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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Duscaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duscaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles. Scissors comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paper Cut - Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Duscaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scissors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duscaw, pushing him back against the cage. Duscaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scissors has him pressed against the cage. Scissors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duscaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duscaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scissors prevents Duscaw from breaking the clinch. Scissors working aggressively here.
Scissors tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Scissors scores with a nice short uppercut. Scissors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duscaw avoids it. Scissors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scissors is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duscaw to keep the fight standing. Duscaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Scissors defending well as Duscaw loads up on a big left hand. Scissors shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duscaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Duscaw keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duscaw is keeping the position for now. Scissors controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyle Scissors has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Duscaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scissors swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duscaw fails with a takedown attempt. Duscaw looks for a takedown but Scissors sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duscaw misses with a two punch combination.
Duscaw lands a really nice looking cross but Scissors seems unphased.
Brandon Duscaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scissors lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duscaw circles away quickly and effectively. Duscaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scissors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Scissors lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duscaw misses with a wild body shot. Scissors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duscaw. Duscaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duscaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duscaw has had enough of the clinch but Scissors keeps him there for the moment. Scissors lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brandon Duscaw has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duscaw manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Duscaw. Scissors is holding Duscaw down, trying to stall. Scissors managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duscaw.
You can see the frustration on Scissors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Duscaw tries for a kimura but Scissors is defending well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Scissors struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissors sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scissors is not content to let Duscaw control the position. Scissors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scissors. Scissors looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Scissors tries to land a sweep but no joy. Scissors manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duscaw manages to get himself to full guard.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Duscaw keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duscaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scissors's waist but Scissors gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duscaw off to one side. Scissors catches Duscaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Scissors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duscaw misses with a double jab.
Scissors misses the shot to the body. Duscaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scissors circles away quickly and effectively. Scissors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duscaw. Brandon Duscaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Duscaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duscaw showed some decent athleticism there. Duscaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Duscaw blocks the strikes from Scissors.
Scissors wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissors is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duscaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duscaw's back! Duscaw turns into Scissors and is now in his guard.
Scissors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Scissors has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duscaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Scissors keeping full guard, as Duscaw tries to pass. Scissors throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissors scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duscaw wants to control from the top but Scissors keeps moving. Scissors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Duscaw trying to move into half guard but instead Scissors has managed to sweep! Scissors controls from within his opponent's guard. Scissors wants to control from the top but Duscaw keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scissors tries to free his leg and advance position but Duscaw is retaining full guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Duscaw is trying to control the position but Scissors postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Duscaw just wasn't active enough. Scissors clinches. Duscaw manages to break the clinch.
Duscaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duscaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scissors's head. Duscaw slips under a jab from Scissors. Duscaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scissors counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Scissors wants to pass to mount but Duscaw is defending the position. Duscaw trying to control but Scissors postures up.
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! Scissors is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Duscaw is staying active underneath Scissors, who seems content to just control the action from this position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Scissors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Scissors misses with a head kick.
Duscaw throws a right and a left that Scissors avoids nicely. Duscaw works Scissors's body with a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Scissors will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duscaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Scissors moves out of range of the leg kick from Duscaw. Duscaw shoots for a takedown but Scissors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Scissors has Duscaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Scissors stalling in the clinch but Duscaw improves position. Duscaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brandon Duscaw is winning the standup battle so far. Scissors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duscaw swivels and escapes. Duscaw tries to bum rush Scissors with a series of wild strikes but Scissors uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Duscaw misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Duscaw. Those never looked like landing. Duscaw thows a body shot but no joy. Scissors walks into a straight right hand from Duscaw. Scissors shoots in for a double leg but Duscaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Scissors moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duscaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Scissors keeps control of Duscaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Scissors missing with knees to the body.
Scissors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissors tries to pull guard but Duscaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Brandon Duscaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors. Scissors misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duscaw leaning against his opponent.
Duscaw is trying to break free. Scissors breaks the clinch.
Duscaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Duscaw shoots in but Scissors avoids the takedown attempt easily. Duscaw cracks Scissors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Duscaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duscaw lands a head kick!
No luck for Duscaw with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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 punch combination from Duscaw misses. Scissors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scissors pushes Duscaw away with a front kick. Scissors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duscaw. Scissors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Scissors is pushing Duscaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Scissors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duscaw!
Scissors slips a jab from Duscaw. A low kick from Duscaw misses and Scissors counters with a big head kick but Duscaw shrugs it off. Duscaw throws a right and a left that Scissors avoids nicely. Scissors works over Duscaw's head and body with a nice combination. A nice combination there by Scissors.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duscaw but Duscaw pushes him off and we're back to square one. Duscaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissors. No luck with that takedown attempt from Scissors. Duscaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scissors's waist but Scissors gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duscaw off to one side. Scissors scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Scissors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon Duscaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissors has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duscaw working hard to break the clinch. Scissors fails to pull guard.
Duscaw tries to break the clinch but Scissors is controlling the position. Scissors keeps control of Duscaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Scissors jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duscaw walks away with a smile on his face. Scissors gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nice shot lands for Duscaw. Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Scissors shoots in and drives through. Duscaw sprawls well. Duscaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Scissors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duscaw. That did some damage! Scissors closes the distance and clinches. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Duscaw tries to circle away but Scissors has him pinned against the cage. Duscaw blocks a body shot from Scissors. Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kyle Scissors. I've got Scissors 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt has chosen State of the Union by Rise Against as his entrance music. John Galt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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224 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tanner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Galt! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Galt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner. Galt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Galt. Galt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner. Galt takes a kick to the side of the head. A leg kick checked by Galt. Tanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galt. Tanner cracks Galt with an open hand slap. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Galt throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tanner sizes up Galt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Galt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tanner scores with a push kick. Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Galt throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Danny Tanner has been cut. Tanner thumps Galt with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galt moves out of range of the body kick from Tanner.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tanner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanner lands a head shot. Tanner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Galt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tanner connects with a leg kick. Galt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tanner cracks Galt with an open hand slap. Tanner connects with a single shot there. Galt avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Galt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
Galt throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Galt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Galt.
Galt tries to clinch up but Tanner circles away and keeps his distance. Galt throws a head kick that misses. Galt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner. A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galt's sensitive parts. Tanner misses with a looping right. Tanner misses with a leg kick. Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner thumps Galt with a low kick. Galt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tanner thumps Galt with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Galt misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Galt. Galt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tanner throws a hook to the side of Galt's head but Galt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tanner tries a low kick but Galt avoids it. Tanner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Danny Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tanner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Galt sees it coming and checks it nicely. Galt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage! Nice straight punches there by Tanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Galt enables Tanner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Galt pulls Tanner in close to prevent any damage. Tanner chips away with some ground and pound. Galt wants to control the position but Tanner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Galt tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg. Tanner trying to control from half guard but Galt is working away. Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Galt is looking to improve his position.
Tanner looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tanner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danny Tanner'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.
Galt missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Galt thows a body shot but no joy. Galt swinging wildly here.
Tanner is looking to slow Galt down with leg kicks. Tanner throws a leg kick and Galt counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt. Galt throws a predictable looking body shot
so Tanner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Galt wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment. Tanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tanner trying to control but Galt is working from the bottom. Tanner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galt's head. Tanner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galt's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanner is controlling him. Tanner trying to control but Galt is working from the bottom. Tanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Galt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tanner 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. Galt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tanner is in close to Galt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Tanner chips away with some ground and pound. Tanner landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Galt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanner trying to control but Galt is working from the bottom. Tanner throws a big right hand that misses. Galt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanner cracks Galt with a solid left hand. Danny Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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! Tanner throws a strike but Galt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Galt tries to stand but Tanner is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tanner working a defensive guard but Galt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Galt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanner, who protects the arm well. Tanner tries to buck Galt off but Galt is having none of it. Tanner is working hard here to advance position. Tanner is not content to let Galt control the position. Tanner sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Galt is looking for a kimura but Tanner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galt to get the leverage. Tanner is trying to get back to full guard. Tanner gets back to full guard.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.
Galt pushes down on Tanner's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Galt sits in half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tanner wants to control the action here but instead Galt manages to pass to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tanner dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Danny Tanner's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanner tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A leg kick checked by Tanner. Galt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danny Tanner's cut is getting worse. Tanner avoids the head kick by Galt.
Tanner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galt cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg. A low kick from Galt is predictable there enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Galt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss! Galt throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. John Galt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Galt thows a leg kick but Tanner checks it and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tanner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Galt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Galt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tanner landing strikes. Tanner cracks Galt with a big right hand but Galt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Galt wants to control but Tanner postures up. Galt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Tanner is trying to maintain the position but Galt is very close to passing his half guard. Tanner is trying to get back to full guard. Galt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tanner reverses the position - he's now on top in Galt's guard. Tanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. John Galt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tanner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Galt wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him. Tanner wants to control from the top but Galt keeps moving. Tanner is pushing down on Galt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galt is fighting to maintain full guard but Tanner has managed to sneak the leg through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tanner looks to land a strike but Galt avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Galt is looking for a triangle but Tanner pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tanner distracts Galt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Galt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanner is in close to Galt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Danny Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tanner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galt's head. Tanner controlling from the top position. Tanner scoring with punches to the head and body. Galt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Galt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanner. Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Galt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tanner scoring with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tanner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galt's head. Tanner advances position into side control! Tanner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Galt. Tanner working the body and head with strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tanner scoring with punches and elbows. Galt tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tanner trying to control the action but Galt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Tanner showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Tanner! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danny Tanner made sure he mentioned Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by American Badass by Kid Rock. Harvey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bitches Brew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Harvey! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harvey connects with an inside leg kick. Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Harvey's leg but Harvey calmly moves out of range. Nice jab there from Rogers. Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harvey gets a double leg takedown into Rogers's guard. Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harvey trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers. Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard. Harvey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogers trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug Harvey was stalling too much, according to the referee. Rogers shoots for a takedown but Harvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Harvey lands a head shot. Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harvey tries to work over Rogers's front leg with a kick but Rogers checks it. Rogers throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily. Harvey fails with a takedown attempt. Harvey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers trying to control the position.
Rogers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harvey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harvey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Harvey won't allow Rogers to sweep him here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rogers is working hard here to advance position. Rogers keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully. Rogers is adopting a defensive guard. Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rogers has Harvey pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Rogers just wasn't active enough. Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet. Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rogers throws out a leg kick but Harvey moves out of range and Rogers only half commits. Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick. Rogers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harvey. This has been an exciting period of action! Harvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Harvey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. Rogers 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. Harvey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogers can't do much from the bottom here. Rogers tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Rogers will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harvey avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Harvey tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it. Harvey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Harvey checks it. Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogers. Rogers obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Harvey on that attempt. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. Rogers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A low kick from Harvey misses and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Harvey 's knee. Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harvey is looking to clinch. Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harvey is able to avoid easily. Rogers throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily. Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers punishes Harvey's body with a nice straight punch. Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch. An inside leg kick from Harvey misses. Rogers throws a leg kick but Harvey moved away. Rogers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut there from Rogers. Doug Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harvey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Harvey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. Harvey slips a jab from Rogers. Rogers cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg. Harvey is looking to clinch. Harvey looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well. Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Harvey. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw. Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rogers lands with a nice body punch. A leg kick checked by Harvey. Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rogers misses with a looping right. Rogers dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harvey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab. Nice shot lands for Harvey. Harvey tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it. A punch lands to the side of Harvey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Harvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover. Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogers throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily. Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away. Nice uppercut there from Harvey. Harvey is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Harvey's body. Rogers is looking to score with low kicks. Rogers digs a good body shot into Harvey's ribs. Harvey blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rogers lands an overhand right. Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey. Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogers. Rogers obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rogers thumps Harvey with a low kick. Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harvey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range. Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far. Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way. Rogers wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance. Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Harvey. Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Doug Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rogers moves out of range as Harvey strikes. Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harvey wants to clinch. Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvey moves away. Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harvey. Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harvey.
It looks like Doug Harvey has been cut. Rogers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet. Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Harvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook. Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped Harvey's head back.
Harvey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rogers connects with a leg kick. Harvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rogers lands a head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick from Harvey misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. An inside leg kick lands from Rogers. Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harvey's sensitive parts. Rogers lands a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Rogers. Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Rogers made sure he mentioned Supersize Me, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Immortal Technique-Point of no return as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackie Moon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Steel! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Steel misses with a hook. Steel jabs at Moon's body. Steel ducks under a wild hook from Moon. Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moon, right into the meat.
Moon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Moon connects with a solid leg kick. Steel misses with a double jab
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Steel is trying to stand back up but Moon is controlling him
Moon uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Moon working the ground and pound effectively.
Steel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moon. Moon 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. Steel wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moon tries to control but Steel wriggling away. Moon lands a heavy elbow. Moon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Moon controlling from mount. Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes. 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! Moon punishing his opponent with strikes. Moon lands a nice shot to the head. Moon has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moon lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Steel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Moon unloading with bombs! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moon working away from the top, dropping strikes. Moon dominating with strikes here. Moon tries to control but Steel wriggling away. Steel is trying to get back to his feet but can't. A nice elbow there by Moon. Moon controlling from mount. Moon landing strikes, looking to finish! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Steel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Moon. Steel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steel looks gassed! Moon landing punches.
Steel is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Steel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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! Steel is squirming around, avoiding Moon's attempts to control the action. Moon raining down hammerfists from mount. Steel is still in real trouble! Can Moon finish him? Moon landing shots from mount. Steel seems to have recovered his senses. BOOM! Moon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moon postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Steel out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Moon goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackie Moon! A very excited looking Jackie Moon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes into the arena with Love is what i got blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Madnick's choice of entrance music: Mad Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabreros throws a big shot that misses. Madnick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cabreros tries to keep at a distance but Madnick has taken the fight into the clinch. Cabreros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabreros is looking to slow Madnick down with leg kicks. Madnick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabreros moves away. Marcel Madnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabreros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madnick throws out the jab. Cabreros fakes the leg kick and cracks Madnick in the body. Madnick misses the shot to the body. Nice shot by Cabreros. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Madnick does a little dance to reset his feet. Madnick throws a leg kick and Cabreros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madnick thinking. Madnick walks into a stiff left hand from Cabreros. Madnick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Cabreros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Madnick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Madnick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madnick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Madnick walks into a straight right hand from Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madnick slips a jab and a cross from Cabreros.
Madnick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros scores with a three punch combo!
Cabreros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Madnick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabreros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Madnick throws a nice inside leg kick. Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madnick. Cabreros misses with the combination.
Madnick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Cabreros. Cabreros looks to throw the jab but Madnick is out of range. Madnick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabreros. Madnick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Madnick cracks the inside of Cabreros's front leg. Madnick throws a front kick aimed at Cabreros's knee but Cabreros avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madnick misses with a combination
and Cabreros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A combination from Madnick does no damage. Cabreros moves out of range as Madnick strikes. Cabreros with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabreros clobbers Madnick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cabreros misses with a looping right. Cabreros connects with a body shot. Madnick stuns Cabreros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabreros looks to throw the jab but Madnick is out of range. Madnick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabreros's head backwards. Cabreros throws a jab when Madnick was well out of range. Cabreros thuds a left hand into Madnick's body. Madnick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab. Madnick cracks Cabreros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Madnick throws a series of punches but Cabreros moves out of range. Madnick catches Cabreros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabreros misses with a straight left. Cabreros throws a big shot that misses. Madnick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madnick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros. Cabreros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A solid leg kick lands there for Madnick.
Cabreros throws a hook but Madnick blocks it. Cabreros throws a front kick aimed at Madnick's knee but Madnick avoids it well. Madnick lands with an overhand left. Madnick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabreros was well out of range. Poor timing from Madnick. The fighters circle momentarily. Cabreros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Madnick connects with a solid leg kick. Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madnick throws a right and a left that both miss. Madnick loads up on a big right hand but Cabreros slips the punch. Cabreros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabreros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madnick.
Madnick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabreros backs up against the cage.
Cabreros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Madnick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabreros scores with the left hand. Madnick knows he should have avoided that one. Cabreros throws a right hand that Madnick ducks under and follows up with a left that Madnick also avoids with ease. A good leg kick by Madnick. Madnick throws a combination that misses letting Cabreros counter with a right hand. Madnick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabreros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Madnick wants to land a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range. Madnick clinches. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cabreros takes a shot to the head. Madnick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Madnick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabreros's elbow. A short right from Madnick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Cabreros dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Madnick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab from Cabreros does it's job there. A big left from Madnick misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Madnick looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An inside leg kick from Madnick misses. Cabreros throws a one two combo.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot. Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madnick moves away. Madnick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabreros throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros looks to land a combination but Madnick avoids it well. Madnick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range. Cabreros misses with a lunging right hand
and Madnick counters with a left to the body. Cabreros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madnick. 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! Madnick scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madnick misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Cabreros coming out on top. Madnick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros. Madnick thows a body shot but no joy. Cabreros misses with an uppercut. Madnick saw that one coming. Cabreros cracks Madnick with a right hand to the side of the head. Madnick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Marcel Madnick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Madnick tries to work over Cabreros's front leg with a kick but Cabreros checks it. Cabreros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Madnick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabreros. Madnick takes a body punch but keeps moving. Madnick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cabreros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Madnick throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabreros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madnick is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madnick takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabreros. Madnick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Madnick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cabreros catches Madnick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cabreros wants to land a leg kick but Madnick is out of range. Cabreros throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick from Cabreros misses. Nice body punch from Cabreros. Madnick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabreros.
A punch combination from Cabreros misses. Cabreros misses with a looping left. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Madnick lands with a straight right. Cabreros didn't see that one coming. Madnick tries to clinch up but Cabreros circles away and keeps his distance. Madnick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madnick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabreros. Madnick misses with a straight left. Madnick slips under a jab. Madnick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros. Cabreros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Madnick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cabreros dodges the punch combination from Madnick.
Madnick takes one on the button. Madnick misses with the combination.
Madnick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Madnick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madnick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab. Madnick tries to score with a low kick but Cabreros moves his leg out of the way. A big left from Madnick misses. Madnick fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Madnick misses. Madnick throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it. Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madnick. Cabreros cracks Madnick with a good jab. Madnick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping body kick lands there for Cabreros. Cabreros jabs Madnick to the body, keeping him at a distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Cabreros. Madnick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabreros.
Cabreros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madnick throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cabreros throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Madnick ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros. Madnick ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros. Madnick checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Cabreros dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cabreros takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Madnick does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabreros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Madnick clobbers Cabreros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Madnick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabreros lands a really nice looking cross but Madnick seems unphased.
Madnick connects with a single shot there. Cabreros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madnick. Madnick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cabreros throws a half hearted mid kick. Madnick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabreros moves away. A combination from Cabreros does no damage. Madnick cracks Cabreros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Madnick moves away from the strike by Cabreros. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Madnick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Madnick does a little dance to reset his feet. Madnick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Cabreros.
Madnick with a nice cross. Cabreros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabreros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madnick throws out the jab. Madnick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A jab from Cabreros finds it's way through Madnick's defenses. Madnick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cabreros pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Madnick looks to land a combination but Cabreros avoids it well. Cabreros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cabreros takes one to the side of the head.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros slips under a jab from Madnick. A swing and a miss from Cabreros. Cabreros misses with a leg kick and Madnick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Madnick misses with a wild combination.
Madnick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabreros.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Cabreros. This has been an exciting period of action! Madnick throws a one two combo.
Madnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros. Good work by Cabreros as he checks the leg kick. Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madnick.
Cabreros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Madnick does a little dance to reset his feet. Madnick loads up on a big right hand but Cabreros slips the punch. Madnick swinging wildly here.
Madnick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cabreros throws a good cross that connects.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw. Peter Cabreros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cabreros scores with a shot to the body.
Madnick ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabreros misses with a straight right. Madnick lands with a hook. Cabreros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Madnick throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Cabreros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cabreros jabbing away but nothing is landing. Madnick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabreros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Madnick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range. The crowd cheers as Madnick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabreros doesn't seem phased though. The fighters circling - Cabreros throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Madnick tries to clinch up but Cabreros circles away and keeps his distance. Madnick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabreros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madnicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Madnick throws a series of punches but Cabreros avoids them all with ease. Madnick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madnick throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabreros counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabreros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Madnick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabreros scores with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Madnick misses with some punches.
Cabreros manages to break the clinch.
Marcel Madnick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far. Cabreros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Madnick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabreros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabreros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cabreros throws the left hand but Madnick avoids the punch easily. Cabreros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabreros there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Cabreros. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabreros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Cabreros! A relieved looking Peter Cabreros thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Tavarez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut there from Kramer. Tavarez throws a leg kick but Kramer checks it. Kosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Tavarez pushes him off. Tavarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tavarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kramer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kramer tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tavarez counters by moving into the clinch. Tavarez is struggling to control the position. Kramer tries a knee to the head but Tavarez blocks it.
Tavarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped Tavarez in his tracks for a moment. Tavarez blocks an elbow strike. Tavarez is leaning against Kramer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tavarez blocks an elbow strike from Kramer.
Kramer takes an elbow to the temple. Kramer trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tavarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kramer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Good body shot from Tavarez.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tavarez pushes Kramer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kramer looks gassed! Tavarez lands with a left to the head. Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Tavarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tavarez digs a right hand into Kramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kramer's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Tavarez.
Tavarez scores with a hook to the body. Tavarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! A bit of stalling here from Tavarez.
Kramer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tavarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez cracks Kramer with a nice body shot. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavarez. Tavarez can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavarez.
Tavarez lands an elbow inside. Tavarez stalls. Tavarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tavarez pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tavarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tavarez lands a nice elbow. Tavarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Tavarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not. Tavarez scores with a shoulder strike. Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Tavarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tavarez is looking to control Kramer's arms but Kramer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tavarez has his back to the cage. Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tavarez tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tavarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Tavarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tavarez tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Tavarez. Tavarez leaning against his opponent.
Tavarez lands with a left to the head. Tavarez lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tavarez is trying to stall.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body. Tavarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Tavarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kramer is rocked! Tavarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tavarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavarez is defending well for now. Kramer trying to land knees to the body.
Tavarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tavarez lands a hook to the side of the head. Tavarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tavarez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tavarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kramer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Good body shot from Tavarez.
Tavarez dodges an elbow strike from Kramer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tavarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tavarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer. Tavarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tavarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer. Tavarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kramer avoids it. Tavarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Tavarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tavarez lands a right hand. Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavarez finish him? Kramer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavarez.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kramer blocks it with crossed arms. Kramer seems to have recovered his senses. Tavarez stalls. Tavarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Kramer. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kramer missing with knees to the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the body.
Kramer takes a shot to the head. Tavarez misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Tavarez dominated that round. That's time! Tavarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tavarez forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches. Kramer blocks a body shot from Tavarez. Kramer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tavarez stalling in the clinch but Kramer improves position. Tavarez lands a body punch in the clinch. Tavarez cracks Kramer with a nice body shot. Tavarez presses Kramer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tavarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tavarez lands with a left to the head. Tavarez lands an elbow inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tavarez lands a right hand. Tavarez lands a body shot. Tavarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavarez scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Tavarez. Tavarez digs a right hand underneath Kramer's ribcage. Kramer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kramer is breathing heavily. Good body shot from Tavarez.
Kramer being controlled against the cage. Tavarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kramer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Tavarez.
Tavarez lands an elbow inside that Kramer shrugs off. A short left from Tavarez. A right hand to the body from Tavarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavarez.
Tavarez scores with a shoulder strike. Kramer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tavarez has Kramer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavarez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kramer tumbling to the mat - Tavarez dives into Kramer's guard. Tavarez throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tavarez throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely. Tavarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tavarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tavarez passes Kramer's left leg - he's now in half guard. Nice strikes from Tavarez there. Tavarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kramer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tavarez is trying to work for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Tavarez slows the pace down in half guard. Tavarez 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. Nice strikes from Tavarez there. Still in half guard, Tavarez seems content to control. Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kramer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavarez. Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavarez. Kramer tries to roll over but Tavarez keeps him under control. Tavarez trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well. Kramer is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tavarez wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Tavarez dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavarez clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage. Tavarez managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body. Tavarez lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Tavarez.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Tavarez 's eye. Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavarez scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavarez. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kramer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavarez lands a shot to the body. Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tavarez taking a breather. Tavarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tavarez shoots in for a double leg but Kramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kramer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavarez. Kramer defending well as Tavarez loads up on a big left hand. Kramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kramer tries a low kick but Tavarez avoids it. Tavarez clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage. Tavarez tightens his grip and picks Kramer up, before dumping him to the ground. Kramer manages to land in guard. Tavarez postures up and lands a big shot to Kramer's brow. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tavarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kramer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kramer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kramer! Kramer working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Tavarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tavarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kramer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tavarez is avoiding damage well.
Tavarez is not content to let Kramer control the position. Tavarez sneaks back into half guard. Tavarez trying to hold on to Kramer's head to control him but Kramer postures up.
Kramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kramer wants to control but Tavarez is keeping him busy. Tavarez is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kramer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Tavarez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kramer laying and praying for a moment but Tavarez takes advantage and regains half guard. Kramer stalling away here and it's allowed Tavarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Tavarez working a defensive guard here.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavarez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tavarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Tavarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavarez is on top in guard.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving. Kosmo Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tavarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tavarez stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tavarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Sol Tavarez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tavarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Tavarez! An out of breath and clearly excited Sol Tavarez thanked Sublime Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Juicy. Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Martinez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martinez misses with a straight left. Zapata jabs at Martinez's body. Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Zapata.
It looks like Rafael Martinez has been cut. Zapata lands with a good body shot. Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch. Zapata struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land. Martinez slows down the pace here.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapata. Zapata lands a nice uppercut. Zapata prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zapata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. Zapata fails to pull guard.
Zapata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away. Martinez lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Alejandro Zapata has been cut. Martinez throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Zapata. Martinez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zapata regains guard.
Zapata working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zapata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Zapata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zapata wants to control the position but Martinez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Zapata looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Zapata's head. Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. 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. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Zapata's temple. Zapata looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Zapata actively working from the bottom here. Zapata is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard. Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zapata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. Martinez with the ground and pound but Zapata uses the opportunity to regain guard. Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Martinez misses the shot to the body. Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving. Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range. Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
Zapata stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Zapata. Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Zapata. Martinez fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinez checks a leg kick nicely. Zapata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Martinez moves out of range of the leg kick from Zapata. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zapata misses with a body shot.
Martinez lands with a hook. Zapata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapata. Martinez moves away from the strike by Zapata. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zapata gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Zapata keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Martinez will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Zapata avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Zapata cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt and Zapata counters with a left to the body. Zapata misses with a low kick. Zapata throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A cross from Zapata lands. Zapata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Zapata. Zapata moves out of range as Martinez strikes. Zapata takes one to the chin there. Alejandro Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Martinez throws a right hand that misses
letting Zapata counter with a right hand. The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zapata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab. Rafael Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martinez swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zapata throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapata manages to avoid it. Martinez throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely. Zapata feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Zapata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard. Zapata stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Martinez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zapata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Martinez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zapata pushes past his half guard into mount! Martinez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Zapata looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zapata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martinez tries to hold on but Zapata postures up. Martinez tries to control the position but Zapata now has his back.
Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zapata. Zapata connects with a big shot to the side of Martinez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez showing good submission defense here.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Zapata seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Martinez's chin but Martinez turns very nicely into Zapata's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Martinez.
Zapata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zapata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Martinez throws a strike but Zapata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Zapata trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zapata. Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard. Zapata won't allow Martinez to sweep him here. Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Zapata has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Zapata sits in half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zapata. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zapata connects with a right hand. Martinez shakes it off.
Rafael Martinez's cut is getting worse. Zapata shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata. Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zapata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Martinez trying to control but Zapata is working from the bottom. Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zapata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Martinez distracts Zapata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zapata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zapata working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zapata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapata is retaining full guard. Martinez wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving. Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Zapata blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zapata dives on top into guard. Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard. Zapata wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. Zapata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zapata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zapata defends well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martinez keeping moving, preventing Zapata from controlling successfully. Zapata connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zapata is one step ahead there. Martinez keeping full guard, as Zapata tries to pass. Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zapata postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it. Martinez wants to control but Zapata passes easily into half guard.
Zapata is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Martinez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Zapata! Alejandro Zapata 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Dark Tranquillity - Lethe . A fine choice. Silva has chosen Metallica - The Unforgiven II as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Silva ! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson. Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch. Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva . Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Tyson misses with an uppercut. Silva misses with a wild body shot. Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick. Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silva s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Silva avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson with a hook. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson. Nice body kick from Silva . 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! Silva throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease. Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva . Silva tries to work over Tyson's front leg with a kick but Tyson checks it. Jason Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Left hook, right uppercut from Silva . No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses the jab. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tyson is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson blocks a jab. Silva moves away from the strike by Tyson. Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Silva throws a combination that misses and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Lucas Silva has been cut. Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Silva blocks a jab. Tyson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Tyson jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Silva misses with a leg kick. Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it. Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyson is able to avoid easily. Silva 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges. Silva misses with a wild body shot. Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him. Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tyson taking a breather. Silva slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva . A short uppercut from Silva . Tyson wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva working aggressively here.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Silva .
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva misses with a body punch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage. A short right from Silva . Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage. Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jason Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Silva . Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slapping body kick lands there for Tyson. Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyson should have avoided that one. A solid leg kick lands there for Silva .
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Silva throws a nice outside leg kick. Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Tyson clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Tyson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lucas Silva 's cut. That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Silva .
Silva staying out of range there. Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva . Silva blocks the body kick.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away. Jason Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a straight right hand. Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Silva misses with a head kick.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva . Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout. Silva closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tyson scores with a shoulder strike. Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage. Tyson prevents a body shot from Silva . Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow. Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Tyson is looking to land body kicks. Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tyson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tyson looking for submissions off his back. Silva working the head and body with strikes. Tyson actively working from the bottom here. Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tyson is looking to escape. Silva passes the guard and advances to mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Tyson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Silva scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tyson can't escape the position.
Tyson tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Lucas Silva 's cut. 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!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off. Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Tyson throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Lucas Silva 's cut even more. Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyson's guard. Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva . Tyson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyson controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Silva slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tyson wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tyson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tyson wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tyson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tyson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Silva ! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Silva ! Lucas Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bieber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baby. Gump has chosen mama always said as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Bieber! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bieber is looking to chop away at Gump's legs. Bieber looks to land a right hand but Gump moved out of range. Bieber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gump pinned against the cage. Gump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gump tries to clinch up. Gump tries to clinch up. Bieber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gump counters by moving into the clinch. Gump missing with knees to the body.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Bieber throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gump. A short right from Bieber. Gump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bieber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice right hand lands inside from Gump. Gump stalling against the cage.
Bieber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bieber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bieber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bieber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gump backwards. Gump is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bieber tries to stall but Gump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bieber working aggressively here.
Gump misses with a short punch on the inside. Gump is trying to break the clinch but Bieber has him pressed against the cage. Gump pushes Bieber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bieber. Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bieber scores with a shoulder strike. Bieber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gump tries to land knees in the clinch but Bieber avoids the damage to the body. Bieber is trying to trip Gump. He has hold of a leg but Gump is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bieber persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bieber lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bieber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gump wants to sweep here but Bieber controlling him for the moment. Gump looking to control but Bieber passes into half guard.
Gump trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Bieber there. Gump is looking to improve his position.
Gump looking for submissions off his back. Gump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bieber is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gump wants to get back to full guard. Gump is pressing down on Bieber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gump controlling the position. Gump wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bieber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bieber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bieber distracts Gump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bieber pushing down on Gump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bieber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gump looking for submissions off his back. Bieber wants to control but Gump is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Bieber there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bieber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gump working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bieber. Bieber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bieber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gump manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Forrest Gump will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick from Bieber misses. Gump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bieber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bieber lands a right hook to the body.
Gump is looking to clinch but Bieber is avoiding it.
Bieber jabs Gump to the body, keeping him at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Bieber. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet. Gump wants to clinch. Gump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bieber lands a couple of digs. Gump wants to sweep here but Bieber controlling him for the moment. Justin Bieber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bieber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bieber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bieber connects with a couple of short punches. Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bieber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bieber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gump working a defensive guard but Bieber passes into half guard.
Gump wants to improve his position but Bieber is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bieber trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well. Gump blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bieber. Bieber is thwarting Gump's attempts to control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! 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. Bieber connects with a nice short shot to Gump's temple. Gump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bieber scores with a couple of nice shots. Gump has hold of Bieber's hands but Bieber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gump gets back to full guard.
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bieber is aware though and is defending well. Bieber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gump's head. Bieber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bieber passes Gump's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bieber lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bieber is thwarting Gump's attempts to control the position. Gump taking some punishment here, with Bieber in his half guard. Gump is looking for a sweep. Bieber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gump missing with punches from the bottom.
Bieber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gump's head. Bieber lands strikes from half guard. Gump is trying to maintain the position but Bieber is very close to passing his half guard. Bieber lands strikes from half guard. Gump is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bieber passes easily into side control. Nice work. 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! Gump tries to bench press Bieber off him but Bieber keeps the position. Bieber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gump is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Bieber! A determined Justin Bieber didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Gillis has chosen I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Gillis! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gillis lands an overhand right.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut. Gillis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mackenzie King. Gillis looks to land a right hand but Mackenzie King moved out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gillis cracks Mackenzie King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gillis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mackenzie King's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Gillis working some strikes from top position. Mackenzie King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gillis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gillis cracks Mackenzie King with a solid left hand. Gillis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gillis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mackenzie King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gillis has managed to get both his arms back between Mackenzie King's legs - danger averted. Gillis throwing strikes but missing. Gillis works over Mackenzie King with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gillis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mackenzie King wants to sweep here but Gillis controlling him for the moment. Gillis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gillis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mackenzie King controlling the position. Mackenzie King keeping moving, preventing Gillis from controlling successfully. Gillis distracts Mackenzie King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gillis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mackenzie King trying to keep a closed guard but Gillis is proving a slippery customer.
Mackenzie King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gillis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mackenzie King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gillis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gillis lands a couple of elbows. Gillis trying to control but Mackenzie King is working from the bottom. This has been an exciting period of action! Gillis throwing strikes from guard but Mackenzie King blocks nicely. Gillis forces his way into half guard. Gillis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gillis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mackenzie King trying to hold on to Gillis's head to control him but Gillis postures up.
Gillis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gillis is looking to take a break and control but Mackenzie King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gillis thows a huge punch but Mackenzie King dodges it nicely.
Mackenzie King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gillis. Mackenzie King gets back to full guard.
Mackenzie King wants to sweep but no luck. Gillis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gillis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mackenzie King pulls Gillis in close to prevent any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gillis passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gillis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mackenzie King trying to control from the bottom.
Gillis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gillis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
William Mackenzie King's cut is getting worse. Gillis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mackenzie King defending well though. Gillis scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mackenzie King wants to control but Gillis is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gillis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mackenzie King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
William Mackenzie King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Gillis throwing shots but Mackenzie King is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gillis dominated that round. The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Gillis misses with an uppercut
and Mackenzie King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Gillis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mackenzie King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gillis. Mackenzie King misses with a body kick. Mackenzie King misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie King throws a wild body kick that Gillis sees coming a mile off. Gillis moves out of range of the body kick. Gillis ducks under a wild hook from Mackenzie King. Gillis misses with a wild body shot. Gillis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Gillis with that takedown attempt. Mackenzie King feints and then cracks Gillis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gillis down. Mackenzie King is looking to score with low kicks. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gillis is defended easily by Mackenzie King. A big left from Gillis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mackenzie King looks to land a body kick but Gillis moved away. Mackenzie King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gillis misses with a wild body shot. Gillis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Mackenzie King looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gillis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Mackenzie King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamie Gillis! Jamie Gillis is the new light heavyweight champion! Jamie Gillis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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