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HBFC 14: Big Boys PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine comes to the cage accompanied by Tennessee wing walk. Aldo Raine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Raine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Raine.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raine clinches with his opponent.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raine obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raine.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raine.
Gracie looks gassed!
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raine.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raine gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Raine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raine has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raine wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Raine postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raine wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Raine moves into the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raine pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Raine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Raine finish him?
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Royce Gracie's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie is looking to control Raine's arms but Raine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Raine! He drops to his knees and Raine takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
Raine cracks Gracie with a big shot to the side of the head Gracie is covering up - he's in big trouble! Raine connects with another shot that knocks Gracie out cold! Raine stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aldo Raine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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136 lbs
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Ly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries for a takedown but Ly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ly on the ground.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ly's head.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ly's legs.
Ly tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Ly manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner prevents Ly from improving his position.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ly taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Ly works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ly wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Ly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ly is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Ly wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ly wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ly seems to be looking for submissions.
Ly is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Ly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well.
Banner makes his way to full guard, as Ly worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner 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.
Ly is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Ly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banner dives on top into guard.
Ly keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Ly wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner passes Ly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Ly's temple.
Ly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ly wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Ly taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Ly's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Ly's temple.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ly manages to get to full guard.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ly gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner stalling against the cage.
Banner gets through Ly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner has Ly pushed against the cage.
Banner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ly backwards.
Banner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
Banner pushes Ly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner slowing the pace effectively.
Ly is trying to break free.
Banner lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Banner.
Ly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Banner on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is defending well.
Ly is trying to get back to full guard.
Ly is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ly is on top in guard.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Banner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ly, into his guard.
Ly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banner passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ly wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner working over Ly with some ground and pound. Ly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner winds up and cracks Ly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Ly wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Ly pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner working Ly over with strikes.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ly taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Ly wants to get back to full guard.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner wants to control but Ly is keeping him busy.
Wayne Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.
Wayne Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Ly.
Banner connects with a leg kick. Ly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Ly's guard.
Banner landing with the ground and pound.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Ly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ly can do to turn this around?
Ly manages to get to full guard.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner works over Ly with some ground and pound from guard.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Ly can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ly is looking to improve his position.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Jimmy Ly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner works over Ly with some ground and pound from guard.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner cracks Ly with a solid left hand.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner stands up over Ly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner works over Ly with some ground and pound from guard.
Ly has momentary wrist control but Banner slips an elbow through the middle.
Ly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ly keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ly is on top in guard.
Ly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ly has Banner in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ly is on top in guard.
Ly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ly has Banner in his guard.
Ly wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner stops Ly from standing up.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ly's head.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Ly's legs - danger averted.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ly keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ly has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Banner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Sandifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Juno Reactor - Pistolero. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Sandifer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sandifer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Sandifer has knocked Mendez down with a huge combo! Sandifer steps away and waves a wobbly Mendez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mendez is rocked!
It looks like Enrique Mendez has been cut.
Sandifer throws a monster overhand right that drops Mendez! Sandifer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Sandifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez's entrance music is Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La. A fine choice. Reynolds has chosen Lights Out - Bobby Light as his entrance music. Niko Reynolds will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Mendez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reynolds on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds avoids it well.
Mendez lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws an elbow but Reynolds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reynolds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds avoids it well.
Mendez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Reynolds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendez.
Reynolds on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reynolds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendez working the strikes but Reynolds uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendez throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez working Reynolds over with strikes.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds is trying to stand back up but Mendez is controlling him
Mendez prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregores Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet here but Mendez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reynolds's back.
Mendez lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mendez.
Reynolds is rocked!
Mendez is raining down hard shots and and Reynolds has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gregores Mendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shango (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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28
193 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
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, David Shango!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson thumps Shango with a low kick.
Shango clinches.
Shango stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Shango blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Shango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shango.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shango clinches up against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson cracks Shango with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Shango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shango misses with a two punch combination.
Shango misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango moves into the clinch.
Shango content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shango lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shango throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shango wants to clinch.
Shango lands a nice looking body shot.
Shango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Shango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Shango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Shango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shango misses the jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shango clinches up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shango just misses with a punch to the body.
Shango checks a leg kick.
Shango tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shango.
Shango throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Shango off balance momentarily.
Shango scores with a jab to the head.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Shango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shango forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Shango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shango's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shango leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shango has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Shango to work.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shango has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shango manages to break the clinch.
Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shango dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shango tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David Shango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Shango takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Shango scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Shango leaning against his opponent.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shango misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Shango's ribs.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shango misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Shango tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Shango throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Shango lands with a cross.
Shango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shango throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a combination. Shango tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shango tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shango!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shango slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Shango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shango checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shango with a series of wild strikes but Shango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shango moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shango lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shango misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Shango as he connects with a hook.
Shango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Shango moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shango moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Shango breaks the clinch.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Shango is out of range.
David Shango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Shango avoids it well.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shango. That did some damage!
Shango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shango misses the target.
Jackson moves forwards but Shango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Shango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shango.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shango lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Shango blocks a leg kick.
Shango misses with a looping left.
Shango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Shango's leg. Shango is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Shango.
A short uppercut from Shango.
Shango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Shango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango misses with a wild body shot.
Shango connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Shango shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shango thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
David Shango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shango connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shango scores with a jab.
Shango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango misses with the combination.
Shango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Shango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shango lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shango.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shango throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson sizes up Shango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Shango.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shango.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shango blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Shango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Shango is controlling the position.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Troy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shango feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Shango then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Shango.
Well Shango 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shango!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kelis - Milkshake. 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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30
221 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucien Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smalls bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smalls jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Smalls just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Smalls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries to clinch but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a wild combination.
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smalls throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Williams circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smalls to the canvas! Smalls doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Williams keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Eurynome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azrael Eurynome will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
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24
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azrael Eurynome!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eurynome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Eurynome looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eurynome blocks the body kick.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eurynome checks it well.
Eurynome throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Eurynome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer tried to score with a low kick but Eurynome checks it.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eurynome is trying to get back to full guard.
Eurynome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eurynome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eurynome is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eurynome avoid being mounted?
Eurynome is trying to stand up here but Mercer is controlling him well.
Mercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eurynome taking some punishment here, with Mercer in his half guard.
Mercer thows a huge punch but Eurynome dodges it nicely.
Mercer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eurynome tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stalling.
Mercer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercer throwing shots but Eurynome is blocking nicely.
Mercer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eurynome's head.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eurynome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eurynome's head.
Mercer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Eurynome is having none of it.
Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eurynome sees it coming and defends easily.
Eurynome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mercer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mercer looks to land a strike but Eurynome avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eurynome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mercer postures up in Eurynome's guard and throws a big left but Eurynome blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eurynome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eurynome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercer's guard.
Eurynome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercer has his foot on Eurynome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eurynome works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer is trying to keep Eurynome in close.
Eurynome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eurynome defends it easily.
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eurynome misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercer.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eurynome.
No joy there for Eurynome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eurynome blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Mercer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mercer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eurynome's calf.
The crowd cheers as Eurynome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercer doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eurynome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Eurynome blocks the low kick.
Eurynome's corner calls for a 1-2. Eurynome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eurynome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eurynome - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eurynome. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Eurynome throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
Eurynome digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Azrael Eurynome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eurynome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eurynome can pounce on him.
Eurynome tries to clinch up but Mercer circles away and keeps his distance.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Eurynome lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Eurynome manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eurynome connects with an inside leg kick.
Eurynome scores with a head kick.
Mercer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eurynome is out of range and Mercer settles back down.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Eurynome lands with a nice body kick.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Eurynome. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Mercer thuds his shin into the meat of Eurynome's side.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eurynome.
Eurynome scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Eurynome checks it.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eurynome swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eurynome scores with a push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mercer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eurynome - the referee stops the clock and Mercer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eurynome. Mercer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eurynome instigates a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Eurynome won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eurynome lands with a light punch inside.
Eurynome landing knees to the head.
It looks like Vic Mercer has been cut.
Eurynome lands an uppercut.
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eurynome walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eurynome throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses.
Eurynome throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eurynome throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome misses with a head kick.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Eurynome.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eurynome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Eurynome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eurynome scores with a head kick. Mercer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer misses with the body kick
and Eurynome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrael Eurynome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vic Mercer's cut.
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.
Eurynome tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Eurynome manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eurynome throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Eurynome cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eurynome fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Eurynome finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Eurynome.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azrael Eurynome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Eurynome.
Mercer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mercer postures up in Eurynome's guard and throws a big left but Eurynome blocks it.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Eurynome has wrist control.
Mercer throws and elbow that misses. Eurynome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Eurynome!
Eurynome tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mercer is trying to hold Eurynome in close to prevent damage but Eurynome has managed to pass into half guard.
Eurynome wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Eurynome thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer wants to improve his position but Eurynome is controlling well.
Eurynome wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome wants to stand up but Mercer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Eurynome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Eurynome tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mercer controls his leg.
Mercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eurynome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mercer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Azrael Eurynome wasn't active enough on the ground.
Eurynome checks a low kick from Mercer.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eurynome's waist but Eurynome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eurynome has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eurynome and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eurynome connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Eurynome moved away.
A head kick misses from Eurynome.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
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 Vic Mercer.
I think Mercer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Vekkiotsamo (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vekkiotsamo lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
Davis with a nice cross.
Crunch! Vekkiotsamo slams his shin into Davis's torso.
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!
Davis stuns Vekkiotsamo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Vekkiotsamo looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Vekkiotsamo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vekkiotsamo slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Vekkiotsamo avoids the punch easily.
Vekkiotsamo moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vekkiotsamo throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis swings for the body but Vekkiotsamo moves out of range.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis blocks a head kick by Vekkiotsamo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vekkiotsamo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vekkiotsamo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis takes a swing at Vekkiotsamo's ribcage but misses.
Davis jabs at Vekkiotsamo's body.
Vekkiotsamo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Vekkiotsamo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vekkiotsamo moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vekkiotsamo, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws a leg kick
and Vekkiotsamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vekkiotsamo just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vekkiotsamo tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vekkiotsamo moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vekkiotsamo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vekkiotsamo lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Vekkiotsamo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vekkiotsamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis prevents a body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Vekkiotsamo struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Vekkiotsamo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vekkiotsamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vekkiotsamo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Vekkiotsamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis blocks a body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vekkiotsamo backwards.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vekkiotsamo - that landed with a thud.
Vekkiotsamo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Vekkiotsamo scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Phil Davis's cut is getting worse.
Vekkiotsamo lands a shoulder strike.
Davis is rocked!
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Vekkiotsamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis blocks a body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vekkiotsamo drops Davis with a big knee straight up the middle! Davis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vekkiotsamo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vekkiotsamo misses the shot to the body.
Vekkiotsamo is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Davis's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis tests Vekkiotsamo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vekkiotsamo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vekkiotsamo avoids the body shot from Davis.
Vekkiotsamo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vekkiotsamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vekkiotsamo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis avoids the body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Vekkiotsamo lands but Davis takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vekkiotsamo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Vekkiotsamo ducks down to avoid it.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vekkiotsamo misses.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vekkiotsamo lands a left and a right that send Davis crashing to the mat, dazed. Vekkiotsamo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Phil Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vekkiotsamo pounces like a tiger and cracks Davis with a vicious hook! Davis is down but not out! Vekkiotsamo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction tries to clinch but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
Kepe Eses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kepe Eses avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction lands a slapping body shot.
Destruction has closed the distance and engaged Kepe Eses in a clinch.
Kepe Eses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destruction trying to land knees to the body.
Kepe Eses misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kepe Eses escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destruction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Destruction is looking to break free of the clinch but Kepe Eses has double underhooks.
Destruction has Kepe Eses pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kepe Eses manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Destruction is trying to break the clinch but Kepe Eses is controlling him.
Kepe Eses blocks a body shot from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a body punch.
Destruction keeps control of Kepe Eses as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Destruction tries to stall but Kepe Eses uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kepe Eses tries to break free but Destruction pushes him back against the cage.
Kepe Eses goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Destruction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Destruction is leaning against Kepe Eses and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kepe Eses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kepe Eses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Destruction cracks a nice hook into Kepe Eses's ribs.
Destruction checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Destruction fails with a takedown attempt.
Kepe Eses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Destruction. Destruction obviously looking to wear him down.
Destruction scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction cracks the inside of Kepe Eses's front leg.
Destruction lands a lovely overhand right.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kepe Eses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Destruction. That's going to slow Kepe Eses down.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Destruction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Destruction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Destruction forces Kepe Eses back against the cage and clinches.
Destruction lands a shoulder strike.
Kepe Eses escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kepe Eses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kepe Eses throws a right hand that misses
and Destruction counters with a body kick that stops Kepe Eses in his tracks momentarily.
Shawn Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kepe Eses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kepe Eses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kepe Eses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Kepe Eses lands but Destruction takes it in his stride.
Destruction throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kepe Eses looks gassed!
Kepe Eses looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Destruction shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kepe Eses but Kepe Eses pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Destruction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Destruction throws a front kick aimed at Kepe Eses's knee but Kepe Eses avoids it well.
Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and presses him up against the cage.
Kepe Eses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Destruction has clasped his hands together around Kepe Eses's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kepe Eses takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Destruction looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Destruction tries for a kimura but Kepe Eses is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kepe Eses is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kepe Eses throws a front kick aimed at Destruction's knee but Destruction avoids it well.
Kepe Eses throws a nice head kick!
Kepe Eses throws a low kick but it's checked well by Destruction.
Destruction misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kepe Eses dodges the punch combination from Destruction.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kepe Eses swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kepe Eses tries to work over Destruction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kepe Eses swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kepe Eses misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Destruction.
A hook to the body from Destruction.
Kepe Eses is breathing heavily.
Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syezd Kepe Eses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destruction tries to clinch but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
A big left from Kepe Eses misses.
Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kepe Eses wants to break the clinch but can't.
Destruction drags the fight down to the ground.
Destruction might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kepe Eses wants to get up but he can't break Destruction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Destruction is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destruction working over Kepe Eses with some ground and pound. Kepe Eses looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Kepe Eses's temple.
Destruction thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Kepe Eses's temple.
Kepe Eses moves into full guard.
Destruction missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kepe Eses is trying to control the position but Destruction postures up.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Kepe Eses keeps moving.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction trying to control but Kepe Eses is working from the bottom.
Destruction's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Destruction advances to half guard.
Kepe Eses moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction postures up and lands a big shot to Kepe Eses's brow.
Destruction is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction looking to sit in guard and control but Kepe Eses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Destruction is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kepe Eses is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing Kepe Eses from controlling successfully.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kepe Eses wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Syezd Kepe Eses hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kepe Eses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Destruction fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kepe Eses on the side of the head.
Destruction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kepe Eses looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kepe Eses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Destruction thuds a left hand into Kepe Eses's body.
Destruction is looking to clinch but Kepe Eses is avoiding it.
Destruction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kepe Eses counters with a slapping leg kick.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kepe Eses throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kepe Eses fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destruction checks it well.
Destruction scores with a nice head shot.
Destruction walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kepe Eses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kepe Eses counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction checks a leg kick.
Kepe Eses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Destruction delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Destruction as he checks the leg kick.
Kepe Eses swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destruction is looking to wear down Kepe Eses with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Destruction scores with a jab to the body.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Kepe Eses.
Destruction moves into range and clinches up with Kepe Eses.
Destruction tries to work over Kepe Eses's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kepe Eses stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Kepe Eses scores with a nice short uppercut.
Destruction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Destruction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kepe Eses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kepe Eses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destruction tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Destruction blocks the low kick.
Destruction throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destruction misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kepe Eses avoiding damage as Destruction throws knees to the body.
Destruction tries a body shot but Kepe Eses blocks it.
Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kepe Eses wants to land a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Destruction counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Kepe Eses.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kepe Eses attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction feints and then cracks Kepe Eses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kepe Eses down.
Kepe Eses slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.
Destruction is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kepe Eses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kepe Eses's calf.
Shawn Destruction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destruction misses with a jab to the body
and Kepe Eses counters with a big head kick but Destruction shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kepe Eses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction looking to score a takedown here. Kepe Eses is defending well but Destruction drives through and ends up in Kepe Eses's guard.
Kepe Eses is looking for a triangle here but Destruction uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Destruction cracks Kepe Eses with a big elbow.
Destruction is looking to take a break and control but Kepe Eses is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shawn Destruction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kepe Eses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Syezd Kepe Eses.
Well Destruction 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Destruction!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barbarino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Barbarino song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbarino throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbarino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barbarino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Traianus is trying to improve his position.
Barbarino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbarino in side control, throwing shots but Traianus defends.
Traianus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barbarino.
Traianus regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus is holding on to half guard well.
Traianus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbarino is working away from the top position though.
Barbarino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbarino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Traianus kicks Barbarino off and gets back to his feet.
Barbarino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traianus as he jumps to the side.
Barbarino checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus has managed to clinch.
Traianus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Traianus misses with the head strike.
Traianus misses with some punches.
Traianus working aggressively here.
Traianus working aggressively here.
Traianus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traianus lands an uppercut.
Traianus tries to work over Barbarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbarino working hard to break the clinch.
Traianus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbarino is working for takedown but Traianus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbarino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traianus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Barbarino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarino wants a takedown.
Traianus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbarino manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Traianus. Beautiful body shot.
Traianus moves away from the strike by Barbarino.
Traianus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traianus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Barbarino.
Traianus avoids the body shot from Barbarino.
Traianus is looking to slow Barbarino down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Traianus. That snapped Barbarino's head back.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbarino avoids the head kick by Traianus.
The fighters circling - Barbarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbarino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barbarino connects with a jab.
Barbarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traianus thumps Barbarino with a low kick.
Barbarino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino looks to land a combination but Traianus avoids it well.
A big left from Barbarino misses.
Traianus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traianus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbarino misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Traianus.
Traianus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Traianus throws a sloppy head kick and Barbarino moves out of range easily.
Traianus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traianus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbarino lands with a hook. Traianus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Traianus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbarino ducks under a wild hook from Traianus.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Traianus.
Barbarino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbarino lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Ulpius Traianus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbarino avoids the head kick by Traianus.
A jab from Barbarino does it's job there.
Traianus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Traianus.
Traianus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Traianus there.
Barbarino defending well as Traianus loads up on a big left hand.
Barbarino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traianus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbarino scores with a jab. Traianus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traianus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbarino.
Barbarino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traianus misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traianus as he avoids it easily.
Traianus throws a front kick aimed at Barbarino's knee but Barbarino avoids it well.
Traianus jabs Barbarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traianus finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbarino's head.
Barbarino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Traianus misses.
Decent striking displayed by Traianus there.
Vinnie Barbarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traianus ducks under a wild hook from Barbarino.
Traianus cracks Barbarino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Traianus connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Traianus.
Barbarino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traianus counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Barbarino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Traianus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbarino.
Traianus gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Traianus.
Traianus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traianus scores with a shot to the side of Barbarino's head.
Traianus throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbarino.
Traianus tries a body shot but Barbarino blocks it.
Traianus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traianus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traianus lands a right hand.
Traianus gets underhooks to prevent Barbarino's takedown attempt.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traianus lands a right hand.
Traianus lands with a right to the head.
Traianus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by Barbarino.
Traianus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbarino wants to get back to striking at distance but Traianus won't allow it.
Traianus lands a left hand.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Traianus.
Barbarino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traianus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Traianus lands a left hand.
Traianus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traianus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traianus takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traianus.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traianus tries to work over Barbarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traianus gets through Barbarino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traianus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbarino's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traianus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Traianus.
Traianus pushes Barbarino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Traianus.
Jeez, Vinnie Barbarino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traianus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traianus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Traianus fails to land.
Traianus lands with a light punch inside.
Barbarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traianus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traianus scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinnie Barbarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
Marcus Ulpius Traianus is the new heavyweight champion!
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