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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melora McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Stewart!
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, Melora McKay!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stewart, pushing him back against the cage.
McKay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McKay misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from McKay are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McKay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stewart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by McKay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McKay is controlling him well.
McKay tries to score with some ground and pound. Stewart controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stewart managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKay.
Stewart parries the strikes from McKay easily there. McKay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stewart to escape.
McKay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McKay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stewart some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from McKay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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!
McKay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stewart's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from McKay crashes against the mat.
McKay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stewart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKay swings around for an armbar but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKay's guard.
McKay has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
McKay working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
McKay is pulling down on Stewart's head. It's preventing any offense from Stewart, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McKay has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Stewart postures up.
McKay is controlling Stewart's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKay's guard.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between McKay's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay trying to strike off his back.
McKay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKay is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
McKay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stewart's head.
McKay is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
McKay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McKay slips nicely into half guard.
McKay thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melora McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stewart tries to keep at a distance but McKay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stewart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKay.
McKay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McKay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stewart prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKay lands a knee to the body.
McKay connects with a knee to the head.
McKay lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
McKay stalling in the clinch.
McKay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McKay manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay is trying to get an arm triangle but Stewart is defending well.
McKay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McKay tries to score with some ground and pound. Stewart controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McKay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McKay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McKay misses with the ground and pound.
McKay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stewart has escaped the position, nice work there.
McKay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stewart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McKay.
McKay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKay connects with a decent elbow.
McKay misses with the ground and pound.
McKay wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
McKay lands a few punches from side control.
Stewart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKay on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McKay is staying tight to Stewart's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stewart managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKay.
McKay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McKay throws an elbow but Stewart slips to the side and avoids it well.
McKay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McKay lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay advances to full mount.
Stewart avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKay.
McKay is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stewart is surviving well by controlling McKay's body position as best he can.
BOOM! McKay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay 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.
McKay cracks Stewart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McKay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but McKay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McKay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stewart because McKay loaded up on that one.
Stewart is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melora McKay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McKay clinches.
McKay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McKay pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKay lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Damien Stewart has been cut.
Stewart wants to get back to striking at distance but McKay won't allow it.
McKay is working for takedown but Stewart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from McKay.
McKay landing knees to the body.
McKay landing knees to the head.
McKay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McKay gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
McKay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart is staying active underneath McKay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McKay drops an elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKay.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McKay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stewart because McKay loaded up on that one.
McKay misses with a head shot.
McKay throwing strikes here but Stewart is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKay with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay working the ground and pound effectively.
McKay scoring with strikes but Stewart is staying in there.
McKay raining down shots from the mount!
Stewart is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stewart looks a forlorn figure.
McKay looking for a guillotine from mount but Stewart is having none of it.
McKay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stewart is on top in guard.
McKay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.
McKay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
McKay is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Melora McKay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKay controlling the action here.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melora McKay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKay 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melora McKay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kilter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raptor Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Kilter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Kilter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raptor Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilter connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Raptor Jesus has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Jesus scores with a four punch combination!
Kilter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jesus checks it well.
Kilter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesus sizes up Kilter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leo Kilter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilter throws a chopping leg kick but Jesus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilter needs to keep his hands up - Jesus had a free shot at his head there.
Jesus scores with a hook to the body. Kilter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilter.
Jesus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilter cracks Jesus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus forces Kilter back against the cage and clinches.
Jesus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilter is trying to break the clinch but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilter is trying to force a seperation but Jesus has the dominant position.
Jesus stalling against the cage.
Kilter can't break the clinch.
Jesus keeps control of Kilter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Kilter is trying to force a seperation but Jesus has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Jesus.
Jesus works on Kilter's body with a couple of short punches.
Kilter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilter wants to get back to striking at distance but Jesus won't allow it.
Kilter is trying to push Jesus away but Jesus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilter is trying to break the clinch but Jesus is controlling him.
Jesus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilter takes a swing at Jesus's ribcage but misses.
Jesus slips a jab from Kilter.
Kilter misses with the combination.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kilter is predictable there
and Jesus counters with a two punch combo.
Jesus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jesus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jesus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilter drops his hands momentarily and Jesus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kilter.
Kilter wants to land a leg kick but Jesus is out of range.
Kilter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Jesus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jesus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter misses with an uppercut
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilter misses with a combination
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Kilter ducks right into an uppercut from Jesus.
Kilter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jesus connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kilter.
Kilter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jesus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesus connects with a right hand. Kilter shakes it off.
Kilter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jesus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jesus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilter motions for Jesus to come forward. Kilter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Jesus.
Kilter throws a solid leg kick but Jesus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilter.
Kilter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Kilter misses
and Jesus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Kilter.
Kilter misses with a low kick as Jesus jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Kilter.
Jesus throws a combination. Kilter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raptor Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jesus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilter with a hook.
Kilter misses with a low kick as Jesus jumps back.
Jesus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jesus eats them both and turns towards Kilter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jesus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilter.
Kilter misses with a right hand
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jesus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jesus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jesus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilter.
Kilter misses with a double jab.
Kilter connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Kilter is predictable there
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jesus misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kilter is predictable there
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kilter misses
enabling Jesus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilter needs to keep his hands up - Jesus had a free shot at his head there.
Kilter swinging wildly here.
Kilter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilter misses with a lunging right hand
and Jesus counters with a one-two to the body.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilter has time to react.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilter.
Kilter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jesus.
Kilter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jesus counters with a nice leg kick.
Jesus lands a jab to Kilter's midsection.
Kilter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jesus to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Jesus.
Kilter just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus works Kilter's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilter scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilter misses with a double jab
and Jesus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jesus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jesus there.
Jesus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilter throws a leg kick
and Jesus counters with a series of strikes. Kilter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kilter looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter throws a chopping leg kick but Jesus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kilter swinging wildly here.
Leo Kilter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Jesus finds it's target.
Kilter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilter misses with a double jab.
Kilter misses with a double jab
and Jesus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jesus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilter. Kilter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilter misses with a looping right.
Kilter 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.
Kilter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
Raptor Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilter misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus lands an overhand right.
Jesus with a nice cross.
Jesus dodges the punch combination from Kilter.
Jesus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilter throws a leg kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilter in his tracks.
Jesus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jesus stalks Kilter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kilter's face. Kilter staggers backwards, shaken.
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.
Kilter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jesus to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Jesus as he checks the leg kick.
Jesus checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raptor Jesus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jesus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kilter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus throws a shot to the body.
Kilter works Jesus's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Jesus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilter doesn't seem phased though.
Jesus digs a good hook to Kilter's body.
Jesus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilter.
Kilter throws a right hand that Jesus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jesus also avoids with ease.
Jesus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jesus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilter looks to clinch
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Jesus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jesus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilter throws a right hand that Jesus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jesus also avoids with ease.
Kilter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilter cracks a nice hook into Jesus's ribs.
A combination from Kilter does no damage.
Jesus misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus slips a jab from Kilter.
Jesus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jesus throws a front kick aimed at Kilter's knee but Kilter avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilter misses with an uppercut.
Kilter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jesus's corner calls for a 1-2. Jesus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilter throws a leg kick
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilter thows a leg kick but Jesus checks it
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus slips a jab and a cross from Kilter.
Kilter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jesus momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilter digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
Kilter throws a combination that misses
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus scores with a hook.
A jab from Jesus does it's job there.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilter throws out the jab.
Kilter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jesus cracks Kilter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilter misses with a low kick.
Jesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jesus moves away from the strike by Kilter.
A right-left combo lands from Kilter.
Jesus lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilter's head.
Kilter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesus scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilter throws a front kick aimed at Jesus's knee but Jesus avoids it well.
Jesus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilter throws a leg kick but Jesus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilter misses with a low kick.
Kilter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilter wants to slow Jesus down by chopping away at his legs.
Leo Kilter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raptor Jesus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jesus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Jesus.
Kilter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raptor Jesus.
Well Jesus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raptor Jesus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuko Nabakenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabakenya has chosen Stand up and shout (Steel Dragon) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kabuko Nabakenya enters the cage!
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24
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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24
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuko Nabakenya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabakenya ducks right into an uppercut from Goodson.
Bobby Goodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nabakenya slips a straight right by Goodson.
Nabakenya shoots in for a double leg but Goodson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nabakenya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goodson circles away.
Nabakenya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Kabuko Nabakenya has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nabakenya is out on his feet! Goodson sets himself and nearly takes Nabakenya's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Goodson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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203 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara scores with a nice right hand.
McNamara 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.
McNamara gets to mount! Rogan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McNamara is working for a guillotine from mount but Rogan frees his head quite easily.
The referee warns Rogan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
McNamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McNamara prevents Rogan from getting the reversal.
McNamara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan is trying to escape the mount.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McNamara controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is working to get back to half guard.
McNamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
McNamara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McNamara is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McNamara is looking to slow Rogan down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNamara's waist but McNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogan off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Rogan or perhaps it was just good defense by McNamara which made him look bad.
McNamara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rogan to the mat! Rogan manages to get full guard.
Rogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McNamara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rogan.
Rogan looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNamara controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.
Rogan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rogan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McNamara pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rogan is looking to improve his position but McNamara isn't that keen on the idea.
McNamara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogan is looking to improve his position but McNamara isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
McNamara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogan is looking to improve his position but McNamara isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McNamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McNamara throws a left that rocks Rogan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McNamara dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rogan regain composure!
Rogan is rocked!
It looks like Fro Rogan has been cut.
Rogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara is looking to stand up but Rogan isn't so interested in that idea.
McNamara wants to sweep here but Rogan controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan has gone for a leg lock! McNamara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rogan's guard.
Rogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.
McNamara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogan is looking for a triangle but McNamara pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogan being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogan looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
McNamara controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McNamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogan in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNamara.
McNamara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McNamara.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
Rogan shoots and misses
and McNamara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McNamara in particular looking to stall.
Rogan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McNamara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rogan for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McNamara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from McNamara.
Rogan has hold of McNamara's hands but McNamara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McNamara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogan sees it coming and defends easily.
McNamara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogan looking for subs from the bottom but McNamara mounts him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogan is looking to get to half guard.
McNamara controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McNamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fro Rogan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McNamara defends it nicely.
McNamara gets caught flat footed, as Rogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.
McNamara manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McNamara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNamara pulls his head out easily.
McNamara controlling the action here.
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McNamara slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McNamara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McNamara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan tries to roll over but McNamara keeps him under control.
Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rogan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Rogan's face as McNamara controls the position.
McNamara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McNamara slows the pace down.
McNamara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogan tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.
Rogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNamara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McNamara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McNamara kicks Rogan off and gets to his feet.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogan.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McNamara throws a good cross that connects.
McNamara lands a front kick.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan gets caught flat footed, as McNamara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fro Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean McNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNamara controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNamara 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Gyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyver moves into the clinch successfully.
Gyver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Furcal blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyver lands a good knee to the midsection. Furcal won't want to take too many of those.
Furcal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Furcal fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furcal.
Furcal blocks a jab.
Gyver tries to clinch up but Furcal circles away and keeps his distance.
Gyver connects with a jab.
Furcal swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyver.
Gyver tries to clinch up.
Gyver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Furcal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furcal throws the left hand but Gyver avoids the punch easily.
Furcal slips a straight right by Gyver.
Gyver leaves Furcal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Furcal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gyver throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver moves into the clinch.
Gyver working aggressively here.
Furcal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Furcal tries to break the clinch but Gyver is controlling the position.
Furcal tries to circle away but Gyver has him pinned against the cage.
Gyver tries to land knees in the clinch but Furcal avoids the damage to the body.
Furcal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gyver tries a knee to the head but Furcal blocks it.
Furcal is trying to force a seperation but Gyver has the dominant position.
Furcal manages to pull guard.
Furcal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gyver's guard.
Furcal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gyver's guard.
Furcal prevents Gyver from improving his position.
Gyver is defending against the submission attempts here by Furcal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver won't allow Furcal to pass to mount.
Furcal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Furcal 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyver wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal works his way into full mount!
Furcal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gyver is on top in guard.
Furcal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gyver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Furcal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gyver trying to control the position from guard on top but Furcal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furcal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries to stand but Furcal is controlling from the bottom.
Gyver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furcal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gyver manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furcal looking to pass the guard.
Gyver controlling Furcal's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Furcal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gyver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Furcal swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyver.
Gyver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furcal.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furcal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furcal.
Gyver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gyver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Furcal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gyver scrambles back to his feet.
Furcal needs to keep his hands up - Gyver had a free shot at his head there.
Furcal avoids the head kick by Gyver.
Mike Furcal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gyver moves away from the strike by Furcal.
Gyver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Furcal fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Gyver misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal fails to land with a series of punches.
Furcal closes the distance and clinches up with Gyver, looking for a takedown. Furcal pushes Gyver against the cage but Gyver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Furcal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Gyver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furcal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Furcal.
Furcal swings for the body but Gyver moves out of range.
Gyver connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gyver lands with an overhand left.
Gyver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gyver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Furcal connects with a looping right hand.
Furcal looks to land a combination but Gyver avoids it well.
Furcal is breathing heavily.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Furcal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furcal shoots for a double leg takedown but Gyver sprawls well. He's pushed Furcal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Furcal on the side of the head.
Gyver jabs Furcal right on the nose. Furcal blinks but takes it well.
Gyver lunges at Furcal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furcal's hand.
Gyver swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Gyver is looking to clinch but Furcal is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Gyver.
Gyver lands with a kick to the temple. Furcal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gyver doesn't manage to clinch there - Furcal circles away.
Furcal lands a jab.
Gyver throws a body kick that misses.
Gyver moves out of range as Furcal strikes.
Nice body punch from Furcal.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furcal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gyver tries to clinch but Furcal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver misses with a wild body shot.
Gyver lunges at Furcal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furcal's hand.
Furcal swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyver.
Gyver lands with a good body shot.
Gyver swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Gyver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gyver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Gyver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Furcal misses the target.
Gyver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Furcal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gyver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gyver leaves Furcal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Furcal thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries to clinch up.
Gyver closes the distance and pushes Furcal back into the cage.
Gyver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Furcal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyver trying to land knees to the body.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Furcal avoids it.
Gyver missing with knees to the body.
Furcal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Gyver. No joy for Furcal on that attempt.
Gyver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Furcal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Furcal throws an overhand right that lands on Gyver's shoulder, as Gyver tries to avoid the shot.
Gyver throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gyver cracks the inside of Furcal's front leg.
Gyver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gyver throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gyver forces Furcal back against the cage and clinches.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gyver lands a nice knee to the body.
Gyver stalling in the clinch but Furcal improves position.
Furcal letting Gyver take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Furcal is trying to break the clinch but Gyver has him pressed against the cage.
Gyver tries to stall but Furcal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gyver is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mac Gyver.
Gyver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furcal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyver circles away quickly and effectively.
Gyver ducks under a wild hook from Furcal.
Gyver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gyver enables Furcal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gyver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gyver is keeping the position for now.
Furcal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Furcal is looking to advance position but Gyver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Furcal is desperately trying to improve his position but Gyver has a good base and remains in mount.
Mike Furcal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gyver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Furcal is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furcal tries to hold on but Gyver pushes him away.
Furcal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Furcal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gyver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Furcal on the ground.
Furcal is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Furcal tries to hold on but Gyver pushes him away.
Gyver trying to control but Furcal is having none of it.
Furcal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Furcal is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furcal holds on for dear life, controlling Gyver's posture momentarily.
Furcal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Furcal.
I think Furcal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Furcal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Trout (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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23
270 lbs
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250 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremiah Trout!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trout tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Trout blocks nicely.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Burns working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burns looking to ground and pound but Trout is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Burns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trout keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns trying to control but Trout is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with a head shot.
Burns throws some wild stikes that Trout manages to avoid easily.
Burns throws some wild stikes that Trout manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Jeremiah Trout has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns looking to finish Trout with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trout!
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burns postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Trout out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Burns goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Burns!
In his post fight interview, Carl Burns started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Rocket. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burov counters with a right hand to the body.
Burov blocks a head kick by Silva.
Burov misses with a wild combination.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burov tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burov to the ground. Burov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burov avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burov defends it well.
Silva moves into full mount! Burov won't be happy about that!
Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Burov throws a big shot that misses.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Burov misses.
Some wild striking there from Burov.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Burov shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Burov shows good takedown defense.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Decent striking displayed by Burov there.
It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Burov pushes him off.
Burov looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Burov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva looks gassed!
Burov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burov stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Burov throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Burov moves out of range.
Silva moves away from the strike by Burov.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Burov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva shoots in but Burov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Burov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Burov counter with a right hand.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burov.
Burov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Burov thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Burov gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Burov wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four 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!
Burov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burov is one step ahead there.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Burov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavel Burov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva tries to sprawl but Burov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Burov cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burov is looking to improve his position.
Burov is looking to escape.
Burov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is thwarting Burov's attempts to control the position.
Silva has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Burov works to full guard.
Burov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Burov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burov is keeping the position for now.
Burov is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Burov as Silva shoots in.
Burov catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burov throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A punch combination from Burov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burov circles away.
Silva throws a body punch but Burov moves out of range.
Silva shoots in and bounces Burov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Burov controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Burov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Burov is retaining full guard.
Burov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva gets to his feet. Burov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pavel Burov is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burov as he jumps to the side.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Burov strikes.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Burov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Burov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burov takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Burov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Burov misses with a wild body shot.
Silva darts in and clinches Burov up against the cage.
Burov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Burov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Burov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silva looks for a takedown but Burov sprawls well.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva is looking to clinch but Burov is avoiding it.
Burov leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burov.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Burov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Burov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burov misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Burov.
Burov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Burov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov 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.
Burov lands a head shot.
Silva is rocked!
That has opened up Roger Silva's cut even more.
Burov punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Burov there.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Burov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Burov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pavel Burov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Wilhelm (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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217 lbs
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29
218 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilhelm to the mat! Wilhelm manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilhelm looking for a guillotine here but Rotberg defends easily.
Rotberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rotberg won't allow Wilhelm to sweep him here.
Rotberg prevents Wilhelm from getting back to his feet.
Wilhelm keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Rotberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilhelm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilhelm is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ilan Rotberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rotberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilhelm's head backwards.
Rotberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilhelm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rotberg moves forwards but Wilhelm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
Rotberg misses with a two punch combination.
Wilhelm moves away from the strike by Rotberg.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Rotberg moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm lands a nice looking body shot.
Rotberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm looks to land a combination but Rotberg avoids it well.
Rotberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rotberg.
A big left from Rotberg misses.
Wilhelm tests Rotberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rotberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm throws a hook to the side of Rotberg's head but Rotberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rotberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rotberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilhelm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilhelm moves in looking to clinch but Rotberg pushes him off.
Rotberg misses with a leg kick.
Victor Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Rotberg.
Wilhelm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rotberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilhelm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilhelm fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a big shot that misses.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up.
Wilhelm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilhelm moves in looking to clinch but Rotberg pushes him off.
Rotberg misses with the combination.
Victor Wilhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rotberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilhelm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotberg lands with a hook. Wilhelm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that Rotberg semi-blocks.
Wilhelm punishes Rotberg's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Wilhelm scores with a nice strike.
Ilan Rotberg's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from Rotberg. Those never looked like landing.
Rotberg swinging wildly here.
Wilhelm slips under a jab from Rotberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg moves out of range.
Wilhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Rotberg there.
A combination from Wilhelm does no damage.
Wilhelm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilhelm looks gassed!
Nice uppercut lands for Rotberg. That snapped Wilhelm's head back.
Wilhelm misses the jab.
Rotberg jabs Wilhelm right on the nose. Wilhelm blinks but takes it well.
Wilhelm misses with an uppercut. Rotberg saw that one coming.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Rotberg defending well as Wilhelm loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rotberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm tries to clinch up
and Rotberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Wilhelm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotberg misses the target.
Wilhelm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rotberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rotberg fails with the takedown.
Rotberg connects with the punch.
Rotberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up.
Victor Wilhelm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilhelm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rotberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilhelm scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rotberg, as that shot connected.
Rotberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rotberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilhelm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotberg.
Wilhelm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rotberg scores with a nice strike.
Wilhelm wants to clinch up but Rotberg keeps it at a distance.
Wilhelm is breathing heavily.
Rotberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg throws a nice looking combination but Wilhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilhelm misses with a hook.
Rotberg checks a leg kick.
Rotberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilhelm misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Rotberg - just one landing.
Rotberg scores with a jab to the head.
Wilhelm throws the left hand but Rotberg avoids the punch easily.
Wilhelm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rotberg cracks Wilhelm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rotberg lands a really nice looking cross but Wilhelm seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotberg.
Rotberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Rotberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilhelm misses with a looping left.
Rotberg works over Wilhelm's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up.
Ilan Rotberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg works Wilhelm's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilhelm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilhelm's head backwards.
Wilhelm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Rotberg moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm needs to keep his hands up - Rotberg had a free shot at his head there.
Rotberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilhelm takes the fight into the clinch.
Rotberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilhelm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilhelm misses with a punch on the inside.
Rotberg breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilhelm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilhelm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotberg swings for the body but Wilhelm moves out of range.
Rotberg misses with the combination.
Rotberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Rotberg misses.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
A combination from Rotberg does no damage.
Rotberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rotberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotberg moves away.
Rotberg slips under a jab from Wilhelm.
Rotberg staying out of range there.
Rotberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four 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!
Donk. Rotberg catches Wilhelm right on the button with a cross.
Rotberg tries to keep at a distance but Wilhelm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rotberg tries to circle away but Wilhelm has him pinned against the cage.
Wilhelm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilhelm doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotberg circles away.
Wilhelm misses with a body shot.
Rotberg clobbers Wilhelm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rotberg misses the shot to the body.
Wilhelm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rotberg scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotberg staying out of range there.
Rotberg stalks Wilhelm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilhelm's face. Wilhelm staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilhelm scores with a shot to the body.
Rotberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilhelm blocks a jab.
Wilhelm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rotberg cracks Wilhelm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilhelm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Rotberg.
A big left from Rotberg misses.
Nice defenses there by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rotberg.
Wilhelm is looking to clinch.
Rotberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotberg tries to bum rush Wilhelm with a series of wild strikes but Wilhelm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilhelm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotberg with a hook.
Rotberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilhelm.
Rotberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rotberg misses with a two punch combination.
Wilhelm jabs Rotberg right on the nose. Rotberg blinks but takes it well.
Rotberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilhelm circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilhelm counters by moving into the clinch.
Rotberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilhelm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotberg moves out of range as Wilhelm strikes.
Wilhelm staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilhelm lands a really nice looking cross but Rotberg seems unphased.
A big left from Rotberg misses.
Rotberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilhelm doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotberg throws out a loose jab but Wilhelm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that Rotberg avoids nicely.
Rotberg missing with a left hand there. Wilhelm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotberg tests Wilhelm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilhelm throws an off balance right hand
and Rotberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilhelm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rotberg's head.
A punch combination from Rotberg misses.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Rotberg.
Rotberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilhelm is just out of range.
Rotberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilhelm stuffs the takedown attempt from Rotberg. Rotberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rotberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg catches Wilhelm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Rotberg.
Wilhelm has closed the distance and engaged Rotberg in a clinch.
Rotberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilhelm's efforts to push away.
Rotberg has Wilhelm pressed against the cage, preventing Wilhelm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rotberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilhelm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rotberg.
A shot to the liver by Rotberg. Beautiful body shot.
Wilhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotberg gets tackled into the cage by Wilhelm. Wilhelm maintains the clinch.
Rotberg breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rotberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Rotberg moves out of range.
Rotberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rotberg dodges the punch combination from Wilhelm.
Rotberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilhelm.
Rotberg lands a really nice looking cross but Wilhelm seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg is having none of it.
Rotberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilhelm's head.
Rotberg lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilhelm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilhelm avoids the body shot from Rotberg.
Rotberg slips a straight right by Wilhelm.
Rotberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
Wilhelm throws a jab when Rotberg was well out of range.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg moves out of range.
Wilhelm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilhelm darts in trying to clinch
and Wilhelm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotberg avoids a kick to the body.
Rotberg digs a good hook to Wilhelm's body.
Wilhelm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wilhelm misses with a hook. Rotberg ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg works over Wilhelm's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilhelm misses with a hook
and Rotberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotberg.
Rotberg tests Wilhelm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilhelm tries to close the distance and clinch but Rotberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotberg scores with a body shot.
Rotberg scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rotberg connects with the punch.
Wilhelm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rotberg.
Rotberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Wilhelm.
Rotberg blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg misses with a takedown attempt - Wilhelm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rotberg 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.
Wilhelm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rotberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Rotberg does it's job there.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that Rotberg semi-blocks.
Wilhelm throws a hook but Rotberg avoids it easily.
Wilhelm wants to clinch up but Rotberg keeps it at a distance.
Rotberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilhelm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilhelm enables Rotberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilhelm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rotberg wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotberg passes Wilhelm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilhelm 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.
Rotberg slips a nice elbow through Wilhelm's hands, connecting with Wilhelm's forehead.
Rotberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilhelm's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping him busy.
Rotberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rotberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Rotberg working over Wilhelm with some ground and pound. Wilhelm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rotberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilhelm is refusing to be controlled, as Rotberg sits in half guard.
Rotberg is really struggling to control Wilhelm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilhelm is just riding it out for now. Rotberg eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg had his way with Victor Wilhelm in that round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilhelm drives through and clinches with Rotberg against the cage.
Wilhelm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm throws a series of punches but Rotberg moves out of range.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Rotberg.
Rotberg scores with a one two! Wilhelm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Rotberg moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm misses with a hook. Rotberg ducked under it nicely.
Rotberg throws a one two combo.
Wilhelm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilhelm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilhelm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilhelm as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Rotberg.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg moves away
and Rotberg counters with a three punch combo that has Wilhelm backing up. Wilhelm nods at Rotberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Rotberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilhelm missing with a left hand there. Rotberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotberg throws a right and a left that Wilhelm avoids nicely.
Rotberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilhelm tries to clinch but Rotberg moves out of range.
Rotberg misses with an uppercut. Wilhelm saw that one coming.
Wilhelm pushes Rotberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilhelm wants to get back to striking at distance but Rotberg won't allow it.
Wilhelm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilan Rotberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rotberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilhelm keeps working.
Wilhelm tries to buck Rotberg off but Rotberg is having none of it.
Rotberg trying to control the position but Wilhelm is working away.
Wilhelm tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm is not content to let Rotberg control the position.
Rotberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rotberg wants to control for a moment but Wilhelm uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rotberg prevents Wilhelm from standing back up.
Rotberg is looking to stall here but Wilhelm recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
Rotberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilhelm is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rotberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilan Rotberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilan Rotberg!
Ilan Rotberg retains his light heavyweight title!
Ilan Rotberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Gimmick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh feints and then cracks Gimmick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gimmick down.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Gimmick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gimmick is looking to clinch.
Gimmick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gimmick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Gimmick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gimmick lands a nice shot that snaps Singh's head back.
Gimmick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Gimmick.
Gimmick clinches.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Gimmick is controlling the position.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimmick throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gimmick.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gimmick was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gimmick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Gimmick's leg but Gimmick calmly moves out of range.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gimmick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Gimmick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Gimmick takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh sizes up Gimmick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a hook to the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gimmick scores with a shot to the body.
Gimmick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Gimmick.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gimmick.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gimmick checks a low kick from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gimmick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gimmick slips a jab from Singh.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gimmick moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Gimmick as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Gimmick scores with a four punch combination!
Singh is rocked!
Singh swings for the body but Gimmick moves out of range.
Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gimmick lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Singh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gimmick dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gimmick!
A determined Justin Gimmick didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem has chosen Time is Tickin away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
David 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.
David blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lindstroem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.
A solid leg kick lands there for David.
Lindstroem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindstroem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from David 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 Lindstroem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lindstroem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lindstroem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
David throws a head kick but Lindstroem moves out of range.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindstroem lands a nice looking kick to the body. David takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindstroem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by David.
Lindstroem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindstroem lands a nice leg kick that just misses David's sensitive parts.
Lindstroem darts in and clinches David up against the cage.
David struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindstroem controls his hands.
Lindstroem tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindstroem trying to land knees to the body.
David lands a shoulder strike.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindstroem displaying some good clinch control by pressing David up against the cage.
David looking to stall.
A short right from David on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
David letting Lindstroem take a breather here.
Lindstroem tries a body shot but David blocks it.
David letting Lindstroem take a breather here.
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!
Lindstroem misses with a hook from the clinch.
David managing to block the knees to the body from Lindstroem.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Lindstroem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Lindstroem.
David prevents a body shot from Lindstroem.
David stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindstroem tries to throw a body punch but David avoids it by throwing Lindstroem back against the cage.
Lindstroem trying to land knees to the body.
David tries to work over Lindstroem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem misses with a punch to the body.
Lindstroem is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindstroem has his back to the cage.
David lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindstroem backwards.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Lindstroem controls the action.
David avoiding damage as Lindstroem throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lindstroem blocks a body shot from David.
Lindstroem lands an uppercut.
Lindstroem lands a knee to the body.
David is trying to break the clinch but Lindstroem has him pressed against the cage.
David stalls.
Lindstroem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Larry David has been cut.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David manages to break the clinch.
David circles away from the clinch attempt.
David throws a head kick that misses
and Lindstroem counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a solid leg kick but Lindstroem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at David.
Lindstroem feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Lindstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindstroem.
David is breathing heavily.
Lindstroem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lindstroem dodges the punch combination from David.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindstroem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from David - the referee stops the clock and Lindstroem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says David. Lindstroem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soeren Lindstroem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry David's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lindstroem misses with a body kick.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by David misses
and Lindstroem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David connects with a jab.
Lindstroem lands a head kick!
Larry David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindstroem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindstroem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David throws a leg kick but Lindstroem sees it coming and moves out of range.
David throws the left hand but Lindstroem avoids the punch easily.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by David.
Lindstroem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by David there.
Lindstroem tries to land a body kick
and David counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindstroem. That's going to slow David down.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.
Lindstroem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lindstroem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindstroem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of David's head.
David swings for the body but Lindstroem moves out of range.
Lindstroem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindstroem stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindstroem prevents a body shot from David.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lindstroem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lindstroem has a couple of punches blocked by David.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
David is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
David working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lindstroem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
David avoids a kick to the body.
David avoids the head kick by Lindstroem.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lindstroem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David scores with a hook.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Lindstroem moves out of range easily.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindstroem darts in and clinches David up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem missing with knees to the body.
Lindstroem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
Lindstroem scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
David is rocked!
Lindstroem pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns David! Lindstroem unloads with more strikes and David sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soeren Lindstroem!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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