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Ascension: Prelude PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayan Bader!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Brayan Bader has been cut.
Bader looking for a takedown.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller jumps guard and drags Bader to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bader is one step ahead there.
Bader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brayan Bader wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Bader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayan Bader.
Bader looks gassed!
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller is trying to trip Bader. He has hold of a leg but Bader is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bader, up you get!
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller lands an elbow just above Bader 's eye.
Miller has hold of one of Bader's legs. Bader is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bader's guard.
Miller gets to his feet - Bader follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bader sprawls well. Bader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bader can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Bader looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bader throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bader is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Bader's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bader.
Bader tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bader scores with a jab to the body.
Bader looks to throw a body kick
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller advances to mount.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bader for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around?
Bader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bader is looking to land body kicks.
Miller pushes Bader up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bader, up you get!
Brayan Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bader did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Bader works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller passes into half guard.
Miller controlling the action here.
Ryan Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bader to stand up.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller moves into the clinch.
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!
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bader clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bader is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bader trying to control but not successfully.
Bader is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Miller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller has clasped his hands together around Bader's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
A control attempt from Bader but he's now mounted!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader trying desperately to get to his feet.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bader's guard.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bader!
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is looking to get to half guard.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bader tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller wants the takedown. Bader is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bader's guard against the cage.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bader can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Bader looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brayan Bader.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bader is in trouble now - Miller has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Bader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Bader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bader is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miller forces Bader back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Bader in his tracks for a moment.
Bader takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Miller passes Bader's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader jumps guard but Miller stands there with Bader around his waist. Bader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Brayan Bader's cut even more.
Miller tightens his grip and picks Bader up, before dumping him to the ground. Bader manages to land in guard.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Miller.
Bader shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller had his way with Brayan Bader in that round.
The cut man is working on Brayan Bader'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bader - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Miller, and another! Bader is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ryan Miller!
Ryan Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Reggie Warren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Warren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Warren's shoulder, as Warren tries to avoid the shot.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reggie Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Warren moves away and avoids it.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Warren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warren misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres throws a hook but Warren blocks it.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Warren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is controlling Warren's trapped leg to prevent Warren from advancing to side control.
Warren wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Warren seems to be looking for submissions.
Warren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres kicks off Warren and gets to his feet.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Torres tenderised Warren's leg. Warren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torres connects with an inside leg kick.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warren.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres throws a leg kick but Warren sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Warren blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Warren blocks the low kick.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Warren.
Warren lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Warren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Warren tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Warren moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Warren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Warren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warren misses with a wild body shot.
Warren slips a straight right by Torres.
Warren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Torres catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a nice body kick.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warren doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres slips a straight right by Warren.
Warren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warren looks gassed!
Torres walks into a jab.
Hugo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Hugo Torres will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Warren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warren throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Warren misses with the combination.
Warren misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Warren throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren lands a slapping body shot.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warren blocks a low kick nicely.
Warren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warren circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres throws a hook but Warren avoids it easily.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warren.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Warren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren cracks Torres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres lands a jab to Warren's midsection.
Warren is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Warren.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Warren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warren circles away quickly and effectively.
Warren throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hugo Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Warren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Warren persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a low kick, right behind Warren 's knee.
Torres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Warren is rocked!
Torres lands a jab to Warren's midsection.
Warren is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
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!
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Warren moved out of range nicely.
Torres scoring well with a low kick there.
Warren defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres throws a hook but Warren avoids it easily.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Warren moved out of range.
A jab from Torres misses.
A head kick by Torres - that's a beauty! Warren is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Torres can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Torres!
Hugo Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jared Hudson - Metal Gear May Cry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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31
190 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Carson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson motions for Washington to come forward. Carson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carson fails with the takedown.
Washington throws the left hand but Carson avoids the punch easily.
Washington moves out of range of the leg kick from Carson.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson walks into a left hand.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Washington .
Washington missing with a left hand there. Carson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carson manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington . That snapped Carson's head back.
A swing and a miss from Washington .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington .
Washington wants to clinch up but Carson keeps it at a distance.
Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carson momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington 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.
Bill Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carson tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington thuds his right hand into Carson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Washington throws a right and a left that Carson avoids nicely.
Carson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Carson shoots in.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington drives through and clinches with Carson against the cage.
Carson can't break the clinch.
Carson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson blocks a body shot from Washington .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Carson controls the action.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Washington .
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington looks to land a combination but Carson avoids it well.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington , as that shot connected.
Carson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington .
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Carson.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Carson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carson showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carson tries to buck Washington off but he can't manage it.
Carson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Washington .
Washington unloads with some shots from mount but Carson bucks and avoids them well.
Carson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carson is bucking up trying to escape but Washington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Washington unloads with some shots from mount but Carson bucks and avoids them well.
Washington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Washington punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Washington breaks from Carson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Washington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carson throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Carson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
Carson is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Carson can't break the clinch.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington gets through Carson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington cracks Carson with a nice body shot.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Washington .
A short uppercut from Washington .
Washington works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington .
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carson backwards.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Carson's head.
Carson is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington .
A short left from Washington .
Carson is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington .
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!
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Washington .
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Washington drops Carson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Washington .
Washington is leaning against Carson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington digs a right hand into Carson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carson's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carson backwards.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington .
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carson backwards.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carson can do to turn this around?
Washington tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Carson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Carson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington dips a shoulder and cracks Carson with a mighty uppercut! Carson falls back against the cage and Washington unloads with a barrage of strikes! Carson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Washington screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Washington !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samuel Washington made sure he mentioned >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera comes to the cage accompanied by ratamahatta. Nasty has chosen Dr. Dre- Kush as his entrance music. Edilson Rubiera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buck Nasty's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edilson Rubiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera wants to land a leg kick but Nasty is out of range.
Nasty tries to clinch but Rubiera moves away
and Rubiera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubiera.
Rubiera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rubiera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nasty for as long as he can get away with.
Rubiera looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilson Rubiera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nasty. No joy for Rubiera on that attempt.
Nasty tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubiera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nasty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nasty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rubiera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubiera throws a strike but Nasty avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubiera trying to control but Nasty is working from the bottom.
Rubiera looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubiera wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
Rubiera is working hard here to advance position.
Nasty pulls Rubiera in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buck Nasty has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nasty scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Edilson Rubiera has been cut.
Nasty misses with a double jab
and Rubiera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rubiera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rubiera counters with a nice body kick.
Nasty looks gassed!
Rubiera misses with a head kick.
Jab from Rubiera.
Rubiera fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Nasty misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Nasty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buck Nasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rubiera misses
and Nasty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nasty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubiera.
Rubiera looks to land a right hand but Nasty moved out of range.
Rubiera throws a wild body kick that Nasty sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buck Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilson Rubiera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edilson Rubiera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nasty fails to land with a series of punches.
Nasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasty moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Nasty.
Rubiera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nasty throws an elbow that misses.
Rubiera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubiera tries a knee to the head but Nasty blocks it.
Nasty taking a breather.
Rubiera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nasty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nasty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubiera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubiera throws a sloppy head kick and Nasty moves out of range easily.
Nasty throws a leg kick which misses Rubiera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubiera tries to avoid it.
Nasty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubiera's hands.
Rubiera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty scores with a three punch combo!
Edilson Rubiera's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubiera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nasty was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubiera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rubiera passes into half guard.
Rubiera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubiera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasty keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubiera is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasty is pressing down on Rubiera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rubiera passes Nasty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubiera throws a strike but Nasty avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubiera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nasty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubiera is one step ahead there.
Rubiera trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubiera wants to pass the guard but Nasty is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubiera advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buck Nasty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edilson Rubiera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Rubiera.
Nasty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nasty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nasty looks to throw a body kick
and Rubiera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nasty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubiera.
A clash of legs there as Rubiera blocks the low kick.
Rubiera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nasty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubiera dodges the punch combination from Nasty.
Nasty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubiera's sensitive parts.
Nasty misses with a double jab
and Rubiera counters with a head kick. That will keep Nasty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rubiera closes the distance and clinches up with Nasty, looking for a takedown. Rubiera pushes Nasty against the cage but Nasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubiera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edilson Rubiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubiera looks to land a right hand but Nasty moved out of range.
Nasty throws a combination. Rubiera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubiera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubiera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rubiera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buck Nasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasty moves out of range as Rubiera throws a body kick.
Nasty has managed to clinch.
Nasty looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubiera avoids it.
Nasty missing with knees to the body.
Rubiera avoids the elbow strike from Nasty, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty stalling in the clinch but Rubiera improves position.
Nasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nasty working aggressively here.
Nasty misses with an elbow over the top.
Nasty stops a takedown attempt from Rubiera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasty.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nasty pushes off an throws an elbow but Rubiera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubiera is looking to control Nasty's arms but Nasty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rubiera has his back to the cage.
Rubiera tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasty avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasty lands with a short shot to the head.
Nasty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nasty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rubiera's defenses.
Edilson Rubiera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubiera wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nasty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Nasty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadim Demidov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidov misses with a low kick.
Hart works over Demidov's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Vadim Demidov has been cut.
Hart stuns Demidov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demidov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hart. Hart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demidov cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Demidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Hart scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demidov cracks Hart with a good jab.
Hart missing with a left hand there. Demidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hart lands with a hook. Demidov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hart misses with a hook. Demidov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demidov manages to avoid it.
Demidov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demidov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hart throws a jab when Demidov was well out of range.
Demidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demidov.
Hart throws a shot from downtown. Demidov moves away and avoids it.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart takes a swing at Demidov's ribcage but misses.
Hart dives in and grabs Demidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demidov pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov lands a nice hook to Hart's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vadim Demidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demidov throws a sloppy body shot
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demidov 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.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demidov cracks Hart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vadim Demidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demidov throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Demidov throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Demidov takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a body shot that sends Demidov's belly button to the back.
Demidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart misses with an uppercut. Demidov saw that one coming.
Hart throws a hook but Demidov blocks it.
Demidov misses with a shot to the body
and Hart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart avoids the body shot from Demidov.
Demidov lunges at Hart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hart's hand.
Hart 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.
Hart trying to control but Demidov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart 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.
Demidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hart gets back to full guard.
Demidov wants to get up but he can't break Hart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Demidov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Demidov.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hart here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demidov.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Demidov lands.
Chad Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demidov.
Demidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart blocks a leg kick.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demidov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demidov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hart misses with an uppercut. Demidov saw that one coming.
Demidov cracks Hart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Demidov misses.
Demidov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Demidov.
Hart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov lands with an overhand left.
Demidov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demidov. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Donk. Demidov catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
Hart misses the body punch
and Demidov counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demidov scores with a hook to the body. Hart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov throws out a powerful jab.
Demidov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Demidov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hart's hands.
Hart staying out of range there.
Demidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Demidov is just out of range.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Demidov counters with a leg kick.
Demidov cracks Hart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidov punishes Hart's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demidov.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demidov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Demidov lands an overhand right.
Demidov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demidov tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Demidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Demidov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Demidov.
Jab by Demidov.
Demidov misses with an uppercut.
Demidov lands a jab to the head.
Demidov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demidov moves away.
Hart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Demidov catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
Hart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demidov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart blocks a head kick by Demidov.
Demidov misses with a left hand
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demidov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Demidov missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hart checks a leg kick.
Demidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart avoids the head kick by Demidov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hart.
Hart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hart avoids the body shot from Demidov.
Demidov misses with a straight right.
Demidov throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Demidov scores with a jab. Hart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demidov throws a big shot that misses.
Demidov misses with a shot to the body
and Hart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demidov misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart moves out of range of the leg kick from Demidov.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demidov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Demidov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hart is out of range.
Demidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demidov misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demidov defends it nicely.
Demidov misses with a straight right.
Hart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
A slow jab from Demidov misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Demidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demidov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Demidov!
In his post fight interview, Vadim Demidov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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188 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia darts in and clinches Plank up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Plank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maia tries to pull guard but Plank holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Plank throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plank walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia 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.
Plank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia throws a jab but it's blocked by Plank.
Plank takes the fight into the clinch.
Plank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank tries a knee to the head but Maia blocks it.
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Plank.
Plank is pressed up against the cage. Maia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plank down to the mat. Plank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Plank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Maia looks for a takedown but Plank sprawls well.
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Plank goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plank.
Plank checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Plank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia throws a jab but it's blocked by Plank.
Plank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plank. Maia shrugs it off though.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plank.
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!
Maia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maia can't break the clinch.
Maia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a strike but Plank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plank defends it easily.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plank manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia wants to control for a moment but Plank uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Plank holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Plank flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plank defending well though.
Maia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plank is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia blocks a head kick by Plank.
Plank misses with a hook to the body
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Maia misses.
Plank throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Plank!
Maia controlling from mount.
Plank regains half guard.
Plank regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maia wants to control from the top but Plank keeps moving.
Plank pulls Maia in close to his closed guard and prevents Maia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maia postures up.
Maia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but Plank is working from the bottom.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Maia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Plank.
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia wants to land a leg kick but Plank is out of range.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Plank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia avoids the body shot from Plank.
Maia throws the left hand but Plank avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Plank.
Maia takes a swing at Plank's ribcage but misses.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Plank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
John Plank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Plank.
Plank misses with a low kick.
Plank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Plank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Plank. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
John Plank is winning the standup battle so far.
Plank leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Plank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Plank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plank bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plank gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maia avoids a wild elbow strike from Plank.
Plank swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Plank wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Plank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank postures up.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maia trying to control the position.
Maia pulls Plank in close to prevent any damage.
Plank controlling from the top position.
John Plank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Plank ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
Plank looks to clinch
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plank throws a low kick but Maia avoids it.
Maia moves forwards but Plank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plank lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Maia catches Plank right on the button with a cross.
Plank tries to sprawl but Maia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Plank trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maia manages to pass to mount!
Maia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Plank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Plank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Maia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia wants to control the pace but Plank is squirming around nicely.
Plank avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maia.
BOOM! Maia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Plank wants to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Daniel Maia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia blocks Plank's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockwood comes to the cage accompanied by Coma by Overkill. Yokohama has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Lockwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokohama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yokohama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yokohama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockwood with a nice cross.
Yokohama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yokohama throws a jab when Lockwood was well out of range.
Yokohama cracks the inside of Lockwood's front leg.
Lockwood lands a slapping body shot.
Yokohama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lockwood misses the shot to the body.
Lockwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Yokohama.
Lockwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lockwood misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yokohama, right into the meat.
Yokohama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yokohama throws a shot from downtown. Lockwood moves away and avoids it.
Yokohama misses with a low kick as Lockwood jumps back.
Yokohama lands a lovely overhand right.
Lockwood lands a really nice looking cross but Yokohama seems unphased.
Yokohama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yokohama works the jab nicely.
Yokohama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lockwood trying to hold on to Yokohama's head to control him but Yokohama postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lockwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Yokohama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lockwood's thigh. Lockwood counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yokohama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Yokohama trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
Yokohama looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hulohot Yokohama wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lockwood throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yokohama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yokohama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lockwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yokohama connects with a nice short shot to Lockwood's temple.
Yokohama wants to pass to mount but Lockwood is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulohot Yokohama 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.
Yokohama throws a hook but Lockwood blocks it.
Yokohama just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockwood moves out of range of the body kick from Yokohama.
Lockwood throws a nice looking combination but Yokohama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockwood connects with a crisp jab.
Yokohama throws a hook to the side of Lockwood's head but Lockwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yokohama checks a low kick from Lockwood.
Adam Lockwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Lockwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yokohama.
Yokohama is looking to clinch but Lockwood is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Yokohama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lockwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yokohama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama dives in and grabs Lockwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lockwood pushes down on Yokohama's head and hops out.
Adam Lockwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yokohama digs a good hook to Lockwood's body.
Lockwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockwood throws an overhand right that lands on Yokohama's shoulder, as Yokohama tries to avoid the shot.
Yokohama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lockwood to the mat! Lockwood manages to get full guard.
Yokohama wants to control from the top but Lockwood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yokohama looking to sit in guard and control but Lockwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood passes Yokohama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet.
Yokohama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lockwood has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lockwood trying to control but Yokohama is having none of it.
Yokohama is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Lockwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lockwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yokohama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yokohama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lockwood momentarily.
Yokohama throws a low kick but Lockwood moves out of range easily.
Yokohama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lockwood. Lockwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lockwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yokohama scores with a takedown into Lockwood's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lockwood is on top in guard.
Lockwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood wants to stand and escape but instead Yokohama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lockwood keeping full guard, as Yokohama tries to pass.
Yokohama trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lockwood pushes Yokohama off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Lockwood misses.
Lockwood misses the body punch
and Yokohama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lockwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yokohama.
Yokohama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adam Lockwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yokohama avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Yokohama.
Yokohama clobbers Lockwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yokohama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yokohama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yokohama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lockwood backwards.
Yokohama swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yokohama can't find room to land a body shot as Lockwood controls the action.
Yokohama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yokohama lands a nice shot to the body.
Lockwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yokohama lands a nice shot to the body.
Lockwood is trying to break the clinch but Yokohama is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama jumps guard and drags Lockwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yokohama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lockwood passes into half guard.
Yokohama wants to improve his position but Lockwood is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yokohama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockwood pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hulohot Yokohama just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yokohama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lockwood throws a right hand that Yokohama ducks under and follows up with a left that Yokohama also avoids with ease.
Yokohama throws a solid leg kick but Lockwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yokohama.
Lockwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yokohama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yokohama tries to clinch but Lockwood moves out of range.
Lockwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yokohama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yokohama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Lockwood - just one landing.
Yokohama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yokohama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lockwood counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yokohama.
Lockwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Yokohama misses with a straight right.
Yokohama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lockwood counters with a two punch combo.
Yokohama is rocked!
Lockwood throws a body punch but Yokohama moves out of range.
Adam Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yokohama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yokohama connects with a single shot there.
Lockwood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yokohama throws a hook but Lockwood avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses
and Yokohama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yokohama shoots in and drives through. Lockwood sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Yokohama misses.
Yokohama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Yokohama.
Yokohama slips a jab from Lockwood.
Lockwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yokohama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lockwood scores with a body shot.
Yokohama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lockwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Yokohama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lockwood.
Yokohama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yokohama counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooh!!! Lockwood has knocked Yokohama down with a huge combo! Lockwood steps away and waves a wobbly Yokohama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yokohama is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockwood finish him?
Yokohama misses with a right hand
and Lockwood counters with a good, hard body kick but Yokohama shrugs it off.
Lockwood fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Yokohama to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Yokohama looks to clinch but Lockwood throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Yokohama taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adam Lockwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred E Toeson Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MESHUGGA - BLEED. Toeson Esq has chosen I Am the Walrus as his entrance music. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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22
191 lbs
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21
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manfred E Toeson Esq!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toeson Esq throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uzannavabizch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Toeson Esq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzannavabizch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toeson Esq throws a hook but Uzannavabizch avoids it easily.
Toeson Esq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toeson Esq moves out of range of the body kick.
Uzannavabizch throws a lazy body kick
enabling Toeson Esq to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzannavabizch scores with a sloppy right hand. Toeson Esq should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a low kick but Toeson Esq avoids it.
Toeson Esq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toeson Esq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzannavabizch.
The crowd cheers as Uzannavabizch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toeson Esq doesn't seem phased though.
Toeson Esq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzannavabizch. That did some damage!
Toeson Esq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzannavabizch was well out of range. Poor timing from Toeson Esq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toeson Esq.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toeson Esq stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toeson Esq throws a head kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Toeson Esq shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch defends it nicely.
Toeson Esq shoots for a takedown but Uzannavabizch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toeson Esq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzannavabizch swivels and escapes.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred E Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq moves out of range as Uzannavabizch strikes.
Toeson Esq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Toeson Esq is just out of range.
Toeson Esq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzannavabizch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body. Toeson Esq takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toeson Esq misses with a straight right.
Uzannavabizch throws a sloppy head kick and Toeson Esq moves out of range easily.
Uzannavabizch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toeson Esq.
Uzannavabizch throws out a loose jab but Toeson Esq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq cracks the inside of Uzannavabizch's front leg.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch throws a sloppy head kick
and Toeson Esq counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toeson Esq scores with a push kick.
Uzannavabizch blocks a leg kick.
Toeson Esq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzannavabizch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toeson Esq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uzannavabizch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toeson Esq scores with a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch misses the shot to the body.
Toeson Esq moves out of range of the body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toeson Esq was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzannavabizch.
Toeson Esq misses with a leg kick.
Toeson Esq throws the kick towards the body but Uzannavabizch avoids it.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Uzannavabizch as he connects with a hook.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook.
Toeson Esq avoids the head kick by Uzannavabizch.
Toeson Esq avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch is looking to land body kicks.
Toeson Esq takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toeson Esq moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toeson Esq tries to clinch there but Uzannavabizch circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toeson Esq misses with a body kick.
Uzannavabizch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uzannavabizch misses with a kick to the body.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a left hand but Toeson Esq moved out of range nicely.
Uzannavabizch cracks Toeson Esq with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws out a powerful jab.
Toeson Esq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uzannavabizch's sensitive parts.
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 Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Toeson Esq.
Uzannavabizch throws a shot from downtown. Toeson Esq moves away and avoids it.
Toeson Esq tries to clinch up but Uzannavabizch circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzannavabizch misses the target.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut. Toeson Esq saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Toeson Esq is just out of range.
Uzannavabizch checks a leg kick.
Toeson Esq misses with a double jab
enabling Uzannavabizch to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzannavabizch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toeson Esq.
A clash of legs there as Uzannavabizch blocks the low kick.
Uzannavabizch throws a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch's corner calls for a 1-2. Uzannavabizch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzannavabizch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toeson Esq connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toeson Esq just misses with a punch to the body.
Toeson Esq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uzannavabizch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toeson Esq lands a nice looking body kick.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Toeson Esq throws out a leg kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range and Toeson Esq only half commits.
Toeson Esq takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq misses with a double jab.
Uzannavabizch scores with a push kick.
Uzannavabizch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toeson Esq sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Uzannavabizch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch is looking to land body kicks.
Uzannavabizch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Toeson Esq misses the target.
Uzannavabizch blocks the body kick.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Toeson Esq misses with a looping right.
Toeson Esq misses with a double jab
and Uzannavabizch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toeson Esq is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uzannavabizch connects with a nice looking jab.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to the nose.
Toeson Esq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Uzannavabizch misses its intended target.
Uzannavabizch tests Toeson Esq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toeson Esq is rocked!
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice right hand.
Toeson Esq is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzannavabizch finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uzannavabizch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toeson Esq - the referee stops the clock and Uzannavabizch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toeson Esq. Uzannavabizch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Uzannavabizch! Toeson Esq is out on his feet! Uzannavabizch rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Toeson Esq is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Toeson Esq is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
After winning the bout, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit's entrance music is Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. A fine choice. Noriega has chosen GO TO SLEEP 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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270 lbs
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279 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Holyshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyshit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holyshit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noriega somewhat.
A nice combination there by Holyshit.
It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holyshit misses with a straight right.
Noriega drives through with a takedown into Holyshit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holyshit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holyshit is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evander Holyshit just wasn't active enough.
Holyshit connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holyshit throws a lazy head kick
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holyshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega shoots in looking for a takedown. Holyshit tries to sprawl out of it but Noriega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holyshit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holyshit was covering up waiting for the punch and Noriega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holyshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noriega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyshit is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Holyshit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holyshit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Noriega wants to improve his position but Holyshit is controlling well.
Noriega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Holyshit prevents Noriega from improving his position.
Holyshit escapes and gets back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Holyshit.
Holyshit rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega checks a low kick from Holyshit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyshit.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holyshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyshit controls his hands.
A short left from Holyshit.
Holyshit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holyshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Holyshit thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyshit misses the body punch
and Noriega counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Holyshit is breathing heavily.
Holyshit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holyshit looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Holyshit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holyshit lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega is looking to slow Holyshit down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Holyshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Noriega will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Holyshit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holyshit avoids it really well and circles away.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holyshit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyshit is just out of range.
Holyshit cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Holyshit should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Holyshit lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holyshit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Holyshit scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Holyshit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyshit is just out of range.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses.
Holyshit scores with a push kick.
Noriega is breathing heavily.
Holyshit connects with a single shot there.
Holyshit lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Holyshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holyshit.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holyshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Holyshit is predictable there
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit misses with a two punch combination.
Holyshit is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holyshit as he jumps to the side.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holyshit.
Holyshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega lands a two punch combo.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Holyshit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Holyshit lands a high kick!
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyshit.
Holyshit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holyshit cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Holyshit lands a nice shot that snaps Noriega's head back.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Holyshit scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyshit.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit lands with a good body shot.
Holyshit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holyshit.
Holyshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
Holyshit lands a right hook to the body.
Holyshit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holyshit lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Holyshit lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyshit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holyshit lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holyshit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holyshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyshit scoring well with a low kick there.
Holyshit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holyshit is out of range.
Holyshit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holyshit finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Holyshit delivers a nice body kick.
Holyshit scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyshit misses with a combination
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Holyshit lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Evander Holyshit is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyshit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holyshit throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holyshit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holyshit misses with a body kick.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega swings for the body but Holyshit moves out of range.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holyshit tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Holyshit's knee but Holyshit avoids it well.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holyshit wants to clinch.
Holyshit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holyshit.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holyshit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Holyshit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holyshit lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Holyshit lands a lovely overhand right.
Holyshit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Holyshit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holyshit. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyshit.
Holyshit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holyshit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holyshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holyshit throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Holyshit.
Holyshit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holyshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Holyshit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Holyshit.
Holyshit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Holyshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit manages to break the clinch.
Noriega lands with a cross.
That kick from Holyshit tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holyshit lands a body shot.
Noriega punishes Holyshit's body with a nice straight punch.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holyshit scores with a jab.
Holyshit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyshit.
Holyshit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Holyshit connects with a single shot there.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Holyshit's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyshit tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Holyshit with a jab.
Holyshit misses with a leg kick.
Noriega is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega thumps Holyshit with a low kick.
Holyshit wants to clinch.
Holyshit lands an overhand right.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Holyshit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Holyshit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holyshit.
Holyshit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holyshit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Holyshit lands a head shot.
Noriega throws a hook but Holyshit avoids it easily.
Holyshit missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holyshit.
The fighters circling - Holyshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Holyshit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyshit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega lands a nice looking body kick.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega defending well as Holyshit loads up on a big left hand.
Holyshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega with a jab.
Noriega throws a nice head kick!
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Noriega lands an overhand right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Holyshit moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holyshit looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyshit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holyshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holyshit throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holyshit.
Noriega with a jab.
Holyshit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Holyshit.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Holyshit's belly button to the back.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyshit's sensitive parts.
Holyshit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noriega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Holyshit throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Holyshit only half commits.
Holyshit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Holyshit's defenses.
Holyshit tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Holyshit wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyshit avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Holyshit's torso.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Noriega feints a jab promting Holyshit to slip. Noriega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holyshit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Holyshit shrugs it off though.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holyshits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holyshit blocks the body kick.
Holyshit throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Holyshit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Holyshit's body.
Holyshit avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Holyshit checks the leg kick.
Noriega lands a head shot.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Holyshit slips the punch.
Holyshit cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Holyshit scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
Holyshit throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Holyshit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Holyshit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Holyshit saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holyshit.
Holyshit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noriega, pushing him back against the cage.
Noriega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noriega tries a body shot but Holyshit blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holyshit keeps control of Noriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Holyshit to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega works on Holyshit's body with a couple of short punches.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyshit controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orlando Noriega! Orlando Noriega retains his heavyweight title!
Orlando Noriega made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Din's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MARI-WANA. Matsumoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Territory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Din scores with a hook to the body. Matsumoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
al Din stuffs the takedown.
al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Makao Matsumoto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Din misses the shot to the body.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsumoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taj al Din has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsumoto.
al Din punishes Matsumoto's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from al Din.
Matsumoto looks gassed!
Matsumoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Matsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on al Din's shoulder, as al Din tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din lands a right hook to the body.
al Din connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from al Din.
al Din scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al Din, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto takes one to the side of the head.
al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
al Din misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
al Din slips under a jab.
al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
al Din circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but al Din sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsumoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and al Din makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
al Din connects with a combination that backs up Matsumoto into the cage. al Din lands a flurry of punches that gets past Matsumoto's guard. Matsumoto is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! al Din bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taj al Din!
Taj al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
As Taj al Din got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bob Chong sends his regards.'.
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