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick.
Fraser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fraser throws a hook but Mont Alvernne avoids it easily.
Mont Alvernne feints and then cracks Fraser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fraser down.
Fraser moves out of range of the leg kick from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fraser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Fraser there.
Fraser moves away from the strike by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne misses with a lunging right hand
and Fraser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mont Alvernne thinking.
Mont Alvernne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mont Alvernne.
Fraser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fraser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mont Alvernne pushes Fraser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tim Fraser did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mont Alvernne pushes Fraser up against the cage in a clinch.
Mont Alvernne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fraser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mont Alvernne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mont Alvernne throws a lazy right hand but Fraser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fraser has managed to clinch.
Mont Alvernne lands a body shot.
A short left from Mont Alvernne.
Fraser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mont Alvernne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body punch.
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mont Alvernne lands a body shot.
Mont Alvernne lands a body punch.
Mont Alvernne struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Mont Alvernne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mont Alvernne struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
Mont Alvernne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fraser's efforts to push away.
Mont Alvernne digs a right hand into Fraser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fraser's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mont Alvernne fails to land.
Mont Alvernne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mont Alvernne as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mont Alvernne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fraser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mont Alvernne scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Mont Alvernne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraser.
Fraser takes a shot to the head.
Mont Alvernne misses with some punches.
Mont Alvernne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fraser can't break the clinch.
Fraser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mont Alvernne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fraser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fraser connects with the punch.
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.
Mont Alvernne throws a poor cross that misses
and Fraser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mont Alvernne won't be happy with that.
Mont Alvernne is not content to let Fraser control the position.
Fraser just content to control the position.
Mont Alvernne is trying to get back to his feet.
Fraser is trying to get an arm triangle but Mont Alvernne is defending well.
Mont Alvernne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fraser's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mont Alvernne dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fraser keeps the fight on the outside.
Fraser thuds a left hand into Mont Alvernne's body.
Mont Alvernne takes a swing at Fraser's ribcage but misses.
Mont Alvernne lands a glancing blow to the side of Fraser's head.
Mont Alvernne tries a head kick but it misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a jab when Fraser was well out of range.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick which misses Fraser's front leg but catches the back leg as Fraser tries to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne throws a low kick but Fraser avoids it.
Mont Alvernne connects with a solid leg kick.
Fraser scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser misses with an uppercut. Mont Alvernne saw that one coming.
Mont Alvernne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fraser on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mont Alvernne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fraser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser with a poor takedown
and Mont Alvernne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fraser's knee momentarily.
Mont Alvernne throws a push kick but Fraser slaps the foot to one side.
Mont Alvernne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fraser was well out of range. Poor timing from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frasers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fraser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mont Alvernne avoids it really well and circles away.
Mont Alvernne misses with a head kick.
Mont Alvernne has managed to clinch.
Mont Alvernne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fraser.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mont Alvernne misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mont Alvernne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mont Alvernne lands an uppercut.
Mont Alvernne scores with a hook to the body.
Mont Alvernne has a couple of punches blocked by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraser tries for a takedown but Mont Alvernne manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Mont Alvernne.
Nice body punch from Mont Alvernne.
A nice left hand lands by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne tries to throw a body punch but Fraser avoids it by throwing Mont Alvernne back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mont Alvernne.
Tim Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraser blocking some punches.
Mont Alvernne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraser.
Mont Alvernne lands a hook that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Fraser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mont Alvernne smiles and moves away.
Fraser's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mont Alvernne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fraser scrambles back to his feet.
Mont Alvernne throws a good cross that connects.
Mont Alvernne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Mont Alvernne misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a jab when Fraser was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fraser misses with a hook
and Mont Alvernne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fraser thinking.
Mont Alvernne lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mont Alvernne.
Fraser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fraser tries for a takedown but Mont Alvernne circles away easily
and Mont Alvernne counters with a big head kick but Fraser shrugs it off.
Mont Alvernne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mont Alvernne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mont Alvernne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mont Alvernne cracks Fraser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mont Alvernne scores with a push kick.
Mont Alvernne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fraser. That did some damage!
Brian Mont Alvernne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mont Alvernne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fraser will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mont Alvernne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fraser. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Mont Alvernne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mont Alvernne 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Mont Alvernne!
Brian Mont Alvernne is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze with a poor takedown
and Vincent counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze tries for a takedown but Vincent circles away easily
letting Vincent counter with a right hand.
Blaze scores with a takedown into Vincent's guard.
Blaze wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Vincent seems keen to control Blaze's posture.
Vincent is looking to stand up but Blaze isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaze trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Blaze postures up.
Michael Vincent has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt
and Vincent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michael Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Blaze.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt
and Vincent counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze looks gassed!
Vincent lands a two punch combo.
Vincent throws a combination. Blaze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vincent works Blaze's body with a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vincent.
Vincent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vincent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent lunges at Blaze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaze's hand.
Vincent throws out a powerful jab.
Vincent jabs at Blaze's body.
Nice shot lands for Vincent.
Vincent scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent lands a nice looking body shot.
Vincent throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Vincent lands with a nice body punch.
Vincent jabs at Blaze's body.
Vincent connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vincent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vincent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vincent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Vincent throws a one two combo.
Vincent lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Vincent.
Blaze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Vincent.
Vincent paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vincent scores with a hook.
Vincent lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent lands a nice looking body shot.
Vincent closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vincent lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Vincent.
Vincent lands an overhand right.
Vincent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Vincent lands.
Jab by Vincent.
Vincent scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Michael Vincent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze fails with the takedown
and Vincent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vincent jabs Blaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vincent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vincent lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vincent feints a jab promting Blaze to slip. Vincent then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a takedown
letting Vincent counter with a right hand.
Blaze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Vincent.
Vincent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vincent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vincent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vincent cracks Blaze with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Vincent.
Blaze tries for a takedown but Vincent circles away easily
and Vincent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vincent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vincent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vincent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vincent is working the combinations to good effect here.
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze with a poor takedown
and Vincent counters with a left and a right that stings Blaze.
Blaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vincent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vincent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Vincent controlling the action here.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Vincent has control of the leg.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Vincent wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blaze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vincent was covering up waiting for the punch and Blaze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze postures up.
Vincent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaze on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vincent pulls Blaze in close to his closed guard and prevents Blaze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Michael Vincent has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vincent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vincent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vincent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze advances position into side control!
Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by Vincent.
Vincent wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
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.
Vincent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blaze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vincent off and has taken his back!
Vincent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vincent dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vincent scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Vincent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vincent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Blaze has his takedown stuffed
and Vincent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vincent tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vincent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Blaze.
Vincent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vincent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vincent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze with a poor takedown
and Vincent counters with a series of strikes. Blaze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Blaze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vincent finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaze's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vincent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vincent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vincent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vincent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vincent closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vincent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vincent tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Vincent both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze shoots and misses
and Vincent counters with a stiff right hand.
Vincent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vincent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vincent lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased.
Michael Vincent is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vincent lands a two punch combo.
Vincent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaze. Blaze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vincent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaze. Blaze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vincent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vincent uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaze has time to react.
Blaze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vincent counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vincent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vincent scores with a one two! Blaze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vincent scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vincent.
Vincent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blaze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blaze thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blaze throws some wild stikes that Vincent manages to avoid easily.
Vincent can't escape the position.
Vincent tries to hold on but Blaze postures up.
Vincent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Blaze with a couple of short strikes.
Vincent is bucking up trying to escape but Blaze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Al Blaze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vincent wants to control but Blaze is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Blaze.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vincent working to try and regain half guard.
Blaze quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Blaze but it's paid off an Vincent is forced to tap! Nice work by Blaze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Blaze!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Matterhorn's choice of entrance music: Barney Stinson is Awesome. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
277 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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28
266 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Vatanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn lands a head shot.
It looks like Turo Vatanen has been cut.
A shot to the body from Von Matterhorn misses
and Vatanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Matterhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Von Matterhorn stalling.
Ground and pound from Von Matterhorn.
Vatanen wants to improve his position but Von Matterhorn is controlling well.
Vatanen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vatanen is refusing to be controlled, as Von Matterhorn sits in half guard.
Vatanen tries to roll over but Von Matterhorn keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen manages to get to full guard.
Vatanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Matterhorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Matterhorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vatanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Matterhorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vatanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Matterhorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vatanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vatanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Matterhorn advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vatanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vatanen looking for a guillotine here but Von Matterhorn defends easily.
Vatanen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vatanen keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
Von Matterhorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Vatanen is retaining full guard.
Vatanen keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vatanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Matterhorn preventing the sweep.
Vatanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Matterhorn.
Vatanen trying to control the position.
Vatanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vatanen, not yet.
Von Matterhorn cracks Vatanen with a solid left hand.
Von Matterhorn is looking to advance position but Vatanen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Von Matterhorn blocking the ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen is working for a kimura here but Von Matterhorn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vatanen's guard.
Von Matterhorn preventing the sweep.
Von Matterhorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Matterhorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vatanen keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
Von Matterhorn looking to pass the guard.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Vatanen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vatanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Matterhorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vatanen at a distance.
Von Matterhorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Matterhorn.
Vatanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses the body punch
and Vatanen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Von Matterhorn with a poor takedown
and Vatanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Matterhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Von Matterhorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Matterhorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vatanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Matterhorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Matterhorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vatanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Vatanen.
Von Matterhorn throws a good cross that connects.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body punch
and Vatanen counters with a low kick, right behind Von Matterhorn 's knee.
Vatanen lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen is looking to clinch.
Vatanen thows a leg kick but Von Matterhorn checks it
and Von Matterhorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vatanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vatanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Matterhorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Von Matterhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Vatanen.
Vatanen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Von Matterhorn pushes him off.
Von Matterhorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vatanen rushes Von Matterhorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vatanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatanen lands a body shot.
Vatanen can't get the takedown.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Matterhorn.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen misses with a punch to the body.
Vatanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Von Matterhorn walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Matterhorn checks a low kick from Vatanen.
Von Matterhorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vatanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vatanen throws a front kick aimed at Von Matterhorn's knee but Von Matterhorn avoids it well.
Vatanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vatanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Matterhorn's sensitive parts.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Von Matterhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Von Matterhorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turo Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Von Matterhorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Matterhorn gets tackled into the cage by Vatanen. Vatanen maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vatanen.
Von Matterhorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Matterhorn is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Matterhorn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Matterhorn tries to pull guard but Vatanen won't allow it.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Vatanen.
Vatanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatanen stalling in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vatanen.
Vatanen trying to control the position but instead, Von Matterhorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vatanen into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Vatanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
Von Matterhorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vatanen.
Von Matterhorn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatanen wants to get back to full guard.
Vatanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the pace.
Vatanen looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Matterhorn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn prevents Vatanen from improving his position.
Von Matterhorn lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Matterhorn wants to free his trapped foot but Vatanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vatanen is trying to maintain the position but Von Matterhorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Vatanen wants to improve his position but Von Matterhorn is controlling well.
Vatanen trying to control but Von Matterhorn postures up.
Vatanen is refusing to be controlled, as Von Matterhorn sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Matterhorn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Matterhorn not doing much here.
Von Matterhorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vatanen trying to control here.
Von Matterhorn is nestled in close to Vatanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Matterhorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vatanen is trying to control but can't.
Vatanen won't allow Von Matterhorn to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen is not content to let Von Matterhorn control the position.
Vatanen trying to hold on to Von Matterhorn's head to control him but Von Matterhorn postures up.
Ground and pound from Von Matterhorn.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Matterhorn lands a nice short elbow.
Von Matterhorn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vatanen tries to roll over but Von Matterhorn keeps him under control.
Von Matterhorn content to control rather than advance.
Vatanen is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Matterhorn from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen moves into full guard.
Von Matterhorn lands a couple of elbows.
Vatanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Matterhorn's guard.
Von Matterhorn is trying to control the position but Vatanen postures up.
Vatanen stopping the sweep attempt from Von Matterhorn.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Matterhorn 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Allen Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Vaananen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes into the arena with Heartbeats blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Allen Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reino Vaananen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaananen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poe.
Poe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaananen misses with a body kick.
Vaananen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vaananen throws a right and a left that Poe avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Vaananen.
Vaananen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poe counters with a nice body shot.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick
and Poe counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaananen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Vaananen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Vaananen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaananen swings widly with a right hand
and Poe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaananen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe tries to clinch up.
Poe misses the jab.
Vaananen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vaananen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poe - the referee stops the clock and Vaananen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poe. Vaananen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaananen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaananen throws a right hand that misses
and Poe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Poe closes the distance but Vaananen moves to the side
and Vaananen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook.
Poe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaananen throws an off balance right hand
and Poe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poe.
Poe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poe.
A head punch on the inside from Poe fails to land.
Poe struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaananen controls his hands.
Poe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaananen wants to break free but Poe has control.
Poe has a couple of punches blocked by Vaananen.
Poe trying to land knees to the body.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Vaananen blocks an elbow strike.
Poe crunches a lovely knee into Vaananen's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen blocks an elbow strike.
Poe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Poe prevents Vaananen from breaking the clinch.
Poe trying to land knees to the body.
Vaananen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaananen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vaananen avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaananen avoids it.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaananen is defending well for now.
Poe trying to control the position but instead, Vaananen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poe into the cage.
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaananen throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Vaananen throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaananen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vaananen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vaananen throws a right hand that Poe ducks under and follows up with a left that Poe also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vaananen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vaananen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vaananen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vaananen is out of range and Poe settles back down.
Vaananen swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
Poe misses with a low kick.
Vaananen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe takes the fight into the clinch.
Poe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poe tries to stall but Vaananen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vaananen avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Vaananen avoiding damage as Poe throws knees to the body.
Poe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaananen avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaananen's efforts to push away.
Vaananen blocks an elbow strike from Poe.
Vaananen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaananen is trying to push Poe away but Poe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaananen avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vaananen blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vaananen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaananen avoids a wild elbow strike from Poe.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vaananen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poe misses with an elbow strike.
Vaananen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaananen.
Poe tries a knee to the head but Vaananen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen Poe dominated that round.
That's time! Poe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaananen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaananen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Vaananen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaananen misses with a shot to the body
and Poe counters by clinching up.
Poe can't find room to land a body shot as Vaananen controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vaananen.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaananen avoids it.
Vaananen manages to break the clinch.
Vaananen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaananen throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Vaananen throws a poor cross that misses
and Poe counters by clinching up.
Poe tries to throw a body punch but Vaananen avoids it by throwing Poe back against the cage.
Poe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poe pushes off an throws an elbow but Vaananen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaananen avoids the damage to the body.
Vaananen managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
Vaananen dodges an elbow strike from Poe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaananen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vaananen avoiding damage as Poe throws knees to the body.
Poe has Vaananen pressed against the cage, preventing Vaananen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaananen is trying to break the clinch but Poe has him pressed against the cage.
Vaananen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaananen managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
Vaananen avoiding damage as Poe throws knees to the body.
Vaananen is trying to force a seperation but Poe has the dominant position.
Vaananen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaananen.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaananen avoids the damage to the body.
Poe prevents Vaananen from breaking the clinch.
Vaananen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vaananen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vaananen!
Vaananen swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
Vaananen looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Reino Vaananen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick
and Poe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen misses with a lunging right hand
and Poe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaananen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poe throws an elbow but misses.
Poe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaananen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaananen.
Vaananen breaks the clinch.
Vaananen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poe.
Vaananen throws a head kick that misses
and Poe counters with a thumping low kick.
Vaananen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaananen throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Vaananen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poe slips under a jab.
Poe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaananen scores with a hook.
Poe tries to clinch
and Vaananen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaananen throws a big shot that misses.
Poe is looking to clinch.
Poe throws an off balance right hand
and Vaananen counters with a straight right hand.
Vaananen motions for Poe to come forward. Vaananen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaananen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaananen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaananen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaananen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaananen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poe is looking to clinch.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Poe moves away from the strike by Vaananen.
Vaananen looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaananen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vaananen misses the jab.
Vaananen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaananen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaananen throws a poor cross that misses
and Poe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Poe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poe throws a hook but Vaananen avoids it easily.
Poe doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaananen circles away.
Vaananen tries to land a front kick but Poe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poe thows a leg kick but Vaananen checks it
letting Vaananen counter with a right hand.
Poe tries to clinch but Vaananen is having none of it.
Vaananen takes one to the side of the head.
Vaananen lands a really nice looking cross but Poe seems unphased.
Vaananen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poe counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Allen Poe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaananen throws a head kick but Poe moves out of range.
Vaananen loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
A left lands for Poe.
Vaananen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poe.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaananen as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Poe misses.
Vaananen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poe counters with a thumping low kick.
Vaananen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaananen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe staying out of range there.
Vaananen lands a head shot.
Vaananen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe avoids the head kick by Vaananen.
Vaananen swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
Vaananen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poe counters with a right hand to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Vaananen. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaananen lands a body shot.
Poe thows a body shot but no joy.
Poe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaananen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaananen.
Poe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaananen has time to react.
Vaananen throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Vaananen dips to his left and cracks Poe with an uppercut!
Vaananen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaananen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaananen misses with a left hand
and Poe counters with a left to the body.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Vaananen.
Vaananen misses the jab.
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaananen.
Vaananen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws an off balance right hand
and Vaananen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaananen throws an off balance right hand
and Poe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vaananen thinking.
Poe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poe cracks Vaananen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaananen throws out the jab.
Vaananen throws a head kick that misses
and Poe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Poe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poe.
A head kick misses from Vaananen.
Vaananen with a nice cross.
Poe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaananen thuds his right hand into Poe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poe tries to clinch there but Vaananen circles away.
Vaananen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Poe.
Poe walks into a left hand.
Vaananen throws an overhand right that lands on Poe's shoulder, as Poe tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to clinch up but Vaananen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaananen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poe counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaananen throws an overhand right that lands on Poe's shoulder, as Poe tries to avoid the shot.
Vaananen misses with a left hand
and Poe counters by clinching up.
Vaananen wants to break free but Poe has control.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaananen avoids the damage to the body.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vaananen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vaananen blocks an elbow strike.
Poe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaananen avoids the damage to the body.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaananen blocks an elbow strike from Poe.
Poe swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaananen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poe pushes off an throws an elbow but Vaananen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poe is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaananen gets an underhook and turns Poe into the cage.
Vaananen managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
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.
Poe missing with knees to the body.
Vaananen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaananen misses with a lunging right hand
and Poe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poe takes one to the side of the head.
Vaananen drops his hands momentarily and Poe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vaananen defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Vaananen misses with a hook
and Poe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaananen.
Poe fakes the leg kick and cracks Vaananen in the body.
Vaananen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
Vaananen throws a sloppy head kick
and Poe counters with an inside leg kick.
Vaananen misses with a hook
and Poe counters with a right hand to the body.
Poe moves out of range as Vaananen strikes.
Poe works Vaananen's body with a nice hook.
Poe dodges the punch combination from Vaananen.
Reino Vaananen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Allen Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Allen Poe!
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