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EUFC 154 NYE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z comes to the cage accompanied by Haters. Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by j. The key to victory for Jay Z has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Z uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Nice uppercut lands for Z. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Z.
Z tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Z connects with a body shot.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Z pinned against the cage. Z gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Z punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Z lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Z pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Z pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Z darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Z shows good takedown defense.
Z tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Z saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay Z has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Z takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans takes one on the button.
Z lands a left and a right that send Evans crashing to the mat, dazed. Z thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Z lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.
and Z counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Evans! He's just covering up as Z starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Z!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by I am Immortal. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson is looking to slow LaCrosse down with leg kicks.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson drops LaCrosse with a left right combo! Wilson follows him down to the ground into side control.
LaCrosse is rocked!
It looks like Duke LaCrosse has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
LaCrosse is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
LaCrosse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
LaCrosse gets back to full guard.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LaCrosse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaCrosse seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCrosse is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson advances to half guard.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaCrosse is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LaCrosse is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LaCrosse has managed to free his arm - good work.
LaCrosse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but LaCrosse defending well.
LaCrosse is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
LaCrosse tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson cracks LaCrosse with a big right hand but LaCrosse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson landing strikes.
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LaCrosse to see if he's OK.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson trying to control the action but LaCrosse is working from the bottom.
Wilson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LaCrosse sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
LaCrosse is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
LaCrosse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LaCrosse tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaCrosse works his way to full guard. Good work.
LaCrosse keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
LaCrosse wants to sweep but no luck.
LaCrosse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but LaCrosse is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCrosse is retaining full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaCrosse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaCrosse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson cracks a nice hook into LaCrosse's ribs.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson scores with a jab. LaCrosse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but LaCrosse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
LaCrosse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson shoots in but LaCrosse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but LaCrosse saw it coming and moves away.
LaCrosse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson throws a leg kick but LaCrosse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hook but LaCrosse blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and LaCrosse counters with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
LaCrosse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and LaCrosse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but LaCrosse defends easily.
LaCrosse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaCrosse's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCrosse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaCrosse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCrosse is retaining full guard.
Wilson won't allow LaCrosse to sweep him here.
Wilson is in close to LaCrosse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaCrosse is on top in guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing LaCrosse from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCrosse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaCrosse landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson has hold of LaCrosse's hands but LaCrosse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
LaCrosse working the head and body with strikes.
LaCrosse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson tries to roll over but LaCrosse keeps him under control.
LaCrosse throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
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 Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
LaCrosse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
LaCrosse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
LaCrosse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LaCrosse tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaCrosse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaCrosse is able to avoid easily.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. LaCrosse saw that one coming.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaCrosse.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. LaCrosse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LaCrosse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaCrosse misses with a straight right.
LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse moves out of range of the body kick.
LaCrosse ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but LaCrosse slips the punch.
LaCrosse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaCrosse wants it to stay on the feet.
LaCrosse staying out of range there.
LaCrosse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaCrosse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson punishes LaCrosse's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a head kick but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and LaCrosse moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but LaCrosse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duke LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and LaCrosse moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LaCrosse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaCrosse can pounce on him.
No luck for LaCrosse with that takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaCrosse was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and LaCrosse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and LaCrosse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaCrosse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaCrosse.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. LaCrosse saw that one coming.
LaCrosse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaCrosse takes one to the chin there.
LaCrosse dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaCrosse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. LaCrosse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
LaCrosse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke LaCrosse.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson very nearly forgot to thank Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yang Leiden enters the cage!
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216 lbs
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Earp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leiden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Yang Leiden has been cut.
Earp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leiden.
Earp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Earp.
Earp swings for the body but Leiden moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Earp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Earp misses with a head kick.
Leiden takes a swing at Earp's ribcage but misses.
Earp throws a sloppy head kick and Leiden moves out of range easily.
Earp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Earp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leiden wants to clinch up but Earp keeps it at a distance.
Earp throws a head kick but Leiden moves out of range.
Leiden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp looks to land a right hand but Leiden moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Earp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Earp throws a good cross that connects.
Earp drives through and clinches with Leiden against the cage.
Leiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Earp controls his hands.
Leiden throws a punch but it's blocked by Earp.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leiden blocks an elbow strike from Earp.
A shot in the inside from Leiden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Earp's face.
Earp has a couple of punches blocked by Leiden.
Leiden prevents a body shot from Earp.
A nice left hand lands by Leiden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Earp.
A short right from Leiden on the inside.
Earp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Earp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leiden backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden tries to throw a body punch but Earp avoids it by throwing Leiden back against the cage.
Earp throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Earp.
Leiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Earp controls his hands.
Earp throws an elbow but it misses.
Leiden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Earp moves in looking to clinch but Leiden pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Leiden.
Virgil Earp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earp is breathing heavily.
Leiden takes the fight into the clinch.
Leiden scores with a shot to the side of Earp's head.
Leiden lands a body punch.
Leiden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Earp backwards.
Leiden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Earp's elbow.
Leiden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Earp's face.
Leiden lands a hook that snaps the head of Earp backwards.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leiden scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earps head.
Leiden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leiden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earps head.
Earp is rocked!
Leiden scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Earp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Earp takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leiden.
Leiden jerks Earp's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Earp drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Leiden goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Leiden because Earp was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Yang Leiden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon's entrance music is Ameno. A fine choice. Clayton has chosen I Want It All as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Clayton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Big Hardon has been cut.
Hardon thuds a left hand into Clayton's body.
Clayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clayton instigates a clinch.
Clayton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clayton or not.
Hardon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clayton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardon looking to control.
Clayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clayton stopping the sweep attempt from Hardon.
Clayton drops back looking for a leg! Hardon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardon manages to kick Clayton off! Clayton jumps back into Hardon's guard.
Clayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardon working a defensive guard here.
Hardon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clayton is aware though and is defending well.
Hardon has his foot on Clayton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clayton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardon controlling Clayton's posture.
Clayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clayton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clayton scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Clayton in side control, throwing shots but Hardon defends.
Clayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Clayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hardon down.
Hardon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardon is trying to maintain the position but Clayton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clayton passes Hardon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clayton is working for a kimura but Hardon is defending it quite comfortably.
Clayton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hardon is trying to maintain the position but Clayton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardon is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardon is trying to control but Clayton passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardon thumps Clayton with a low kick.
Hardon lands with a shot to the body.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Clayton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clayton lands a nice hook to Hardon's body. Hardon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ethan Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton moves out of range as Hardon throws a body kick.
Hardon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon moves out of range of the body kick.
Clayton wants to land a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clayton circles away quickly and effectively.
Clayton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardon should have avoided that one.
Big Hardon's cut is getting worse.
Clayton throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clayton gets the takedown into side control.
Hardon sneaks back into half guard.
Hardon is looking for a sweep. Clayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clayton winds up and cracks Hardon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ethan Clayton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clayton.
Clayton working Hardon over with strikes.
Clayton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hardon!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Clayton.
Hardon wants to control but Clayton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton landing punches.
Big Hardon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Hardon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethan Clayton!
As Ethan Clayton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn my eyes are as blue as the ocean, can't you see it nerd?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
163 lbs
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32
161 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striking wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Striking moves into range and clinches up with Graves.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Striking stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves tries to clinch there but Striking circles away.
Striking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Striking misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Grappler Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graves swivels and escapes.
Graves blocks a jab.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Striking's defenses.
Striking throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Striking off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses the jab.
Striking closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graves quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Striking trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Striking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves trying to control but Striking postures up.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Striking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Striking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves wants to control but Striking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Striking wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to stand up but Striking is controlling him.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves seems keen to control Striking's posture.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Striking from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grappler Striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Striking finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Striking moves away and avoids it.
Striking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Striking misses with a head kick.
Striking throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Striking thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Striking.
Striking throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Striking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striking wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Striking throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Striking throws a head kick that misses.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Striking.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Striking makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Striking.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graves wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Striking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Striking manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graves moves into full guard.
Striking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves has his hands on Striking's head, controlling the position.
Striking wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Striking won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Striking trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
Striking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graves swivels and escapes.
Striking thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Striking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Striking throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Graves wants to clinch.
Striking has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Striking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Striking drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappler Striking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves prevents a body shot from Striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Striking avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries a body shot but Striking blocks it.
Striking swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graves is defended easily by Striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Striking.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Striking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Striking ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Striking works the jab nicely.
Graves with a hook.
Striking throws a left and a right that both miss
so Graves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Striking looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graves passes into half guard.
Striking is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Striking is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Striking trying to control but Graves postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing shots but Striking is blocking nicely.
Graves prevents Striking from standing back up.
Striking manages to get to full guard.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.
Graves managing to control the position.
Striking wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Striking manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Striking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Striking has an active guard here but Graves has managed to pass into half guard.
Striking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Graves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. Manny Baddabing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
193 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing slips under a jab from Jones.
Baddabing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Baddabing is out of range.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Baddabing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baddabing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baddabing throws a head kick that misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Baddabing.
Baddabing lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baddabing takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Baddabing.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baddabing is able to avoid easily.
Baddabing wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a low kick but Baddabing avoids it.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Baddabing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baddabing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Baddabing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing throws a big shot that misses.
Baddabing ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Baddabing with a hook.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Baddabing's shoulder, as Baddabing tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Baddabing blocks the low kick.
Good work by Baddabing as he checks the leg kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Baddabing slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Baddabing avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing checks a low kick from Jones.
Baddabing shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Baddabing's head back.
Manny Baddabing's cut is getting worse.
Jones looks to land a combination but Baddabing avoids it well.
Baddabing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Baddabing throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Baddabing is out of range.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baddabing won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baddabing defends well.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baddabing is stalling in the full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baddabing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baddabing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones is looking to stand up but Baddabing isn't so interested in that idea.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones pushes Baddabing off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baddabing wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Baddabing throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
Baddabing dodges the punch combination from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Baddabing moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones thuds his right hand into Baddabing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baddabing slips a straight right by Jones.
Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's time! Baddabing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baddabing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baddabing prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Baddabing working aggressively here.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baddabing is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baddabing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baddabing landing with the ground and pound.
Baddabing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baddabing lands a couple of digs.
Baddabing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Baddabing stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baddabing is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing forces his way into half guard.
Baddabing thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Baddabing is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Baddabing wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Baddabing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Baddabing there.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baddabing connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to control the position but Baddabing postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Baddabing working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baddabing manages to pass to side control.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baddabing throwing strikes but missing.
Baddabing with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baddabing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baddabing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baddabing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones is trying to hold Baddabing in close to prevent damage but Baddabing has managed to pass into half guard.
Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baddabing pulls his head out easily.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Baddabing is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Baddabing can't escape the position.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing working to try and regain half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddabing.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baddabing is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baddabing moves into the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baddabing 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Baddabing's head back.
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!
Baddabing throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Baddabing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones 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.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Baddabing on that attempt.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baddabing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baddabing throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Lazarus Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Baddabing. Baddabing maintains the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Baddabing walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Baddabing tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baddabing lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
Baddabing throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Baddabing off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baddabing's hands.
Manny Baddabing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Baddabing moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Baddabing misses the jab.
Baddabing has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baddabing pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Baddabing saw it coming and moves away.
Baddabing slips a jab from Jones.
Baddabing dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Baddabing's head and hops out.
Baddabing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baddabing scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baddabing works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazarus Jones.
I think Jones 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazarus Jones!
A victorious Lazarus Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zook's entrance music is God's Gonna Cut You Down. A fine choice. Soleil has chosen Solitaire Unraveling 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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196 lbs
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190 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Zook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soleil feints a jab promting Zook to slip. Soleil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Soleil connects with an inside leg kick.
Soleil avoids the head kick by Zook.
Zook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soleil takes a step back to recover.
Zook misses with a body kick.
Soleil looks to land a right hand but Zook moved out of range.
Soleil misses with a few strikes there.
Zook lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soleil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zook under the eye.
Zook throws a head kick but Soleil moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Soleil.
Zook blocks a head kick by Soleil.
Soleil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soleil misses with a head kick.
Zook takes one on the button.
Soleil misses the shot to the body.
Soleil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zook misses with a body shot.
Luna Soleil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zook closes the distance and clinches.
Soleil landing knees to the head.
Zook lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Soleil.
Soleil looking to stall.
Zook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soleil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zook wants to stall.
Soleil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Soleil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zook tried to score with a low kick but Soleil checks it.
Soleil throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil scores with a nice right hand.
Soleil misses with a straight right.
Soleil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zook under the eye.
Soleil gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soleil.
Soleil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soleil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soleil thows a huge punch but Zook dodges it nicely.
Soleil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soleil is looking to take a break and control but Zook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soleil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soleil.
Zook slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soleil.
Soleil prevents Zook from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zook trying to keep a closed guard but Soleil is proving a slippery customer.
Soleil won't allow Zook to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Soleil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soleil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soleil lands a jab to the nose.
Soleil connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soleil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soleil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soleil misses with a looping left.
A big left from Soleil misses.
Zook takes one to the chin there.
Luna Soleil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Soleil misses its intended target.
Zook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soleil is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zook's half guard.
Soleil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zook trying to control but Soleil postures up.
Zook moves into full guard.
Zook keeping moving, preventing Soleil from controlling successfully.
Soleil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook keeping moving, preventing Soleil from controlling successfully.
Soleil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soleil forces his way into half guard.
Zook is trying to get back to full guard.
Zook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soleil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soleil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soleil is just content to waste time from the top position. Zook takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soleil scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil postures up.
Soleil throws a big elbow that misses.
Zook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soleil.
Zook wants to sweep here but Soleil controlling him for the moment.
Soleil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soleil throws a strike but Zook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soleil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soleil is on top in guard.
Zook wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soleil throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soleil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Soleil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zook slips under a jab from Soleil.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soleil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Soleil.
Soleil throws a head kick but Zook moves out of range.
Soleil tries for a takedown but Zook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zook throws a leg kick
and Soleil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soleil looks to land a left hand but Zook moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Soleil misses its intended target.
Soleil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zook avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil moves into the clinch successfully.
Soleil swings wildly with an uppercut but Zook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soleil regains guard.
Soleil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soleil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soleil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zook has passed into side control.
Soleil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil trying to control here.
Zook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soleil tries to get to full guard but Zook has control of the leg.
Zook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Luna Soleil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zook is trying to control. Soleil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zook tries to pass to full mount but Soleil defends it.
Soleil is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook drops an elbow to the side of Soleil's head.
Soleil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soleil keeping moving, preventing Zook from controlling successfully.
Zook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soleil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soleil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zook defends well.
Zook is looking to work some ground and pound but Soleil has wrist control.
Soleil is looking for a triangle but Zook pushes his legs off easily.
Soleil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil is looking for a triangle but Zook pushes his legs off easily.
Soleil looking for a guillotine here but Zook defends easily.
Soleil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soleil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zook is looking to work some ground and pound but Soleil has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soleil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zook's guard.
Soleil distracts Zook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Luna Soleil just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zook connects with an inside leg kick.
Zook wants to clinch.
Zook is looking to score with low kicks.
Soleil keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Soleil.
Zook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soleil lands with a straight right. Zook didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soleil.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Soleil connects with a body shot that sends Zook's belly button to the back.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Zook chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soleil can pounce on him.
Soleil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soleil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil misses with a body shot.
Zook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soleil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soleil lands with a cross.
A combination from Soleil does no damage.
Soleil throws a leg kick but Zook moved away.
Zook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zook avoids the body shot from Soleil.
Soleil cracks Zook with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Zook throws a leg kick which misses Soleil's front leg but catches the back leg as Soleil tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook is looking to clinch.
A jab from Soleil misses.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Soleil thuds his right hand into Zook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soleil missing with a left hand there. Zook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zook misses with a low kick.
Zook tries to clinch but Soleil is having none of it.
Zook moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil wants to get back to striking at distance but Zook won't allow it.
Zook blocks an uppercut.
Zook lands an elbow inside.
Soleil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soleil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zook backwards.
Soleil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zook is keeping busy.
Zook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zook is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soleil is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soleil displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zook up against the cage.
Soleil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soleil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zook blocks it with crossed arms.
Soleil dodges an elbow strike from Zook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Soleil dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Soleil lands a head shot.
Soleil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zook is looking to score with low kicks.
Zook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soleil throws out the jab.
Soleil feints and then cracks Zook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zook down.
Soleil lands with a good body shot.
Soleil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zook defending well as Soleil loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook tries to clinch up but Soleil circles away and keeps his distance.
Zook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soleil.
Solomon Zook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zook is looking to clinch.
Soleil looks to land a left hand but Zook moved out of range nicely.
Soleil misses with a double jab.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Soleil works the jab nicely.
Soleil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solomon Zook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soleil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Zook misses.
Soleil throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
Jab by Soleil.
Zook is looking to clinch.
Soleil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soleil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zook looks to throw the jab but Soleil is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil misses with a body shot.
Soleil jabs at Zook's body.
Soleil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zook tries to avoid it but Soleil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zook to the ground. Zook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soleil misses with a body shot.
Soleil looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Soleil lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleil.
Soleil shoots in but no luck this time.
Soleil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Zook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zook tries to move into range but Soleil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zook on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luna Soleil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soleil lands with a cross.
Zook walks into a stiff left hand from Soleil.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soleil takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luna Soleil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soleil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luna Soleil!
Luna Soleil is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juggernaut, as that shot connected.
Juggernaut keeps Saint at a distance using the push kick.
Juggernaut tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Juggernaut moves out of range of the leg kick from Saint.
Saint throws a chopping leg kick but Juggernaut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juggernaut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Saint blocks the low kick.
Saint throws a body kick that misses.
Saint fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Juggernaut is out of range.
Saint stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut scores with a leg kick.
Juggernaut is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juggernaut - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juggernaut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Juggernaut throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juggernaut throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint. Juggernaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juggernaut cracks the inside of Saint's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juggernaut.
Saint blocks a head kick by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Juggernaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juggernaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juggernaut regains half guard.
Saint thows a huge punch but Juggernaut dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saint throws a big right hand that misses.
Juggernaut is looking to stand up but Saint isn't so interested in that idea.
Saint postures up.
Juggernaut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juggernaut has his hands on Saint's head, controlling the position.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Juggernaut blocks nicely.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Juggernaut blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Juggernaut has wrist control.
Saint prevents Juggernaut from getting back to his feet.
Juggernaut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johnny Juggernaut hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saint shoots in but Juggernaut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juggernaut. That's going to slow Saint down.
Juggernaut defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
Juggernaut thows a body shot but no joy.
Juggernaut connects with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juggernaut wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Crunch! Juggernaut slams his shin into Saint's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint throws a series of punches but Juggernaut avoids them all with ease.
Juggernaut tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juggernaut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint, pushing him back against the cage.
Saint misses with a body punch.
Juggernaut with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juggernaut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saint tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Juggernaut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juggernaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint misses with a body punch.
Juggernaut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juggernaut throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Juggernaut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saint stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juggernaut.
Nice jab there from Juggernaut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saint crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juggernaut - the referee stops the clock and Saint gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juggernaut. Saint manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut connects with a looping right hand.
Juggernaut blocks a low kick nicely.
Juggernaut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint. That did some damage!
Saint will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggernaut jabs at Saint's body.
Juggernaut closes the distance and pushes Saint back into the cage.
Juggernaut lands a right hand.
Juggernaut blocks a body shot from Saint.
Juggernaut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside that Saint shrugs off.
Saint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juggernaut lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juggernaut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juggernaut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juggernaut lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint wants a takedown but no success here.
Saint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juggernaut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juggernaut working Saint over with knees to the body.
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!
Juggernaut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Juggernaut lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut working Saint over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Juggernaut lands a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juggernaut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juggernaut.
Nice elbow from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut lands a nice elbow.
Juggernaut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juggernaut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juggernaut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juggernaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juggernaut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a nice knee to the body.
Juggernaut throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saints head.
Juggernaut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juggernaut scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juggernaut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint is rocked!
Juggernaut drops Saint onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saint is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Saint is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juggernaut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Nice elbow from Juggernaut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juggernaut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut lands a big right hand that drops Saint! The killer instinct kicks in and Juggernaut finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Juggernaut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Juggernaut! Johnny Juggernaut retains his light heavyweight title!
Johnny Juggernaut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Motive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Pale Moonlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Motive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Pale Moonlight!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonlight throws a sloppy head kick and Motive moves out of range easily.
Moonlight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motive's sensitive parts.
Motive on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Motive takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Moonlight.
Moonlight scoring well with a low kick there.
The Pale Moonlight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moonlight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moonlight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Motive tries a body shot but Moonlight blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motive.
Moonlight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moonlight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonlight.
Moonlight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motive throws a punch but it's blocked by Moonlight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonlight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moonlight blocks a body shot from Motive.
Moonlight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moonlight has a couple of punches blocked by Motive.
Moonlight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Moonlight.
Moonlight misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Moonlight.
Moonlight blocking some punches.
Motive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moonlight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Motive fails to land.
Moonlight lands a right hand.
Motive blocks a body shot from Moonlight.
Motive swings wildly with an uppercut but Moonlight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motive tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight lands with a light punch inside.
Moonlight lands a left hand.
Motive tries a body shot but Moonlight blocks it.
Moonlight lands a right hand.
Motive lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moonlight backwards.
Motive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonlight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moonlight has a couple of punches blocked by Motive.
Moonlight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moonlight blocking some punches.
Moonlight misses with the head strike.
Motive stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moonlight lands a shoulder strike.
Motive lands with a light punch inside.
Moonlight can't find room to land a body shot as Motive controls the action.
Motive lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moonlight backwards.
Motive swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moonlight misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moonlight misses with the head strike.
Moonlight lands a shot to the body.
Motive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motive lands a body punch.
Moonlight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moonlight blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Moonlight.
Motive is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moonlight cracks Motive with a nice body shot.
Moonlight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice shot to the body.
Motive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moonlight lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight struggles to land a body shot inside as Motive controls his hands.
Moonlight blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motive.
A short right from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motive backwards.
Moonlight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motive's elbow.
Moonlight has a couple of punches blocked by Motive.
Moonlight misses with a body punch.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Moonlight.
Motive is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moonlight.
Oh Motive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moonlight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motive backwards.
Moonlight lands a big right hand that drops Motive! The killer instinct kicks in and Moonlight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Moonlight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Pale Moonlight!
The Pale Moonlight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knyto Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merrimac Mjolnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knyto Gruffo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffo throws a series of punches but Mjolnir avoids them all with ease.
Mjolnir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mjolnir takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Merrimac Mjolnir has been cut.
Gruffo looks to land a right hand but Mjolnir moved out of range.
Mjolnir catches Gruffo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mjolnir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruffo checks a low kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mjolnir throws a body punch but Gruffo moves out of range.
Gruffo blocks a leg kick.
Mjolnir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mjolnir scores with a shot to the body.
Mjolnir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruffo.
Gruffo checks a low kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a nice head kick!
Gruffo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mjolnir throws a body punch but Gruffo moves out of range.
Mjolnir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruffo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merrimac Mjolnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruffo looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mjolnir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mjolnir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruffo's calf.
Mjolnir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Knyto Gruffo has been cut.
Mjolnir throws a head kick but Gruffo moves out of range.
Mjolnir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruffo.
Mjolnir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mjolnir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjolnir cracks Gruffo with a good jab.
Mjolnir digs a good body shot into Gruffo's ribs.
Mjolnir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mjolnir throws a low kick, looking for Gruffo's leg but Gruffo calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mjolnir.
Mjolnir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruffo manages to avoid it.
Mjolnir is looking to wear down Gruffo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mjolnir bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gruffo blocks a head kick by Mjolnir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir cracks Gruffo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mjolnir. That's going to slow Gruffo down.
Mjolnir thumps Gruffo with a low kick.
Mjolnir dips to his left and cracks Gruffo with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mjolnir.
Mjolnir lands a leg kick that knocks Gruffo off balance momentarily.
Mjolnir takes a swing at Gruffo's ribcage but misses.
Mjolnir digs a good body shot into Gruffo's ribs.
Mjolnir pushes Gruffo away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir lands a right hook to the body.
Mjolnir jabs Gruffo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruffo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a head kick but Gruffo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gruffo.
Mjolnir lands a head kick. Gruffo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gruffo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gruffo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mjolnir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjolnir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gruffo blocks a head kick by Mjolnir.
Gruffo looks to land a right hand but Mjolnir moved out of range.
Mjolnir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gruffo takes a step back to recover.
Mjolnir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gruffo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
Mjolnir lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mjolnir!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir cracks the inside of Gruffo's front leg.
Mjolnir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruffo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mjolnir misses with a head kick.
Mjolnir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Mjolnir finds it's target.
That has opened up Knyto Gruffo's cut even more.
Mjolnir lands a nice shot to the body.
Mjolnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mjolnir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruffo's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Mjolnir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mjolnir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruffo.
Mjolnir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mjolnir misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrimac Mjolnir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mjolnir. Gruffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
Mjolnir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruffo can do to turn this around?
Mjolnir connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Mjolnir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a head kick but Gruffo moves out of range.
Mjolnir misses the shot to the body.
Mjolnir looks to land a body kick but Gruffo moved away.
Gruffo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gruffo misses its intended target.
Merrimac Mjolnir is winning the standup battle so far.
Mjolnir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gruffo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruffo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mjolnir can pounce on him.
Mjolnir connects with a leg kick. Gruffo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gruffo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruffo.
Mjolnir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mjolnir delivers a nice body kick.
Gruffo blocks a head kick by Mjolnir.
Gruffo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mjolnir. Mjolnir obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mjolnir. That's going to slow Gruffo down.
Gruffo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gruffo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Mjolnir.
Gruffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mjolnir finish him?
Mjolnir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Knyto Gruffo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mjolnir drops Gruffo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mjolnir follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrimac Mjolnir!
A victorious Merrimac Mjolnir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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