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UFC16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julien Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julien Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown looks for a takedown but Denis sprawls well.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denis's waist but Denis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Denis wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Julien Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Denis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Denis wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brown won't allow Denis to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control but Denis is working from the bottom.
Denis keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Denis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Denis wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown blocks a head kick by Denis.
Denis misses with a low kick.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Denis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Denis wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denis is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown stands up from Denis's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Denis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown has Denis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Denis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Denis manages to pull guard.
Denis wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stands and steps away. Denis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denis slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Julien Denis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denis avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denis.
Brown looks to land a combination. Denis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Denis's belly button to the back.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Denis counters by clinching up.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Denis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Julien Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Brown tries to pull guard but Denis won't allow it.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Denis jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown 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.
Denis is trying to stand.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Denis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denis is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Denis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Denis is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bobby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Denis. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown dives in and grabs Denis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denis pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denis defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Denis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots and misses
and Denis counters by clinching up.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Denis.
Denis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Denis wants to stall.
Denis is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denis to keep the fight standing.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Denis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denis missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Denis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denis as he jumps to the side.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denis as he jumps to the side.
Brown shoots in but Denis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julien Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Denis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denis throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Denis fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Denis sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Denis does no damage.
Bobby Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis misses with a two punch combination.
Denis blocks a head kick by Brown.
Denis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denis throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Denis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Denis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Denis takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denis wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Denis to work.
Brown has Denis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Denis tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Denis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Denis can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is working for a kimura but Denis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to advance position but Denis won't allow it.
Bobby Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denis is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Denis to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Julien Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Brown.
I've got Brown 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brown!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Brown thanked Formula 51 and 10% laundary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (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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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huddlestone's waist but Huddlestone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coach off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coach.
Coach shoots for a takedown but Huddlestone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Huddlestone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huddlestone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coach.
Nice takedown defense from Huddlestone. No joy for Coach on that attempt.
Huddlestone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Huddlestone misses.
Coach tries to clinch but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone throws a combination that misses
and Coach counters by clinching up.
Coach tries to score a body lock takedown but Huddlestone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coach has had enough of the clinch but Huddlestone keeps him there for the moment.
Coach wants to break free but Huddlestone has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone breaks the clinch.
Coach shoots in looking for a takedown. Huddlestone tries to sprawl out of it but Coach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huddlestone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coach walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Huddlestone.
Coach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huddlestone misses with a wild body shot.
Coach checks a low kick from Huddlestone.
Decent striking displayed by Huddlestone there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huddlestone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coach throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coach back to the cage. Huddlestone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Huddlestone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huddlestone throws a right and a left that Coach avoids nicely.
Huddlestone throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Coach. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Coach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huddlestone.
An inside leg kick lands from Huddlestone.
Tom Huddlestone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach is breathing heavily.
Coach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huddlestone.
Coach moves forwards but Huddlestone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huddlestone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huddlestone lands a big right hand that sends Coach crashing to the mat! Huddlestone stays standing though and waves Coach back to his feet!
Coach is rocked!
Huddlestone connects with a nice cross there... Coach is looking wobbly and Huddlestone recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Coach to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Huddlestone jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Huddlestone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bullock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Figgs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Figgs. Those never looked like landing.
Figgs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figgs falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bullock to counter with a crisp jab.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Bullock moves out of range.
Bullock misses with a hook. Figgs ducked under it nicely.
Figgs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bullock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figgs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullock.
Figgs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Bullock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figgs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bullock counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullock circles away quickly and effectively.
Figgs misses with a combination
letting Bullock counter with a right hand.
Figgs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bullock to counter with a crisp jab.
Figgs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Figgs tries to bum rush Bullock with a series of wild strikes but Bullock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figgs misses with a series of wild punches.
Figgs throws a right hand that Bullock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullock also avoids with ease.
Figgs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Figgs slips a straight right by Bullock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bullock misses.
Figgs throws a right hand that Bullock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullock also avoids with ease.
Bullock dodges the punch combination from Figgs.
Figgs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bullock misses with a double jab.
Figgs throws a right hand that Bullock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullock also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Bullock. Those never looked like landing.
Bullock moves out of range as Figgs strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Figgs scores with a four punch combination!
Figgs throws a series of punches but Bullock avoids them all with ease.
Figgs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bullock's calf.
Figgs pushes Bullock away with a front kick.
Figgs fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs misses with a body kick.
Figgs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figgs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figgs misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bullock misses.
Nice shot by Bullock.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bullock works over Figgs's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Figgs.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Figgs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullock checks a low kick from Figgs.
Figgs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bullock counters with a straight right hand.
Bullock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock connects with a looping right hand.
Bullock lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullock wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Figgs. Beautiful body shot.
Figgs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figgs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullock misses with an uppercut.
Figgs lands a two punch combo.
Figgs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Figgs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Figgs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bullock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figgs.
A nice combination there by Figgs.
Figgs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Figgs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bullock counters with a right hand to the body.
Figgs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figgs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figgs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullock counters with a two punch combo.
Figgs is rocked!
Bullock tries to clinch but Figgs is having none of it.
Figgs is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullock finish him?
Figgs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figgs thinking.
Figgs is breathing heavily.
Bullock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullock cracks Figgs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bullock is looking to clinch.
A combination from Figgs does no damage.
Figgs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Bullock is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullock drops Figgs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bullock follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bullock!
A pretty intense looking James Bullock took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Invictus Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feliciano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. hollywood undead- undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Invictus Feliciano will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey ONiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Invictus Feliciano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feliciano throws a right hand that ONiel ducks under and follows up with a left that ONiel also avoids with ease.
Feliciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONiel.
Feliciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONiel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ONiel.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feliciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feliciano gets through ONiel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ONiel lands with a right to the head.
ONiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Feliciano.
A short left from Feliciano.
ONiel working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feliciano lands a hook that snaps the head of ONiel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land.
Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONiel takes a shot to the head.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano.
Feliciano pushes ONiel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONiel is trying to break the clinch but Feliciano has him pressed against the cage.
Feliciano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles ONiel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Feliciano is unloading with more strikes now! ONiel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Invictus Feliciano!
An out of breath Invictus Feliciano 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fucke Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Undead. A fine choice. Keith has chosen Tool as his entrance music. Fucke Keith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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29
230 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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34
223 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Second Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Fucke Keith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boy counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy is trying to get an arm triangle but Keith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boy off and has taken his back!
Boy breaks Keith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Keith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keith looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boy trying to control but Keith is working from the bottom.
Boy controlling from the top position.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keith working for a triangle but Boy defends it easily.
Keith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy drops back looking for a leg! Keith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keith manages to kick Boy off! Boy jumps back into Keith's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keith keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boy has his hands clasped together but Keith extends an breaks Boy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fucke Keith!
Fucke Keith is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kucherov comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid. Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucherov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lashley moves in looking to clinch but Kucherov pushes him off.
No luck for Kucherov with that takedown attempt.
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lashley wants to clinch up but Kucherov keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lashley.
Lashley moves in looking to clinch but Kucherov pushes him off.
Kucherov slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley rushes Kucherov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Kucherov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kucherov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lashley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucherov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roma Kucherov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lashley duly obliges.
Lashley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucherov.
Lashley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kucherov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kucherov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lashley pushes Kucherov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov misses with a takedown attempt - Lashley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lashley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Horrible takedown by Kucherov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lashley which made him look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lashley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucherov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kucherov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lashley pinned against the cage. Lashley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov fails with the takedown.
Kucherov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley lands a body shot.
Lashley fails to land with a series of punches.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lashley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley tries to clinch up.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
Kucherov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lashley throws a series of punches but Kucherov avoids them all with ease.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kucherov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kucherov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lashley sprawls well initially but Kucherov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kucherov trying to control from half guard but Lashley is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lashley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kucherov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Lashley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lashley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kucherov circles away.
Lashley wants to clinch.
Kucherov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lashley.
Lashley connects with an inside leg kick.
Lashley connects with a nice looking jab.
Lashley thows a body kick. Kucherov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kucherov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lashley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lashley duly obliges.
It looks like Roma Kucherov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley throws a combination that misses
and Kucherov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lashley's guard.
Lashley keeping full guard, as Kucherov tries to pass.
Kucherov won't allow Lashley to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lashley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kucherov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lashley misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley misses with a takedown
and Kucherov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucherov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lashley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kucherov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucherov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lashley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kucherov is just content to waste time from the top position. Lashley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lashley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to stand up but Kucherov is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roma Kucherov just wasn't active enough.
Kucherov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lashley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lashley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lashley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kucherov.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches.
Lashley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kucherov is working for takedown but Lashley is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roma Kucherov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kucherov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lashley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kucherov circles away.
Lashley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lashley throws a front kick that sends Kucherov stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kucherov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lashley tries to avoid it but Kucherov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lashley to the ground. Lashley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lashley misses with the combination.
Kucherov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lashley avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roma Kucherov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lashley lands a front kick.
Kucherov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lashley.
Lashley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucherov is just out of range.
Lashley tries to clinch but Kucherov moves out of range.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Kucherov circles away.
Kucherov leaves Lashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kucherov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kucherov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kucherov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
Lashley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kucherov as he avoids it easily.
Roma Kucherov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Kucherov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucherov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lashley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown but Kucherov sprawls well. He's pushed Lashley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lashley but Lashley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lashley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kucherov.
Lashley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kucherov.
Kucherov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lashley sprawls well. He's pushed Kucherov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lashley lands a jab to Kucherov's midsection.
Kucherov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lashley.
Lashley moves into the clinch successfully.
Kucherov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Kucherov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Kucherov won't allow it.
Kucherov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lashley is defending well.
Kucherov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lashley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lashley lands a head kick. Kucherov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lashley lands a slapping body shot.
Lashley connects with a body shot.
Lashley tries to clinch up.
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lashley looks to land a combination but Kucherov avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Lashley.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lashley but Lashley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Lashley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lashley misses with a wild combination.
Roma Kucherov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lashley moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lashley 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Soul Supremacy Alliance dominates'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Gonzalez controlling Harris's posture.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzalez dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Harris keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Harris working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
Gonzalez stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gonzalez working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzalez lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Gonzalez wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eulalio Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Harris is in close to Gonzalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
Cliff Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Gonzalez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Gonzalez up and slammed him! Gonzalez can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonzalez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harris.
Harris misses with the ground and pound.
Harris in side control, throwing shots but Gonzalez defends.
Gonzalez defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Harris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Harris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Harris throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Harris thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez is holding on to half guard well.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Harris is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris trying to advance position but Gonzalez counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzalez dives on top into guard.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gonzalez trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez is landing with some decent strikes but Harris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris had his way with Eulalio Gonzalez in that 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. This is the final round!
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris is rocked!
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harris!
Gonzalez with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Harris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Gonzalez eventually gives up the hold.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Harris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gonzalez lands a big elbow.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Gonzalez drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Gonzalez blocks the strikes from Harris.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Gonzalez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
Cliff Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez!
Eulalio Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulalio Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Harris!
Cliff Harris is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley comes into the arena with Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas blaring out of the sound system. Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elton Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Dobrzynski.
Presley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dobrzynski backs up against the cage.
Dobrzynski dives in and grabs Presley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Presley pushes down on Dobrzynski's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Dobrzynski misses the target.
Dobrzynski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Presley wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Presley wants to get back to his feet.
Presley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dobrzynski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dobrzynski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley is letting Dobrzynski control him for a moment.
Presley tries to improve position but can't.
Dobrzynski controls the position from side control.
Presley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dobrzynski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound but Presley is defending the strikes.
Dobrzynski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Presley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dobrzynski connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Presley is not content to let Dobrzynski control the position.
Dobrzynski working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is putting a hurting on Presley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Presley is working away.
Presley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobrzynski on the ground.
Dobrzynski has hold of Presley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Presley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dobrzynski cranks the arm and Presley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Presley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maciej Dobrzynski!
Post fight, Maciej Dobrzynski stared into the camera and said 'I think I should get more money for fights...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immortal Technique- Dominant Species. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Billy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Roberts misses the jab.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Paul Jenkins has been cut.
Roberts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range and Roberts settles back down.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jenkins is rocked!
Roberts fakes the body blow, causing Jenkins to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jenkins goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Roberts!
Our winner, Billy Roberts, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapdance Extravaganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapdance Extravaganza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapdance Extravaganza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha scores with a push kick.
Extravaganza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Extravaganza checks a low kick from Rocha.
That kick from Rocha tenderised Extravaganza's leg. Extravaganza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Extravaganza throws a leg kick
and Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocha defending well as Extravaganza loads up on a big left hand.
Extravaganza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocha's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Extravaganza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Extravaganza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Extravaganza 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.
Rocha wants to stand but Extravaganza is controlling the position.
Rocha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Extravaganza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Extravaganza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Extravaganza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extravaganza trying to control from half guard but Rocha is working away.
Extravaganza seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Extravaganza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocha's head.
Rocha holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Extravaganza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Extravaganza working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is bucking up trying to escape but Extravaganza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Extravaganza raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Extravaganza.
Extravaganza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rocha hang on?
Rocha is rocked!
Extravaganza loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rocha scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Extravaganza land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Extravaganza stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapdance Extravaganza!
Tapdance Extravaganza is the new middleweight champion!
Tapdance Extravaganza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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