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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pratique Caractere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koss Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koss Rivers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pratique Caractere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koss Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caractere has managed to clinch.
Rivers throws an elbow that misses.
Rivers crunches a lovely knee into Caractere's ribcage.
Caractere is trying to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling him.
Caractere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
Caractere blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Caractere.
Caractere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Caractere.
Rivers tries to work over Caractere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caractere throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caractere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Caractere won't allow it.
Rivers stalling.
Caractere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Caractere.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Pratique Caractere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rivers lands an elbow inside.
Rivers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caractere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caractere is pushing Rivers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivers is looking to break free of the clinch but Caractere has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caractere.
Rivers stalling.
Caractere wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Caractere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caractere avoiding damage as Rivers throws knees to the body.
Caractere managing to block the knees to the body from Rivers.
Caractere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Caractere in a clinch.
Rivers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caractere is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caractere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rivers's brow.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but Caractere is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch but Caractere keeps him there for the moment.
Caractere wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Rivers landing knees to the body.
Caractere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caractere tries to land a knee to the head but Rivers blocks with his arms.
Rivers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caractere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caractere.
Caractere blocks an elbow strike.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Caractere has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Caractere motions for Rivers to come forward. Caractere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caractere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caractere.
Caractere scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caractere tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caractere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers just leaning against Caractere, taking a breather.
Caractere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Rivers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers darts in and clinches Caractere up against the cage.
Caractere tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivers.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Caractere avoids the damage to the body.
Caractere blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Caractere trying to land knees to the body.
Caractere managing to block the knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Koss Rivers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caractere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caractere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivers.
Caractere throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers misses with a head kick.
Caractere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick
and Caractere counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rivers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rivers gets a clinch.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Caractere.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Caractere throws a wild body kick that Rivers sees coming a mile off.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Caractere.
Rivers clinches up against the cage.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers clinches with his opponent.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Caractere trying to land knees to the body.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Caractere.
Caractere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caractere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivers throws an elbow that misses.
Caractere trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caractere into the cage.
Caractere avoids the elbow strike from Rivers, against the cage.
Caractere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caractere as Rivers tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivers throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caractere throws an elbow but misses.
Rivers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caractere in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rivers misses with a knee to the head.
Caractere blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Caractere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caractere instigates a clinch.
Caractere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Caractere.
Caractere gets tackled into the cage by Rivers. Rivers maintains the clinch.
Caractere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caractere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caractere takes an elbow to the temple.
Caractere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caractere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caractere wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caractere is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caractere is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caractere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivers somewhat.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Caractere breaks the clinch.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Caractere.
Rivers has Caractere up against the cage in a clinch.
Caractere looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caractere breaks the clinch.
Caractere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Caractere.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Caractere tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caractere motions for Rivers to come forward. Caractere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers forces Caractere back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivers wants to stall.
Caractere misses with an elbow strike.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Caractere.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers clinches.
Rivers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caractere.
Rivers just leaning against Caractere, taking a breather.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Caractere avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers is looking to break free of the clinch but Caractere has double underhooks.
Rivers throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caractere manages to break the clinch.
Rivers rushes Caractere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers misses with an elbow over the top.
Caractere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers taking a breather.
Caractere manages to break the clinch.
Caractere throws a front kick that sends Rivers stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Caractere is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers throws an elbow that misses.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caractere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivers trying to land knees to the body.
Rivers with a knee to the head.
Caractere wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
Caractere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caractere takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Caractere avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers stalling in the clinch but Caractere improves position.
Rivers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Caractere.
Rivers stalling in the clinch but Caractere improves position.
Caractere tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers avoiding damage as Caractere throws knees to the body.
Caractere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pratique Caractere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caractere tries to circle away but Rivers has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caractere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Koss Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Rivers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caractere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koss Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koss Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lipkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lipkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a low kick but Lipkin moves out of range easily.
Lipkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Lipkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit looks to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benoit's knee momentarily.
Benoit throws a head kick but Lipkin moves out of range.
Lipkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit thuds a left hand into Lipkin's body.
Lipkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Lipkin pushes him off.
Benoit looks to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lipkin throws a head kick but Benoit moves out of range.
Lipkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benoit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lipkin.
Lipkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lipkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lipkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Benoit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipkin trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Lipkin stops Benoit from getting back to his feet.
Benoit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benoit looks gassed!
Lipkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Benoit wants to improve his position but Lipkin is controlling well.
Lipkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benoit is trying to stand back up but Lipkin is controlling him
Benoit is looking to improve his position.
Lipkin works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lipkin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lipkin tries to control but Benoit wriggling away.
Benoit tries to reverse the position but Lipkin maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benoit wants to control but Lipkin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't escape the position.
Benoit trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lipkin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lipkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Benoit defends it well.
Lipkin cracks Benoit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Benoit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lipkin trying to control but Benoit is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipkin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Benoit is out cold - huge knockout for Lipkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Lipkin!
Alexander Lipkin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Laski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Monday Night Football Theme. Adrian Peterson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Laski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laski fails with the takedown
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Laski is looking to clinch.
Laski misses with a takedown
and Peterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laski thinking.
Laski fails with the takedown
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Adrian Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Laski.
Laski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Laski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a right hand to the body.
Laski is looking to chop away at Peterson's legs.
Laski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Laski with a poor takedown
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laski looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laski tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laski with a poor takedown
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Peterson cracks Laski with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Saul Laski has been cut.
Laski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Laski has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson counters with a crisp one two that drops Laski! Peterson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laski to his feet! Laski is in big trouble!
Laski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Peterson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Laski! Peterson continues to tee off on Laski, landing with a left and a right! Peterson connects with a right hand that leaves Laski sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Peterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Peterson!
An out of breath Adrian Peterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Mann's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Mann prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Mann, who seems content to just control the action from this 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!
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Mann is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Mann passes to full mount!
Mann punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Alvarez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mann! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Mann!
Bobby Mann very nearly forgot to thank Catch Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd comes into the arena with Family Tradition blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ital dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ital throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ital throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ital takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ital just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ital.
Osiris Ital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd throws an overhand right that lands on Ital's shoulder, as Ital tries to avoid the shot.
Boyd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ital throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ital throws a hook to the side of Boyd's head but Boyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ital.
Ital takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ital checks a low kick from Boyd.
Boyd misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd lands with an overhand left.
Boyd slips a jab from Ital.
Ital looks to land a body kick but Boyd moved away.
A low kick from Ital misses
and Boyd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boyd fails with the takedown.
Boyd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ital.
Boyd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ital's sensitive parts.
Boyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ital stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ital uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyd has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ital lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Ital is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyd rather than just go for the knockout.
Ital slips a jab from Boyd.
Ital checks a leg kick.
Boyd lands with a hook. Ital tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ital throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ital tries to clinch there but Boyd circles away.
Ital misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyd misses with a looping left.
Boyd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Ital misses
and Boyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands a nice looking body shot.
Ital tries to land a leg kick but Boyd saw it coming and moves away.
Ital misses with an uppercut.
Ital avoids the body shot from Boyd.
Ital ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.
Boyd throws a body punch but Ital moves out of range.
Boyd drops his hands momentarily and Ital takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ital takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ital.
Ital lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boyd is rocked!
Ital fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ital moves in close and cracks Boyd with a massive right hand! Boyd, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ital!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osiris Ital!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Santos De Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
149 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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28
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Santos De Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos De Arroyo, as that shot connected.
Santos De Arroyo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hopper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hopper looking to finish Santos De Arroyo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santos De Arroyo!
Santos De Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Hopper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Santos De Arroyo can't escape the position.
Hopper throwing strikes here but Santos De Arroyo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hopper with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper breaks from Santos De Arroyo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Santos De Arroyo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hopper's lack of action.
Hopper trying to control the action but Santos De Arroyo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper working over Santos De Arroyo with some ground and pound. Santos De Arroyo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santos De Arroyo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos De Arroyo moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos De Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos De Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo looking to control.
Hopper distracts Santos De Arroyo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hopper passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos De Arroyo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos De Arroyo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopper wants to pass the guard but Santos De Arroyo is defending well.
Santos De Arroyo manages to get to full guard.
Hopper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos De Arroyo dives on top into guard.
Hopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo pushes down on Hopper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos De Arroyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopper keeps working.
Hopper is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopper is trying to control but can't.
Santos De Arroyo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hopper is not content to let Santos De Arroyo control the position.
Hopper looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopper is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Santos De Arroyo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hopper wants to control but Santos De Arroyo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos De Arroyo connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos De Arroyo 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.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control the action but Hopper is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Hopper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santos De Arroyo gets caught napping as Hopper dives in and scores a takedown. Santos De Arroyo manages to retain guard.
Hopper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos De Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Hopper from controlling successfully.
Hopper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopper passes Santos De Arroyo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos De Arroyo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Santos De Arroyo tries to roll over but Hopper keeps him under control.
Hopper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos De Arroyo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper blocks the strikes from Santos De Arroyo.
Hopper wants to take a breather but Santos De Arroyo is having none of it.
Hopper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hopper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hopper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Santos De Arroyo regains half guard.
Hopper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo is pressing down on Hopper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos De Arroyo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos De Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos De Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson Hopper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopper wants to pass the guard but Santos De Arroyo is keeping the position.
Santos De Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopper defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hopper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos De Arroyo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopper.
Santos De Arroyo is looking to improve his position.
Hopper works his way into full mount!
Hopper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Santos De Arroyo is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos De Arroyo is aware though and is defending well.
Hopper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos De Arroyo is controlling him.
Santos De Arroyo wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving.
Santos De Arroyo is standing up over Hopper. Hopper looks to escape but Santos De Arroyo dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopper regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper is not content to let Santos De Arroyo control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Hopper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos De Arroyo lands a slapping body shot.
Santos De Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos De Arroyo misses with a straight left.
Santos De Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Santos De Arroyo lands with a straight right. Hopper didn't see that one coming.
Santos De Arroyo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos De Arroyo thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos De Arroyo's guard.
Santos De Arroyo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopper scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos De Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos De Arroyo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos De Arroyo has escaped and now he's on top!
Santos De Arroyo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo won't allow Hopper to sweep him here.
Hopper controls Santos De Arroyo momentarily but Santos De Arroyo frees himself.
Santos De Arroyo won't allow Hopper to sweep him here.
Santos De Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopper is just out of range.
Santos De Arroyo throws a looping overhand right but Hopper ducks down to avoid it.
Santos De Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hopper gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos De Arroyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos De Arroyo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hopper frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos De Arroyo has switched to an armbar! Hopper is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hector Santos De Arroyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Santos De Arroyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mauti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Mauti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mauti !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mauti tenderised Low's leg. Low is trying to keep his angry face on.
Low throws a push kick but Mauti slaps the foot to one side.
Crunch! Low slams his shin into Mauti 's torso.
A low kick from Low is predictable there
and Mauti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Low cracks Mauti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mauti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Low tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mauti is able to avoid easily.
Mauti blocks a leg kick.
Low throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mauti checks a low kick from Low.
Oooooh!!! Low has knocked Mauti down with a huge combo! Low steps away and waves a wobbly Mauti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mauti is rocked!
It looks like Michael Mauti has been cut.
Mauti throws a leg kick but Low moved away.
Mauti is still on wobbly legs! Can Low finish him?
Low misses with a low kick as Mauti jumps back.
Low throws a leg kick
and Mauti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Low avoids the head kick by Mauti .
Low throws a lazy body kick
and Mauti counters with a good low kick that Low was not able to check.
Mauti seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti tries to land a front kick but Low steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mauti .
Low takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Low throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mauti throws a nice head kick!
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick and Low moves out of range easily.
Mauti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Low checks a leg kick.
Low fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mauti is out of range.
Mauti moves out of range as Low throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mauti .
Some bone on bone action there as Low checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mauti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Low throws a front kick aimed at Mauti 's knee but Mauti avoids it well.
Mauti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mauti .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Low throws a sloppy head kick and Mauti moves out of range easily.
Low has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mauti .
Low misses with a body shot.
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mauti .
Mauti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mauti scores with a push kick.
Low throws a series of punches but Mauti avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
Mauti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Low just misses with a punch to the body.
Low throws a leg kick
and Mauti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Low pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mauti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mauti lands a front kick.
Low is breathing heavily.
Low throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mauti lands a head kick. Low smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ching Low has been cut.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mauti . Low shrugs it off though.
Mauti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Low takes a step back to recover.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Low crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mauti - the referee stops the clock and Low gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mauti . Low manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Low has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Low takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Low crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mauti - the referee stops the clock and Low gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mauti . Low manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ching Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mauti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Low.
Crunch! Mauti slams his shin into Low's torso.
Mauti scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Low crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mauti - the referee stops the clock and Low gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mauti . Low manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mauti .
Low walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mauti .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mauti .
Mauti lands with a kick to the temple. Low shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mauti lands a head kick. Low smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mauti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Low misses with a straight right.
Mauti tries to land a front kick but Low steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Low falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mauti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Low is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mauti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mauti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Low has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mauti .
Crunch! Mauti slams his shin into Low's torso.
Mauti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mauti thows a body kick. Low tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mauti .
Mauti throws a head kick that Low semi-blocks.
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!
Mauti checks a leg kick.
Michael Mauti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mauti misses with a head kick.
Low throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mauti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Low has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mauti .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Low throws a leg kick but Mauti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mauti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Low tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Low throws a solid leg kick but Mauti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Low.
Low throws a hook to the side of Mauti 's head but Mauti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Mauti tenderised Low's leg. Low is trying to keep his angry face on.
Low takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Low throws a hook but Mauti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Low looks to score with a jab to the body but Mauti is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low throws a leg kick
and Mauti counters with a solid body kick.
Mauti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mauti , right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mauti .
Mauti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Low takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mauti .
Mauti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Low.
Low goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mauti .
Mauti throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mauti .
Low tried to score with a low kick but Mauti checks it.
Mauti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Low looks to throw the jab but Mauti is out of range.
Low takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Mauti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mauti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Low is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mauti 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mauti connects with a leg kick. Low looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mauti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Low takes a step back to recover.
Mauti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Low tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauti delivers a nice body kick.
Mauti scores with a push kick.
Low takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mauti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mauti cracks the inside of Low's front leg.
Low takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mauti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mauti . Low shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mauti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Low will feel that in the morning.
Mauti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Low's calf.
Low chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mauti can pounce on him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mauti 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mauti cracks the inside of Low's front leg.
Low throws a body kick that misses.
Low throws a body punch but Mauti moves out of range.
Mauti thumps Low with a low kick.
Low takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Low is predictable there
and Mauti counters with a leg kick.
Low looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Mauti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Low will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Low on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mauti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Low has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Low tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mauti is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mauti scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauti lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mauti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mauti .
Mauti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mauti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mauti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Low has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Low steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mauti . That one must have hurt.
Low is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mauti .
Low misses with a leg kick
and Mauti counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mauti , right into the meat.
Mauti lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mauti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mauti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Low on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mauti . Mauti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mauti throws a front kick that sends Low stumbling back into the cage.
Mauti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Low.
Mauti lands with a kick to the temple. Low shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mauti checks a leg kick.
Mauti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mauti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Low misses
and Mauti counters with a body kick that stops Low in his tracks momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mauti - that will leave a mark!
Mauti lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mauti .
Mauti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mauti .
Mauti throws a front kick that sends Low stumbling back into the cage.
Mauti lands a leg kick that knocks Low off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mauti .
Low misses with a wild body shot.
Low takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Low throws a leg kick
and Mauti counters with a thumping low kick.
Mauti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Low's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mauti .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Low.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mauti thumps Low with a low kick.
Low stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauti .
Mauti scores with a head kick. Low tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Low throws a leg kick but Mauti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Low throws a head kick that misses
and Mauti counters with a solid body kick.
Low avoids the head kick by Mauti .
A solid leg kick lands there for Mauti .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mauti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Low's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Low is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ching Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mauti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mauti 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mauti !
After the fight, Michael Mauti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansilva Derson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derson has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansilva Derson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana swings widly with a right hand
and Derson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Derson.
Derson throws a sloppy head kick and Campana moves out of range easily.
Derson loads up on a big right hand but Campana slips the punch.
Campana thows a body shot but no joy.
Derson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Derson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campana.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campana in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campana lands a nice short elbow.
Campana thows a huge punch but Derson dodges it nicely.
Campana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campana connects with a nice short shot to Derson's temple.
Campana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana is working for a kimura but Derson is defending it quite comfortably.
Campana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Derson keeps working.
Campana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Derson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campana.
Campana wants to free his trapped foot but Derson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derson is refusing to be controlled, as Campana sits in half guard.
Campana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Derson defending well though.
Campana is controlling the pace.
Campana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Derson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campana lands a heavy elbow.
Campana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Campana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campana throws some wild stikes that Derson manages to avoid easily.
Derson taking shots to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Campana dominated that 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.
Campana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Derson.
Campana tries a head kick but it misses.
Derson throws a sloppy head kick and Campana moves out of range easily.
Campana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Derson sprawls well. Derson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campana gets slowly back to his feet.
Campana connects with an inside leg kick.
Derson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Derson.
Derson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campana.
Derson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Derson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Campana.
Derson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derson is still on wobbly legs! Can Campana finish him?
Derson swings for the body but Campana moves out of range.
Derson misses with a head kick.
Campana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Derson doesn't seem bothered though.
Derson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana cracks a nice hook into Derson's ribs.
Campana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campana fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Derson square on the jaw! Damn, Derson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Campana!
Rocco Campana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hunters. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mario Ferrari enters 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
French misses with a wild body shot.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but French circles away.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
French throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
French is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrari.
Mario Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by French.
French misses with a body shot.
French lands with a shot to the body.
Ferrari blocks a leg kick.
French lands with an overhand left.
French checks a low kick from Ferrari.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrari moves away.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French takes one to the chin there.
French throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari is looking to slow French down with leg kicks.
Ferrari misses with the body kick
and French counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferrari ducks under a wild hook from French.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
French ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari closes the distance looking to clinch
and French counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferrari blocks the body kick.
French misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
French pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
French throws a shot to the body.
Ferrari is looking to land body kicks.
Ferrari misses with a straight left.
French lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrari circles away quickly and effectively.
French tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrari was well out of range. Poor timing from French.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French misses with a straight left.
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!
French keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrari lands with a cross.
French misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - French looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
French swings for the body but Ferrari moves out of range.
French 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.
French missing with a left hand there. Ferrari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferrari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrari feints and then cracks French's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow French down.
French takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Steve French has been cut.
French fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
French misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from French.
Ferrari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but French pushes him off.
Ferrari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Ferrari.
French tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrari was well out of range. Poor timing from French.
French is looking to wear down Ferrari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
French fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferrari on the side of the head.
French wants to clinch up but Ferrari keeps it at a distance.
French misses with a body kick.
Ferrari connects with a high kick.
French is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
French looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrari is just out of range.
Ferrari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferrari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from French finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferrari's head.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrari.
Ferrari looks to land a combination but French avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looks to land a right hand but French moved out of range.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
French throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari connects with a body shot.
A big left from French misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferrari!
French is breathing heavily.
Ferrari misses with a hook.
A cross from Ferrari lands.
Ferrari is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferrari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
French throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferrari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferrari lands with an overhand left.
Oh French is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrari shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. French takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ferrari sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! French bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Ferrari!
A relieved looking Mario Ferrari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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