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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Osei Tutu 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Osei Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osei Tutu moves into range and clinches up with Caps.
Caps tries to land knees in the clinch but Osei Tutu avoids the damage to the body.
Osei Tutu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Osei Tutu lands a damaging elbow.
Osei Tutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caps tries to break the clinch but Osei Tutu is controlling the position.
Osei Tutu lands a right hand.
Osei Tutu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caps's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Osei Tutu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osei Tutu lands a shoulder strike.
Osei Tutu dodges an elbow strike from Caps.
The referee calls for Osei Tutu to work.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osei Tutu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caps up against the cage.
Caps takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osei Tutu lands a knee to the body.
Osei Tutu is pushing Caps up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osei Tutu lands a knee to the head.
Caps is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caps letting Osei Tutu take a breather here.
Osei Tutu lands with a light punch inside.
Osei Tutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osei Tutu blocking some punches.
Osei Tutu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caps's efforts to push away.
A short right from Osei Tutu on the inside.
Osei Tutu stalling the fight.
Osei Tutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Osei Tutu lands a shoulder strike.
Osei Tutu cracks Caps with a nice body shot.
Osei Tutu with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Osei Tutu.
It looks like Gary Caps has been cut.
Osei Tutu landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caps stalling in the clinch but Osei Tutu improves position.
Osei Tutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osei Tutu stalling.
Osei Tutu digs a right hand into Caps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caps's gas tank.
Osei Tutu with a knee to the head.
Caps misses with an elbow strike.
Caps tries a knee to the head but Osei Tutu blocks it.
Osei Tutu lands a knee to the head.
Caps wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osei Tutu has him pressed against the cage.
Caps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caps is breathing heavily.
Osei Tutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osei Tutu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osei Tutu lands a knee to the head.
Caps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Osei Tutu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caps backwards.
Osei Tutu lands a nice elbow.
Osei Tutu drops Caps with a big knee straight up the middle! Caps is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Caps is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osei Tutu darts in and clinches Caps up against the cage.
Oh Caps is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osei Tutu avoiding damage.
Caps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osei Tutu avoids it.
Caps is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osei Tutu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Osei Tutu digs a right hand underneath Caps's ribcage. Caps let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osei Tutu lands an uppercut.
Osei Tutu working Caps over with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Osei Tutu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osei Tutu drops Caps with a big knee straight up the middle! Caps is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Osei Tutu digs a good hook to Caps's body.
Osei Tutu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Caps! Osei Tutu dives in looking to finish! Caps is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Osei Tutu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cho delivers a nice body kick.
Maka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maka walks into a straight right hand from Cho.
Cho throws a jab when Maka was well out of range.
Cho throws a body punch but Maka moves out of range.
Maka slips a jab from Cho.
Maka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cho but Cho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maka counters with a single leg into guard. Cho didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cho kicks Maka off and gets to his feet.
Maka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cho's guard.
Cho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Maka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maka has Cho in his guard.
Maka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cho is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho wanted to stand there but Maka had control of the position.
Cho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Haka Maka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cho clobbers Maka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cho scores with a three punch combo!
Maka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maka gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Cho looks to land a combination but Maka avoids it well.
Cho thuds a left hand into Maka's body.
Cho looks to land a combination but Maka avoids it well.
Cho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maka misses with a series of wild punches.
Jerry Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho swings for the body but Maka moves out of range.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cho throws a series of punches but Maka avoids them all with ease.
Maka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Maka - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maka shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maka shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maka.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cho circles away.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Cho misses with a body punch
and Maka counters with a shoot takedown. Cho fights it but they end up in guard.
Cho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maka works over Cho with some ground and pound from guard.
Cho pushes Maka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho throws a body punch but Maka moves out of range.
Maka closes the distance and clinches.
Cho breaks the clinch.
Maka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cho circles away quickly and effectively.
Cho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maka wants to clinch up but Cho keeps it at a distance.
Cho stuffs the takedown.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Maka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maka is controlling him.
Cho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Maka from controlling successfully.
Cho pushes Maka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cho is fending him off so far but Maka persists. Nope, Cho circles away and we're back to standing.
Maka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maka gets slowly back to his feet.
Maka misses with a wild combination.
Maka dodges the punch combination from Cho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maka tries for a takedown but Cho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maka has a takedown stuffed.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Cho misses with a shot to the body
and Maka counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cho lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maka shoots for a double leg takedown but Cho sprawls well. He's pushed Maka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cho tries to bum rush Maka with a series of wild strikes but Maka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cho is looking to slow Maka down with leg kicks.
Maka misses with a two punch combination.
Maka looks for a takedown but Cho sprawls well.
Cho thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maka shoots in looking for a takedown. Cho tries to sprawl out of it but Maka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Cho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maka shoots and misses
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Cho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cho.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Maka shoots in for a double leg but Cho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Cho looks to land a body kick but Maka moved away.
Cho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maka back to the cage. Cho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho misses with an uppercut
and Maka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cho wants to stand and escape but Maka is having none of it.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Maka from controlling successfully.
Maka drops back looking for a leg! Cho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cho manages to kick Maka off! Maka jumps back into Cho's guard.
Maka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maka throws a big right hand that misses.
Cho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maka trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Maka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
Cho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jerry Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cho.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
Cho leaves Maka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cho throws a series of punches but Maka moves out of range.
Cho misses with a left hand
and Maka counters with a one-two to the body.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho throws a series of punches but Maka moves out of range.
Maka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maka fails with the takedown.
Cho throws a jab but it's blocked by Maka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maka in his tracks.
Maka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cho swings widly with a right hand
and Cho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jerry Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
Cho throws a series of punches but Maka avoids them all with ease.
Cho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cho scores with a three punch combo!
Maka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maka.
Haka Maka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maka is still on wobbly legs! Can Cho finish him?
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Cho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chack Sabac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chack Sabac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donald Stewart's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chack Sabac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Sabac shoots in.
Stewart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sabac!
Stewart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sabac is looking to escape.
Stewart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sabac is trying desperately to improve position.
Stewart stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewart rushes Sabac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabac just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Stewart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chack Sabac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Stewart.
Stewart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sabac clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sabac tries to break free.
Stewart lands a shot to the head.
Sabac breaks Stewart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabac is posturing up here but Stewart has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sabac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sabac has to tap! Slick submission there by Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Stewart!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cade McCrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade McCrary!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCrary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee Jr.
McCrary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee Jr.
Lee Jr trying to control the pace.
McCrary is refusing to be controlled, as Lee Jr sits in half guard.
McCrary wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee Jr is pressing down on McCrary's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCrary is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCrary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee Jr is controlling the pace.
Lee Jr wants to take a breather but McCrary is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Lee Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCrary's waist but McCrary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee Jr off to one side.
McCrary scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee Jr throws out the jab.
Lee Jr dives in and grabs McCrary's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCrary pushes down on Lee Jr's head and hops out.
Lee Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrary.
A combination from McCrary does no damage.
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrary blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrary really wants to buck Lee Jr off and get back to his feet.
Lee Jr looking to control but McCrary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee Jr landing shots from mount.
Lee Jr unloading with bombs!
Lee Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lee Jr raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Cade McCrary has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lee Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCrary can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Lee Jr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McCrary bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lee Jr and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Lee Jr!
Chris Lee Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Next Level Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Manilow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Manilow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
Batts misses with a body kick.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manilow was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Manilow motions for Batts to come forward. Manilow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts scoring well with a low kick there.
Manilow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manilow misses with a body shot.
Batts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manilow tests Batts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manilow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manilow looks to land a right hand but Batts moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manilow works Batts's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts tries a low kick but Manilow avoids it.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Batts misses.
Batts thuds his right hand into Manilow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manilow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manilow thows a body shot but no joy.
Batts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manilow ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Manilow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batts is looking to slow Manilow down with leg kicks.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manilow can pounce on him.
Batts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manilow circles away quickly and effectively.
Manilow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manilow blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manilow throws a low kick, looking for Batts's leg but Batts calmly moves out of range.
Manilow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manilow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manilow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts tries to land a front kick but Manilow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manilow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Batts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts defending well as Manilow loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Manilow.
Manilow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manilow rather than just go for the knockout.
Manilow delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Batts as he checks the leg kick.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
Manilow throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manilow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manilow connects with a single shot there.
Manilow tries a low kick but Batts avoids it.
Manilow throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manilow. That's going to slow Batts down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manilow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manilow walks into a left hand.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manilow swinging wildly here.
Batts keeps Manilow at a distance using the push kick.
Manilow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manilow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manilow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manilow misses with a takedown attempt - Batts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manilow throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manilow avoids the body shot from Batts.
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Manilow.
Batts lands an elbow inside.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manilow can't find room to land a body shot as Batts controls the action.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Manilow tries to land a knee to the head but Batts blocks with his arms.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Batts lands with a short shot to the head.
Manilow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batts misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts.
Batts takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts swings wildly with an uppercut but Manilow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts lands an elbow just above Manilow 's eye.
It looks like Barry Manilow has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Manilow avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
Manilow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batts misses with a punch to the body.
Manilow avoids a wild elbow strike from Batts.
Manilow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batts lands a knee to the body.
Batts lands a nice knee to the body.
Batts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manilow throws a head punch that misses.
Batts swings wildly with an uppercut but Manilow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batts scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts tries to clinch up but Manilow circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Batts. Beautiful body shot.
Manilow moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
Batts moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manilow fails to land.
Manilow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batts's face.
Batts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batts.
Batts managing to block the knees to the body from Manilow.
Batts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manilow prevents a body shot from Batts.
Manilow managing to block the knees to the body from Batts.
Batts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manilow's defenses.
Manilow lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a body shot.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts scores with a hook to the body.
Manilow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manilow tries to work over Batts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manilow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batts avoids it.
Manilow misses with a body punch.
Manilow tries a body shot but Batts blocks it.
A short left from Batts.
Batts lands an uppercut.
Batts blocks a body shot from Manilow.
Manilow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manilow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Batts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Manilow.
Batts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batts misses with an elbow over the top.
Batts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batts lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Batts.
Manilow missing with knees to the body.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manilow.
Batts gets underhooks to prevent Manilow's takedown attempt.
A short right from Batts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manilow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head.
A nice left hand lands by Batts.
Batts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manilow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manilow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manilow.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Manilow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Manilow.
Manilow misses the jab.
Batts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batts stuns Manilow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manilow manages to avoid it.
Batts digs a good hook to Manilow's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Batts there.
Manilow lands a right hook to the body.
Manilow moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts misses the shot to the body.
Manilow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billy Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts slips a straight right by Manilow.
Batts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manilow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batts prevents a body shot from Manilow.
Barry Manilow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manilow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batts tries a body shot but Manilow blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batts scores a nice knee to the body.
Manilow misses with a knee to the head.
Manilow misses with a knee strike.
Batts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manilow or not.
Batts lands a good knee to the midsection. Manilow won't want to take too many of those.
Batts tries a body shot but Manilow blocks it.
Batts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manilow blocking some punches.
Manilow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batts lands with a hook. Manilow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manilow is rocked!
Batts cracks Manilow with a hook to the temple - Manilow is on wobbly legs here! Batts swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Manilow falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Batts wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Batts!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Batts made sure he mentioned Convicted Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock has chosen Head Like a Hole as his entrance music. Dirk Blaylock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Layfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dirk Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaylock duly obliges.
It looks like John Layfield has been cut.
A slow jab from Blaylock misses its intended target.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Layfield.
Layfield digs a good hook to Blaylock's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaylock.
Blaylock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Layfield swinging wildly here.
Layfield misses with a combination
and Blaylock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaylock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Layfield counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Layfield.
Blaylock forces Layfield back against the cage and clinches.
Blaylock lands a left hand.
Blaylock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
Blaylock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layfield is defending well for now.
Blaylock trying to land knees to the body.
Layfield managing to block the knees to the body from Blaylock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
Blaylock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Layfield.
Layfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaylock stalling in the clinch but Layfield improves position.
Blaylock wants to get back to striking at distance but Layfield won't allow it.
Blaylock scores with a shot to the side of Layfield's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
Blaylock controlling the action here for a moment.
Blaylock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layfield is defending well for now.
Blaylock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Layfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blaylock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Layfield looking to stall.
Blaylock lands a nice knee to the body.
Blaylock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Layfield managing to block the knees to the body from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Layfield.
Layfield is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield managing to block the knees to the body from Blaylock.
Blaylock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Layfield.
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Layfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Layfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaylock lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaylock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
Layfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blaylock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Blaylock scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Blaylock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layfield backwards.
Blaylock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Layfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Blaylock misses with an elbow strike.
Layfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield moves out of range as Blaylock strikes.
Layfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaylock was well out of range. Poor timing from Layfield.
Blaylock tries to clinch up but Layfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Layfield throws a right hand that Blaylock ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaylock also avoids with ease.
Blaylock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaylock swinging wildly here.
Blaylock tries to clinch but Layfield is having none of it.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Layfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock moves out of range as Layfield strikes.
Layfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
Blaylock throws a shot to the body.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Blaylock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Layfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Layfield throws a series of punches but Blaylock avoids them all with ease.
Blaylock takes the fight into the clinch.
Blaylock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Layfield blocks it.
Blaylock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blaylock missing with knees to the body.
Blaylock taking a breather.
Blaylock throws an elbow that misses.
Layfield has had enough of the clinch but Blaylock keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blaylock throws an elbow but misses.
Blaylock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaylock trying to stall but Layfield improves his position.
Layfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaylock looking to stall.
Blaylock keeps control of Layfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaylock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Layfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Layfield lands with a nice combination. Blaylock backs away looking to recover.
Layfield throws a right hand that Blaylock ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaylock also avoids with ease.
Blaylock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaylock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Layfield's head backwards.
Blaylock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Layfield catches Blaylock right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blaylock.
Blaylock darts in and clinches Layfield up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is looking to control Layfield's arms but Layfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blaylock has his back to the cage.
Blaylock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Layfield lands a shoulder strike.
Layfield tries to circle away but Blaylock has him pinned against the cage.
Blaylock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blaylock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layfield is defending well for now.
Layfield can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blaylock throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaylock as Layfield tries to tie him up.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Layfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Layfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaylock gets a clinch.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock has Layfield pressed against the cage, preventing Layfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaylock looking to throw knees to the head but Layfield is blocking nicely.
Blaylock pushes Layfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaylock.
Layfield is trying to break the clinch but Blaylock has him pressed against the cage.
Layfield is trying to break the clinch but Blaylock is controlling him.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
Blaylock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Layfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaylock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blaylock presses Layfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaylock manages to break the clinch.
Blaylock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaylock lands a jab to Layfield's midsection.
Blaylock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaylock rushes Layfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blaylock blocks a body shot from Layfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaylock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaylock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaylock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Layfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Layfield dodges an elbow strike from Blaylock.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blaylock obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
Blaylock avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaylock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Blaylock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Layfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blaylock thows a body shot but no joy.
Layfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaylock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blaylock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blaylock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Layfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaylock tries to clinch up but Layfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaylock fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Layfield moved out of range nicely.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaylock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dirk Blaylock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaylock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Blaylock.
Layfield is looking to wear down Blaylock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaylock lands the left hand.
Layfield misses with a right hand
and Blaylock counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaylock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Layfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blaylock. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock closes the distance and clinches.
Layfield blocks an elbow strike.
Blaylock misses with a knee to the head.
Blaylock pushes off an throws an elbow but Layfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blaylock lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaylock.
Blaylock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layfield is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Layfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blaylock has him pressed against the cage.
Blaylock stalling.
Blaylock tries to land a knee to the head but Layfield blocks with his arms.
Blaylock has Layfield pressed against the cage, preventing Layfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blaylock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blaylock crunches a lovely knee into Layfield's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blaylock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock avoiding damage.
Blaylock lands an uppercut.
Layfield is trying to break the clinch but Blaylock has him pressed against the cage.
Blaylock missing with knees to the body.
Layfield can't find room to land a body shot as Blaylock controls the action.
Blaylock lands a shot to the body.
Blaylock throws an elbow but it misses.
Blaylock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Layfield has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
Blaylock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaylock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Layfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock wants to clinch up but Layfield keeps it at a distance.
Blaylock moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock is pushing Layfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Layfield tries to work over Blaylock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaylock tries to land knees in the clinch but Layfield avoids the damage to the body.
Blaylock throws an elbow but it misses.
Layfield manages to break the clinch.
Blaylock misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk Blaylock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock connects with a body shot that sends Layfield's belly button to the back.
John Layfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaylock lands a nice hook to Layfield's body. Layfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Layfield misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Blaylock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaylock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Blaylock!
Dirk Blaylock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
163 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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29
163 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald digs a good hook to Qualls's body.
Qualls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Qualls persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Qualls shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
Qualls shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommy McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qualls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qualls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qualls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qualls looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is keen to just control but Qualls is a slippery customer.
Qualls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Qualls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Qualls is now in McDonald's guard. A big mistake from McDonald there, giving up the dominant position!
McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Qualls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald takes Qualls's back.
Qualls is keeping busy.
Qualls wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Qualls is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald 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.
Qualls tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Qualls throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald pushing down on Qualls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Qualls is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Qualls's back.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Qualls tries to break free.
McDonald working for the choke.
Qualls turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qualls throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qualls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Qualls stops McDonald from standing up.
Qualls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald has his hands on Qualls's head, controlling the position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qualls with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Qualls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Qualls misses with a double jab.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Qualls's defenses.
Qualls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qualls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald moves out of range as Qualls strikes.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a swing at Qualls's ribcage but misses.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Qualls.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qualls counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Qualls to acknowledge the strikes.
Qualls avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qualls shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Qualls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qualls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.
Qualls loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Qualls ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Qualls misses.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald moves out of range as Qualls strikes.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qualls moves away.
McDonald swings for the body but Qualls moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qualls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qualls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qualls misses with the combination.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald tests Qualls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qualls closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Qualls misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qualls lands a two punch combo.
Qualls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qualls shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald cracks Qualls with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qualls misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Tommy McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Qualls throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qualls fails with a takedown attempt.
Qualls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qualls. Qualls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald slips under a jab from Qualls.
Nice cross by McDonald.
Qualls throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Qualls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Qualls with an open hand slap.
McDonald swings for the body but Qualls moves out of range.
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald looking to control but instead Qualls has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qualls landing a few short strikes.
McDonald moves into full mount! Qualls won't be happy about that!
Qualls is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald breaks from Qualls's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qualls is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Qualls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noah Qualls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qualls sprawls well. Qualls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Qualls 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.
Qualls wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qualls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls 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.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qualls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald pulls Qualls in close to prevent any damage.
Qualls distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Qualls landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald has his feet on Qualls's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Qualls misses with the combination.
Noah Qualls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald slips a straight right by Qualls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stuns Qualls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Qualls ducked under it nicely.
Qualls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Qualls persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Qualls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
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!
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qualls looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Qualls moves away and avoids it.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qualls.
Qualls looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald tests Qualls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qualls.
Qualls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Qualls moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Qualls throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Qualls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qualls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Qualls slips the punch.
Qualls looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Qualls's ribs.
Qualls misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to control but Qualls wriggling away.
Qualls is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald manages to capitalize on a mistake by Qualls to take his back!
Qualls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald working for a choke but Qualls is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to control but Qualls is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McDonald!
Our winner, Tommy McDonald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Debauchery - Blood For The Blood God. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Casic.
Hammer lands with a straight right. Casic didn't see that one coming.
Casic looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Casic wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Casic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Black Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casic pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Casic pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Casic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Casic missing with knees to the body.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Casic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Casic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Casic has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Casic.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hammer is leaning against Casic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer tries to circle away but Casic has him pinned against the cage.
Casic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocks the elbow strike.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Casic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Casic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Casic lands an uppercut.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Casic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Casic obliges.
Casic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Casic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammer wants to break free but Casic has control.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Casic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Hammer taking a breather.
Casic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Casic lands with a right to the head.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Casic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Casic is controlling the position.
Hammer is trying to trip Casic. He has hold of a leg but Casic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hammer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hammer won't allow Casic to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Casic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Casic has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Casic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Casic lands the left hand.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Casic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Casic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casic misses with a straight right.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casic.
Hammer scores with a head kick.
Casic avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Casic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Casic moved away.
Hammer throws a hook but Casic blocks it.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer throws a front kick aimed at Casic's knee but Casic avoids it well.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Casic sees coming a mile off.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casic swivels and escapes.
Casic has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Casic trying to land knees to the body.
Casic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic misses with a knee strike.
Dusko Casic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Casic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Casic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Casic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Casic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Casic.
Jab by Casic.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Casic.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Casic forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Hammer stalling against the cage.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Casic's front leg but catches the back leg as Casic tries to avoid it.
Casic moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Casic checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Casic's head.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Casic off the cage and back into range.
Casic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casic is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Casic tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Casic wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to control the action but Casic is working from the bottom.
Hammer lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer stalling away here and it's allowed Casic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Casic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Casic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer throws a head kick but Casic moves out of range.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Casic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammer clobbers Casic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Casic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casic stuffs the takedown.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Casic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Casic counters with an inside leg kick.
Casic scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Casic's leg. Casic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Casic looks to land a combination. Hammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer throws a jab when Casic was well out of range.
Casic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Casic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Casic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casic was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Casic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dusko Casic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Casic misses with a leg kick.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Casic.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
enabling Casic to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Casic's body.
Casic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer catches Casic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Casic sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Casic is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Casic leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and Casic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Casic thows a body shot but no joy.
Casic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hammer takes a step back to recover.
Casic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Casic.
Casic throws a head kick that misses.
Casic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Casic. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Casic counters with a good, hard body kick but Hammer shrugs it off.
Casic throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammer under the eye.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Casic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Casic moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Casic.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Casic.
Hammer tries to work over Casic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Hammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Casic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic really dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Casic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Casic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Casic throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Casic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Casic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Casic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Casic's shoulder, as Casic tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammer throws a low kick but Casic moves out of range easily.
Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Casic ducks down to avoid it.
Casic is looking to clinch.
Casic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Casic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Casic clinches.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Casic.
Casic tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Casic back against the cage.
Hammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casic gets underhooks to prevent Hammer's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Casic blocks a body shot from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Casic has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Casic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Casic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Casic lands a shoulder strike.
Hammer cracks Casic with a nice body shot.
Casic throws an elbow that misses.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer connects with a jab.
Casic scores with a nice body kick.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Casic checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Casic.
Hammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Casic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Casic counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer throws the left hand but Casic avoids the punch easily.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Casic thuds his shin into the meat of Hammer's side.
Casic thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Casic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Casic tries a head kick but it misses.
Casic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good work by Casic as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Casic sprawls well. Casic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Casic misses.
A left lands for Casic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Casic checks a leg kick.
Hammer connects with the punch.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casic swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Casic.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circle, before Casic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hammer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Casic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dusko Casic! Dusko Casic retains his welterweight title!
Dusko Casic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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