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Honour FC 11: Ring Rust PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying French's choice of entrance music: Pacer. Hank Hill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve French's chin.
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190 cm
26
219 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! French keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and French counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by French. Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range. French lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
French just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving. French closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! French lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A shot in the inside from French. French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for French. French digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Hill throws a lazy uppercut
and French counters with a left and a right that stings Hill. Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by French. French drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hill right on the button. Hill goes down! French follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! French gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve French! After winning the bout, Steve French thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes into the arena with Manu Chao-Bongo Bong blaring out of the sound system. Parker has chosen Sin7sins - Rape & Take as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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203 lbs
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218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Parker! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Awang Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Awang Bang somewhat. Awang Bang tries to clinch up. Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Awang Bang. Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
That kick from Parker tenderised Awang Bang's leg. Awang Bang is trying to keep his angry face on. Awang Bang has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Awang Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks. Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. Awang Bang wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle. Parker slows down the pace here.
Parker gets through Awang Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker lands a left hand.
Awang Bang blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Awang Bang avoids it by throwing Parker back against the ropes. Parker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Awang Bang takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Maykel Awang Bang has been cut. Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Awang Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike. Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Awang Bang is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Parker working aggressively here.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Awang Bang controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awang Bang's elbow. Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Awang Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Awang Bang.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Parker throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Awang Bang blocks an uppercut.
Parker tries to work over Awang Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Awang Bang's takedown attempt.
Awang Bang blocks an elbow strike from Parker.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Awang Bang wants the takedown. Parker is fighting it off but Awang Bang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Parker's guard against the ropes. Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Awang Bang is one step ahead there. Awang Bang pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parker is pressing down on Awang Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Awang Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top! This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Parker preventing the sweep. Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Awang Bang. Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Awang Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Parker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maykel Awang Bang's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Awang Bang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard. Awang Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Awang Bang, into his guard. Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Awang Bang is keeping the position for now. Parker is working Awang Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Awang Bang is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker advances to half guard. Parker is keen to just control but Awang Bang is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Awang Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Parker stands up and waves to Awang Bang to follow him. Parker throws a hook to the side of Awang Bang's head but Awang Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Awang Bang has a takedown stuffed. Maykel Awang Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Awang Bang wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance. Parker looks to land a body kick but Awang Bang moved away. Awang Bang gets tackled into the ropes by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch. Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker is looking to control Awang Bang's arms but Awang Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the ropes. Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Awang Bang controls his hands.
Parker can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards. Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker misses with an elbow over the top. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parker is working Awang Bang over against the ropes. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jason Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses. Parker working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parker obliges. Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awang Bang.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Parker looking to slow down the pace here. Awang Bang is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parker throws an elbow but it misses.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Awang Bang improves position. Awang Bang has Parker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Awang Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maykel Awang Bang's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Parker misses. Awang Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker. Parker moves into range and clinches up with Awang Bang. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang. A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Awang Bang is defending well for now. Parker looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Parker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Awang Bang's brow. Awang Bang is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Parker has Awang Bang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Awang Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Parker. Parker tries a body shot but Awang Bang blocks it.
Parker stalling against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Awang Bang is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now. Parker scores with a shot to the side of Awang Bang's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Awang Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang. Awang Bang blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parker looking to slow down the pace here. Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Awang Bang tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Awang Bang wants a takedown.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Awang Bangs head. Parker is trying to stall.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang. Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Awang Bang blocking some punches.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses. Parker throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Awang Bang blocks the elbow strike.
Awang Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker trying to stall but Awang Bang improves his position.
Jason Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maykel Awang Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Awang Bang's defenses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Awang Bang. Parker working aggressively here.
Parker throws an elbow but it misses.
Awang Bang tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Awang Bang back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Parker 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Parker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Dexter Rutecki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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27
178 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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34
178 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Mayhem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayhem tries to clinch there but Rutecki circles away.
Mayhem blocks a head kick by Rutecki.
Rutecki thows a left - swing and a miss! Rutecki thows a left - swing and a miss! Mayhem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutecki is just out of range. Justin Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mayhem drives through with a takedown into guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Mayhem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rutecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rutecki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rutecki is looking to stand up but Mayhem isn't so interested in that idea. Mayhem 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mayhem throwing strikes but missing. Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mayhem distracts Rutecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mayhem's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rutecki wants to hit a switch here but Mayhem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rutecki there! Mayhem trying to control but Rutecki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutecki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mayhem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mayhem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutecki is looking to escape. Mayhem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rutecki?
Rutecki is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutecki is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action. Mayhem landing punches. Mayhem controlling his opponent. Mayhem working away from the top, dropping strikes. Mayhem scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mayhem raining down shots from the mount! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mayhem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mayhem avoids the attempt from Rutecki to control. Rutecki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Mayhem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Mayhem dominating with strikes here. Mayhem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mayhem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rutecki hang on?
Rutecki is rocked! Mayhem looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rutecki covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Mayhem! Justin Mayhem took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the ring accompanied by Duncan, Duncan Ferguson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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299 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan Ferguson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Swearengen! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swearengen. Ferguson throws a body punch but Swearengen moves out of range. Ferguson looks to land a combination but Swearengen avoids it well. Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swearengen. Swearengen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ferguson avoids the body shot from Swearengen.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Swearengen's ribs. Swearengen takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses. Swearengen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swearengen throws a big shot that misses. Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice sprawl there from Swearengen as Ferguson shoots in. Ferguson lands with a good body shot. Ferguson is looking to wear down Swearengen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Swearengen throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range. Swearengen thows a body shot but no joy. Swearengen dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Swearengen avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson. Ferguson advances nicely into full mount. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ferguson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ferguson looking to ground and pound but Swearengen is blocking nicely. Ferguson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Swearengen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Swearengen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ferguson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Swearengen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ferguson slips an arm under Swearengen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ferguson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ferguson is squeezing on Swearengen like an anaconda would it's prey. Swearengen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Ferguson! Duncan Ferguson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the ring accompanied by Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 cm
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147 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gites! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gites shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gites closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gustafsson gets full guard. Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass. Gites advances to half guard. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Gites is controlling well.
Gites trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away. Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Gites is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gites wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard. Gites seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustafsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gites is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gites is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well. Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
Gites is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now. Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Gites is very close to passing his half guard. Gites is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard. Gustafsson wants to control but Gites is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gites trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustafsson 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. Gites avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gites trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. Gites won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here. Gites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gites wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. Gites missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gites wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
John Gites has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Gustafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gites, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gites slips under a jab. Gites throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot. Gites lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gites clobbers Gustafsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gites misses with an uppercut. Gites checks a low kick from Gustafsson. Gustafsson clinches with his opponent.
Gustafsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gites.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gites. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gustafsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gites is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gites lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gites tries to pull guard but Gustafsson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Gustafsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gites blocks it with crossed arms. 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! Gites drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gites misses with a knee strike.
Gustafsson connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gustafsson dodges an elbow strike from Gites.
Gustafsson is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Gites will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gites tried to score with a low kick but Gustafsson checks it. Gites tries to clinch up. Gites lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustafsson throws the left hand but Gites avoids the punch easily. Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gites misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gites. Gites ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gites takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gustafsson thows a body shot but no joy. Gustafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gites. Gustafsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gites tries to clinch up. Gites fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gustafsson moves out of range as Gites throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustafsson moves out of range as Gites strikes. The crowd cheers as Gites lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustafsson doesn't seem phased though. Gustafsson misses with a straight right. Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes. Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Gites was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Gites was well out of range. Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gites's shoulder, as Gites tries to avoid the shot. John Gites is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustafsson closes the distance and pushes Gites back into the ropes. Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gites.
Gustafsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gites misses with an elbow over the top. Gites is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gustafsson to keep the fight standing. Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gites. Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gites tries to land a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gites is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustafsson is keeping busy. Gustafsson lands with a right to the head. Gites throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head. Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gites avoids it. Gustafsson looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustafsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gites avoids the damage to the body. Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gites blocking some punches.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Gites avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the ropes. Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Gites.
Gustafsson landing knees to the head.
Gustafsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gites.
Gites connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander Gustafsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head. Gustafsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gites lands an uppercut. A short right from Gustafsson on the inside. Gustafsson avoiding damage as Gites throws knees to the body.
Gites escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gites fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gustafsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gites displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab. Gites blocks a jab. Gites throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gites moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off. Gites uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson. Gites moves out of range as Gustafsson strikes. Gustafsson misses with a straight left. Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gites. Gites throws a leg kick but Gustafsson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Gites looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gites avoids the body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson gets a clinch. Gustafsson managing to block the knees to the body from Gites.
Knees to the body from Gustafsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustafsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gites won't want to take too many of those. Gites is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gustafsson is trying to stall.
Gustafsson connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Gites.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson dominated that second round. That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gites scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gustafsson lands a lovely overhand right. Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gites. A telegraphed right hand from Gites misses the target. Gites ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gites gets caught flat footed, as Gustafsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gustafsson looking to pass the guard. Gites avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Gites. Gites looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gites not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gites working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gites is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up. Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustafsson postures up in Gites's guard and throws a big left but Gites blocks it. Gites manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gites trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gites's guard. Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Gites keeps moving. Gites working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gustafsson 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. Gustafsson won't allow Gites to sweep him here. This has been an exciting period of action! Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gites is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses. Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches. Gites trying to control the position.
Gustafsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gites seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gites throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gites had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily. Gites escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gites takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gustafsson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson is nestled in close to Gites, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gites is rocked! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gustafsson connects with a nice short shot to Gites's temple. Gites is still in real trouble! Can Gustafsson finish him? Gustafsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gites quite badly. Gites pulls Gustafsson in close trying to recover. Gustafsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gites on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gites doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson! Alexander Gustafsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Einstein ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ok Ko! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ko slaps away a takedown attempt from Einstein , before circling back to the center of the mat. Einstein shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ko throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ko. Ko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Einstein throws a leg kick but Ko sees it coming and checks it nicely. Einstein misses with a body shot
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Einstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ko working a defensive guard here.
Ko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einstein . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ko wants to stand up but Einstein is controlling him. Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ok Ko was stalling too much, according to the referee. Einstein throws a low kick but Ko moves out of range easily. No joy there for Ko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ok Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Einstein .
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Einstein moves away. A jab lands there for Ko. Einstein throws a sloppy head kick and Ko moves out of range easily. Ko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein . That's going to take a lot out of him. Einstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Einstein misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Einstein lands with a right hand. Einstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko checks it well. Einstein connects with a leg kick. Ko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Einstein throws an overhand right that lands on Ko's shoulder, as Ko tries to avoid the shot. Einstein misses with a hook to the body
and Ko counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Einstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ko. That did some damage! A big right from Einstein misses. Einstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Einstein shoots in for a double leg but Ko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Einstein .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ko throws a hook but Einstein avoids it easily. Einstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einstein thinking. Einstein walks into a jab.
Einstein is rocked! Einstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ko counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ok Ko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Priebcko's choice of entrance music: Sweet Dreams. 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Gambino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Priebcko! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Priebcko swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gambino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gambino throws a jab when Priebcko was well out of range. Priebcko misses with a two punch combination.
Gambino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Priebcko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has Priebcko backing up. Priebcko nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes. Priebcko throws a nice outside leg kick. Gambino avoids the body shot from Priebcko.
Gambino misses with a head kick.
Donk. Priebcko catches Gambino right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Frankie Gambino has been cut. Priebcko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A slapping leg kick lands for Gambino.
Priebcko misses with a low kick.
Gambino gets tackled into the ropes by Priebcko. Priebcko maintains the clinch. Gambino misses with a punch on the inside.
Gambino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priebcko misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gambino misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino avoids a wild elbow strike from Priebcko. Gambino lands an uppercut. Priebcko tries to throw a body punch but Gambino avoids it by throwing Priebcko back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambino. Gambino working hard to break the clinch. Gambino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Priebcko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambino avoids it. Gambino misses with a short punch on the inside. Priebcko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gambino wants to break free but Priebcko has control.
The referee calls for Priebcko to work.
Gambino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priebcko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gambino has time to react. 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! Priebcko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Priebcko loads up on a big right hand but Gambino slips the punch. Priebcko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Priebcko takes one on the button. Priebcko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away. Gambino moves away from the strike by Priebcko. Priebcko connects with a solid leg kick. Priebcko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Priebcko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gambino avoids the body shot from Priebcko.
Gambino throws a leg kick that misses. Priebcko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gambino throws a leg kick that misses. Priebcko is looking to score with low kicks. Priebcko throws a nice outside leg kick. Priebcko throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambino scores with a nice right hand.
Gambino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Priebcko thows a leg kick but Gambino checks it and Gambino counters with a lovely shot to the body. Priebcko misses with a hook. Gambino ducked under it nicely. Gambino throws a leg kick which misses Priebcko's front leg but catches the back leg as Priebcko tries to avoid it. Priebcko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Priebcko jabs Gambino to the body, keeping him at a distance. Priebcko lands with a nice body punch. Gambino is breathing heavily. Priebcko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gambino on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gambino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Priebcko's calf. Priebcko closes the distance and clinches. Priebcko lands an uppercut.
Frankie Gambino's cut is getting worse. Priebcko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gambino is defending well for now. Priebcko looking to stall.
Priebcko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gambino takes an elbow to the temple. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Priebcko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Priebcko working aggressively here.
Priebcko lands an uppercut.
Frankie Gambino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Priebcko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gambino digs a right hand into Priebcko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priebcko's gas tank. Priebcko misses with a short punch on the inside. Priebcko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gambino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priebcko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gambino takes a shot to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Priebcko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Frankie Gambino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Priebcko landing knees to the body.
Priebcko controlling the action here for a moment.
Priebcko is looking to control Gambino's arms but Gambino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Priebcko has his back to the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Priebcko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frankie Gambino's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gambino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankie Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Priebcko tries to clinch up. Gambino scores with a hook. Priebcko lands with a nice body punch. Ivan Priebcko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Priebcko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gambino swings for the body but Priebcko moves out of range.
Gambino avoids a kick to the body.
Priebcko thows a body shot but no joy. Priebcko misses with a looping left. Priebcko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Priebcko finds it's way through Gambino's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! Gambino feints a jab promting Priebcko to slip. Gambino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Priebcko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Priebcko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gambino moves out of range as Priebcko strikes. Priebcko checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Priebcko. Priebcko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
Priebcko cracks a nice hook into Gambino's ribs. Priebcko cracks Gambino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Gambino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Priebcko! In his post fight interview, Ivan Priebcko gave a big smile as he said 'Time is running. If it is true that I am the best, now it is the time to prove it!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zook's entrance music is God's Gonna Cut You Down. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Zook! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Narvaez! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zook throws a hook but Narvaez blocks it. Nice defenses there by Zook. Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez. Zook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narvaez throws a shot from downtown. Zook moves away and avoids it. Narvaez throws a lazy uppercut
and Zook counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Narvaez stops a takedown attempt from Zook.
Narvaez is trying to break the clinch but Zook has him pressed against the ropes. Zook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Narvaez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narvaez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Zook misses with some punches.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zook has Narvaez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Narvaez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Narvaez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Zook stalling in the clinch.
Narvaez is leaning against Zook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
Zook tries a knee to the head but Narvaez blocks it.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zook is leaning against Narvaez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zook's elbow. Zook connects with a knee to the head.
Zook misses with the head strike.
Narvaez is working Zook over against the ropes. Narvaez takes an elbow to the temple. Zook misses with a punch to the body.
Zook lands an elbow inside. Zook is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Narvaez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Zook. That's going to take a lot out of him. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zook has Narvaez pressed against the ropes, preventing Narvaez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Narvaez presses Zook against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Zook takes a shot to the head. Narvaez pushes Zook back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zook is working for takedown but Narvaez is calmly controlling the position for now. Narvaez gets through Zook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zook struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Narvaez lands a left hand.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zook is working for takedown but Narvaez is calmly controlling the position for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Narvaez. Zook tries to throw a body punch but Narvaez avoids it by throwing Zook back against the ropes. Zook throws an elbow that misses.
Narvaez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Narvaez is looking to land body kicks. Zook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Narvaez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Narvaez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Solomon Zook has been cut. Zook swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narvaez misses with a double jab.
Narvaez throws a nice looking combination but Zook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zook checks the leg kick. Narvaez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zook tries to clinch up. Narvaez lands with a shot to the body. Narvaez gets tackled into the ropes by Zook. Zook maintains the clinch. Zook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narvaez is defending well for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez. Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zook lands an elbow inside that Narvaez shrugs off. Zook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Narvaez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Narvaez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narvaez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narvaez. Narvaez scores with a jab to the body. Narvaez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Zook wants to slow Narvaez down by chopping away at his legs. Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zook.
Zook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zook avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Zook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Narvaez, as that shot connected.
Narvaez is looking to score with low kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Narvaez lands with a nice body kick. Rafael Narvaez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Narvaez avoids the head kick by Zook.
Narvaez slaps away a takedown attempt from Zook, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Zook's cut. That's time! Zook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez clinches up against the ropes. Rafael Narvaez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Narvaez stops a takedown attempt from Zook.
Narvaez working hard to break the clinch. Narvaez digs a right hand underneath Zook's ribcage. Zook let out a lung full of air as it connected. Zook scores with a shot to the side of Narvaez's head. Zook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Narvaez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Narvaez tries to keep at a distance but Zook has taken the fight into the clinch. Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A knee to the head by Zook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Narvaez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Narvaez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Narvaez catches Zook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A head kick from Narvaez lands but Zook takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Narvaez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Narvaez misses with an uppercut
and Zook counters with a good, hard body kick but Narvaez shrugs it off. The fight stays on the outside here - Zook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Narvaez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zook rather than just go for the knockout. A good leg kick by Narvaez. Narvaez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Narvaez looks to land a left hand but Zook moved out of range nicely. Narvaez swings for the body but Zook moves out of range.
Zook tries to clinch but Narvaez is having none of it. Narvaez has Zook up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zook.
Zook throws a head punch that misses. Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zook looking for a takedown. Zook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narvaez tries to throw a body punch but Zook avoids it by throwing Narvaez back against the ropes. Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zook throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Narvaez. Zook missing with knees to the body.
Narvaez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Narvaez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Zook. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Narvaez throws a leg kick which misses Zook's front leg but catches the back leg as Zook tries to avoid it. Zook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Narvaez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez. Zook avoids the head kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a wild body shot. Zook connects with a leg kick. Narvaez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Zook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narvaez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good standup being displayed there by Narvaez as he connects with a hook. Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez avoids the body shot from Zook.
Narvaez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zook moves into the clinch. Narvaez missing with knees to the body.
Zook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Narvaez lands a shoulder strike. Narvaez has had enough of the clinch but Zook keeps him there for the moment. Zook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four 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! Narvaez misses with some punches.
Zook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Narvaez after a bit of a struggle. Zook tries to land a knee to the head but Narvaez blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Zook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zook throws a head punch that misses. Zook swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it. Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zook is looking to take this one to the mat. Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zook pushes off an throws an elbow but Narvaez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Narvaez working aggressively here.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Zook blocks it.
Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of Zook's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Zook's cut. That's time! Zook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zook defending well as Narvaez loads up on a big left hand. Narvaez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Narvaez tries to clinch up. Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez throws a hook but Zook avoids it easily. Zook slips under a jab from Narvaez. Narvaez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Narvaez cracks the inside of Zook's front leg. Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narvaez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Narvaez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Narvaez throws an overhand right that lands on Zook's shoulder, as Zook tries to avoid the shot. Narvaez takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses. Zook moves out of range of the strikes. Zook will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narvaez throws an overhand right that lands on Zook's shoulder, as Zook tries to avoid the shot. Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Narvaez misses with a body kick. Zook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Zook lands a body shot.
Zook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Narvaez circles away. Narvaez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zook moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zook. Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narvaez throws out a powerful jab. Narvaez misses with a double jab.
Narvaez misses with a double jab.
Rafael Narvaez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Zook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Narvaez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Narvaez throws a front kick that sends Zook stumbling back into the ropes. Narvaez lands the left hand. Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zook drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Narvaez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zook is controlling him. Zook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Narvaez trying to control the position.
Zook wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narvaez working for a triangle but Zook defends it easily.
Zook preventing the sweep. Zook wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Solomon Zook wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt and Narvaez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zook slips under a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Narvaez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Narvaez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Solomon Zook 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. Narvaez swinging wildly here.
Narvaez connects with a body shot that sends Zook's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Rafael Narvaez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Narvaez 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Narvaez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Light Oscuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Light Oscuru! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oscuru throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Oscuru is looking to score with low kicks. Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Oscuru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wiggin connects with a solid leg kick. Wiggin misses with a body kick. Wiggin tries to work over Oscuru's front leg with a kick but Oscuru checks it. Oscuru throws a front kick aimed at Wiggin's knee but Wiggin avoids it well. Wiggin checks a leg kick. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Oscuru avoids them all with ease. Oscuru gets tackled into the ropes by Wiggin. Wiggin maintains the clinch. Wiggin avoids a wild elbow strike from Oscuru. Oscuru blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wiggin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Oscuru looks to throw an elbow but misses. Oscuru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiggin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oscuru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oscuru lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Oscuru.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike. Oscuru working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Wiggin. Oscuru gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Wiggin.
It looks like Light Oscuru has been cut. Nice elbow from Wiggin. Wiggin takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ender Wiggin has been cut. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Oscuru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow. Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oscuru avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action! Oscuru throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oscuru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiggin is defending well for now. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oscuru trying to land knees to the body.
Wiggin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oscuru throws an elbow but it misses.
Oscuru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it. Oscuru trying to control the position but instead, Wiggin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscuru into the ropes. Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Oscuru backwards. Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oscuru is defending well for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Oscuru. Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Oscuru throws an elbow but misses. Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Oscuru in his tracks for a moment. Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Oscuru controls his hands.
Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch. Oscuru lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wiggin avoiding damage as Oscuru throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oscuru misses with an elbow over the top. Oscuru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it. Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oscuru's defenses. Wiggin scores with a shoulder strike. Oscuru avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiggin as Oscuru tries to tie him up. Oscuru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oscuru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Light Oscuru's cut is getting worse. Oscuru throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Wiggin scores with a nice short uppercut. Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oscuru's defenses.
Light Oscuru's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. Oscuru scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Oscuru.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Light Oscuru's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oscuru's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Light Oscuru's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ender Wiggin! Ender Wiggin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayton Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke has chosen Bob Marley - Jammin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Souza! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dayton Clarke! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
It looks like Dayton Clarke has been cut. Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clarke scores with a jab. Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head. No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily. Clarke slips under a jab. Souza avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it. Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza. Souza misses with a looping left. Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clarke misses with a low kick. Souza tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
A telegraphed right hand from Souza misses the target. Clarke swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza. Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clarke swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Souza throws a big shot that misses. Clarke wants to land a leg kick but Souza is out of range. Souza misses with a hook. Clarke throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily. Clarke throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Souza checks the leg kick. Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke. Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke. A nice leg kick lands there from Clarke. Clarke misses with an uppercut. Souza lands a jab to Clarke's midsection. Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch. Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souza clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the ropes. Clarke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clarke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Souza tries a body shot but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke scores with a shoulder strike. Clarke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clarke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza is leaning against Clarke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Clarke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Souza moves into the clinch. Clarke is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks. Clarke tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position. Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clarke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza. Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch. Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Clarke walks into a jab. Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Souza avoids it. Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clarke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clarke swinging wildly here.
Clarke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Souza thows a left - swing and a miss! Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Souza misses with an uppercut. Souza scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one. Clarke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head. Souza checks the leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice defenses there by Souza. Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Souza dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dayton Clarke's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souza sizes up Clarke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Souza swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Souza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza. Souza is looking to clinch. Souza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Souza wants to clinch. Souza connects with a jab. Clarke moves out of range as Souza strikes. Clarke misses with a straight right. Clarke takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses. Clarke throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily. Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Clarke misses the shot to the body. Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clarke slips under a jab from Souza. A combination from Clarke does no damage. Sergio Souza is winning the standup battle so far. Clarke takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses. Clarke moves out of range of the strikes. Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza. Clarke misses with a wild body shot. Souza has closed the distance and engaged Clarke in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clarke taking a breather. Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Souza prevents a body shot from Clarke. Clarke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clarke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarke. Nice defenses there by Clarke. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clarke misses with a body kick. Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Souza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Souza moves out of range of the strikes. Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clarke takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses. Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clarke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Clarke walks into a left hand. Souza instigates a clinch. Clarke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clarke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Clarke manages to break the clinch.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clarke swats him away and circles back towards the center. Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke. Clarke dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Souza slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Souza misses with a looping right. Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it. Souza thows a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Clarke. Clarke misses with a double jab.
Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Clarke slips a jab from Souza. Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clarke. Clarke circles away out of range and recomposes himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clarke throws a hook but Souza blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dayton Clarke will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dayton Clarke's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Clarke is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clarke throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clarke. Clarke dodges the punch combination from Souza.
A big right from Souza misses. Souza tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance. Souza looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range. Clarke throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza throws a big shot that misses. Souza avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Souza avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clarke, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke. Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the ropes. A short right from Souza. Clarke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy. Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride. Souza closes the distance and clinches. Clarke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarke backwards. Souza scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Souza scores with a shot to the side of Clarke's head. Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head. Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Clarke wants to break free but Souza has control.
Clarke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards. Clarke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Sergio Souza has been cut. Souza has Clarke pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Souza has Clarke pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Clarke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza misses with some punches.
Clarke struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Clarke misses with the head strike.
Souza throws a head punch that misses. Clarke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch. Clarke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Clarke. A short right from Clarke. Clarke blocking some punches.
Clarke leaning against his opponent.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke. Souza keeps control of Clarke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Clarke throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza. Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
Clarke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Clarke backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clarke misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clarke. Souza lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Souza blocks a body shot from Clarke. Clarke swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. Souza blocks a body shot from Clarke. Souza has Clarke pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head. Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Clarke backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza. A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land. Souza lands a nice uppercut. Clarke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the ropes. A short uppercut from Souza. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clarke is trying to break free. Souza prevents Clarke from breaking the clinch. Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza gets through Clarke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Souza clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza. Souza lands the left hand.
That has opened up Dayton Clarke's cut even more. Souza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Souza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarke back to the ropes. Souza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a head kick. Clarke slips a jab from Souza. Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Souza. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch. Clarke lands a jab to Souza's midsection. Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Souza misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza slips a jab from Clarke. Clarke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Clarke misses with a body shot.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Clarke misses with a body shot.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Souza avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range. Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range. Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively. Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Clarke's head. Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Souza throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it. Clarke ducks right into an uppercut from Souza. The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Clarke looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely. Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it. Souza throws out a powerful jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clarke. That one must have hurt. Clarke looks to land a body kick but Souza moved away. Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarke. Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards. Nice straight punches there by Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Souza ducks under a wild hook from Clarke. Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Souza avoids it. Clarke blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice shot lands for Souza. Clarke throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily. Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range. Souza misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely. Souza ducks under a wild hook from Clarke. Souza blocks a jab. Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza works Clarke's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head. Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it. Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Clarke lands a head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clarke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke. Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab. Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Souza throws a hook but Clarke blocks it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clarke throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease. Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Souza gets a clinch. Clarke trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Souza had his way with Dayton Clarke in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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!
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Souza. Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Souza clinches up against the ropes. Clarke is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position. Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza. Clarke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Clarke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Souza misses. The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Clarke slips a jab from Souza. Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Clarke misses its intended target. Souza misses with a wild body shot. Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Clarke missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Souza tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance. Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza. Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Souza clinches up against the ropes. Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow. Clarke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sergio Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke. 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! Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away. Souza missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Souza. A swing and a miss from Souza. Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Souza moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off. Clarke lands with a slapping head kick. Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clarke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
A jab from Souza misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clarke throws a jab when Souza was well out of range. Souza blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza lands a jab to the nose. Clarke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the ropes.
Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Souza misses with a hook. Clarke misses with a body shot
and Souza counters with a straight right hand. Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily. Clarke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Souza tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Clarke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye. Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Souza moves away from the strike by Clarke. Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza moves out of range as Clarke strikes. Clarke tries to move into range but Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke. Clarke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Clarke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action! Souza with a jab. Clarke throws a front kick aimed at Souza's knee but Souza avoids it well. Dayton Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza. Souza is looking to clinch. A jab from Clarke misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dayton Clarke. Well Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:47 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:46 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Souza! Sergio Souza retains his heavyweight title! Our winner, Sergio Souza, 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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