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HBCC 114 : Hudson Beatdown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Matmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matmat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to pass tha axe. Mat Matmat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Hughs's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Matmat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matmat.
Hughs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matmat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matmat trying to hold on to Hughs's head to control him but Hughs postures up.
Matmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat tries to roll over but Hughs keeps him under control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Hughs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hughs misses with the combination.
Hughs moves into range and clinches up with Matmat.
Matmat tries to throw a body punch but Hughs avoids it by throwing Matmat back against the cage.
Matmat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughs.
Matmat tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Matmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matmat tries to hold on but Hughs postures up.
Hughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Matmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat is working hard here to advance position.
Matmat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matmat can't escape the position.
Hughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matmat is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matmat is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat tries to hold on but Hughs postures up.
Matmat is trying desperately to improve position.
Matmat tries to lock up and control but Hughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughs avoids the attempt from Matmat to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hughs 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.
Hughs drives through with a takedown into Matmat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matmat 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.
Hughs controlling from the top position.
Hughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matmat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughs has managed to get both his arms back between Matmat's legs - danger averted.
Matmat wants to improve his position but instead Hughs has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat wants to get back to full guard.
Matmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughs tries to pass to full mount but Matmat defends it.
Hughs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe Hughs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughs wants to take a breather but Matmat is having none of it.
Matmat trying to get back to full guard but Hughs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughs is trying to control here but Matmat has managed to regain half guard.
Matmat moves into full guard.
Matmat is looking for a triangle but Hughs pushes his legs off easily.
Matmat is trying to control the position but Hughs postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat keeping full guard, as Hughs tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matmat keeping moving, preventing Hughs from controlling successfully.
Matmat looking for subs off his back but Hughs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matmat looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat tries to get to full guard but Hughs has control of the leg.
Hughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughs trying to pass the guard but Matmat defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Hughs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hughs doesn't manage to clinch there - Matmat circles away.
Hughs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Matmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matmat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughs has picked Matmat up and slammed him! Matmat can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughs manages to pass to side control!
Matmat is looking for a sweep.
Matmat is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Matmat is trying to control Hughs's posture but Hughs avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matmat tries to get to full guard but Hughs has control of the leg.
Matmat is refusing to be controlled, as Hughs sits in half guard.
Mat Matmat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matmat has a hand on Hughs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hughs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matmat regains half guard.
Matmat wants to improve his position but Hughs is controlling well.
Matmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat wants to improve his position but Hughs is controlling well.
Matmat is refusing to be controlled, as Hughs sits in half guard.
Hughs not doing much here.
Matmat looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat trying to hold on to Hughs's head to control him but Hughs postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mat Matmat.
Well Hughs 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mat Matmat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Aman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Aman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aman throws out a leg kick but Bailey moves out of range and Aman only half commits.
Aman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John Aman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a leg kick.
Aman cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
Aman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Aman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aman 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aman.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Aman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aman avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Aman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Aman feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
A slow jab from Aman misses its intended target.
Aman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Aman digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aman.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aman misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aman lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bailey.
Aman throws a lazy head kick
and Bailey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aman scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aman.
Aman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aman throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aman throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Aman keeps the fight on the outside.
Aman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aman thows a body kick. Bailey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aman tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Aman.
Aman connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bailey - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Aman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Aman sees coming a mile off.
Aman takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Aman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aman lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Aman.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Aman - just one landing.
Aman throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Aman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Aman counters with a body kick that stops Bailey in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aman looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Aman looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Aman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Aman.
Bailey tries to move into range but Aman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aman misses with a wild body shot.
Aman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aman thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
and Bailey counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman thows a body shot but no joy.
Aman misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey 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 Aman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aman cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John Aman is winning the standup battle so far.
Aman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Aman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aman lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Aman connects with a leg kick. Bailey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aman.
Aman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bailey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bailey is rocked!
Aman connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Aman finish him?
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aman lands a body shot.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aman ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bailey's jaw. Bailey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Aman does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Aman!
John Aman gave a mention to Hell's Balls Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Beck!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bombada misses.
Beck throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.
Nice cross by Beck.
Beck tries to clinch up but Bombada circles away and keeps his distance.
Beck staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beck.
Beck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombada swivels and escapes.
Bombada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beck. Beck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beck drives through and clinches with Bombada against the cage.
Bombada misses with some punches.
Bombada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bombada prevents Beck from breaking the clinch.
Beck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beck slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Beck.
Beck lands with a left to the head.
Beck is working for takedown but Bombada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bombada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beck has Bombada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bombada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brad Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Beck.
Bombada being controlled against the cage.
Beck has hold of one of Bombada's legs. Bombada is fighting the takedown attempt but Beck gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bombada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beck, into his guard.
Beck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bombada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bombada defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada wanted to stand there but Beck had control of the position.
Bombada trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Beck wants to sweep here but Bombada controlling him for the moment.
Bombada wanted to stand there but Beck had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada wants to stand and escape but instead Beck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beck wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
Beck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bombada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beck 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.
Beck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bombada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bombada keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
Beck wants to pass the guard but Bombada is keeping the position.
Beck wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bombada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beck on the ground.
Bombada wants to stand but Beck is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Beck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beck misses with a straight left.
Beck tries to clinch but Bombada moves out of range.
Bombada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beck pushes Bombada up against the cage in a clinch.
Beck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombada throws a punch but it's blocked by Beck.
Beck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beck forces Bombada back against the cage and clinches.
Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombada misses with a lunging right hand
and Beck counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Bombada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brad Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
Beck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Beck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombada moves away from the strike by Beck.
Bombada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beck avoids the body shot from Bombada.
Bombada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada connects with a nice looking jab.
Beck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombada slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck misses with a low kick as Bombada jumps back.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beck scores with a takedown into Bombada's guard.
Bombada wants to stand up but Beck is controlling him.
Beck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bombada stuffs the takedown.
Bombada slips a straight right by Beck.
No joy there for Bombada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bombada gets caught flat footed, as Beck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.
Beck trying to control but Bombada is working from the bottom.
Beck slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombada defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombada is trying to stand.
Beck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beck trying to control from half guard but Bombada is working away.
Beck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Beck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Beck 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! This is the final round!
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beck in his tracks.
Bombada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bombada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beck closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Beck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beck can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bombada takes a shot to the head.
Bombada is pressed up against the cage. Beck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bombada down to the mat. Bombada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beck avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bombada pushes Beck off looking to stand but Beck dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beck is looking for a kimura here.
Bombada taking some punishment here, with Beck in his half guard.
Beck is pressing down on Bombada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bombada is holding on for now.
Beck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brad Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck throwing shots but Bombada is blocking nicely.
Beck throwing shots but Bombada is blocking nicely.
Beck lands strikes from half guard.
Beck is keen to just control but Bombada is a slippery customer.
Beck throwing shots but Bombada is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beck stalling.
Ground and pound from Beck.
Beck drops an elbow to the side of Bombada's head.
Bombada is looking to escape.
Beck is looking to take a break and control but Bombada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Bombada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bombada tries to get out of the position.
Beck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beck works his way into full mount!
Beck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Virgil Beck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virgil Beck has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Beck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beck 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Beck!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Virgil Beck waved his t-shirt featuring White Gorilla Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolby Dames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milito comes to the cage accompanied by Bless the Fall - Times Like These. Dames is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep In The Heart Of Texas Song . Dolby Dames has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Milito's chin.
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Milito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dolby Dames!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dames takes a swing at Milito's ribcage but misses.
Dames uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milito.
Milito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milito throws a right and a left that Dames avoids nicely.
Milito drops his hands momentarily and Dames takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Diego Milito has been cut.
Dames shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Milito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milito tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Milito tries to escape but Dames is in control.
Milito being controlled for a moment.
Dames advances nicely into full mount.
Milito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dames on the ground.
Milito squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dames takes Milito's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Milito is in trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dames working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Milito is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dames has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Milito taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dolby Dames!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Brigante!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Brigante is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Brigante. Beautiful body shot.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pollock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pollock lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Pollock.
Brigante throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily.
Pollock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pollock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pollock is looking to advance position but Brigante won't allow it.
Brigante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brigante.
Pollock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock wants to control from the top but Brigante keeps moving.
Brigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brigante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pollock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brigante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brigante manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brigante with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock tries to hold on but Brigante postures up.
Brigante punching from mount but Pollock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brigante throwing strikes here but Pollock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brigante tries to control but Pollock wriggling away.
Pollock wants to control but Brigante is having none of it.
Pollock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brigante throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante wants to take a breather but Pollock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brigante distracts Pollock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brigante trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Brigante has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pollock wants to sweep but no luck.
Brigante controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brigante is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pollock wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles Brigante has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pollock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pollock misses with a lunging right hand
and Brigante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pollock's knee momentarily.
Pollock lands a nice hook to Brigante's body. Brigante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock tries a low kick but Brigante avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brigante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pollock.
Brigante throws a low kick but Pollock avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Brigante will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pollock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pollock walks into a stiff left hand from Brigante.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Brigante counters with a leg kick.
Brigante thows a body shot but no joy.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brigante.
Pollock throws a body punch but Brigante moves out of range.
Brigante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brigante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock connects with a body shot that sends Brigante's belly button to the back.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock is looking to wear down Brigante with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Brigante is breathing heavily.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Brigante checks it.
Pollock punishes Brigante's body with a nice straight punch.
Brigante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Brigante dodges the punch combination from Pollock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brigante as he jumps to the side.
Brigante throws a front kick aimed at Pollock's knee but Pollock avoids it well.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brigantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pollock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brigante's guard.
Pollock slips nicely into half guard.
Pollock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pollock with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock lands a heavy elbow.
Pollock prevents Brigante from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock with shots to the head and body - Brigante looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pollock landing strikes from the mount and Brigante is in trouble!
Pollock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pollock breaks from Brigante's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brigante is rocked!
Pollock unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brigante wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pollock celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Pollock!
Jackson Pollock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bishop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drunkula - Lift The Whip. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bishop!
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, Domingo Perez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Perez's takedown attempt.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Perez.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice elbow.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Perez as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perez avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Perez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Perez.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Domingo Perez has been cut.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Perez.
Bishop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Perez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Perez wants a takedown.
Billy Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domingo Perez.
Perez working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Perez.
Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Perez tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billy Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perez.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Perez was covering up waiting for the punch and Bishop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domingo Perez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Perez clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Billy Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez can't get the takedown.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Perez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Billy Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domingo Perez.
Bishop presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bishop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Perez wants a takedown.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Bishop works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Perez.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Perez.
Perez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez is working Bishop over against the cage.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop lands a nice knee to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Perez misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Perez tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
Perez prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Perez lands a shot to the body.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bishop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domingo Perez's cut.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perez is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez connects with a solid leg kick.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Perez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Perez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Perez shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Perez misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Perez!
Billy Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to control but Perez wriggling away.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez taking shots to the head.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
Bishop prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Bishop thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a Beast. Mao Zedong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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24
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage shoots in but Zedong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zedong's head backwards.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
A jab from Rage misses.
Zedong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zedong misses with a double jab.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zedong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zedong's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Zedong moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zedong in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage has Zedong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zedong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.
Zedong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zedong lands with a light punch inside.
Zedong lands a shot to the body.
Rage lands a shot to the body.
Zedong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zedong fails to land.
Zedong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Zedong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zedong is trying to drag Rage to the mat but Rage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Zedong controls his hands.
Zedong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rage tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
A short uppercut from Rage.
Rage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Rage.
Zedong effectively controlling the action here.
Zedong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Zedong controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage keeps control of Zedong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage is leaning against Zedong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zedong trying to stall but Rage improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rage lands with a right to the head.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.
Zedong misses with the head strike.
Rage blocking some punches.
Zedong breaks from the clinch.
Rage lands with a straight right. Zedong didn't see that one coming.
Zedong loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Zedong misses the shot to the body.
Zedong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zedong clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Zedong as Rage shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Rage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zedong is not content to let Rage control the position.
You can see the frustration on Zedong's face as Rage controls the position.
Zedong stops Rage from passing to mount.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Zedong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zedong parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zedong to escape.
Zedong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rage is pressing down on Zedong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zedong is holding on for now.
Zedong is not content to let Rage control the position.
Zedong manages to get to full guard.
Rage is working Zedong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to sit in guard and control but Zedong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zedong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Rage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zedong throwing strikes but missing.
Rage keeping full guard, as Zedong tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage 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.
Zedong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zedong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rage is looking to stand up but Zedong isn't so interested in that idea.
Zedong throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage has control of Zedong's left arm, preventing Zedong from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zedong misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Rage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zedong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a takedown attempt - Rage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zedong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Rage closes the distance and clinches.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Zedong controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rage - that landed with a thud.
Rage blocking some punches.
Zedong stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
Rage has picked Zedong up - he's going for a ride! Rage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage slows the pace down in half guard.
Zedong tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage controlling the pace.
Rage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rage controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to finish Zedong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zedong!
Rage controlling from the full mount.
Rage wants to control the pace but Zedong is squirming around nicely.
Beast Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zedong is trying to escape the mount.
Rage looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Beast Rage.
Zedong tries to bum rush Rage with a series of wild strikes but Rage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zedong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Rage cracks Zedong with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Rage.
Rage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage swings for the body but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Zedong is predictable there
and Rage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedong thinking.
Zedong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zedong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zedong fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Rage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rage 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Rage!
Our winner, Beast Rage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet comes to the cage accompanied by in your face. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dirk Harvath enters the cage!
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29
218 lbs
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216 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Billet misses.
Jab, jab by Harvath - just one landing.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Harvath.
Billet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Billet.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvath.
Billet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvath throws a leg kick but Billet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billet scores with a nice body kick.
Billet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet looks for the body kick but Harvath saw that one coming.
Good work by Harvath as he checks the leg kick.
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Harvath.
Billet throws a good cross that connects.
Harvath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Billet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Billet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvath lands a front kick.
Billet is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvath.
Harvath scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet defending well as Harvath loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Billet.
Harvath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvath motions for Billet to come forward. Harvath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billet.
Harvath dips to his left and cracks Billet with an uppercut!
Harvath throws a chopping leg kick but Billet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billet throws a series of punches but Harvath avoids them all with ease.
Billet thows a leg kick but Harvath checks it
and Billet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billet throws a body kick that misses.
Billet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet throws a head kick that misses
and Harvath counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harvath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Billet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Billet 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.
Jab, jab by Harvath - just one landing.
Harvath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvath digs a good body shot into Billet's ribs.
Harvath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harvath connects with the punch.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harvath misses with a body kick.
Billet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Harvath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvath.
Harvath lets loose with a powerful body kick. Billet will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet 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.
Billet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick and Billet moves out of range easily.
Billet thows a body shot but no joy.
Billet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvath scores with a head kick.
Harvath scores with a kick to the body.
Billet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harvath can pounce on him.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Harvath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvath, right into the meat.
Harvath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
That's time! Billet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harvath thuds his shin into the meat of Billet's side.
Harvath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvath misses with a head kick.
Harvath cracks the inside of Billet's front leg.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Billet is looking to chop away at Harvath's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harvath checks a leg kick nicely.
Billet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath connects with a solid leg kick.
Harvath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harvath cracks Billet with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Harvath.
Harvath misses with a head kick.
Harvath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvath.
Harvath pushes Billet away with a front kick.
Harvath tries to land a front kick but Billet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Billet blocks the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billet might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Harvath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billet's calf.
Billet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet moves out of range as Harvath throws a body kick.
Billet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harvath lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Billet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirk Harvath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billet moves out of range of the body kick from Harvath.
Billet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Harvath.
Billet on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from Harvath tenderised Billet's leg. Billet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harvath lands a really nice looking cross but Billet seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harvath avoids a kick to the body.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
Billet misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Harvath.
Harvath lands a jab to the head.
Billet takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big head kick from Harvath and Billet is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Harvath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billet is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet keeping moving, preventing Harvath from controlling successfully.
Harvath passes Billet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Billet wants to get back to full guard.
Billet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath'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!
Harvath scores with a shot to the body.
Harvath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
Billet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Billet blocks the leg kick.
Harvath with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvath 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 Billet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billet throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harvath throws a head kick but Billet moves out of range.
Billet throws a shot from downtown. Harvath moves away and avoids it.
Harvath tries to land a front kick but Billet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvath cracks Billet with a good jab.
Harvath feints and then cracks Billet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billet down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvath.
Billet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick lands from Harvath that sends Billet to the canvas. Billet tries to scramble back to his feet but Harvath brings him back down into side control.
Billet is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Harvath controls the position.
Harvath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billet keeps working.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Billet is trying to control Harvath's posture but Harvath avoids it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harvath thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvath wants to take a breather but Billet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harvath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvath passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billet is trying to control Harvath's posture but Harvath avoids it.
Harvath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billet keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Billet is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Harvath seems content to control.
Harvath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Billet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Billet is looking to improve his position.
Harvath moves into full mount! Billet won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harvath trying to control but Billet is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Harvath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvath 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Harvath!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casic has chosen Debauchery - Blood For The Blood God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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185 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Bottoms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Casic.
Casic feints and then cracks Bottoms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottoms down.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottoms misses the target.
Casic slips a straight right by Bottoms.
Bottoms tries to bum rush Casic with a series of wild strikes but Casic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casic dodges the punch combination from Bottoms.
A right-left combo lands from Bottoms.
Bottoms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bottoms will feel that in the morning.
Casic defending well as Bottoms loads up on a big left hand.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Bottoms there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bottoms 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottoms looking to ground and pound but Casic is blocking nicely.
Casic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bottoms. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casic working to try and regain half guard.
Casic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Casic tries to lock up and control but Bottoms gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic working to try and regain half guard.
Bottoms putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Casic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bottoms landing strikes from the mount and Casic is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Casic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bottoms landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Bottoms connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casic is rocked!
Casic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Casic is still in real trouble! Can Bottoms finish him?
Casic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Casic takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bottoms's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Bottoms!
An out of breath Dusty Bottoms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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