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MIFC Contenders 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kooistra De Ridder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kooistra De Ridder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Ridder circles away.
De Ridder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Ridder shoots and misses
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kooistra De Ridder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by De Ridder or perhaps it was just good defense by Eriksson which made him look bad.
Eriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Ridder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kooistra De Ridder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Ridder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eriksson but Eriksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Ridder shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Ridder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Ridder tries to clinch but Eriksson moves out of range.
De Ridder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eriksson as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Ridder.
De Ridder tries to clinch there but Eriksson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ridder ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
The crowd cheers as Eriksson lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Ridder doesn't seem phased though.
Eriksson stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eriksson, as that shot connected.
De Ridder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Ridder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Ridder is defended easily by Eriksson.
De Ridder is breathing heavily.
De Ridder needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
De Ridder is rocked!
De Ridder with a poor takedown
and Eriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from De Ridder misses.
De Ridder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eriksson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ridder tries for a takedown but Eriksson circles away easily
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh De Ridder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Ridder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eriksson lands a jab to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eriksson! De Ridder is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Eriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Lennox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dexter Dalit's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Dalit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalit slips a jab from Lennox.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalit moves away.
Lennox closes the distance but Dalit moves to the side
and Dalit counters with a nice body shot.
Dalit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lennox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lennox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalit throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lennox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalit.
Dalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Anderson Lennox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Lennox tries to land a front kick but Dalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson Lennox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lennox won't be happy with that.
Lennox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dalit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dalit crashes against the mat.
Dalit grinds an elbow into Lennox's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lennox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dalit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dalit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lennox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Dalit crashes against the mat.
Dalit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dalit lands a nice forearm strike.
Dalit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dalit misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lennox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox regains half guard, as Dalit was trying to land strikes.
Dalit thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lennox misses with a few strikes there.
Lennox throws a combination that misses
and Lennox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Dalit circles away.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Dalit avoids the head kick by Lennox.
Sloppy strikes from Lennox. Those never looked like landing.
Dalit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lennox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalit is in Lennox's guard.
Dalit chips away with some ground and pound.
Dalit wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Lennox wants to stand but Dalit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalit blocks the body kick.
Lennox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lennox tries to clinch up
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalit lands a right hook to the body.
Dalit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit stops Lennox from standing up.
Dalit thows a big elbow that misses.
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dalit wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anderson Lennox.
Dalit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalit scores with a three punch combo!
Lennox fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lennox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lennox throws a body kick the misses
and Dalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lennox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dalit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Lennox needs to keep his hands up - Dalit had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Lennox misses.
Dalit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lennox tries to clinch but Dalit is having none of it.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Dalit is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit slips a jab and a cross from Lennox.
Dalit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalit scores with a jab. Lennox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lennox missing with a left hand there. Dalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lennox clinches up against the cage.
Dalit wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalit effectively controlling the action here.
Lennox is trying to push Dalit away but Dalit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lennox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lennox blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Lennox.
Lennox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalit smiles and moves away.
Lennox misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lennox tries to clinch
and Dalit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lennox swinging wildly here.
Lennox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennox is looking to clinch.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lennox throws a combination that misses
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lennox to the mat! Lennox manages to get full guard.
Dalit wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dalit throwing strikes from guard but Lennox blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Lennox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lennox wants to clinch up but Dalit keeps it at a distance.
Dalit slips under a jab.
Anderson Lennox is winning the standup battle so far.
Lennox throws a head kick but Dalit moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lennox throws a right hand that Dalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalit also avoids with ease.
Anderson Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dalit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lennox keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dalit lands with a punch from half guard.
Lennox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lennox's head.
Dalit trying to control from half guard but Lennox is working away.
Anderson Lennox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Dalit pushes him off.
Lennox dips to his left and cracks Dalit with an uppercut!
Dalit lands with a nice body punch.
Dalit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lennox did well to prevent Dalit getting side control.
Dexter Dalit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lennox tries to get to full guard but Dalit has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to stand up here but Dalit is controlling him well.
Dalit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lennox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalit.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien McFly (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien McFly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFly avoids the body shot from Hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Damien McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Damien McFly has been cut.
Hands moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly throws a lazy head kick
so Hands counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McFly wants to stand up but Hands is controlling him.
Hands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hands decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some bone on bone action there as Hands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McFly 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 Hands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
McFly throws a leg kick but Hands moved away.
McFly misses with a low kick.
McFly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hands throws a nice looking combination but McFly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFly misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands closes the distance and clinches up with McFly, looking for a takedown. Hands pushes McFly against the cage but McFly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hands checks a leg kick.
McFly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McFly.
Damien McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFly.
McFly throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly tries to work over Hands's front leg with a kick but Hands checks it.
McFly is looking to chop away at Hands's legs.
Hands shoots in and drives through. McFly sprawls well.
A big left from Hands misses.
A clash of legs there as Hands blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McFly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McFly avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Hands misses.
McFly throws a lazy head kick
and Hands counters with a left and a right that stings McFly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFly throws a leg kick
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien McFly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFly throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hands.
McFly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hands.
McFly moves out of range as Hands strikes.
McFly throws a head kick that misses.
McFly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hands is out of range and McFly settles back down.
McFly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McFly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFly throws a head kick that Hands semi-blocks.
Hands checks a leg kick.
Hands checks a low kick from McFly.
A good leg kick by McFly.
McFly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eddie Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hands.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
Hands looking to score a takedown here. McFly is defending well but Hands drives through and ends up in McFly's guard.
Hands looking to pass the guard.
McFly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hands is controlling him.
Hands stands up and waves to McFly to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands is trying to break the clinch but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
Hands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFly throws a front kick aimed at Hands's knee but Hands avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from McFly misses.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
McFly tries a head kick but it misses.
Hands throws the left hand but McFly avoids the punch easily.
McFly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Damien McFly's cut even more.
Eddie Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands avoids the head kick by McFly.
Nice shot lands for Hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! McFly takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hands cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenan Lazzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan Lazzar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Lazzar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a jab when Lazzar was well out of range.
Lazzar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lazzar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armstrong prevents Lazzar from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong keeps control of Lazzar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lazzar is keeping busy.
Armstrong has Lazzar pushed against the cage.
Lazzar is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Lazzar avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Lazzar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armstrong prevents Lazzar from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong trying to stall but Lazzar improves his position.
Armstrong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lazzar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazzar, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazzar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
Lazzar controlling from the top position.
Lazzar trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong wants to hit a switch here but Lazzar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Armstrong there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lazzar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lazzar has hold of Armstrong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Armstrong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lazzar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Lazzar maintains control.
Armstrong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lazzar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Will Lazzar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Armstrong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lazzar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Armstrong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lazzar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Lazzar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bobby Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Bradshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bradshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Lee connects with a jab.
Bradshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Bradshaw shoots in.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee is looking to wear down Bradshaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bradshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradshaw looks gassed!
Bradshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Bradshaw backing up. Bradshaw nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Fast Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bradshaw.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bradshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Bradshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Bradshaw pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradshaw scrambles back to his feet.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Lee lands a jab to Bradshaw's midsection.
Bradshaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Bradshaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradshaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradshaw fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bradshaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee digs a good hook to Bradshaw's body.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradshaw misses the target.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bradshaw!
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradshaw on the side of the head.
Bradshaw shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee jabs Bradshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fast Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bradshaw.
Bradshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bradshaw.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee works over Bradshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Bradshaw throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Fast Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Bradshaw backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalks Bradshaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bradshaw's face. Bradshaw staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bobby Bradshaw has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Bradshaw.
Lee works over Bradshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Bradshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradshaw scrambles back to his feet.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee cracks Bradshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradshaw. Bradshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Fast Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Bradshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bradshaw is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Lee.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Bradshaw tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Bradshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bradshaw's cut.
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!
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradshaw scrambles back to his feet.
Bradshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a kick to the body.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab.
Lee scores with a jab. Bradshaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradshaw gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee digs a good hook to Bradshaw's body.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away.
Lee slips a jab from Bradshaw.
Lee walks into a jab.
Bradshaw misses with a straight left.
Lee lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw has his takedown stuffed
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Bradshaw moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Bradshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
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!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fast Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bradshaw.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fast Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee lands a head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee digs a good body shot into Bradshaw's ribs.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Bradshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradshaw moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bradshaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Bradshaw moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Bradshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee cracks Bradshaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobby Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fast Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Nickatina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickatina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andre Nickatina ~ Blood In My Hair kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Nickatina!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickatina moves away from the strike by Savage.
Nickatina shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickatina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickatina tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickatina slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Nickatina drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage tries to stand and escape but Nickatina is controlling the position.
Nickatina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickatina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
Savage tries to stand but Nickatina is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Nickatina is working from the bottom.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickatina on the ground.
Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is looking to stand up but Nickatina won't let him.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickatina is keeping the position for now.
Nickatina 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowan Savage wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savage leaves Nickatina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rowan Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Nickatina.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickatina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rowan Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickatina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savage tries to bum rush Nickatina with a series of wild strikes but Nickatina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickatina feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Nickatina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage wants to sweep here but Nickatina controlling him for the moment.
Nickatina trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickatina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Nickatina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickatina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nickatina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
Savage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickatina's best efforts.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Nickatina is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickatina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nickatina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Savage cracks the inside of Nickatina's front leg.
Nickatina throws a one two combo.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Nickatina's shoulder, as Nickatina tries to avoid the shot.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Nickatina moves away and avoids it.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickatina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickatina off to one side.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickatina. Nickatina obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickatina misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickatina misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Nickatina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickatina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage looks to land a combination but Nickatina avoids it well.
Nickatina slips a straight right by Savage.
Nickatina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickatina throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickatina.
Savage scores with a three punch combo!
Nickatina shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Nickatina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowan Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Nickatina.
Nickatina is breathing heavily.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickatina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nickatina does it's job there.
Nickatina scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickatina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Nickatina or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Nickatina moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Nickatina on that attempt.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickatina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nickatina wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
Nickatina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to roll over but Nickatina keeps him under control.
Nickatina throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Nickatina passes to full mount!
Andre Nickatina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Nickatina maintains control.
Savage tries to hold on but Nickatina postures up.
Nickatina scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savage?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Nickatina's attempts to control the action.
Nickatina fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nickatina looking to finish with strikes here!
Nickatina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savage is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savage and Nickatina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickatina is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nickatina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nickatina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Nickatina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Nickatina moved out of range nicely.
Nickatina misses with a looping right.
Rowan Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Nickatina lands but Savage takes it in his stride.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nickatina throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickatina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickatina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage throws a right and a left that Nickatina avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickatina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickatina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Nickatina trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Nickatina in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Savage managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nickatina.
Nickatina controlling the position.
Savage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Nickatina looking to finish Savage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Savage!
Andre Nickatina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina content just to control the position here.
Nickatina avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
Savage is in a horrible position here. Nickatina smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowan Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickatina tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Nickatina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickatina 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Nickatina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holyfield lands a head shot.
Holyfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Holyfield misses the target.
Holyfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holyfield looking to score a takedown here. Beast is defending well but Holyfield drives through and ends up in Beast's guard.
Holyfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast throws a strike but Holyfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holyfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
Holyfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holyfield.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holyfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holyfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holyfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holyfield throwing strikes but missing.
Beast is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holyfield is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holyfield chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holyfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holyfield throwing strikes but missing.
Beast is looking for a triangle here but Holyfield uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Holyfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holyfield lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working away.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Holyfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Beast's head but Beast avoids it well.
Holyfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Holyfield trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Holyfield working the body and head with strikes.
Holyfield misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holyfield is working away from the top position though.
Beast flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Holyfield scores with a hook.
Donk. Holyfield catches Beast right on the button with a cross.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut
and Beast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tony Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holyfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast is looking to clinch.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast staying out of range there.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyfield.
Holyfield dives in and scores a takedown into Beast's guard.
Holyfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield postures up.
Holyfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holyfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield controlling Beast's posture.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast throws a strike but Holyfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holyfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield postures up in Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast blocks it.
Holyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holyfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyfield trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Holyfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Holyfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holyfield passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beast is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Holyfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holyfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holyfield missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holyfield misses with a left hand
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield throws a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Holyfield with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holyfield lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield sizes up Beast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beast lands a head shot.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast throws the left hand but Holyfield avoids the punch easily.
Holyfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Holyfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beast walks into a jab.
Evander Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beast takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holyfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holyfield is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Holyfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Beast scores with a four punch combination!
Beast misses with the combination.
Holyfield misses with a low kick.
Holyfield slips under a jab.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Holyfield slips the punch.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Holyfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Holyfield's head.
Sloppy strikes from Holyfield. Those never looked like landing.
Evander Holyfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyfield shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Tony Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holyfield 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDowell comes to the cage accompanied by Line in Marvelous Times. Bunker has chosen Edith singin Those were the days.... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus McDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker misses with a double jab
and McDowell counters with a body kick.
Archie Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDowell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDowell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDowell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and McDowell moves out of range easily.
Bunker misses with a kick to the body
and McDowell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Bunker blocks the low kick.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDowell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDowell tried to score with a low kick but Bunker checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunker blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Bunker misses
and McDowell counters with a good low kick that Bunker was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDowell with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDowell.
Bunker misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from McDowell.
Bunker fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Bunker catches McDowell right on the button with a cross.
Bunker is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDowell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDowell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunker missing with a left hand there. McDowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from McDowell.
Bunker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDowell.
Bunker looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunker checks a leg kick.
Bunker moves out of range of the body kick.
McDowell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDowell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker motions for McDowell to come forward. Bunker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDowell misses with a head kick.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunker throws out a powerful jab.
McDowell lands a high kick!
McDowell blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Good work by Bunker as he checks the leg kick.
Bunker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDowell. McDowell obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunker lands a leg kick that knocks McDowell off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDowell.
Bunker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDowell defends it nicely.
McDowell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunker checks a leg kick.
McDowell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunker.
A solid body kick from McDowell.
McDowell throws a chopping leg kick but Bunker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDowell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDowell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDowell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markus McDowell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDowell throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDowell lands with a kick to the temple. Bunker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDowell throws a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Bunker checks a low kick from McDowell.
McDowell throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
McDowell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunker's sensitive parts.
Bunker 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.
McDowell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDowell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunker's head.
McDowell lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDowell throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDowell circles away.
Markus McDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Bunker.
McDowell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunker blocks a low kick nicely.
McDowell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDowell is looking to chop away at Bunker's legs.
Bunker tries to land a front kick but McDowell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunker blocks the leg kick.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and McDowell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from McDowell.
Bunker looks for a takedown but McDowell sprawls well.
McDowell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus McDowell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunker's head.
McDowell thows a body kick. Bunker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bunker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDowell has got the better of the exchanges.
McDowell throws a low kick, looking for Bunker's leg but Bunker calmly moves out of range.
Bunker checks a leg kick nicely.
McDowell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bunker shoots in and drives through. McDowell sprawls well.
Bunker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDowell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunker's head.
Bunker tries to score with a low kick but McDowell moves his leg out of the way.
McDowell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDowell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDowell tries a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Markus McDowell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDowell parries the strikes from Bunker easily there. Bunker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDowell to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDowell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bunker trying to control the action but McDowell is working from the bottom.
Bunker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDowell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bunker.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McDowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunker on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDowell is looking for a sweep.
McDowell is not content to let Bunker control the position.
Bunker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McDowell is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Bunker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Everth Cabaret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khairi Fortt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khairi Fortt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everth Cabaret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khairi Fortt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabaret lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fortt digs a good hook to Cabaret's body.
Fortt checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortt blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortt blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabaret slips under a jab.
Fortt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortt works Cabaret's body with a nice hook.
Fortt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabaret throws a body kick that misses.
Cabaret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortt is able to avoid easily.
Fortt throws a shot to the body.
Cabaret tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabaret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabaret finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortt closes the distance and pushes Cabaret back into the cage.
Cabaret content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cabaret trying to control the position but instead, Fortt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabaret into the cage.
Fortt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabaret backwards.
Cabaret stalls.
Fortt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortt working aggressively here.
Cabaret manages to break the clinch.
Fortt tries to clinch
and Cabaret counters with a thumping low kick.
Khairi Fortt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortt wants to clinch.
Cabaret needs to keep his hands up - Fortt had a free shot at his head there.
Cabaret is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret throws the left hand but Fortt avoids the punch easily.
Cabaret tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabaret somewhat.
Cabaret looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortt is just out of range.
Fortt misses with a body shot.
Fortt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortt scores with a punch to the head.
Cabaret shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortt sprawls well. Fortt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabaret gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortt closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortt tries to throw a body punch but Cabaret avoids it by throwing Fortt back against the cage.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Fortt lands with a right to the head.
Fortt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabaret trying to land knees to the body.
Cabaret manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortt tries to clinch up.
Fortt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabarets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khairi Fortt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortt misses with a body shot.
Cabaret motions for Fortt to come forward. Cabaret throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabaret at a distance.
Fortt slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabaret, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fortt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabaret walks into a jab.
Fortt looks to land a left hand but Cabaret moved out of range nicely.
Cabaret moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortt doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabaret circles away.
Cabaret throws a leg kick but Fortt moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabaret is looking to score with low kicks.
Fortt connects with a jab.
Fortt darts in and clinches Cabaret up against the cage.
Cabaret trying to stall but Fortt improves his position.
Fortt tries to throw a body punch but Cabaret avoids it by throwing Fortt back against the cage.
Cabaret can't break the clinch.
Fortt lands a body shot.
Fortt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabaret is working for takedown but Fortt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fortt misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortt tries to throw a body punch but Cabaret avoids it by throwing Fortt back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortt.
It looks like Everth Cabaret has been cut.
Fortt gets through Cabaret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabaret trying to land knees to the body.
Fortt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortt tries a body shot but Cabaret blocks it.
Cabaret tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortt avoids the damage to the body.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortt misses with the head strike.
Fortt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabaret.
Fortt struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabaret controls his hands.
Cabaret is looking to control Fortt's arms but Fortt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabaret has his back to the cage.
Fortt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cabaret tries to break the clinch but Fortt is controlling the position.
Fortt scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabaret.
Fortt managing to block the knees to the body from Cabaret.
Fortt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabaret is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortt is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Cabaret.
Cabaret misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Fortt lands an uppercut.
Fortt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khairi Fortt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Everth Cabaret's cut.
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!
Cabaret throws a looping overhand right but Fortt ducks down to avoid it.
Cabaret misses with a low kick.
Cabaret on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortt scores with a punch to the head.
Fortt connects with a crisp jab.
Cabaret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khairi Fortt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabaret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortt.
Fortt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabaret is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortt gets an underhook and turns Cabaret into the cage.
The referee calls for Cabaret to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabaret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabaret tries to land a knee to the head but Fortt blocks with his arms.
Fortt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortt scores with a shot to the side of Cabaret's head.
Cabaret blocks an uppercut.
Everth Cabaret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cabaret tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortt avoids the damage to the body.
Cabaret's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabaret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Cabaret misses.
Cabaret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabaret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortt wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fortt.
Cabaret tries to work over Fortt's front leg with a kick but Fortt checks it.
Fortt tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabaret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabaret avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabaret tries to keep at a distance but Fortt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabaret is trying to break the clinch but Fortt has him pressed against the cage.
Fortt lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret misses with a knee strike.
Cabaret wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabaret stalling the fight.
Fortt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khairi Fortt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cabaret working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortt lands a nice uppercut.
Cabaret tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortt avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabaret.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khairi Fortt.
Well Fortt 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khairi Fortt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bolden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Lewis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Bolden's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bolden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Bolden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolden.
Bolden looking to pass the guard.
Bolden forces his way into half guard.
Bolden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolden moves nicely into side control.
Bolden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolden in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lewis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Bolden!
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