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Blitz 172: The Way of Kings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Davis has chosen Marine Corps Hymn as his entrance music. Shave Face could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Davis's chin.
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shave Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis tries to bum rush Face with a series of wild strikes but Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Face counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Face counters with a left to the body.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Face moved away.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis shoots in but Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Face throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Face.
Good shot there by Face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Davis trying to stall but Face improves his position.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shave Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Davis.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shave Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a nice body kick.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Face misses the jab.
Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Face tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Face's guard.
Face manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position but Face postures up.
Face stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Face pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Face content to stall in guard here.
Davis wants to sweep here but Face controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Face is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shave Face wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Face backpedaling.
Face throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis landing a few strikes.
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 Shave Face will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis looks to throw a body kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face lands a jab.
George Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Face misses.
Davis lunges at Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Face's hand.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Face can pounce on him.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Face buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Face counters with an outside leg kick.
Davis misses with a hook.
Face throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
George Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face misses with a hook.
Davis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Face throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Face looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Face stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Face.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with an outside leg kick.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Face scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Davis. That one must have hurt.
Face misses the body punch
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Face.
It looks like George Davis has been cut.
Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Face.
Face pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shave Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Davis.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
Face looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Face working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Face.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Face displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Face lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shave Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Davis scores with a head kick.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Face with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Face misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Face didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis postures up.
Face manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Face's attempts to control the action.
Face content just to control the position here.
Face has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two 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.
Face trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis regains half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shave Face.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt
and Face counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Face counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
Face scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Face.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Face steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Face lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face scores with a jab to the body.
Shave Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Face misses the shot to the body.
George Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Face throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Face lands the left hand.
Face throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shave Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Face, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shave Face!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Pajander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins's entrance music is Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . A fine choice. Pajander has chosen Giorgio Moroder - The Chase as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calle Pajander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins avoids the body shot from Pajander.
Pajander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dawkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pajander is in Dawkins's guard.
Pajander looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pajander frees his head nicely. Oh but Dawkins has switched to an armbar! Pajander is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Richard Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Stopped kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay misses with a leg kick
and Leiden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramsay's knee momentarily.
Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
Leiden tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
A lazy body kick from Ramsay
and Leiden counters with a low kick, right behind Ramsay 's knee.
Leiden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leiden misses with a head kick.
Ramsay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leiden rushes Ramsay and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leiden.
A short right from Ramsay.
Ramsay manages to break the clinch.
Ramsay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leiden on his heels. He'll look to pass Leiden's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramsay trying to control the position from guard on top but Leiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leiden is controlling Ramsay's posture.
Ramsay won't allow Leiden to sweep him here.
Ramsay wants to stand but Leiden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramsay looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramsay wants to control from the top but Leiden keeps moving.
Badr Ramsay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramsay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leiden, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramsay can't break the clinch.
Leiden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ramsay.
Leiden lands a body shot.
Leiden cracks Ramsay with a nice body shot.
Leiden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leiden lands an uppercut.
Leiden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leiden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden works on Ramsay's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramsay looks gassed!
Leiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leiden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsay backwards.
Ramsay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leiden's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leiden as Ramsay tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Leiden.
Leiden gets through Ramsay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramsay presses Leiden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramsay is looking to break free of the clinch but Leiden has double underhooks.
Leiden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leiden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leiden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden is leaning against Ramsay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Leiden.
Leiden presses Ramsay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leiden scores with a hook to the body.
Leiden leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leiden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leiden lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsay.
Leiden trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramsay tries to work over Leiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leiden.
Leiden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsay is trying to break the clinch but Leiden has him pressed against the cage.
Leiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leiden effectively controlling the action here.
Leiden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramsay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leiden pushes Ramsay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leiden lands a shot to the body.
Ramsay has a couple of punches blocked by Leiden.
Leiden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leiden is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns Leiden into the cage.
Leiden is working Ramsay over against the cage.
Leiden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leiden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Leiden lands with a left to the head.
Ramsay throws a head punch that misses.
Leiden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Leiden.
Ramsay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Leiden dominated that round.
That's time! Leiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy body kick from Ramsay
and Leiden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leiden throws a head kick that Ramsay semi-blocks.
It looks like Badr Ramsay has been cut.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leiden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramsay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leiden counters with a head kick.
Leiden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay misses the body punch
and Leiden counters with a low kick, right behind Ramsay 's knee.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick
and Leiden counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leiden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leiden.
Ramsay is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramsay is trying to push Leiden away but Leiden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leiden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramsay is defending well for now.
Leiden tries a knee to the head but Ramsay blocks it.
Ramsay lands a left hand.
Leiden has Ramsay pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramsay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leiden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramsay tries to throw a body punch but Leiden avoids it by throwing Ramsay back against the cage.
Ramsay struggles to land a body shot inside as Leiden controls his hands.
Leiden tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leiden has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsay is trying to break the clinch but Leiden has him pressed against the cage.
Leiden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Leiden.
Leiden gets through Ramsay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Leiden.
Leiden lands a body punch.
Leiden works on Ramsay's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leiden lands a nice shot to the body.
Leiden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramsay.
Leiden trying to control the position but instead, Ramsay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leiden into the cage.
Leiden tries a knee to the head but Ramsay blocks it.
Leiden blocks an uppercut.
Leiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Ramsay tries to break free but Leiden pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leiden stalling in the clinch.
Ramsay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leiden lands with a right to the head.
Ramsay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses
and Leiden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramsay keeps the fight on the outside.
Leiden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leiden wants to clinch up but Ramsay keeps it at a distance.
Ramsay closes the distance and clinches up with Leiden, looking for a takedown. Ramsay pushes Leiden against the cage but Leiden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay throws a leg kick
letting Leiden counter with a right hand.
Ramsay lands a head kick!
Ramsay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leiden sprawls well initially but Ramsay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsay wants to pass the guard but Leiden is defending well.
Leiden is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Leiden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Ramsay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leiden.
Leiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsay manages to avoid it.
Leiden misses with a body punch
and Ramsay counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leiden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramsay throws a right hand that Leiden ducks under and follows up with a left that Leiden also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden tries to clinch up.
Ramsay misses with a body shot.
Ramsay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramsay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Leiden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leiden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramsay instigates a clinch.
Ramsay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Leiden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramsay thows a leg kick but Leiden checks it
and Leiden counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Ramsay misses
and Leiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramsay misses with a lunging right hand
and Leiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yang Leiden is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leiden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramsay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leiden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ramsay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsay throws a lazy head kick
and Leiden counters with a shoot takedown. Ramsay fights it but they end up in guard.
Leiden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramsay can't keep his opponent in guard - Leiden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay trying to get back to full guard but Leiden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yang Leiden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leiden controlling from the full mount.
Ramsay tries to reverse the position but Leiden maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Leiden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leiden 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Leiden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen No Sunshine 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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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Pope!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falco moves away.
Pope takes a swing at Falco's ribcage but misses.
Falco ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a leg kick
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope lands with a straight right. Falco didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Falco misses
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pope misses with a body shot
and Falco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco moves in looking to clinch but Pope pushes him off.
Falco wants to slow Pope down by chopping away at his legs.
Pope throws a combination that misses
and Falco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Pope catches Falco right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Falco counters with a thumping low kick.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falco manages to avoid it.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pope tries to clinch but Falco is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pope.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope throws a right and a left that Falco avoids nicely.
Pope misses with a lunging right hand
and Falco counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Falco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falco throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Falco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Falco throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falco defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Pope tenderised Falco's leg. Falco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falco misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pope is looking to chop away at Falco's legs.
A shot to the body from Pope misses
and Falco counters with a head kick.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Falco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope swats away the attempt to clinch by Falco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shane Falco is winning the standup battle so far.
Falco throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and Falco only half commits.
Falco moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pope looks to land a combination. Falco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Luther Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falco 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 Pope has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pope and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a crisp 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 second round but I would say that Shane Falco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falco was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Falco ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Falco counters with a good low kick that Pope was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Pope misses
and Falco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Falco. Those never looked like landing.
Falco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Falco.
Luther Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big left from Pope misses.
Pope cracks a nice hook into Falco's ribs.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falco counters with a nice uppercut.
Falco swings widly with a right hand
and Pope makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Falco misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco throws a leg kick
and Pope counters with a nice body shot.
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falco throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Falco avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pope throws a leg kick
and Falco counters with an outside leg kick.
Shane Falco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falco misses with a looping left.
Pope misses with a body shot
and Falco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Falco works Pope's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Falco.
Well Falco 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Falco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantalones has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHU-AJTn0I8 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
291 lbs
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30
313 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Taquito Pantalones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pantalones. Baratheon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pantalones misses with a straight left.
Pantalones misses with a shot to the body
and Baratheon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baratheon prevents Pantalones from standing back up.
Baratheon trying to control from half guard but Pantalones is working away.
Baratheon winds up and cracks Pantalones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pantalones wants to stand back up but Baratheon manages to pass into side control.
Pantalones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pantalones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like El Taquito Pantalones has been cut.
Baratheon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That has opened up El Taquito Pantalones's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon lands shots from the back.
El Taquito Pantalones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at El Taquito Pantalones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Baratheon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Desperado misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab by Desperado.
A shot to the body from Desperado misses
and Kowalczyk counters with an inside leg kick.
Desperado thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desperado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desperado misses the body punch
and Kowalczyk counters with a body kick that stops Desperado in his tracks momentarily.
Desperado blocks a head kick by Kowalczyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado misses the jab.
Desperado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalczyk is just out of range.
Kowalczyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Desperado defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desperado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desperado moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
Desperado avoiding damage.
Desperado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kowalczyk is keeping busy.
Desperado can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Desperado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desperado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalczyk.
Desperado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desperado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desperado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Desperado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Desperado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Desperado lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kowalczyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Desperado avoids it really well and circles away.
Desperado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalczyk, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desperado to the mat. Desperado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalczyk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Desperado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Desperado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Desperado wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kowalczyk throws a sloppy head kick
and Desperado counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Kowalczyk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab.
Desperado misses with a hook
and Kowalczyk counters with a good, hard body kick but Desperado shrugs it off.
Kowalczyk thuds his right hand into Desperado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalczyk.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Desperado misses with an uppercut
and Kowalczyk counters with a thumping low kick.
Kowalczyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado misses with a body punch
and Kowalczyk counters with a stiff right hand.
Desperado throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Desperado throws a leg kick but Kowalczyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kowalczyk 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! And we move into the final round!
Desperado throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Desperado instigates a clinch.
Desperado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperado working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperado is struggling to control the position.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desperado can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Desperado misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desperado tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Desperado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desperado misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desperado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Desperado can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Desperado struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalczyk controls his hands.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desperado is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalczyk gets an underhook and turns Desperado into the cage.
Desperado tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desperado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Desperado struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalczyk controls his hands.
Desperado stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Desperado.
Desperado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desperado tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Desperado back against the cage.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Desperado.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Desperado swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desperado digs a right hand underneath Kowalczyk's ribcage. Kowalczyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Desperado avoiding damage.
Desperado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viktor Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperado's elbow.
Kowalczyk being controlled against the cage.
Desperado looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Desperado.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk works on Desperado's body with a couple of short punches.
Desperado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anthony Desperado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anthony Desperado.
Kowalczyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Desperado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Desperado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalczyk 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kowalczyk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Damato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
216 lbs
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 New York, Pete Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laurent Loughlin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Loughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Damato throws a leg kick
and Loughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damato looks for the body kick but Loughlin saw that one coming.
Damato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loughlin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato throws the kick towards the body but Loughlin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loughlin misses with a looping left.
Loughlin misses with a hook
and Damato counters with a right hand to the body.
Damato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damato moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loughlin misses with a leg kick
and Damato counters with an inside leg kick.
Damato works the jab nicely.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Damato misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato scoring well with a low kick there.
Loughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damato. Damato obviously looking to wear him down.
Loughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Damato to counter with a crisp jab.
Loughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Damato checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loughlin missing with a left hand there. Damato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loughlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damato counters with a good, hard body kick but Loughlin shrugs it off.
Damato misses with a body punch
and Loughlin counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Damato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loughlin misses with a leg kick
and Damato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damato scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Loughlin as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Loughlin misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Damato misses.
Loughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Damato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato misses with a left hand
and Loughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loughlin drops his hands momentarily and Damato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damato clobbers Loughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damato throws out a leg kick but Loughlin moves out of range and Damato only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato misses with a head kick.
Loughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Damato throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Loughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damato throws a wild body kick that Loughlin sees coming a mile off.
Loughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
Loughlin looks to throw the jab but Damato is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Damato 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Loughlin.
Loughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Damato throws a head kick that misses
and Loughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato throws a leg kick
and Damato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Damato counters with a thumping low kick.
Damato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete Damato is winning the standup battle so far.
Loughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Damato.
Damato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loughlin. Damato does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Damato
and Loughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loughlin 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.
Damato thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Loughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Damato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Loughlin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Damato counter with a right hand.
Damato lands with a shot to the body.
Loughlin checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laurent Loughlin.
Well Damato 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Damato!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marge Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wicker Man. 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
130 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marge Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Quid!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Quid moves out of range easily.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power scores with a head kick. Quid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Power throws a body kick the misses
and Quid counters with a good, hard body kick but Power shrugs it off.
Quid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quid shoots and misses
and Power counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quid's sensitive parts.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Quid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Quid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quid moves away.
Quid throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Quid 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A cross from Quid lands.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Quid scores with a leg kick.
Quid fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook
enabling Quid to counter with a crisp jab.
Quid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Quid.
Quid 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quid counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid misses with a straight left.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Quid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quid checks a low kick from Power.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Quid's front leg but catches the back leg as Quid tries to avoid it.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Quid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Quid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Quid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power throws a leg kick
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power misses with a left hand
and Quid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quid keeps Power at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power misses with a low kick as Quid jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power looks to land a left hand but Quid moved out of range nicely.
Power misses with a body punch
and Quid counters with a right hand to the body.
Quid moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Marge Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Power misses
and Quid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Quid checks a low kick from Power.
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.
Power thuds his right hand into Quid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Quid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quid scores with a nice right hand.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Quid counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quid thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quid moves out of range of the strikes.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Power throws a combination that misses
enabling Quid to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid avoids the head kick by Power.
Quid misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Quid counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Power misses
and Quid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quid avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Power lands the left hand.
Johnny Quid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and Quid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quid under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quid blocks a low kick nicely.
Quid throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a body punch but Quid moves out of range.
Quid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Quid moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Power misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Quid digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Marge Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power misses the body punch
and Quid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power misses with a right hand
and Quid counters with a right hand to the body.
Power misses with a kick to the body
and Quid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power takes a swing at Quid's ribcage but misses.
Quid looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Johnny Quid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and Quid counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Power misses
and Quid counters with a one-two to the body.
Quid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Quid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quid throws a leg kick
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quid.
Marge Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with the body kick
and Quid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vargas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can I Live -- Jay-Z. Alex Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
141 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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23
134 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with an outside leg kick.
Herzog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
Vargas lands with a shot to the body.
Vargas gets caught napping as Herzog dives in and scores a takedown. Vargas manages to retain guard.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vargas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Vargas in his guard.
Vargas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vargas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Herzog working for a triangle but Vargas defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vargas postures up.
Herzog wants to control but Vargas passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herzog manages to get to full guard.
Vargas looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzog is on top in guard.
Herzog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Herzog is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Herzog throws and elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herzog's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Herzog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vargas is trying to stand.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herzog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
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 Alex Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Herzog has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herzog swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Herzog fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herzog can't get the takedown.
Vargas stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Herzog has double underhooks.
Herzog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
Vargas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a left to the body.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vargas.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herzog closes the distance but Vargas moves to the side
and Vargas counters by clinching up.
Vargas lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Herzog keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herzog can't get the takedown.
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas throws an off balance right hand
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vargas won't be happy with that.
Vargas manages to get back to half guard.
Herzog misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vargas pushes Herzog off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viktor Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herzog thinking.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Vargas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Vargas lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with an outside leg kick.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
and Vargas counters with a good low kick that Herzog was not able to check.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Vargas throws a wild body kick that Herzog sees coming a mile off.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a nice body shot.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
Herzog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a leg kick.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargas. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Vargas thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Vargas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargas.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Herzog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to clinch but Vargas moves away
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog checks a low kick from Vargas.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vargas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herzog checks it well.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas throws a low kick, looking for Herzog's leg but Herzog calmly moves out of range.
Herzog misses with a takedown
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
Vargas works on Herzog's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas tries to break free but Herzog pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
Vargas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vargas stalling against the cage.
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Herzog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog misses with a takedown
and Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
Herzog fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Herzog avoids nicely.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Herzog slips the punch.
Alex Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas throws a right hand that misses
and Herzog counters with a single leg into guard. Vargas didn't expect that.
Vargas looking for a sweep. Not yet Vargas, not yet.
Vargas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vargas wants to stand but Herzog is controlling the position.
Herzog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Herzog throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herzog passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog is looking for a kimura but Vargas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herzog to get the leverage.
Vargas is trying to stand.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Vargas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Vargas is defending well.
Vargas is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas throws a combination. Herzog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vargas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Herzog moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Herzog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herzog lands in his opponent's guard.
Herzog postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Herzog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herzog throws a big right hand that misses.
Herzog throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Herzog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog advances to half guard.
Herzog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Herzog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herzog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Herzog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vargas is just riding it out for now. Herzog eventually gives up the hold.
Alex Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Herzog.
Herzog won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vargas seems keen to control Herzog's posture.
Herzog passes into half guard.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
Herzog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viktor Herzog has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viktor Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog drops back looking for a leg! Vargas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vargas manages to kick Herzog off! Herzog jumps back into Vargas's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Herzog.
I think Vargas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaveli Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lexington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 1970 Somethin - B.I.G. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrimac Mjolnir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makaveli Lexington!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mjolnir misses.
Mjolnir throws a leg kick but Lexington checks it.
Lexington misses with a takedown attempt - Mjolnir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lexington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mjolnir defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjolnir throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lexington to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Lexington.
Lexington misses with an uppercut
and Mjolnir counters with an outside leg kick.
Mjolnir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir misses with a leg kick
and Lexington counters with a nice body shot.
Lexington clinches up against the cage.
Mjolnir prevents a body shot from Lexington.
Lexington misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir throws a punch but it's blocked by Lexington.
Lexington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lexington tries a body shot but Mjolnir blocks it.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mjolnir.
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!
Mjolnir prevents a body shot from Lexington.
Lexington misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir is leaning against Lexington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lexington looks gassed!
Mjolnir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Mjolnir - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjolnir.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mjolnir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands a nice knee to the body.
Mjolnir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjolnir.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mjolnir.
It looks like Makaveli Lexington has been cut.
Mjolnir lands with a short shot to the head.
Lexington is rocked!
Mjolnir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mjolnir lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lexington's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Mjolnir tries to finish him with strikes but Lexington still seems able to defend himself so Mjolnir steps back and lets Lexington get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Lexington is still on wobbly legs! Can Mjolnir finish him?
Mjolnir fakes the body blow, causing Lexington to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lexington goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Merrimac Mjolnir!
Merrimac Mjolnir retains his heavyweight title!
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