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TMW 8: El Segunda Vinda PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Omar Gonzalez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Murphy is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the ropes.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gonzalez after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the ropes.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Murphy stops Gonzalez from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Gonzalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy pushes Gonzalez off looking to stand but Gonzalez dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzalez stands up and beckons Murphy to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Murphy against the ropes but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the ropes.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Corbin Murphy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy forces Gonzalez back against the ropes and clinches.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Gonzalez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gonzalez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in Murphy's guard.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Corbin Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Omar Gonzalez just wasn't active enough.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the ropes. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzalez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
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!
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Murphy taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a body kick that stops Gonzalez in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Omar Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Havok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havok has chosen Since the Flood- "Valor and Vengeance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darius Mays could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Havok's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Mays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Havok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Havok scores with a four punch combination!
Havok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Mays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Havok.
Havok throws a right and a left that Mays avoids nicely.
Havok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mays counters with a right hand to the body.
Havok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Havok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Havok misses with an uppercut. Mays saw that one coming.
Mays lands a jab to Havok's midsection.
Mays avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havok looks gassed!
Mays blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havok misses with a series of wild punches.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havok moves away.
Havok misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havok.
A shot to the liver by Mays. Beautiful body shot.
Mays throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mays is looking to wear down Havok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havok moves away.
Kenny Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mays lands a left and a right that send Havok crashing to the mat, dazed. Mays thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kenny Havok has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok defending well as Mays loads up on a big left hand.
Mays throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Havok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mays.
Mays swings for the body but Havok moves out of range.
Havok ducks under a wild hook from Mays.
Havok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Mays.
Mays looks to throw the jab but Havok is out of range.
Mays lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mays misses with a wild body shot.
Havok avoids the body shot from Mays.
Mays throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mays misses with the combination.
Havok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Havok there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Kenny Havok's cut even more.
Mays slips a jab and a cross from Havok.
Mays connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mays misses with a double jab.
Mays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mays.
Mays connects with a body shot that sends Havok's belly button to the back.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mays has cracked Havok with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mays lands another huge swinging hook and Havok tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Havok, before Mays can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Mays!
An out of breath Darius Mays thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Nolty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ain't No Sunshine - (DMX) as his entrance music. Jaxon Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Nolty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Nolty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Nolty misses.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nolty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a head kick that drops Nolty to the mat! Nolty scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nolty is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Oh Nolty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Nolty.
No joy there for Nolty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nolty seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Nick Nolty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nolty wants to stay close but Silva steps back to make room for something. Nolty seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Silva and Nolty drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaxon Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the ring accompanied by Since the Flood- "Valor and Vengeance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Mayweather !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Weaver!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayweather scores with a nice right hand.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weaver. Weaver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Weaver moved out of range.
Weaver digs a good body shot into Mayweather 's ribs.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather feints a jab promting Weaver to slip. Mayweather then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weaver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weaver moves out of range as Mayweather strikes.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Weaver's ribs.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
Weaver scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayweather should have avoided that one.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather .
Weaver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver works the jab nicely.
Floyd Mayweather 's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Weaver misses.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a left hand
and Mayweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Weaver moves away from the strike by Mayweather .
Weaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather .
Mayweather throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
Mayweather takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Weaver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayweather doesn't seem phased though.
Weaver staying out of range there.
Weaver jabs at Mayweather 's body.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Weaver moved out of range.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weaver slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weaver.
Weaver lands with a nice body punch.
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weaver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weaver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mayweather under the eye.
A good leg kick by Weaver.
Weaver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayweather had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayweather has time to react.
Mayweather takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver throws a series of strikes that have Mayweather backpedaling.
Floyd Mayweather 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weaver throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Weaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather . Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weaver can pounce on him.
That kick from Weaver tenderised Mayweather 's leg. Mayweather is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weaver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jeez, Floyd Mayweather 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Weaver cracks Mayweather with a good jab.
Weaver lands a nice looking body shot.
Weaver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver scoring well with a low kick there.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver throws a shot to the body.
Weaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Mayweather 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayweather thinking.
Mayweather cracks Weaver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weaver moves out of range as Mayweather strikes.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver digs a good hook to Mayweather 's body.
Weaver slips a straight right by Mayweather .
Nice defenses there by Mayweather .
Mayweather is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Weaver's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Weaver slips the punch.
Weaver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 punch lands to the side of Mayweather 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Weaver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver scores with a body shot.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Weaver.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mayweather might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Weaver.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver throws a series of punches but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather walks into a stiff left hand from Weaver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather 's head back.
Weaver misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Weaver saw that one coming.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Weaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather .
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weaver throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Floyd Mayweather 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Weaver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Dowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Glamour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Dowell had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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142 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Dowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glamour!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glamour changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dowell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Glamour seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Glamour.
Dowell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dowell is not content to let Glamour control the position.
Glamour postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dowell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glamour lands a nice short elbow.
Dowell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glamour.
Glamour is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glamour prevents Dowell from improving his position.
Glamour throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dowell to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glamour is looking to work some ground and pound but Dowell has wrist control.
Dowell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glamour is controlling him.
Dowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glamour on the ground.
Glamour trying to control but Dowell is working from the bottom.
Glamour throws a strike but Dowell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glamour looking for a guillotine here but Dowell defends easily.
Glamour has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dowell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Glamour has tightened it up now! Dowell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Glamour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foghorn Leghorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Molodonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Foghorn Leghorn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Foghorn Leghorn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Foghorn Leghorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Molodonez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leghorn misses with the combination.
Leghorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leghorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molodonez was well out of range. Poor timing from Leghorn.
Molodonez slips a jab and a cross from Leghorn.
Leghorn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leghorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molodonez at a distance.
Molodonez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leghorn tries to avoid it but Molodonez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leghorn to the ground. Leghorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leghorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Leghorn as Molodonez shoots in.
Leghorn throws out a powerful jab.
Leghorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molodonez.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leghorn enables Molodonez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leghorn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Molodonez forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Molodonez stalling.
Leghorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Molodonez.
Molodonez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leghorn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molodonez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Molodonez seems to be looking for submissions.
Molodonez is looking for a kimura but Leghorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Molodonez to get the leverage.
Leghorn pushes Molodonez off but Molodonez dives into side control.
Molodonez lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Molodonez has hold of Leghorn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Leghorn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Molodonez cranks the arm and Leghorn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Leghorn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Molodonez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eiki Daikaura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lime Lister!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister looks to score with a jab to the body but Daikaura is just out of range.
Daikaura misses with a straight right.
Lister blocks a head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura tries to score with a low kick but Lister moves his leg out of the way.
Daikaura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daikaura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lister keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lister cracks Daikaura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Eiki Daikaura has been cut.
Lister closes the distance and pushes Daikaura back into the ropes.
Lister has Daikaura pressed against the ropes.
Lister is trying to force a seperation but Daikaura has the dominant position.
Daikaura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Lister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lister lands a right hand.
Daikaura is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Lister.
Oh Daikaura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daikaura seems to have got his legs back now.
Lister connects with a big uppercut there that sends Daikaura tumbling to the ground! Lister follows him down into his guard.
Lister wants to control from the top but Daikaura keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daikaura looking for a sweep. Not yet Daikaura, not yet.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lister has an Americana. Daikaura didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lister is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lister hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lime Lister!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lime Lister waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent, Inc.™'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quik Yin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Got A Feeling (lol :P). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quik Yin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yin.
Yin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Max doesn't seem bothered though.
Max uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yin.
Yin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Max's waist but Max gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yin off to one side.
Max throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Max pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yin back to the ropes. Max follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Yin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yin blocks a head kick by Max.
Max throws a shot from downtown. Yin moves away and avoids it.
Yin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Max pinned against the ropes. Max gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quik Yin.
Yin misses with an uppercut.
Yin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yin 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.
Max swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Max bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yin looks gassed!
Max fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yin drops his hands momentarily and Max takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Max cracks Yin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Max - that will leave a mark!
Max dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yin. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Max lands with a hook. Yin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Max.
Max lands with a nice combination. Yin backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Quik Yin has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Max has knocked Yin down with a huge combo! Max steps away and waves a wobbly Yin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yin is rocked!
Yin moves out of range as Max strikes.
Yin is still on wobbly legs! Can Max finish him?
Max pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yin slips under a jab.
Quik Yin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yin out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Max!
Scott Max really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent, Inc.™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to KoRn - Twisted Transistor. Vernon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Kung Lai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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184 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
30 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Lai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lai jabs Vernon right on the nose. Vernon blinks but takes it well.
Lai scores with a spinning back kick!
Lai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lai throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vernon throws a lazy head kick
and Lai counters with a nice body kick.
Vernon looks gassed!
Lai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lai connects with an inside leg kick.
Lai bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Vernon! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Vernon is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vernon is still in real trouble! Can Lai finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vernon seems to have recovered his senses.
Lai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Vernon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lai.
Lai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lai throws a big elbow that misses.
Lai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lai throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai throwing strikes from guard but Vernon blocks nicely.
Lai throws a big elbow that misses.
Vernon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lai tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Lai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lai trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lai defends it easily.
Lai stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Lai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai has gone for a leg lock! Vernon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lai's guard.
Lai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vernon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vernon is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai has his foot on Vernon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vernon uses it to pass to side control.
Vernon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lai to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lai misses with a double jab.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Lai checks it.
Vernon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lai avoids it really well and circles away.
Lai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab-cross combination lands for Lai and sends Vernon crashing to the mat! Lai follows him down to the mat - Vernon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Dai Vernon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lai is trying to work for a kimura but Vernon is defending well.
Lai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lai.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon 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.
Lai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Lai wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Lai is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vernon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lai.
Lai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vernon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lai trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lai throwing strikes from guard but Vernon blocks nicely.
Lai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vernon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vernon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lai throwing strikes but missing.
Lai looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai has his foot on Vernon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernon trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Vernon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lai.
Lai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lai.
Vernon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lai.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Lai avoids them all with ease.
Lai 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.
Vernon misses with a body punch
and Lai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vernon's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lai.
Lai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Lai.
A head kick misses from Lai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lai misses with a hook to the body
and Vernon counters with a three punch combo that has Lai backing up. Lai nods at Vernon to acknowledge the strikes.
Lai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vernon. Vernon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lai lands a leg kick that knocks Vernon off balance momentarily.
Lai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon takes one to the side of the head.
Lai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Lai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kung Lai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lai connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lai is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
Lai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lai.
Lai lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai scores with a body shot.
Lai lands a nice hook to Vernon's body. Vernon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lai.
Lai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lai throws a shot to the body.
Lai is looking to wear down Vernon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lai lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lai.
Lai lands with a nice body kick.
Vernon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lai's corner calls for a 1-2. Lai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon looks for a takedown but Lai sprawls well.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vernon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lai.
Dai Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lai tries to clinch there but Vernon circles away.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Vernon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lai scores with a push kick.
Lai takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Lai.
Lai lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.
Lai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Lai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vernon will feel that in the morning.
Lai scores with a body shot.
Lai throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
Lai pushes Vernon away with a front kick.
Vernon wants to land a leg kick but Lai is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Lai.
Lai scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lai. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vernon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lai.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
Vernon tries to move into range but Lai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Vernon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lai throws out the jab.
Lai is looking to slow Vernon down with leg kicks.
Lai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lai moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Lai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vernon.
Lai scores with a body shot.
Vernon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lai.
Lai throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vernon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big head kick from Lai and Vernon is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lai throwing strikes from guard but Vernon blocks nicely.
Lai throws an elbow that misses. Vernon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lai's guard. Nice move by Vernon!
Vernon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vernon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Lai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
Lai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard.
Lai wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Lai scoring with some ground and pound.
Lai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lai wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lai defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai landing some decent shots from guard.
Lai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lai postures up in Vernon's guard and throws a big left but Vernon blocks it.
Lai is looking to work some ground and pound but Vernon has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lai throws a strike but Vernon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai had his way with Dai Vernon in that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Vernon's cut.
That's time! Lai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lai is looking to clinch but Vernon is avoiding it.
Lai swings widly with a right hand
and Lai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vernon moves out of range of the body kick from Lai.
Lai throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon lands a front kick.
Lai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Lai's knee but Lai avoids it well.
Lai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon pulls guard.
Lai throws a strike but Vernon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
Vernon stays in close to Lai's body and controls the position.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dai Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working away.
Vernon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vernon misses with the ground and pound.
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vernon pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon winds up and cracks Lai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kung Lai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Lai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Lai defending well.
Lai looking for submissions off his back.
Lai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
Vernon with a nice head shot there.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vernon lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Lai.
Lai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Lai.
Lai scores with the left hand. Vernon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon walks into a left hand.
Vernon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lai throws a low kick but Vernon moves out of range easily.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vernon blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kung Lai!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kung Lai!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kung Lai!
Kung Lai wins by unanimous decision!
Kung Lai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kung Lai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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