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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martaza Gazafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martaza Gazafi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Gazafi to the ground! Henderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Martaza Gazafi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson punching from mount but Gazafi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Henderson won't let Gazafi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gazafi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gazafi tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling from mount.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gazafi is looking to escape.
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazafi is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Gazafi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Henderson.
Gazafi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gazafi hold on?!
Gazafi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Henderson.
Gazafi just trying to survive but Henderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Henderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gazafi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazafi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Henderson gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Gazafi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henderson looking to break Gazafi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gazafi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Henderson is looking to control Gazafi but Gazafi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gazafi trying to control the action but Henderson just sinks the hooks in.
Henderson missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gazafi pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Henderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gazafi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gazafi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Henderson!
Ben Henderson very nearly forgot to thank BALCO MMA ELITE 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Johnson Briggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Gonzales's chin.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Briggs.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
Gonzales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Briggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Gonzales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briggs looking to control.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnson Briggs.
Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Briggs sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg.
Gonzales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Briggs tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Briggs is not content to let Gonzales control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs gets back to full guard.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzales forces his way into half guard.
Gonzales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Briggs is trying to stand back up but Gonzales is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control from half guard but Briggs is working away.
Briggs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gonzales slows the pace down in half guard.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzales is working away from the top position though.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs is trying to maintain the position but Gonzales is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Briggs gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to control but Briggs is keeping busy.
Gonzales gets back to full guard.
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Briggs defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs sneaks back into half guard.
Briggs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs gets full guard.
Gonzales pushing down on Briggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briggs wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzales is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Briggs is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Gonzales trying to control from half guard but Briggs is working away.
Randy Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzales wants to free his trapped foot but Briggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gonzales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
Briggs is trying to stand back up but Gonzales is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is staying active underneath Gonzales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Briggs trying to control from the bottom.
Briggs tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Gonzales stalling.
Briggs is in trouble now - Gonzales has advanced to mount!
Briggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzales controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Briggs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Johnson Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Briggs 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.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.
Briggs trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Briggs is in trouble now - Gonzales has advanced to mount!
Briggs wants to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Briggs is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Briggs stops Gonzales from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Briggs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Briggs wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs passes Gonzales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to improve his position.
Briggs trying to control from Gonzales's half guard. Gonzales has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Gonzales.
Well Gonzales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randoff Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fap Soup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back comes to the cage accompanied by I am the Greatest!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randoff Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fap Soup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Soup does no damage.
A slow jab from Back misses its intended target.
Soup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fap Soup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back checks a leg kick.
Soup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Back takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soup misses with a body kick.
Soup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soup throws a leg kick but Back sees it coming and moves out of range.
Back avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soup misses with an attempted mid kick.
Back avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Soup.
Soup throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Back counter with a right hand.
It looks like Fap Soup has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soup misses with a body shot.
Soup throws a head kick but Back moves out of range.
Soup tries a head kick but it misses.
Soup ducks under a wild hook from Back.
Soup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Back throws out the jab.
Soup keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Back.
Back misses with a straight right.
Soup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Back circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Back.
Soup tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Back is able to avoid easily.
Soup misses with a head kick.
Back staying out of range there.
Back connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soup's hands.
Back lands a left and a right that send Soup crashing to the mat, dazed. Back thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Soup looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soup attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soup swings for the body but Back moves out of range.
A jab from Back finds it's way through Soup's defenses.
Back moves out of range of the body kick.
Soup fails to land with a series of punches.
Soup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Back.
Soup throws a sloppy head kick and Back moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Back.
Back darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soup takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soup is rocked!
That has opened up Fap Soup's cut even more.
Back is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soup throws a combination that misses
and Back counters with a stiff right hand.
Soup is still on wobbly legs! Can Back finish him?
Back cracks Soup with a hook to the temple - Soup is on wobbly legs here! Back swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Soup falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Back wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randoff Back!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Herpumter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Herpumter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bradley Greenwood's chin.
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Herpumter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herpumter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwood looks to land a combination but Herpumter avoids it well.
Greenwood lands a jab to the nose.
Greenwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Herpumter. That one must have hurt.
Herpumter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herpumter somewhat.
Herpumter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herpumter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpumter scoring with strikes but Greenwood is staying in there.
Herpumter loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Greenwood scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Herpumter land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Herpumter stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Herpumter!
A determined Blue Herpumter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Wood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Wood!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood avoids the body shot from Malkovich.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Malkovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Wood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood 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.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Malkovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Malkovich tries to avoid it.
Malkovich gets tackled into the cage by Wood. Wood maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malkovich up against the cage.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malkovich backwards.
Wood just leaning against Malkovich, taking a breather.
Wood lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood gets through Malkovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wood pushes Malkovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malkovich is rocked!
Wood lands a big knee to the head and Malkovich goes down! Wood pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wood!
After the big win, Nathan Wood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Springfield HW Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers has chosen ASAP Rocky - Peso as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Powers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambino is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Gambino both land. Nice combination.
It looks like David Powers has been cut.
Powers throws a shot from downtown. Gambino moves away and avoids it.
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!
Gambino gets a clinch.
Gambino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Powers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gambino manages to break the clinch.
Gambino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gambino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powers at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Gambino has knocked Powers down with a huge combo! Gambino steps away and waves a wobbly Powers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Carlo Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gambino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambino thumps Powers with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
Gambino is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Powers hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlo Gambino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Xianfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Out has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Zhang Xianfa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Out's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Xianfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Out!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xianfa slips under a jab.
Out misses with a hook
and Xianfa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out throws a jab but it's blocked by Xianfa.
Xianfa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xianfa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Out swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xianfa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xianfa is fighting to break Out's control of his arms but Out is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xianfa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zhang Xianfa just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xianfa.
Xianfa misses with a head kick.
Xianfa cracks Out with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Out takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Out is rocked!
Xianfa throws a head kick that misses.
Out is still on wobbly legs! Can Xianfa finish him?
Out throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Out seems to have recovered his senses.
Out gets a clinch.
Xianfa presses Out against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Out with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xianfa can't find room to land a body shot as Out controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Out throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xianfa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Out wants to get back to striking at distance but Xianfa won't allow it.
Out is trying to break the clinch but Xianfa is controlling him.
Out dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Out with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Out looking to throw knees to the head but Xianfa is blocking nicely.
Xianfa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Out wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xianfa has him pressed against the cage.
Out tries to break free but Xianfa pushes him back against the cage.
Out blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Out wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xianfa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out lands a nice uppercut.
Xianfa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Out's elbow.
Out throws a knee to the head but misses.
Out can't break the clinch.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xianfa works on Out's body with a couple of short punches.
Out looks gassed!
Out is trying to break the clinch but Xianfa is controlling him.
Out with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xianfa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Out is looking to control Xianfa's arms but Xianfa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Out has his back to the cage.
Xianfa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xianfa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Xianfa - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Out scores with a knee to the head.
Xianfa stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out misses with a knee to the head.
Out is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Xianfa.
Xianfa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Xianfa lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Xianfa on the inside.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xianfa works on Out's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xianfa is leaning against Out and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xianfa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xianfa lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Xianfa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xianfa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xianfa on the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Out enables Xianfa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Out manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xianfa trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xianfa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Out managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xianfa misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xianfa lands a left and a right that send Out crashing to the mat, dazed. Xianfa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Xianfa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out is looking to clinch.
Xianfa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xianfa slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Out is breathing heavily.
Xianfa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Out takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xianfa lands a big right hand that sends Out crashing to the mat! Xianfa stays standing though and waves Out back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Out looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xianfa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Out can do to turn this around?
Xianfa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa cracks Out's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Out slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Xianfa can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhang Xianfa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2pac & Dr.Dre - California Love. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno slips a jab from Johnson.
Zagorno looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Zagorno moves out of range.
Zagorno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zagorno throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Zagorno's shoulder, as Zagorno tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Zagorno's head and hops out.
Zagorno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Zagorno throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Zagorno misses its intended target.
Zagorno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zagorno misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Zagorno throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Zagorno misses with a straight left.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zagorno throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Zagorno misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Zagorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zagorno.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Zagorno on that attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Zagorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zagorno misses.
Zagorno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Zagorno misses its intended target.
Zagorno just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Zagorno counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Zagorno tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Zagorno 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.
Zagorno postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zagorno, into his guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zagorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zagorno is retaining full guard.
Zagorno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zagorno.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson pulls Zagorno in close to prevent any damage.
Zagorno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Zagorno will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zagorno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zagorno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zagorno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zagorno throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Zagorno throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Zagorno sees coming a mile off.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Zagorno misses.
Zagorno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Gabriel Zagorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zagorno.
A telegraphed right hand from Zagorno misses the target.
Zagorno closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Zagorno pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zagorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zagorno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Zagorno misses.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zagorno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zagorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zagorno eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
CJ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zagorno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Zagorno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zagorno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson has control of Zagorno's left arm, preventing Zagorno from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zagorno throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gabriel Zagorno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zagorno keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control but Zagorno is working from the bottom.
Zagorno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Zagorno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson wants to control but Zagorno is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Zagorno defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zagorno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Zagorno throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zagorno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zagorno misses with a series of wild punches.
Zagorno takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Zagorno looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Zagorno avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zagorno.
Zagorno slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Zagorno loads up on a big left hand.
Zagorno throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zagorno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zagorno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zagorno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zagorno stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is pulling down on Zagorno's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Zagorno trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zagorno!
Zagorno is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zagorno is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Zagorno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to control but Zagorno wriggling away.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zagorno kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zagorno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but CJ Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zagorno doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zagorno in his tracks.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Zagorno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Zagorno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Zagorno backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zagorno's head but Zagorno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zagorno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zagorno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zagorno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Zagorno throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Zagorno ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Zagorno avoids it.
Zagorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves out of range as Zagorno strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Zagorno closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Zagorno pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zagorno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zagorno slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zagorno moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zagorno.
Zagorno throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Zagorno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zagorno throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Zagorno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is trying to control Zagorno's posture but Zagorno avoids it.
Zagorno is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Zagorno to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Zagorno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zagorno.
Zagorno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but CJ Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zagorno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson tries to sprawl but Zagorno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zagorno is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zagorno is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zagorno pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zagorno wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Zagorno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zagorno.
Zagorno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Zagorno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zagorno postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Zagorno throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zagorno's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zagorno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zagorno keeps moving.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zagorno is retaining full guard.
Zagorno wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zagorno there!
Zagorno is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zagorno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, CJ Johnson took to the microphone: 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lawson's choice of entrance music: Another Victory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Kealekapuna controls the action.
Kealekapuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Kealekapuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawson avoids the damage to the body.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.
Kealekapuna blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Kealekapuna misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kealekapuna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lawson misses with a body punch.
Lawson tries to work over Kealekapuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
A short right from Kealekapuna on the inside.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kealekapuna.
Lawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
A short body shot lands from Lawson as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with a body punch.
Kealekapuna lands a damaging elbow.
Kealekapuna lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Eric Lawson's cut even more.
Kealekapuna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kealekapuna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kealekapuna's elbow.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekapuna.
Lawson is leaning against Kealekapuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kealekapuna blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Nice elbow from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kealekapuna scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kealekapuna.
The cut above Eric Lawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kealekapuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kealekapuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kealekapuna lands with a left to the head.
Lawson is rocked!
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kealekapuna finish him?
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Lawson tries a body shot but Kealekapuna blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kealekapuna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Kealekapuna misses with an elbow over the top.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Kealekapuna prevents a body shot from Lawson.
Kealekapuna working the clinch nicely. Lawson is working for position but Kealekapuna cracks him with a big knee to the head! Lawson crumples up against the cage and Kealekapuna lands two more shots before the ref can save Lawson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Moses Kealekapuna!
Moses Kealekapuna retains his light heavyweight title!
Moses Kealekapuna gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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