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EFC IV:Soplamocous vs Ousborne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow Crash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Swarowski's chin.
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snow Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Swarowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarowski misses with a left hand
and Crash counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swarowski misses with a takedown attempt - Crash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swarowski misses with a two punch combination.
Crash fails with the takedown.
Swarowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Swarowski looks to land a left hand but Crash moved out of range nicely.
Swarowski misses the jab.
Crash shoots in for a takedown but Swarowski shows good takedown defense.
Crash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crash wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski catches Crash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swarowski connects with a looping right hand.
Crash stuns Swarowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swarowski throws a lazy body kick
letting Crash counter with a right hand.
Crash takes a swing at Swarowski's ribcage but misses.
Crash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snow Crash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swarowski stuns Crash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski needs to keep his hands up - Crash had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Swarowski does no damage.
Crash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swarowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crash misses with an uppercut.
Crash bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crash ducks under a wild hook from Swarowski.
Crash tries to move into range but Swarowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Crash. That snapped Swarowski's head back.
Swarowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swarowski.
Swarowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crash counters with a nice uppercut.
Swarowski looks gassed!
Crash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swarowski as he jumps to the side.
Swarowski shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
Crash with a nice cross.
Crash drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crash is looking to work some ground and pound but Swarowski has wrist control.
Crash thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swarowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swarowski's head.
Swarowski lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Swarowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swarowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swarowski working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swarowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swarowski keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Crash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swarowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Crash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crash shoots in looking for a takedown. Swarowski tries to sprawl out of it but Crash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swarowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swarowski swings for the body but Crash moves out of range.
Swarowski shoots for a takedown but Crash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swarowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski tries to clinch up but Crash circles away and keeps his distance.
Swarowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crash.
Swarowski moves in looking to clinch but Crash pushes him off.
Crash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crash shoots in and drives through. Swarowski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snow Crash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swarowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crash lands a nice hook to Swarowski's body. Swarowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swarowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crash avoids it really well and circles away.
Swarowski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swarowski throws a combination that misses
and Crash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swarowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crash throws out the jab.
Crash throws a lazy right hand but Swarowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swarowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swarowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swarowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swarowski walks into a jab.
Crash shoots for a double leg takedown but Swarowski sprawls well. He's pushed Crash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swarowski tries to clinch but Crash is having none of it.
Swarowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swarowski misses with a double jab
letting Crash counter with a right hand.
Swarowski is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash fails to land the takedown.
Chris Swarowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swarowski but Swarowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crash. Swarowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swarowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crash as he avoids it easily.
Swarowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Crash. That snapped Swarowski's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crash, right into the meat.
Snow Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
Swarowski moves in looking to clinch but Crash pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Swarowski throws a big shot that misses.
Crash jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swarowski dives in and grabs Crash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crash pushes down on Swarowski's head and hops out.
Crash looking to score a takedown here. Swarowski is defending well but Crash drives through and ends up in Swarowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crash won't allow Swarowski to sweep him here.
Crash postures up in Swarowski's guard and throws a big left but Swarowski blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swarowski for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Crash 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!
Swarowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crash changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swarowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swarowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Crash scores with punches from side control.
It looks like Chris Swarowski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Swarowski's face as Crash controls the position.
Swarowski taking a bit of punishment here - Crash scoring with strikes.
That has opened up Chris Swarowski's cut even more.
A big shot lands for Crash! That's hurt Swarowski! Will he recover? Crash fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snow Crash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dillan Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyer's entrance music is Eminem- Go To Sleep. A fine choice. Dan Stann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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199 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillan Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Stann. No joy for Boyer on that attempt.
Stann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Stann misses.
Stann loads up on a big right hand but Boyer slips the punch.
No luck for Boyer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillan Boyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann sizes up Boyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyer fails with the takedown
and Stann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stann but Stann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boyer misses with a two punch combination.
Boyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stann swivels and escapes.
Stann scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann connects with a right hand. Boyer shakes it off.
Stann swinging wildly here.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
Stann scores with a body shot.
A big left from Stann misses.
Boyer tries for a takedown but Stann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Boyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Stann which made him look bad.
Boyer is breathing heavily.
Boyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Stann.
Stann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Stann.
Stann throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyer.
Good standup being displayed there by Stann as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stann closes the distance and clinches.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Boyer has the dominant position.
Boyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stann tries to break the clinch but Boyer is controlling the position.
Boyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Boyer has the dominant position.
Boyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stann swings widly with a right hand
and Boyer counters with a series of strikes. Stann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boyer has his takedown stuffed
and Stann counters with a series of strikes. Boyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boyer takes one to the chin there.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyer. Boyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stann is fending him off so far but Boyer persists. Nope, Stann circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillan Boyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyer misses with a takedown attempt - Stann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stann pinned against the cage. Stann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer tries to move into range but Stann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stann throws the left hand but Boyer avoids the punch easily.
Boyer fails to land the takedown.
Dillan Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stann missing with a left hand there. Boyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stann finds it's way through Boyer's defenses.
Boyer tries to clinch there but Stann circles away.
Boyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stann throws a lazy uppercut
and Boyer counters with a head kick. That will keep Stann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boyer slips a jab and a cross from Stann.
Boyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stann defends it nicely.
Boyer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stann misses with a hook. Boyer ducked under it nicely.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Boyer moved out of range nicely.
Dan Stann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Boyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Stann which made him look bad.
Boyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stann is fending him off so far but Boyer persists. Nope, Stann circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stann.
Boyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyer tries for a takedown but Stann circles away easily
and Boyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyer moves away from the strike by Stann.
Boyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyer's head backwards.
Boyer walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boyer misses with a takedown attempt - Stann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyer fails to land the takedown.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Boyer moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Boyer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillan Boyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyer walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyer has a takedown stuffed.
Stann misses with a straight right.
Boyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stann.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Stann.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boyer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stann as Boyer shoots in.
Boyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stann cracks Boyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stann lands with a hook. Boyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Stann throws out a powerful jab.
Stann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann gets tackled into the cage by Boyer. Boyer maintains the clinch.
Boyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stann stops a takedown attempt from Boyer.
Dillan Boyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stann manages to break the clinch.
Stann misses with an uppercut. Boyer saw that one coming.
Boyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stann.
Stann avoids the head kick by Boyer.
Stann throws the left hand but Boyer avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann sizes up Boyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyer lands a two punch combo.
Dan Stann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Dan Stann has been cut.
Stann misses with an uppercut
and Boyer counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyer.
Nice uppercut lands for Stann. That snapped Boyer's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stann.
Stann connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stann 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Duscaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duscaw comes into the arena with "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Duscaw!
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, Dan Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duscaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrington is fending him off so far but Duscaw persists. Nope, Harrington circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duscaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Duscaw pushes him off.
Harrington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duscaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington misses with a head kick.
Harrington tries to clinch but Duscaw moves away
and Duscaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrington lands with a kick to the temple. Duscaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Brandon Duscaw has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Harrington throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Duscaw's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Harrington lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dan Harrington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nihua Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stackstein (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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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nihua Hua!
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, Gary Stackstein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackstein shoots and misses
and Hua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stackstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stackstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stackstein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hua is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Hua.
Hua cracks Stackstein with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stackstein is rocked!
Hua staying calm.
Hua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stackstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hua's waist but Hua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stackstein off to one side.
Hua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stackstein is still in real trouble! Can Hua finish him?
Hua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stackstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hua counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Stackstein off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hua follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Stackstein was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nihua Hua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabreros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Love is what i got. 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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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros throws a right hand that Christiansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Christiansen also avoids with ease.
Cabreros stuffs the takedown.
Christiansen misses with a hook.
Cabreros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiansen throws a hook but Cabreros avoids it easily.
Christiansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Christiansen.
Christiansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christiansen swings for the body but Cabreros moves out of range.
Cabreros throws a shot to the body.
Cabreros ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabreros.
Cabreros ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Sloppy strikes from Christiansen. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiansen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christiansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabreros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiansen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christiansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabreros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabreros works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabreros is on top in guard.
Cabreros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christiansen is working an open guard so Cabreros takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cabreros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabreros counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Christiansen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiansen is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabreros.
Christiansen throws a body punch but Cabreros moves out of range.
Christiansen scores with a takedown into Cabreros's guard.
Cabreros wants to stand up but Christiansen is controlling him.
Cabreros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabreros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen won't allow Cabreros to sweep him here.
Christiansen looking to pass the guard.
Cabreros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christiansen controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen throwing strikes but missing.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabreros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cabreros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiansen throws out the jab.
Cabreros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiansen.
Christiansen missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabreros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiansen.
Christiansen takes one to the side of the head.
Cabreros scores with a sloppy right hand. Christiansen should have avoided that one.
Cabreros takes a swing at Christiansen's ribcage but misses.
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 Peter Cabreros will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabreros lands an overhand right.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiansen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabreros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiansen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christiansen throws the left hand but Cabreros avoids the punch easily.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot.
Christiansen throws a nice looking combination but Cabreros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabreros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiansen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Cabreros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabreros's head.
Christiansen throws the left hand but Cabreros avoids the punch easily.
Christiansen slips a straight right by Cabreros.
A jab from Christiansen does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiansen fails to land the takedown.
Christiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Good work by Christiansen as he checks the leg kick.
Christiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabreros punishes Christiansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Christiansen moves forwards but Cabreros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christiansen takes a swing at Cabreros's ribcage but misses.
Christiansen throws a body punch but Cabreros moves out of range.
Christiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Cabreros counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiansen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cabreros back to the cage. Christiansen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cabreros needs to keep his hands up - Christiansen had a free shot at his head there.
Cabreros scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen looks to land a right hand but Cabreros moved out of range.
A low kick from Christiansen is predictable there
and Cabreros counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christiansen is breathing heavily.
Cabreros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabreros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christiansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Cabreros avoids it well.
Cabreros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Cabreros coming out on top.
A jab from Christiansen misses.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiansen ducks right into an uppercut from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws out a powerful jab.
Christiansen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiansen throws a right hand that misses
and Cabreros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
Christiansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Christiansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabreros was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a hook.
Cabreros cracks Christiansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabreros lunges at Christiansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiansen's hand.
Christiansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabreros.
Cabreros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabreros ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a leg kick but Cabreros moved away.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
Christiansen misses with a left hand
and Cabreros counters with a two punch combo.
Christiansen missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cabreros counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabreros swinging wildly here.
Christiansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabreros circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Cabreros dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabreros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros sizes up Christiansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Christiansen misses
and Cabreros counters with a nice body shot.
Christiansen moves out of range as Cabreros strikes.
Cabreros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christiansen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabreros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabreros.
Christiansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiansen.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiansen.
Cabreros moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiansen throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros lands a leg kick that knocks Christiansen off balance momentarily.
Christiansen ducks right into an uppercut from Cabreros.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiansen.
Cabreros misses with a straight right.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Cabreros misses.
Christiansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
Nice straight punches there by Christiansen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiansen.
Christiansen with a nice cross.
Cabreros misses with a hook
and Christiansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Christiansen.
Cabreros misses with a straight left.
Cabreros dodges the punch combination from Christiansen.
Christiansen moves away from the strike by Cabreros.
Christiansen throws a hook to the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen drops his hands momentarily and Cabreros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiansen tries for a takedown but Cabreros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christiansen walks into a left hand.
Cabreros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabreros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiansen swings for the body but Cabreros moves out of range.
Peter Cabreros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiansen tries to bum rush Cabreros with a series of wild strikes but Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabreros ducks right into an uppercut from Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a hook. Cabreros ducked under it nicely.
Christiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christiansen misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christiansen tries to work over Cabreros's front leg with a kick but Cabreros checks it.
Christiansen misses with a few strikes there.
Cabreros misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabreros throws a shot from downtown. Christiansen moves away and avoids it.
Christiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Lars Christiansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabreros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cabreros.
Christiansen digs a good body shot into Cabreros's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabreros scores with a four punch combination!
Christiansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros.
Christiansen looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
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 Peter Cabreros.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabreros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Cabreros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Daddy Yankee - La Gata as his entrance music. Ricardo Oliveira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Cullen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Oliveira
and Cullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveira clinches.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Cullen in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira is looking to control Cullen's arms but Cullen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cullen.
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cullen.
Cullen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Cullen tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cullen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Cullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliveira.
It looks like Richard Cullen has been cut.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above Cullen 's eye.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliveira landing knees to the body.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cullen's brow.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
Cullen blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Cullen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Cullen pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliveira looking to stall.
Oliveira pushes off an throws an elbow but Cullen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Cullen tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a damaging elbow.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cullen's elbow.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
Cullen lands a left hand.
Cullen tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Cullen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Oliveira.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cullen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen staying out of range there.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a solid leg kick.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Cullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Ricardo Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cullen.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Cullen dodges an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira avoids the elbow strike from Cullen, against the cage.
Oliveira pushes off an throws an elbow but Cullen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cullen's elbow.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Cullen controls the action.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cullen misses with a body punch.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cullen's elbow.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Cullen blocks it.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
Cullen pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
A short body shot lands from Cullen as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Cullen works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
Cullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cullen digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen dodges an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cullen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira forces Cullen back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Oliveira shrugs off.
It looks like Ricardo Oliveira has been cut.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Cullen in his tracks for a moment.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Cullen misses with a body punch.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cullens head.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Cullen gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Cullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cullen avoids the elbow strike from Oliveira, against the cage.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Cullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cullen is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cullen.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands a left hand.
Oliveira is rocked!
Cullen lands a body punch.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Cullen finish him?
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
A short right from Cullen.
Cullen crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
Cullen digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
A short left from Cullen.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cullen obliges.
Cullen lands a body punch.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
A right handed body shot lands from Cullen.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cullen.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Oliveira tries to work over Cullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Cullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira trying to stall but Cullen improves his position.
Oliveira tries to work over Cullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cullen is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Oliveira is working Cullen over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Oliveira.
Cullen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cullen landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cullen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cullen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cullen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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181 lbs
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darin Blood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood misses with a looping left.
Blood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Blood avoids the body shot from Okabe.
Okabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okabe lands with a cross.
Okabe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blood. Blood obviously looking to wear him down.
Blood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Okabe misses with a body shot
and Blood counters with a good low kick that Okabe was not able to check.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Kenji Okabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okabe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blood counters with a nice body kick.
Okabe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blood lands a glancing blow to the side of Okabe's head.
Nice cross by Okabe.
Okabe tries to sprawl but Blood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Okabe wants to control the action here but instead Blood manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okabe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blood is looking to sweep but instead, Okabe has passed into half guard.
Okabe works his way into side control.
Okabe is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well.
Okabe is trying to ground and pound but Blood uses the momentary lack of control by Okabe to regain half guard.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood manages to get to full guard.
Okabe won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Okabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okabe is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Okabe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okabe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Okabe tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe working over Blood with some ground and pound. Blood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blood tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Okabe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Okabe with a couple of short strikes.
Okabe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okabe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okabe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blood!
Okabe is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Okabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood slips under a jab from Okabe.
Okabe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blood's guard.
Okabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okabe has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okabe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okabe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kenji Okabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okabe lands strikes from half guard.
Okabe thows a huge punch but Blood dodges it nicely.
Blood tries to roll over but Okabe keeps him under control.
Blood trying to control but Okabe postures up.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Okabe sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okabe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okabe.
Okabe wants to pass to mount but Blood is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okabe works his way into side control.
Okabe trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to buck Okabe off but Okabe is having none of it.
Okabe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okabe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okabe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blood can't escape the position.
Okabe with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okabe wants to finish this one by submission but Blood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okabe.
Okabe looking to secure an arm triangle but Blood defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okabe lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okabe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Okabe lands a heavy elbow.
Okabe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blood has given up his back. Will we see Okabe going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Okabe connects with a crisp jab.
Okabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Blood sprawls well. He's pushed Okabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okabe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okabe somewhat.
Blood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood throws a head kick but Okabe moves out of range.
Okabe misses with a body shot.
Okabe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Darin Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji Okabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Okabe seems keen to control Blood's posture.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Okabe.
Okabe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okabe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okabe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okabe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood is looking to clinch but Okabe is avoiding it.
Okabe lands a slapping body shot.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okabe.
Blood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okabe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blood trying to control the position.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
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 Kenji Okabe.
Well Okabe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out . Loureiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angra - Acid Rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
183 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late throws a body punch but Loureiro moves out of range.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loureiro manages to avoid it.
Late stuns Loureiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loureiro.
Loureiro closes the distance and clinches up with Late, looking for a takedown. Loureiro pushes Late against the cage but Late circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loureiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Late looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loureiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Late misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Late checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loureiro throws a body punch but Late moves out of range.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Late.
Loureiro swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Late lands a nice hook to Loureiro's body. Loureiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch but Loureiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late jabs at Loureiro's body.
Late will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loureiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late punishes Loureiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Loureiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loureiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loureiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Late is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Late struggling a bit here.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Late is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Late sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to mount his opponent but Late defends it.
Late is defending against the submission attempts here by Loureiro.
Late controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Late has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loureiro is working away from the top position though.
Loureiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Late's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late tries to get to full guard but Loureiro has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Late's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
Loureiro motions for Late to come forward. Loureiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Loureiro is just out of range.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro looks to land a left hand but Late moved out of range nicely.
Loureiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Late, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Late sprawls well. Late wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loureiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Late gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Late cracks Loureiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Late takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Loureiro misses with a takedown
and Late counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Loureiro!
Late looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loureiro working to try and regain half guard.
Loureiro is squirming around, avoiding Late's attempts to control the action.
Late working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Late lands a heavy elbow.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position but Late isn't that keen on the idea.
Late working for a guillotine from mount but Loureiro is in no mood to give up.
Late tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loureiro can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro regains half guard.
Loureiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loureiro.
Late tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Late looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Late loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Late stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Late doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Late manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loureiro is breathing heavily.
Late thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Late tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
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 Perko Late will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Loureiro tries a low kick but Late avoids it.
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Late scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late clobbers Loureiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loureiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loureiro moves away.
Late connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loureiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Late stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Loureiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Late sprawls well. He's pushed Loureiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loureiro is looking to slow Late down with leg kicks.
Late moves out of range as Loureiro strikes.
Loureiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Late backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Late.
Late scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loureiro swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loureiro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perko Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loureiro scores with a hook to the body. Late takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loureiro looks to land a right hand but Late moved out of range.
Late works the jab nicely.
Loureiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Late counters with a nice body shot.
Loureiro looks to throw the jab but Late is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loureiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Late.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loureiro.
Late takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loureiro throws the left hand but Late avoids the punch easily.
Late uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loureiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late moves out of range of the leg kick from Loureiro.
Loureiro tries to score with a low kick but Late moves his leg out of the way.
Loureiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Late jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Late checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Loureiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late tries a low kick but Loureiro avoids it.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Loureiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Loureiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on Late's shoulder, as Late tries to avoid the shot.
Loureiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loureiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Late sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loureiro somewhat.
Late avoids the body shot from Loureiro.
Late displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loureiro throws out the jab.
Late lands with an overhand left.
Loureiro walks into a straight right hand from Late.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late lands a head shot.
Loureiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Loureiro.
I think Loureiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Loureiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos comes to the cage accompanied by Rain Forest !!! By Biddu. Sweet !!! That`s what I call MUSIC !!!. Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 lbs
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201 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplamocos moves out of range as Osbourne strikes.
Soplamocos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soplamocos connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osbourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soplamocos doesn't seem bothered though.
Osbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Soplamocos finds it's way through Osbourne's defenses.
Osbourne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Soplamocos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osbourne gets a double leg takedown into Soplamocos's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soplamocos is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soplamocos is keeping the position for now.
Osbourne trying to control but Soplamocos is working from the bottom.
Soplamocos keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass.
Soplamocos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soplamocos has his hands on Osbourne's head, controlling the position.
Soplamocos keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Soplamocos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soplamocos moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Osbourne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soplamocos is fending him off so far but Osbourne persists. Nope, Soplamocos circles away and we're back to standing.
Kid Soplamocos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Soplamocos is just out of range.
Soplamocos moves in looking to clinch but Osbourne pushes him off.
Osbourne throws a nice looking combination but Soplamocos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soplamocos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soplamocos moves away.
Soplamocos lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne throws a hook to the side of Soplamocos's head but Soplamocos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soplamocos misses with a leg kick.
Osbourne misses with a hook.
Osbourne misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne misses with a body shot
and Soplamocos counters with a good low kick that Osbourne was not able to check.
Osbourne throws a jab when Soplamocos was well out of range.
Osbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soplamocos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Osbourne checks it well.
Osbourne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soplamocos counters with a low kick, right behind Osbourne 's knee.
Osbourne looks gassed!
Osbourne with a poor takedown
and Soplamocos counters with a leg kick.
Kid Soplamocos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Osbourne.
Soplamocos clinches.
Soplamocos keeps control of Osbourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osbourne takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
Soplamocos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Osbourne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soplamocos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osbourne's defenses.
Soplamocos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Osbourne avoids the elbow strike from Soplamocos, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soplamocos misses with an elbow over the top.
Soplamocos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soplamocos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soplamocos misses with an elbow strike.
Soplamocos lands a good knee to the midsection. Osbourne won't want to take too many of those.
Soplamocos lands a body punch.
Soplamocos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soplamocos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Oleg Osbourne's cut even more.
Osbourne avoids the elbow strike from Soplamocos, against the cage.
Soplamocos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osbourne or not.
Soplamocos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Osbourne avoids a wild elbow strike from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos lands an elbow that stopped Osbourne in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soplamocos digs a right hand underneath Osbourne's ribcage. Osbourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soplamocos lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Oleg Osbourne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soplamocos tries a knee to the head but Osbourne blocks it.
Nice elbow from Soplamocos.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soplamocos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Soplamocos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soplamocos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osbourne clobbers Soplamocos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Soplamocos. No joy for Osbourne on that attempt.
Soplamocos misses with a leg kick.
Soplamocos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soplamocos tries to work over Osbourne's front leg with a kick but Osbourne checks it.
Osbourne thows a body shot but no joy.
Soplamocos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Osbourne checks it well.
Soplamocos tries to close the distance and clinch but Osbourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osbourne throws a hook but Soplamocos blocks it.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
Soplamocos throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Soplamocos is just out of range.
A combination from Osbourne does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Osbourne.
Soplamocos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soplamocos connects with an inside leg kick.
Osbourne missing with a left hand there. Soplamocos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osbourne blocks a leg kick.
Soplamocos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oleg Osbourne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Osbourne tries to keep at a distance but Soplamocos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osbourne avoiding damage as Soplamocos throws knees to the body.
Osbourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osbourne misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soplamocos lands a damaging elbow.
Soplamocos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Osbourne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kid Soplamocos!
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