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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Cammis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lionel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Cammis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cammis but Cammis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cammis wants to clinch.
Cammis has managed to clinch.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Cammis dodges it nicely.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is working for a kimura but Cammis is defending it quite comfortably.
Cammis wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cammis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Cammis is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cammis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cammis's head.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Cammis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Cammis defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cammis taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Cammis is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cammis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cammis is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cammis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cammis looks gassed!
Smith working Cammis over with strikes.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cammis keeps working.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Cammis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cammis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is working for a kimura but Cammis is defending it quite comfortably.
Cammis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cammis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cammis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cammis defending well though.
Cammis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is nestled in close to Cammis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Cammis avoids it.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Cammis defends.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cammis defending against the ground and pound.
Cammis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cammis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cammis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is working Cammis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cammis is breathing heavily.
Smith is putting a hurting on Cammis here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith tries for a kimura but Cammis is defending well.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cammis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cammis some visible discomfort.
Cammis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Cammis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cammis is rocked!
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cammis is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Cammis is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cammis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cammis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by War is my Destiny. Guerra has chosen Beastie Boys - Sabotage as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guerra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Drake misses with the combination.
Guerra pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to bum rush Guerra with a series of wild strikes but Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerra has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Guerra prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Guerra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guerra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drake's efforts to push away.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake looks to land a body kick but Guerra moved away.
Guerra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra cracks Drake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Guerra has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drake to stand back up!
Drake is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerra throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerra throws out the jab.
Guerra lands a huge takedown. Drake is out but the ref is slow to react and Guerra lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Drake lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Guerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Guerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Gates has chosen 9 Piece as his entrance music. Chester Gates told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Gates!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malone sprawls well initially but Gates persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gates prevents Malone from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone wants to control but Gates is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Gates wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Gates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Gates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Gates in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chester Gates has been cut.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Gates's ribcage.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gates jumps guard but Malone stands there with Gates around his waist. Gates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone avoiding damage.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates letting Malone take a breather here.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Malone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gates blocks an uppercut.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gates blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malone stalling in the clinch.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone stalling in the clinch.
Gates tries to break the clinch but Malone is controlling the position.
Gates is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Gates is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone.
Gates is rocked!
Malone jerks Gates's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gates drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Malone goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Malone because Gates was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Zoey Malone!
Our winner, Zoey Malone, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teco Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battlecast Urgot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teco Tavares had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Teco Tavares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teco Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Battlecast Urgot!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Urgot.
Battlecast Urgot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urgot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urgot misses with a wild combination.
Tavares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urgot's waist but Urgot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tavares off to one side.
Tavares fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urgot to the ground. Tavares is now in Urgot's guard.
Tavares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teco Tavares.
Urgot jabs at Tavares's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urgot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Urgot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tavares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urgot throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urgot misses with a few strikes there.
Urgot misses with a double jab.
Urgot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urgot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urgot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Urgot as Tavares shoots in.
Urgot throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Urgot throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Urgot has knocked Tavares down with a huge combo! Urgot steps away and waves a wobbly Tavares back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tavares is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Urgot gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tavares is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battlecast Urgot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between No Se Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Superkick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Never had too much fun. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, No Se Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Superkick!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superkick throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Superkick throws a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
Superkick lands with an overhand left.
Superkick moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Aldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Superkick has him pressed against the cage.
Superkick tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Superkick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Aldo to work.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superkick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Se Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Superkick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superkick scores with a knee to the head.
Superkick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Superkick prevents it.
Aldo wants to break free but Superkick has control.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superkick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Superkick misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Superkick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Superkick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aldo's face.
Superkick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Aldo.
Superkick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Superkick rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Superkick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Superkick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superkick is looking to clinch.
Superkick wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo gets a clinch.
Superkick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Superkick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Superkick, right into the meat.
Superkick closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superkick breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Superkick tries to sprawl out of it but Aldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Superkick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Superkick slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Superkick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aldo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Superkick to the mat! Superkick manages to get full guard.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Superkick won't let him.
Aldo stops Superkick from standing up.
Aldo gets to his feet - Superkick follows without any prompting.
Aldo gets a clinch.
Superkick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superkick breaks from the clinch.
Superkick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Superkick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Superkick gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Superkick has him pressed against the cage.
Superkick tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Superkick tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superkick looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Superkick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Superkick tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Superkick misses with a knee to the head.
Superkick looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Superkick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aldo's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superkick misses with a knee strike.
Aldo wants to break free but Superkick has control.
Superkick keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Superkick is controlling him.
Superkick avoids the elbow strike from Aldo, against the cage.
Superkick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superkick misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Superkick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aldo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Se Aldo dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Superkick wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Superkick lands a big head kick that sends Aldo tumbling to the mat! Superkick takes a step backwards and waves Aldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aldo is rocked!
It looks like No Se Aldo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo looking to score a takedown here. Superkick is defending well but Aldo drives through and ends up in Superkick's guard.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aldo stands and steps away. Superkick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Superkick fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Aldo out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stephen Superkick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Oscar Payne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Staton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staton is controlling him.
Staton won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Staton prevents Payne from getting back to his feet.
Staton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staton on the ground.
Ricky Staton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Payne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Staton if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne scores with a head kick.
Staton looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Staton drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Staton passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Payne pushes Staton off looking to stand but Staton dives back in and keeps control.
Staton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Payne defend it? Staton steps over the head and cranks it - Payne is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Staton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Staton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War Ensemble - Slayer. Mark Abbott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kent Phillips's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Abbott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Abbott lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott slips under a jab from Phillips.
Abbott moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Abbott shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Abbott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Abbott's takedown attempt.
Abbott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Abbott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phillips is defending well.
Abbott controlling the action here for a moment.
Phillips stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phillips as Abbott tries to tie him up.
Abbott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
Abbott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott being controlled against the cage.
Abbott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abbott effectively controlling the action here.
Abbott is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Abbott into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbott.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Abbott.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abbott takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Mark Abbott has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Phillips connects with a crisp jab.
Phillips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abbott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into Abbott's ribs.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbott doesn't seem bothered though.
Phillips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips sends Abbott crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phillips is motioning to the referee to let Abbott up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Abbott is rocked!
Kent Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
Abbott leaves his chin hanging out and Phillips seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Abbott crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kent Phillips!
Kent Phillips is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kent Phillips 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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