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Sunday Night Showdown: 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Stephenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson digs a good body shot into Machine's ribs.
Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machine uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine gets to his feet. Stephenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stephenson counters with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machine.
Machine stuns Stephenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Anthony Stephenson has been cut.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Stephenson looks gassed!
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephenson sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephenson taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stephenson is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephenson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine working Stephenson over with strikes.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Machine wants to take a breather but Stephenson is having none of it.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Machine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stephenson hang on?
Machine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stephenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stephenson some visible discomfort.
Stephenson is rocked!
Stephenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stephenson is still in real trouble! Can Machine finish him?
Machine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stephenson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Machine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Machine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slater Lowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Tesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater Lowman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slater Lowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurent Tesser!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesser moves into range and clinches up with Lowman.
Tesser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lowman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tesser wants to get back to striking at distance but Lowman won't allow it.
Tesser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tesser.
Tesser breaks from the clinch.
Tesser forces Lowman back against the cage and clinches.
Lowman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tesser avoiding damage as Lowman throws knees to the body.
Tesser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tesser rushes Lowman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lowman misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tesser.
Tesser is trying to push Lowman away but Lowman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tesser wobbles Lowman with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tesser dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lowman to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Laurent Tesser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Castro (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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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Castro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beauford misses with a wild combination.
Beauford lands a big head kick that sends Castro tumbling to the mat! Beauford takes a step backwards and waves Castro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Carter Beauford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauford wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beauford.
Castro takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Beauford has double underhooks.
Beauford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beauford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beauford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro passes into half guard.
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. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Beauford's temple.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro decides to stand up.
Beauford tries to sprawl but Castro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beauford is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Beauford is breathing heavily.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beauford takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Castro extends the arm and Beauford is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masdival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Masdival has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Masdival!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Masdival manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masdival fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Masdival moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Masdival lands a high kick!
Masdival misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Masdival moved out of range nicely.
Masdival throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
A head kick from Masdival lands but Gomi takes it in his stride.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masdival moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi scores with a three punch combo!
Masdival tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Masdival.
Masdival keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masdival lands a head kick!
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Masdival lands a head kick!
Masdival lands with a kick to the temple. Gomi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Masdival slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses.
Masdival takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masdival throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses.
Masdival throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws a combination that misses
and Masdival counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi slips a jab from Masdival.
Masdival thuds his shin into the meat of Gomi's side.
Masdival lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Masdival.
Masdival lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masdival dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
A head kick from Masdival lands but Gomi takes it in his stride.
Masdival scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masdival throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomi's head.
Gomi is rocked!
Masdival throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Masdival throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gomi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Masdival lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jorge Masdival!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clams Casino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clams Casino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Casino 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 AD has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from AD and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
AD tries to clinch but Casino moves out of range.
Casino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Casino jabs at AD's body.
AD wants to clinch up but Casino keeps it at a distance.
AD lands a front kick.
AD is looking to clinch.
AD wants to clinch up but Casino keeps it at a distance.
Casino misses with a head kick.
AD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AD tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AD tries to clinch up.
AD shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casino but Casino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Casino - just one landing.
Casino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AD.
Casino misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Casino.
AD throws a nice outside leg kick.
AD throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by AD misses
and Casino counters with a straight right hand.
AD rushes Casino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
AD fails to pull guard.
AD tightens his grip and picks Casino up, before dumping him to the ground. Casino manages to land in guard.
Casino wants to sweep here but AD controlling him for the moment.
Casino controlling the position.
AD postures up.
Casino pulls AD in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clams Casino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Casino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AD's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD misses with a wild combination.
AD takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
AD tries to clinch up.
Casino misses with a two punch combination.
AD blocks a head kick by Casino.
Casino tries to bum rush AD with a series of wild strikes but AD uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casino throws a body kick that misses.
AD tries to clinch but Casino moves away
and Casino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
AD shoots in but Casino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
Casino misses with a leg kick.
Clams Casino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AD shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casino pinned against the cage. Casino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casino scores with a body shot.
AD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Casino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Casino.
AD shoots for a takedown but Casino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casino wants to slow AD down by chopping away at his legs.
AD tries to clinch there but Casino circles away.
AD gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Casino.
Casino misses the shot to the body.
Casino gets caught flat footed, as AD shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
AD drops back looking for a leg! Casino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casino manages to kick AD off! AD jumps back into Casino's guard.
Casino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casino pulls AD in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AD trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AD drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Casino dives on top into guard.
AD trying to keep a closed guard but Casino is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AD is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
AD pulls Casino in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clams Casino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Casino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Casino tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD closes the distance but Casino moves to the side
and Casino counters with a left and a right that stings AD.
AD wants to clinch but Casino slips to the side
and Casino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Casino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AD misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Casino.
Casino cracks AD with a good jab.
AD is looking to clinch but Casino is avoiding it.
AD doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Casino throws a series of punches but AD moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casino misses with a low kick as AD jumps back.
AD blocks the body kick.
Casino is looking to chop away at AD's legs.
AD tries for a takedown but Casino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown but Casino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Casino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clams Casino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AD avoids the body shot from Casino.
AD keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Casino blocks the leg kick.
Casino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
AD looks to clinch
and Casino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AD fails with an attempt to clinch.
AD dodges the punch combination from Casino.
Casino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casino lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Relentless AD has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casino misses with a kick to the body.
AD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Casino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
AD throws a right hand that misses
and Casino counters with a left and a right that stings AD.
Casino throws a head kick but AD moves out of range.
Casino throws the kick towards the body but AD avoids it.
Casino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
AD is looking to clinch but Casino is avoiding it.
Casino throws a push kick but AD slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casino lands with an uppercut that bounces AD off the cage and back into range.
AD closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casino circles away.
AD keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Casino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AD.
Casino just misses with a punch to the body.
Casino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Casino blocks a head kick by AD.
Casino throws a leg kick but AD sees it coming and moves out of range.
Casino lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from AD.
Casino misses with a body shot.
AD tries to clinch but fails miserably
and AD takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AD doesn't manage to clinch there - Casino circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casino scores with the left hand. AD knows he should have avoided that one.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AD moves in looking to clinch but Casino pushes him off.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AD defending well as Casino loads up on a big left hand.
Casino throws a series of punches but AD avoids them all with ease.
Casino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AD scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AD dodges the punch combination from Casino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for AD.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clams Casino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Relentless AD's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
AD tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casino swats away the attempt to clinch by AD.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Casino tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casino misses with a straight left.
Casino throws a body punch but AD moves out of range.
Casino misses with a wild body shot.
AD ducks under a wild hook from Casino.
Casino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
AD blocks a head kick by Casino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casino did well to prevent AD getting side control.
AD is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AD landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Casino is looking to improve his position.
AD thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casino is controlling AD's trapped leg to prevent AD from advancing to side control.
AD passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Casino!
AD looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casino tries to reverse the position but AD maintains control.
AD seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Casino is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AD goes for an armbar but Casino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Casino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casino pushes down on AD's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Relentless AD has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. AD doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Casino.
AD is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD regains full guard. Nicely done.
AD is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casino wants to control from the top but AD keeps moving.
Clams Casino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AD will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
AD is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Casino is fighting to break AD's control of his arms but AD is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Casino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AD is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casino throws a body punch but AD moves out of range.
AD checks a leg kick.
Casino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casino keeps the fight on the outside.
Casino misses with a body shot.
AD closes the distance and clinches up with Casino, looking for a takedown. AD pushes Casino against the cage but Casino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Relentless AD.
AD moves to clinch but Casino breaks away
and Casino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps AD thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casino checks a leg kick.
Casino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Relentless AD comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casino 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clams Casino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen Something in the Way by Nirvana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darren Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Wayne sprawls well.
Wayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
Miller throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Miller tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wayne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. Wayne catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller is trying to trip Wayne. He has hold of a leg but Wayne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wayne wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
Miller prevents Wayne from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Wayne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wayne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries for a takedown but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Wayne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Wayne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wayne lands a lovely overhand right.
Wayne catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Miller is rocked!
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne which made him look bad.
Good shot there by Wayne.
Wayne dips down 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!
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Wayne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Miller dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Wayne scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Wayne scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darren Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wayne with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Wayne counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Miller! He's just covering up as Wayne starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Wayne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Crowder (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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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenson Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canada throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canada defends it nicely.
Canada gets caught flat footed, as Crowder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Canada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowder controls the pace.
Crowder trying to control but Canada is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jenson Crowder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good exchange - Canada coming out on top.
It looks like Jenson Crowder has been cut.
Canada takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder slips under a jab from Canada.
Crowder fails to land the takedown.
Air Canada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown but Canada shows good takedown defense.
Crowder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Canada counters with a straight right hand.
Canada connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowder looks gassed!
Canada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crowder pinned against the cage. Crowder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canada just misses with a punch to the body.
Canada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crowder with a lazy takedown attempt
so Canada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Canada is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Canada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowder gets full guard.
Crowder throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canada defends it easily.
Canada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Canada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Canada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canada tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Canada wants to stand and escape but instead Crowder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canada is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
Canada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowder is controlling him.
Canada keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canada wants to stand but Crowder is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Air Canada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenson Crowder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crowder misses with a takedown
and Canada counters with a thumping low kick.
Canada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canada lands a nice shot to the body.
Canada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canada throws a right and a left that Crowder avoids nicely.
Crowder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Air Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder shoots in looking for a takedown but Canada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crowder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Air Canada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
Canada throws a right and a left that Crowder avoids nicely.
Canada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canada scores with a three punch combo!
Crowder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada scores with a one two! Crowder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Jenson Crowder's cut even more.
Canada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crowder closes the distance and clinches up with Canada, looking for a takedown. Crowder pushes Canada against the cage but Canada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canada connects with a body shot.
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt - Canada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crowder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canada.
Crowder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Canada.
Canada sizes up Crowder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crowder is still on wobbly legs! Can Canada finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada scores with a leg kick.
Canada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crowder is not content to let Canada control the position.
Canada maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crowder could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Canada has cracked it and Crowder is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Canada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Air Canada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovich dives in and scores a takedown into Fourie's guard.
Malkovich drops back looking for a leg! Fourie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fourie manages to kick Malkovich off! Malkovich jumps back into Fourie's guard.
Fourie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fourie keeping full guard, as Malkovich tries to pass.
Fourie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malkovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malkovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malkovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fourie tries to buck Malkovich off but Malkovich is having none of it.
Fourie manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkovich prevents Fourie from improving his position.
Malkovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fourie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fourie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkovich defends well.
Fourie looking to control.
Fourie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malkovich.
Malkovich stands up and waves to Fourie to follow him.
Good work by Fourie as he checks the leg kick.
Malkovich misses the shot to the body.
Malkovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Fourie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob Malkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fourie shoots in and drives through. Malkovich sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich shoots in and gets a takedown into Fourie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fourie has a closed guard, preventing Malkovich from standing up.
Fourie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malkovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malkovich content to stall in guard here.
Fourie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malkovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malkovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fourie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malkovich defends it easily.
Malkovich wants to control from the top but Fourie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Fourie is retaining full guard.
Malkovich passes into half guard.
Fourie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fourie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malkovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fourie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fourie taking some punishment here, with Malkovich in his half guard.
Malkovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malkovich is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie actively working from the bottom here.
Malkovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fourie on the ground.
Malkovich is working for a kimura but Fourie is defending it quite comfortably.
Malkovich prevents Fourie from improving his position.
Malkovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fourie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fourie looking for a guillotine here but Malkovich defends easily.
Fourie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malkovich is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Fourie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malkovich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkovichis looking to pass into half guard but Fourie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fourie is in guard.
Fourie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malkovich's guard.
Malkovich gets full guard.
Malkovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malkovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fourie.
Fourie trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Alexander Fourie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fourie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fourie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fourie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malkovich is pushing Fourie's head away, looking to escape. Fourie manages to hold on to the position though.
Fourie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malkovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich wants to control but Fourie postures up.
Fourie trying to control the action but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malkovich is pushing Fourie's head away, looking to escape. Fourie manages to hold on to the position though.
Malkovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fourie tries for a kimura but Malkovich is defending well.
Fourie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malkovich is pushing Fourie's head away, looking to escape. Fourie manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich is trying to improve his position.
Malkovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fourie is looking for a kimura here.
Malkovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fourie pulls his head out easily.
Malkovich wants to get back to full guard.
Malkovich is trying to stand.
Malkovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fourie.
Malkovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fourie moves into full guard.
Malkovich is working Fourie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fourie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malkovich preventing the sweep.
Fourie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malkovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malkovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malkovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fourie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malkovich has managed to get both his arms back between Fourie's legs - danger averted.
Malkovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fourie tries to bench press Malkovich off him but Malkovich keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malkovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Fourie is defending well.
Malkovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fourie is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkovich working away.
Fourie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malkovich's best efforts.
Malkovich is looking to advance position but Fourie won't allow it.
Fourie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malkovich pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Fourie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Malkovich thuds a left hand into Fourie's body.
Malkovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fourie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malkovich controls Fourie momentarily but Fourie frees himself.
Fourie wants to pass the guard but Malkovich is keeping the position.
Malkovich is pulling down on Fourie's head. It's preventing any offense from Fourie, at least for the moment.
Malkovich is looking for a triangle but Fourie pushes his legs off easily.
Fourie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fourie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fourie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malkovich's guard.
Fourie uses his free foot to push down on Malkovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malkovich.
Malkovich is trying desperately to improve position.
Malkovich is working hard here to advance position.
Malkovich gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fourie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Malkovich defend it? Fourie steps over the head and cranks it - Malkovich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fourie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Fourie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Park!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park fails with a takedown attempt.
Park swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Park tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurricane is able to avoid easily.
Park manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hurricane on his heels. He'll look to pass Hurricane's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Park pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurricane is keeping the position for now.
Park advances to half guard.
Hurricane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Park manages to pass to mount!
Hurricane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Park unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hurricane is looking to get to half guard.
Park 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.
Hurricane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Park landing punches.
Park lands with some strikes.
Park throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurricane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Park tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hurricane tries to lock up and control but Park gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Park unloads with some shots from mount but Hurricane bucks and avoids them well.
Park thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Park misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Park working the ground and pound effectively.
Park punching from mount but Hurricane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Park swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hurricane is now in Park's guard. A big mistake from Park there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurricane throws a push kick but Park slaps the foot to one side.
Park tried to score with a low kick but Hurricane checks it.
Hurricane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Park fails with the takedown
and Hurricane counters with a left and a right that stings Park.
Hurricane fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park keeps the fight on the outside.
Park checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurricane is looking to clinch.
Piston Hurricane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurricane takes the fight into the clinch.
Hurricane stalling against the cage.
Hurricane stops a takedown attempt from Park.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurricane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Park has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hurricane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Park is trying to force a seperation but Hurricane has the dominant position.
Park tries to break the clinch but Hurricane is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Park dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hurricane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Park paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurricane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hurricane.
Hurricane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Park manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Park keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurricane tries to bum rush Park with a series of wild strikes but Park uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Park moves out of range of the body kick from Hurricane.
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurricane defends it nicely.
Hurricane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Park swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurricane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurricane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurricane throws a leg kick but Park moved away.
Hurricane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Park swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Park with a poor takedown
and Hurricane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hurricane throws an elbow that misses.
Hurricane stops a takedown attempt from Park.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurricane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hurricane pushes off an throws an elbow but Park leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Park avoids it.
Hurricane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Park avoids it.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Hurricane.
Park tries to break the clinch but Hurricane is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hurricane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hurricane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
Hurricane stalling in the clinch.
Hurricane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
Park wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurricane has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Hurricane.
Hurricane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurricane lands a nice uppercut.
Park misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurricane.
Park is trying to force a seperation but Hurricane has the dominant position.
Hurricane slows down the pace here.
Park has had enough of the clinch but Hurricane keeps him there for the moment.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Hurricane.
Hurricane throws an elbow that misses.
Hurricane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Park drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurricane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hurricane wants to clinch up but Park keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurricane.
Hurricane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hurricane misses with a low kick.
Park throws a leg kick but Hurricane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurricane is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Park blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurricane sprawls well. He's pushed Park's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Park uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurricane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurricane stalls.
Hurricane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Park avoids a wild elbow strike from Hurricane.
Hurricane controlling the action here for a moment.
Hurricane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Park can't break the clinch.
Park on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Park is trying to drag Hurricane to the mat but Hurricane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hurricane lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurricane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hurricane misses with a hook. Park ducked under it nicely.
Hurricane has managed to clinch.
Hurricane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Park up against the cage.
Hurricane has Park pressed against the cage, preventing Park from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hurricane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Park blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurricane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Park tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Park.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurricane trying to land knees to the body.
Hurricane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hurricane gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
Hurricane taking a breather.
Hurricane works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
Park is trying to force a seperation but Hurricane has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Hurricane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hurricane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurricane trying to land knees to the body.
Hurricane lands an elbow inside that Park shrugs off.
Hurricane works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
Hurricane stalling.
Hurricane gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurricane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Park up against the cage.
Hurricane missing with knees to the body.
Hurricane misses with a knee strike.
Hurricane lands with a short shot to the head.
Piston Hurricane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hurricane taking a breather.
Park tries to circle away but Hurricane has him pinned against the cage.
Park is trying to drag Hurricane to the mat but Hurricane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hurricane stalls.
Hurricane throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Hurricane.
Hurricane gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
Park drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hurricane pushes Park back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurricane.
Hurricane receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hurricane presses Park against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurricane tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurricane scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hurricane throws a hook but Park avoids it easily.
Hurricane closes the distance and clinches.
Hurricane tries a knee to the head but Park blocks it.
Hurricane lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurricane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Park with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Park wants to get back to striking at distance but Hurricane won't allow it.
Hurricane missing with knees to the body.
Hurricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Park's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Park wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Park goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurricane prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Park being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane pushes Park back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hurricane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Park on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hurricane is pushing Park up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hurricane tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Hurricane avoids the damage to the body.
Hurricane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Park tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Park goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurricane prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park tries to circle away but Hurricane has him pinned against the cage.
Hurricane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
Hurricane controlling the action here for a moment.
Park is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurricane has double underhooks.
Park can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurricane.
Hurricane tries to throw a body punch but Park avoids it by throwing Hurricane back against the cage.
Park is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hurricane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurricane lands a nice elbow.
Hurricane misses with an elbow over the top.
Hurricane throws an elbow but it misses.
Hurricane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Park is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane trying to land knees to the body.
Hurricane missing with knees to the body.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Park can't break the clinch.
Hurricane slowing the pace effectively.
Hurricane lands a shot to the body.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Hurricane.
Hurricane cracks Park with a nice body shot.
Hurricane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hurricane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Hurricane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Park on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hurricane.
Park drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Hurricane to work.
Hurricane lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurricane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Hurricane as the two fighters clinch.
Hurricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Park's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurricane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Park's defenses.
Hurricane avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Park's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurricane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Park fails with the takedown
and Hurricane counters by clinching up.
Hurricane stalling in the clinch.
Hurricane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Park or not.
Hurricane lands an uppercut.
Hurricane is pushing Park up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Park is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hurricane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hurricane misses with a body punch.
Hurricane slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Park avoids it.
Hurricane misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Hurricane to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piston Hurricane.
Hurricane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hurricane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Park.
Hurricane has closed the distance and engaged Park in a clinch.
Hurricane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Park is trying to drag Hurricane to the mat but Hurricane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park avoiding damage as Hurricane throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Park can't get the takedown.
Park letting Hurricane take a breather here.
Hurricane struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Hurricane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Park taking a breather.
Hurricane misses with a knee to the head.
Hurricane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hurricane stalling against the cage.
Hurricane gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
Hurricane slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane trying to land knees to the body.
Hurricane just leaning against Park, taking a breather.
Hurricane gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
Hurricane controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piston Hurricane.
Park tries for a takedown but Hurricane circles away easily
and Hurricane counters by moving into the clinch.
Piston Hurricane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Park blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Park is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurricane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Hurricane.
Hurricane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hurricane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to stall but Hurricane improves his position.
Hurricane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
Bong Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hurricane.
Park drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hurricane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Park trying to control the position but instead, Hurricane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Park into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurricane dodges an elbow strike from Park.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Hurricane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurricane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Hurricane! Piston Hurricane retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien De Valmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastien De Valmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bader!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Valmont throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bader on the side of the head.
De Valmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Valmont scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from De Valmont.
Bader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Valmont lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Valmont fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by De Valmont - just one landing.
De Valmont catches Bader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Valmont lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tom Bader has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Valmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Valmont lands a right hook to the body.
Sebastien De Valmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader looks gassed!
A jab from De Valmont finds it's way through Bader's defenses.
Bader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Valmont moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
De Valmont has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Valmont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Valmont.
De Valmont lands an uppercut.
De Valmont drops Bader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Valmont avoids it.
A shot in the inside from De Valmont.
De Valmont presses Bader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Valmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bader misses with a body punch.
De Valmont lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Tom Bader's cut even more.
De Valmont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Valmont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bader backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Valmont lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bader or not.
De Valmont scores with a shoulder strike.
De Valmont blocking some punches.
De Valmont lands with a light punch inside.
Bader takes a shot to the head.
De Valmont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baders head.
De Valmont slows down the pace here.
De Valmont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Valmont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Valmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bader backwards.
Bader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The cut above Tom Bader's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stalling in the clinch from De Valmont.
De Valmont lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Valmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Valmont lands with a short shot to the head.
De Valmont scores with a hook to the body.
De Valmont slowing the pace effectively.
De Valmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Valmont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bader is trying to drag De Valmont to the mat but De Valmont just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien De Valmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Bader's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Valmont connects with a body shot that sends Bader's belly button to the back.
De Valmont scores with a body shot.
Bader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Valmont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Valmont gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Valmont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bader.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Valmont - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bader is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Valmont lands with a short shot to the head.
De Valmont scores with a shot to the side of Bader's head.
De Valmont gets through Bader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Valmont.
A hook to the body from De Valmont.
De Valmont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Valmont.
Tom Bader's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
De Valmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Valmont - that landed with a thud.
Bader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Valmont pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Valmont drops Bader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bader is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Bader's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastien De Valmont!
Sebastien De Valmont retains his heavyweight title!
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