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VEF 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Just Ted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Just Ted has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurij Vitalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Just Ted!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Ted shoots and misses
and Vitalenko counters with a left to the body.
Just Ted throws a right hand that misses
and Vitalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Just Ted with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitalenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Just Ted looks gassed!
Just Ted gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurij Vitalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Just Ted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Just Ted takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ted Just Ted has been cut.
Vitalenko lands a nice shot that snaps Just Ted's head back.
A jab from Vitalenko finds it's way through Just Ted's defenses.
Just Ted is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vitalenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Just Ted.
Vitalenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Just Ted's sensitive parts.
Vitalenko drops Just Ted with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Just Ted looks back up at him and smiles so Vitalenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Just Ted is rocked!
Vitalenko throws an uppercut from hell that sends Just Ted clean off his feet! He's out cold! Vitalenko stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurij Vitalenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninho De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Swoop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ninho De Souza's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninho De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swoop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
De Souza looking to control.
Swoop wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mathew Swoop has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swoop closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Swoop forces De Souza back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza is trying to drag Swoop to the mat but Swoop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swoop working hard to break the clinch.
De Souza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Swoop won't want to take too many of those.
De Souza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swoop prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza fails to pull guard.
Mathew Swoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninho De Souza.
Swoop is looking to break free of the clinch but De Souza has double underhooks.
De Souza pulls guard.
De Souza controlling Swoop's posture.
Swoop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swoop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza looking for subs off his back but Swoop has passed one foot through into half guard.
Swoop wants to stand up but De Souza is controlling the position.
De Souza trying to hold on to Swoop's head to control him but Swoop postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Swoop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swoop gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Swoop swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Mathew Swoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swoop moves in looking to clinch but De Souza pushes him off.
Swoop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swoop wants to clinch.
Swoop ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
A clash of legs there as Swoop blocks the low kick.
De Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Swoop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Swoop moves out of range easily.
Swoop fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swoop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Swoop.
De Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Souza misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swoop. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swoop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swoop closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side
and De Souza counters with a two punch combo.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swoop.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swoop throws a push kick but De Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Swoop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Souza counters with a series of strikes. Swoop will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swoop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swoop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Souza's head.
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!
Swoop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swoop drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swoop.
Swoop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swoop misses with a takedown attempt - De Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swoop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Swoop moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swoop.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Swoop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swoop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza tries to circle away but Swoop has him pinned against the cage.
Swoop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ninho De Souza has been cut.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Swoop won't allow it.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Swoop manages to get underhooks.
Swoop breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Swoop's front leg but catches the back leg as Swoop tries to avoid it.
Swoop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Souza uses from the top position.
Swoop keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninho De Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ninho De Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swoop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swoop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Souza jabs at Swoop's body.
De Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Swoop tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Swoop has De Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
De Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swoop just leaning against De Souza, taking a breather.
Swoop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mathew Swoop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swoop wants to clinch.
Swoop moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.
De Souza leaning against his opponent.
Swoop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swoop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swoop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swoop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swoop manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swoop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swoop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Swoop's legs - danger averted.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Swoop keeps moving.
Swoop is trying to keep De Souza in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swoop controlling De Souza's posture.
Swoop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Swoop wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swoop closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
Swoop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ninho De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swoop darts in trying to clinch
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swoop tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swoop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza throws a solid leg kick but Swoop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Souza.
Swoop misses with a double jab
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Swoop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swoop tries to clinch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Swoop off balance momentarily.
Swoop closes the distance and pushes De Souza back into the cage.
De Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swoop lands a knee to the head.
De Souza is trying to drag Swoop to the mat but Swoop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Souza wants a takedown.
Swoop can't break the clinch.
De Souza tries to score a body lock takedown but Swoop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mathew Swoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninho De Souza.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
De Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swoop breaks the clinch.
Swoop throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swoop scores with a jab.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Swoop.
Swoop is looking to wear down De Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swoop.
Swoop misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Swoop checks it.
Swoop instigates a clinch.
Swoop throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Swoop pulls guard successfully.
Swoop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swoop pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Swoop wants to stand up but De Souza is controlling him.
De Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swoop wants to sweep but no luck.
De Souza is pushing down on Swoop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swoop is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Swoop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ninho De Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swoop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swoop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Swoop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swoop avoids the head kick by De Souza.
Nice sprawl there from De Souza as Swoop shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swoop.
Swoop tries to clinch there but De Souza circles away.
Swoop throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swoop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Swoop has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Swoop manages to pass to side control!
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Swoop trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Swoop decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Swoop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
Swoop tries to clinch there but De Souza circles away.
Swoop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Swoop doesn't manage to clinch there - De Souza circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swoop wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Swoop moved out of range nicely.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swoop tries to clinch but De Souza is having none of it.
Swoop fails to land with a series of punches.
Swoop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swoop.
Swoop misses with a series of wild punches.
Swoop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Souza's guard.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Swoop from controlling successfully.
De Souza is trying to keep Swoop in close.
Swoop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swoop trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Souza's guard.
De Souza looking for a guillotine here but Swoop defends easily.
Swoop wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Swoop wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swoop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swoop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Souza swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Swoop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swoop tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
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.
Swoop wants to clinch but De Souza slips to the side
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Swoop doesn't manage to clinch there - De Souza circles away.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Swoop.
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza works the jab nicely.
Swoop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swoop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swoop wants to clinch
and De Souza counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Swoop down.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Souza thows a body shot but no joy.
Swoop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swoop looks to clinch
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swoop closes the distance and pushes De Souza back into the cage.
Swoop stops a takedown attempt from De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Swoop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swoop 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Swoop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Navras. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Mack!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse connects with a solid leg kick.
Mack tries to bum rush Scheisse with a series of wild strikes but Scheisse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mack misses with a combination
and Scheisse counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack closes the distance but Scheisse moves to the side
and Scheisse counters with a left and a right that stings Mack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheisse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scheisse throws a combination that misses
and Mack counters with a one-two to the body.
Mack tries to clinch up
and Scheisse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scheisse misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
Scheisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Scheisse leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scheisse lands with a short shot to the head.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mack looks gassed!
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Mack blocks it.
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse working Mack over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Scheisse.
Scheisse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mack up against the cage.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scheisse.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse lands an elbow inside.
Scheisse lands an uppercut.
Scheisse lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Scheisse stalling in the clinch.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse lands a body shot.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Scheisse working Mack over with knees to the body.
Scheisse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scheisse works on Mack's body with a couple of short punches.
Scheisse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scheisse is pressed up against the cage. Mack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scheisse down to the mat. Scheisse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scheisse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scheisse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michael Scheisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse looks to land a combination. Mack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scheisse scores with a decent looking hook.
Scheisse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Scheisse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scheisse tries to land a front kick but Mack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scheisse throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scheisse connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Mack darts in trying to clinch
and Scheisse counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Scheisse tenderised Mack's leg. Mack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mack gets tackled into the cage by Scheisse. Scheisse maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheisse lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Scheisse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scheisse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Come on Scheisse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scheisse counters by moving into the clinch.
Mack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scheisse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scheisse stops a takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack wants to break free but Scheisse has control.
Scheisse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Nice elbow from Scheisse.
Scheisse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scheisse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scheisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scheisse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Scheisse stalling.
Scheisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scheisse digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scheisse.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
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!
Scheisse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scheisse lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scheisse.
Michael Scheisse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse blocks an uppercut.
Scheisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scheisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mack.
Mack goes for a takedown attempt but Scheisse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dave Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scheisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scheisse finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head.
Scheisse throws a right hand that misses
and Mack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mack.
Scheisse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scheisse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Mack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scheisse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scheisse's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack missing with strikes from the back.
Scheisse manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mack's guard. Nice work there by Scheisse.
Mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scheisse controls the pace.
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.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Scheisse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mack tries to roll over but Scheisse keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scheisse gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scheisse throws a leg kick that misses.
Mack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scheisse pinned against the cage. Scheisse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scheisse looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt.
Mack tries to clinch but Scheisse moves away
and Scheisse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scheisse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scheisse lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Scheisse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scheisse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scheisse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Scheisse.
A left hand lands to the body for Scheisse.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Scheisse landing knees to the body.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Scheisse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scheisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scheisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scheisse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scheisse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scheisse stalling in the clinch.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Scheisse prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a nice elbow.
Scheisse gets underhooks to prevent Mack's takedown attempt.
Scheisse lands an elbow inside.
Scheisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Scheisse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mack wants to stall.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Scheisse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scheisse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scheisse prevents a body shot from Mack.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Scheisse has double underhooks.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Michael Scheisse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scheisse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scheisse obliges.
Mack digs a right hand into Scheisse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scheisse's gas tank.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Scheisse to work.
Scheisse trying to land knees to the body.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Mack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scheisse prevents it.
Scheisse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scheisse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Scheisse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scheisse with a knee to the head.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scheisse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mack as Scheisse tries to tie him up.
Dave Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scheisse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scheisse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scheisse, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scheisse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupaus misses with a few strikes there.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupaus.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupaus misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupaus.
Lupaus misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupaus swings widly with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupaus takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Lupaus moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Lupaus lands a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Lupaus.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Lupaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Lupaus drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Lupaus passes into half guard.
Lupaus wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Lupaus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lupaus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lupaus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is staying active underneath Lupaus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupaus tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Lupaus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupaus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good shot there by Lupaus.
Lupaus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupaus misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupaus misses the target.
That kick from Jones tenderised Lupaus's leg. Lupaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupaus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Lupaus both land. Nice combination.
Lupaus lands with a good body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupaus misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Lupaus loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lupaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lupaus digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Lupaus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Lupaus has a takedown stuffed.
Lupaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Lupaus's head and hops out.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuppu Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupaus throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupaus's knee momentarily.
Jones feints and then cracks Lupaus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lupaus down.
Lupaus throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupaus misses with a right hand
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lupaus's brow.
Lupaus wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupaus.
Lupaus avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Lupaus blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupaus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lupaus jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Lupaus is trying to keep Jones in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Allen Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones moves forwards but Lupaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupaus lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Lupaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Lupaus's knee but Lupaus avoids it well.
Lupaus misses with a combination
and Lupaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Lupaus's knee but Lupaus avoids it well.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupaus.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a hook but Lupaus avoids it easily.
Allen Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lupaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lupaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupaus throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lupaus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lupaus lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Lupaus misses its intended target.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lupaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupaus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lupaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lupaus checks a low kick from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuppu Lupaus.
I think Lupaus 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuppu Lupaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Cedenblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Crappler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
215 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Cedenblad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crappler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crappler manages to break the clinch.
Cedenblad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crappler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crappler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crappler lands a jab to Cedenblad's midsection.
A head kick by Cedenblad misses
and Crappler counters by moving into the clinch.
Crappler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crappler moves into range and clinches up with Cedenblad.
Crappler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crappler lands a left and a right that send Cedenblad crashing to the mat, dazed. Crappler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Magnus Cedenblad has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crappler lands with a nice body punch.
Cedenblad looks gassed!
Cedenblad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crappler closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Crappler to work.
Crappler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crappler lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Crappler.
A short left from Crappler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crappler.
Crappler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler connects with a combination that backs up Cedenblad into the cage. Crappler lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cedenblad's guard. Cedenblad is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Crappler bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Crappler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Tinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinker comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold. Connor has chosen Dropkick Murphys-Rocky Road To Dublin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
217 lbs
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223 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Tinker!
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, Willie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinker throws a leg kick
and Connor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tinker misses with a kick to the body
and Connor counters with a leg kick.
Connor scores with a nice body kick.
Connor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker thows a leg kick but Connor checks it
and Connor counters with a leg kick.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinker misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Connor tries to clinch
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a shot to the body
and Tinker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Connor's knee momentarily.
Connor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tinker cracks the inside of Connor's front leg.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Tinker slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to clinch
and Tinker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tinker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tinker swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
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.
Connor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tinker if he has to take too many more of those.
Connor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tinker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Connor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tinker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tinker counters with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tinker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker misses with a hook.
Tinker looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
Connor throws a push kick but Tinker slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connor throws a leg kick
and Tinker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tinker counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a kick to the body
and Tinker counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor is rocked!
Tinker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connor is still in real trouble! Can Tinker finish him?
Tinker controlling from side mount.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes there by Tinker.
You can see the frustration on Connor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor prevents Tinker from improving position.
Tinker happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tinker landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Tinker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Connor prevents Tinker from moving into mount.
Tinker looks up at the clock and then as Connor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tinker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Connor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Connor tries to bench press Tinker off him but Tinker keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinker wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Tinker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Connor defending well as Tinker loads up on a big left hand.
Connor looks to clinch
and Tinker counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tinker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker misses with a leg kick
and Connor counters with a nice body shot.
Tinker throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tinker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
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.
Tinker throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Willie Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinker looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Tinker missing with a left hand there. Connor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker throws a right hand that misses
and Connor counters with a series of strikes. Tinker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tinker counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Tinker misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Tinker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tinker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Tinker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brighton comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Wilson has chosen I am Immortal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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200 lbs
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201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Brighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brighton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Brighton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Brighton back into the cage.
Brighton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brighton is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Brighton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brighton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brighton is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brighton is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Brighton into the cage.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
It looks like Nick Brighton has been cut.
Wilson cracks Brighton with a nice body shot.
Brighton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brighton avoiding damage.
Brighton is breathing heavily.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brighton's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Brighton.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brighton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brighton takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Brighton won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Brighton backwards.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Brighton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilson cracks Brighton with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brightons head.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brighton backwards.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brighton backwards.
Brighton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brighton wants to stall.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Brighton's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brighton lands with a left to the head.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Brighton breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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.
Brighton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brighton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brighton tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Brighton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brighton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Brighton counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson feints and then cracks Brighton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brighton down.
A head kick from Brighton lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brighton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nick Brighton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Brighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brighton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brighton keeps the fight on the outside.
Brighton misses with a body shot.
Nick Brighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Brighton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brighton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson postures up in Brighton's guard and throws a big left but Brighton blocks it.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson passes Brighton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Brighton dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Brighton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilson throws an elbow but Brighton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brighton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brighton!
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brighton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilson wants to finish this one by submission but Brighton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brighton can't escape the position.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brighton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brighton looks a forlorn figure.
Wilson unloads with some shots from mount but Brighton bucks and avoids them well.
Wade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brighton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Nick Brighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Brighton is in trouble!
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with some strikes.
Wilson cracks Brighton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brighton is bucking up trying to escape but Wilson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brighton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brighton is bucking up trying to escape but Wilson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Brighton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brighton badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wilson around the waist but Wilson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wilson is the winner by TKO! Wilson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When I'm Gone. Drandt Bavis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Marciano's chin.
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Marciano looks to clinch
and Bavis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Bavis.
A head kick by Marciano misses
and Bavis counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bavis throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Bavis only half commits.
A head kick by Marciano misses
and Bavis counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bavis.
Bavis blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Bavis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bavis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bavis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bavis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Bavis looks to land a body kick but Marciano moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bavis as he connects with a hook.
Bavis is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Bavis.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Bavis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Marciano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marciano looks gassed!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Bavis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano moves out of range as Bavis throws a body kick.
Bavis throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bavis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head.
Bavis keeps the fight on the outside.
Bavis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bavis's head.
Bavis throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Bavis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marciano really felt that one!
Marciano throws a push kick but Bavis slaps the foot to one side.
Bavis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bavis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bavis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bavis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bavis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marciano really felt that one!
Bavis misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bavis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Bavis.
Bavis scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano should have avoided that one.
Bavis connects with a leg kick. Marciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Bavis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bavis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bavis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bavis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bavis throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a body punch but Bavis moves out of range.
Marciano rushes Bavis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bavis tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bavis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but Bavis blocks it.
Bavis is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Bavis tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drandt Bavis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bavis tries for a takedown but Marciano manages to get underhooks.
Marciano lands an elbow just above Bavis 's eye.
Bavis managing to block the knees to the body from Marciano.
Marciano working Bavis over with knees to the body.
Bavis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marciano prevents it.
Marciano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marciano throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Marciano.
Bavis wants a takedown but no success here.
Marciano lands a good knee to the midsection. Bavis won't want to take too many of those.
Marciano lands an elbow just above Bavis 's eye.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bavis blocks an elbow strike from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Bavis's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bavis avoids the elbow strike from Marciano, against the cage.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drandt Bavis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano stuns Bavis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bavis is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
A head kick from Marciano lands but Bavis takes it in his stride.
Marciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bavis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bavis's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bavis.
Bavis misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a head kick. That will keep Bavis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano jabs Bavis right on the nose. Bavis blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bavis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bavis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bavis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bavis.
Bavis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano has managed to clinch.
Bavis avoids a wild elbow strike from Marciano.
Bavis takes an elbow to the temple.
Bavis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Marciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bavis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marciano misses with an elbow over the top.
Marciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Drandt Bavis has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but Bavis blocks with his arms.
Marciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Bavis wants a takedown.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bavis is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano lands an elbow inside.
Marciano lands a damaging elbow.
Bavis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marciano prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drandt Bavis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bavis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bavis goes for a takedown attempt but Marciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano darts in and clinches Bavis up against the cage.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Bavis avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bavis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marciano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bavis blocks it with crossed arms.
Bavis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Marciano lands an elbow that stopped Bavis in his tracks for a moment.
Bavis avoids a wild elbow strike from Marciano.
Bavis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marciano stops a takedown attempt from Bavis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Marciano.
Marciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice elbow from Marciano.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano lands an elbow that stopped Bavis in his tracks for a moment.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marciano lands an elbow that stopped Bavis in his tracks for a moment.
Marciano connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano lands a nice elbow.
Marciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Bavis tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Bavis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bavis is rocked!
Bavis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Bavis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bavis to the canvas! Bavis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marciano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
255 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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27
287 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauford moves out of range of the strikes.
Beauford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele punishes Beauford's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele lands with a straight right. Beauford didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Beauford's head but Beauford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beauford.
Beauford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops Beauford with a beautiful combination! Beauford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steele is looking for the KO!
Beauford is rocked!
It looks like Carter Beauford has been cut.
Beauford looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele steps in with a hook that catches Beauford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steele follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Beauford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steele!
George Steele retains his heavyweight title!
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