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GAMMA#250 Denke v Matazz 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gaulamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Kreator - Extreme Aggressions as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Gaulamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaulamos darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Gaulamos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaulamos tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Gaulamos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Gaulamos is trying to break free.
Gaulamos avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaulamos's defenses.
Gaulamos tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Gaulamos blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Gaulamos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson keeps control of Gaulamos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaulamos blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Gaulamos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Gaulamos avoids nicely.
Gaulamos throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Gaulamos throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaulamos.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaulamos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson is looking to slow Gaulamos down with leg kicks.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaulamos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaulamos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaulamos throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Gaulamos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaulamos swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaulamos.
Gaulamos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaulamos shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaulamos is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a jab to Gaulamos's midsection.
Gaulamos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gaulamos closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Gaulamos pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gaulamos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaulamos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson catches Gaulamos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Gaulamos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thompson cracks the inside of Gaulamos's front leg.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaulamos at a distance.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaulamos's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaulamos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Gaulamos shrugs it off though.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Gaulamos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gaulamos has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Gaulamos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gaulamos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gaulamos blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaulamoss head.
Thompson works on Gaulamos's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Gaulamos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gaulamos 's eye.
Gaulamos takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaulamos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gaulamos in his tracks for a moment.
Gaulamos tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gaulamos back against the cage.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Gaulamos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson working Gaulamos over with knees to the body.
Gaulamos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Nick Thompson has been cut.
Gaulamos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaulamos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaulamos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaulamos drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaulamos tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gaulamos takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaulamos manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gaulamos shrugs off.
Gaulamos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaulamos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaulamos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaulamos is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson cracks the inside of Gaulamos's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gaulamos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson lands a jab to Gaulamos's midsection.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson cracks the inside of Gaulamos's front leg.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Gaulamos.
Nick Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thompson.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaulamos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaulamos.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaulamos rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaulamos has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaulamos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Ronaldo Gaulamos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaulamos lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaulamos fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaulamos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Gaulamos's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaulamos tries to avoid it.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaulamos tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Gaulamos tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Gaulamos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson tries to work over Gaulamos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson pushes Gaulamos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gaulamos shrugs off.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaulamos backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gaulamos stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaulamos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaulamos.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Nick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaulamos won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaulamoss head.
Thompson has Gaulamos pressed against the cage, preventing Gaulamos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gaulamos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaulamos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Gaulamos's leg. Gaulamos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gaulamos will feel that in the morning.
Gaulamos connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaulamos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Gaulamos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Gaulamos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gaulamos rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaulamos missing with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaulamos backwards.
Gaulamos breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaulamos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaulamos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.
Gaulamos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaulamos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson moves out of range as Gaulamos strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaulamos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Jab from Thompson.
Gaulamos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaulamos doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaulamos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Gaulamos moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaulamos is defending well for now.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Gaulamos avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaulamos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
Good shot there by Thompson.
Gaulamos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Gaulamos shakes it off.
Gaulamos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaulamos takes a shot to the head.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaulamos avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Gaulamos breaks from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gaulamos.
Thompson darts in and clinches Gaulamos up against the cage.
Gaulamos working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaulamos's efforts to push away.
Gaulamos managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaulamos breaks from the clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaulamos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronaldo Gaulamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaulamos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Gaulamos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Gaulamos misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaulamos throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaulamos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaulamos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Gaulamos clinches with his opponent.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gaulamos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaulamos's gas tank.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gaulamos wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Gaulamos has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!
Our winner, Nick Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Taken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barclay tries to buck Taken off but Taken is having none of it.
Taken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barclay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barclay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barclay is not content to let Taken control the position.
You can see the frustration on Barclay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taken trying to control the action but Barclay is working from the bottom.
Barclay bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barclay blocks a head kick by Taken.
Taken throws a sloppy head kick and Barclay moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
Livingston Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taken looks to land a right hand but Barclay moved out of range.
A cross from Taken lands.
Taken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barclay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taken scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taken throws a sloppy head kick and Barclay moves out of range easily.
Barclay lands a really nice looking cross but Taken seems unphased.
Barclay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taken throws a combination that misses
and Barclay counters with a head kick that drops Taken to the mat! Taken scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Barclay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barclay lands with a hook. Taken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taken is rocked!
Barclay looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Barclay backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Taken's temple! It sends Taken violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Barclay celebrates and the doctors try to help Taken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Livingston Barclay!
After winning the bout, Livingston Barclay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton comes into the arena with Better Believe It blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nestor Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Anderton misses.
Anderton lands a nice hook to NaLeans's body. NaLeans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderton misses with a straight left.
Anderton thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but NaLeans is just out of range.
NaLeans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NaLeans connects with a body shot that sends Anderton's belly button to the back.
Anderton closes the distance and pushes NaLeans back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NaLeans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderton lands with a light punch inside.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NaLeans was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderton.
Good work by Anderton as he checks the leg kick.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles NaLeans. NaLeans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent NaLeans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
NaLeans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderton's guard.
Anderton is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderton keeping moving, preventing NaLeans from controlling successfully.
NaLeans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NaLeans stopping the sweep attempt from Anderton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.
Anderton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderton lands with a good body shot.
NaLeans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderton.
NaLeans pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderton is trying to drag NaLeans to the mat but NaLeans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderton lands with a light punch inside.
Anderton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderton tries to work over NaLeans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderton blocks it with crossed arms.
NaLeans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderton.
Still in the clinch, Anderton scores with a nice short uppercut.
NaLeans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
NaLeans misses with the head strike.
Anderton blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderton.
NaLeans lands a right hand.
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!
Anderton misses with the head strike.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NaLeans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NaLeans lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderton backwards.
NaLeans prevents Anderton from breaking the clinch.
NaLeans blocks an uppercut.
NaLeans working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderton prevents a body shot from NaLeans.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderton.
Anderton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NaLeans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but Anderton blocks with his arms.
NaLeans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
NaLeans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NaLeans.
A hook to the body from Anderton.
NaLeans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderton is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderton wants a takedown but no success here.
NaLeans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderton blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderton is looking to wear down NaLeans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Anderton tries to move into range but NaLeans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from NaLeans. No joy for Anderton on that attempt.
NaLeans feints and as Anderton raises his hands in defense, NaLeans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderton controls NaLeans momentarily but NaLeans frees himself.
NaLeans looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NaLeans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NaLeans trying to control the position.
Anderton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but NaLeans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderton has NaLeans in his guard.
NaLeans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderton is adopting a defensive guard.
NaLeans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NaLeans manages to avoid it.
NaLeans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton loads up on a big right hand but NaLeans slips the punch.
NaLeans clinches with his opponent.
Anderton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderton misses with a double jab.
NaLeans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from NaLeans, right into the meat.
NaLeans dodges the punch combination from Anderton.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NaLeans.
NaLeans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderton clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NaLeans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderton throws a head punch that misses.
NaLeans lands a right hand.
Anderton misses with a hook to the ribs.
NaLeans throws a head punch that misses.
Anderton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NaLeans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Anderton misses.
NaLeans cracks Anderton with a good jab.
NaLeans throws a jab when Anderton was well out of range.
NaLeans thows a body shot but no joy.
NaLeans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
NaLeans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderton.
A looping hook to the body misses from NaLeans. Anderton does a little dance to reset his feet.
NaLeans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderton swings for the body but NaLeans moves out of range.
NaLeans stalks Anderton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderton's face. Anderton staggers backwards, shaken.
NaLeans throws a jab when Anderton was well out of range.
Anderton instigates a clinch.
NaLeans scores with a nice hook to the head.
NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderton blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderton wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderton swings wildly with an uppercut but NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton checks the leg kick nicely there.
NaLeans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderton doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
NaLeans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
NaLeans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NaLeans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NaLeans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderton throws a jab when NaLeans was well out of range.
A low kick from NaLeans misses
and Anderton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderton takes a swing at NaLeans's ribcage but misses.
NaLeans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
NaLeans is looking to score with low kicks.
NaLeans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderton off the cage and back into range.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans scores with a shot to the body.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - NaLeans scores with a four punch combination!
NaLeans has closed the distance and engaged Anderton in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but NaLeans is keeping busy.
Anderton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nestor Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
Anderton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NaLeans's elbow.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
Anderton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NaLeans avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from NaLeans fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts NaLeans, as that shot connected.
NaLeans has taken the fight to the clinch.
NaLeans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderton throws a punch but it's blocked by NaLeans.
Anderton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderton tries to land knees in the clinch but NaLeans avoids the damage to the body.
NaLeans blocks an uppercut.
NaLeans prevents a body shot from Anderton.
Anderton misses with a body punch.
NaLeans has Anderton pressed against the cage, preventing Anderton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderton is trying to drag NaLeans to the mat but NaLeans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton working aggressively here.
Anderton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderton trying to control the position but instead, NaLeans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderton into the cage.
Anderton is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans has Anderton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. NaLeans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderton tumbling to the mat - NaLeans dives into Anderton's guard.
NaLeans stopping the sweep attempt from Anderton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil NaLeans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well NaLeans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pitt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pitt Don't Play Dat. Weeks has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Billy Weeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitt moves into range and clinches up with Weeks.
Pitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitt manages to avoid it.
Pitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weeks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitt loads up on a big right hand but Weeks slips the punch.
Weeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitt throws a series of punches but Weeks moves out of range.
Pitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weeks manages to avoid it.
Pitt lands with a hook. Weeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weeks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitt instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitt.
Pitt manages to break the clinch.
Weeks lands with a good body shot.
Weeks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitt is able to avoid easily.
Pitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Pitt blocks the leg kick.
Pitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weeks's calf.
Weeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weeks throws a low kick, looking for Pitt's leg but Pitt calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitt.
No joy there for Weeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitt throws a body punch but Weeks moves out of range.
Pitt lands a leg kick that knocks Weeks off balance momentarily.
Weeks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pitt is looking to clinch but Weeks is avoiding it.
Weeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitt moves away.
Weeks thows a leg kick but Pitt checks it
and Pitt counters with a straight right hand.
Pitt works the jab nicely.
Pitt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weeks backs up against the cage.
Dirk Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitt moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pitt.
Weeks can't find room to land a body shot as Pitt controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt throws a series of punches but Weeks moves out of range.
Weeks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitt's calf.
Pitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weeks on the side of the head.
Pitt moves out of range as Weeks strikes.
A clash of legs there as Pitt blocks the low kick.
Pitt blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weeks.
Weeks gets tackled into the cage by Pitt. Pitt maintains the clinch.
Pitt misses with some punches.
A short left from Pitt.
Pitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weeks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt moves in looking to clinch but Weeks pushes him off.
Weeks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weeks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weeks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pitt rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt takes a swing at Weeks's ribcage but misses.
Weeks tries to work over Pitt's front leg with a kick but Pitt checks it.
Weeks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weeks swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitt.
Weeks scores with a body shot.
Pitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Weeks off the cage and back into range.
Weeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Weeks blocks the low kick.
Weeks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Weeks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weeks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitt.
Weeks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weeks throws a low kick but Pitt avoids it.
Weeks throws a leg kick but Pitt moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weeks. Pitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitt counters with a leg kick.
Weeks is looking to land body kicks.
Weeks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitt counters with a nice body shot.
Weeks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitt is out of range and Weeks settles back down.
Pitt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weeks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitt looks to land a combination but Weeks avoids it well.
Pitt throws a nice looking combination but Weeks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weeks misses the shot to the body.
Pitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weeks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weeks.
Weeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitt throws a jab when Weeks was well out of range.
Pitt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitt is just out of range.
Pitt tries to clinch up but Weeks circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Pitt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pitt misses with a body kick.
Weeks throws a leg kick but Pitt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weeks delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Pitt. Beautiful body shot.
Pitt has closed the distance and engaged Weeks in a clinch.
Pitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Weeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weeks misses with a low kick as Pitt jumps back.
Weeks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weeks blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Weeks misses
and Pitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitt.
Weeks can't find room to land a body shot as Pitt controls the action.
Pitt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pitt lands a shoulder strike.
Weeks misses with some punches.
Weeks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks can't find room to land a body shot as Pitt controls the action.
Pitt manages to break the clinch.
Dirk Pitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Weeks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitt.
Pitt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weeks will feel that in the morning.
Pitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weeks tries to land a leg kick but Pitt saw it coming and moves away.
Pitt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weeks's calf.
Pitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dirk Pitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitt blocks a leg kick.
Pitt scores with a punch to the head.
Pitt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pitt moves away from the strike by Weeks.
Weeks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weeks. Pitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weeks.
Weeks is looking to score with low kicks.
Weeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitt has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Pitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitt checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitt misses with a kick to the body.
Pitt is looking to slow Weeks down with leg kicks.
Pitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitt scores with a jab.
Pitt throws a wild body kick that Weeks sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Weeks misses.
Weeks tries to work over Pitt's front leg with a kick but Pitt checks it.
Pitt throws a hook but Weeks avoids it easily.
Pitt looks to land a right hand but Weeks moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pitt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weeks misses with a straight left.
Pitt tries to clinch up.
Weeks throws a hook to the side of Pitt's head but Pitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weeks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeks misses with a leg kick.
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Pitt.
Pitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Weeks. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitt works over Weeks's head and body with a nice combination.
Weeks lands a body shot.
Weeks throws a lazy right hand but Pitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weeks scores with a body shot.
Weeks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Weeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Weeks misses with a shot to the body
and Pitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitt checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt digs a good hook to Weeks's body.
A jab lands there for Pitt.
A low kick from Pitt is predictable there
and Weeks counters with a nice leg kick.
Weeks throws out a powerful jab.
Pitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weeks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitt throws a body punch but Weeks moves out of range.
Pitt checks a leg kick.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Weeks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
Pitt moves into the clinch.
Pitt breaks from the clinch.
Pitt throws a shot from downtown. Weeks moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dirk Pitt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pitt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitt throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Pitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weeks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weeks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weeks throws a leg kick that misses.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weeks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weeks slips a jab from Pitt.
Weeks connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitt throws a right and a left that Weeks avoids nicely.
Pitt throws a right and a left that Weeks avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weeks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pitt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weeks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitt throws a leg kick which misses Weeks's front leg but catches the back leg as Weeks tries to avoid it.
Weeks motions for Pitt to come forward. Weeks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weeks fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitt throws a front kick aimed at Weeks's knee but Weeks avoids it well.
Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Weeks misses.
Weeks shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitt tries to sprawl out of it but Weeks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitt fails to land with a series of punches.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weeks moves away.
Weeks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weeks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Pitt misses.
Pitt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weeks cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weeks misses with a low kick.
Weeks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dirk Pitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Pitt misses.
Weeks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitt throws a series of punches but Weeks avoids them all with ease.
Pitt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weeks, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pitt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitt avoids it.
Weeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weeks is working for takedown but Pitt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitt is defending well.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Weeks.
Pitt blocks a body shot from Weeks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pitt after a bit of a struggle.
Weeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weeks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weeks looking to throw knees to the head but Pitt is blocking nicely.
Weeks has a couple of punches blocked by Pitt.
Pitt lands with a right to the head.
Weeks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitt.
Weeks is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weeks.
Weeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Weeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pitt blocks a body shot from Weeks.
Pitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billy Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Weeks.
It looks like Dirk Pitt has been cut.
Weeks misses with a body punch.
Dirk Pitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weeks misses with a punch to the body.
Weeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitt avoids it.
Weeks working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks misses with a punch to the body.
Pitt blocks a body shot from Weeks.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitt is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Weeks.
I think Pitt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Pitt!
In his post fight interview, Dirk Pitt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Jenkins has chosen Black Republican -- Nas as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucius Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side.
Gold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Gold avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Gold cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Gold connects with a body shot.
Gold slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gold throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Gold only half commits.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Jamie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold pushes Jenkins away with a front kick.
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!
Jenkins slips a straight right by Gold.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold misses with a leg kick.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins moves forwards but Gold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold misses with a hook.
Gold scores with a body shot.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Jenkins as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gold.
Gold takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Gold counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gold.
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Gold controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
Gold tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Gold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Gold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Gold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jamie Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Gold counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Gold.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins leaves Gold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Jenkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Gold is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Gold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gold there.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Gold.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jamie Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Jenkins.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Gold tries to score with a low kick but Jenkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Gold will probably get the nod.
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!
Jenkins stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jenkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gold blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Gold tries to land a leg kick but Jenkins saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Gold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gold lands a slapping body shot.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Gold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Gold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Gold shrugs it off.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jamie Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gold enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses. Gold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenkins's guard. Nice move by Gold!
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
Gold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gold passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control here.
Gold wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Lucius Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Gold is controlling him well.
Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has his foot on Gold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gold works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins controls Gold momentarily but Gold frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucius Jenkins.
I think Gold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Belton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
200 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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199 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Belton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Machidan Lyoton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyoton throws a head kick that misses.
Lyoton swings widly with a right hand
and Belton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lyoton throws a low kick but Belton avoids it.
Lyoton looks to throw the jab but Belton is out of range.
Lyoton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belton .
Belton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belton !
Belton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Belton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Machidan Lyoton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyoton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belton throws a leg kick
and Lyoton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lyoton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lyoton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Belton counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Belton .
Lyoton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyoton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belton checks it well.
Belton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyoton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyoton avoids the body shot from Belton .
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Lyoton.
Lyoton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Belton as he connects with a hook.
Belton slips a jab and a cross from Lyoton.
Belton throws a leg kick
letting Lyoton counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton throws a chopping leg kick but Belton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lyoton misses with a wild body shot.
Belton wants to slow Lyoton down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyoton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belton , right into the meat.
Bill Belton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belton throws an overhand right that lands on Lyoton's shoulder, as Lyoton tries to avoid the shot.
Lyoton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lyoton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lyoton if he has to take too many more of those.
Lyoton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lyoton checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton shoots in looking for a takedown but Belton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyoton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bill Belton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machidan Lyoton.
Lyoton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Belton finds it's target.
Lyoton wants to land a leg kick but Belton is out of range.
A solid body kick from Belton .
Lyoton takes one to the side of the head.
Belton throws a hook but Lyoton blocks it.
Belton slips a jab from Lyoton.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyoton scores with a four punch combination!
Belton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyoton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyoton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belton throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton has Belton up against the cage in a clinch.
Belton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyoton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lyoton.
Belton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyoton thuds his right hand into Belton 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belton misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belton .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belton - that will leave a mark!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyoton.
Lyoton has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton'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.
Lyoton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belton avoids it really well and circles away.
Belton punishes Lyoton's body with a nice straight punch.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Lyoton.
Belton throws a chopping leg kick but Lyoton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belton throws a leg kick but Lyoton moved away.
Machidan Lyoton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyoton misses with a looping right.
Lyoton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyoton.
Belton misses the shot to the body.
Lyoton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bill Belton is winning the standup battle so far.
Belton throws a leg kick
and Lyoton counters with a right hand to the body.
Lyoton misses with a left hand
and Belton counters with a thumping low kick.
Lyoton moves out of range of the leg kick from Belton .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton blocks a low kick nicely.
Belton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lyoton throws a solid leg kick but Belton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lyoton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belton .
Belton walks into a stiff left hand from Lyoton.
Lyoton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyoton.
Belton misses with a body shot.
Lyoton wants to clinch but Belton slips to the side
and Belton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belton checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Belton .
Lyoton gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belton tries to bench press Lyoton off him but Lyoton keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyoton is trying to ground and pound but Belton uses the momentary lack of control by Lyoton to regain half guard.
Lyoton wants to pass the guard but Belton is defending well.
Lyoton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyoton controlling the action here.
Lyoton prevents Belton from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyoton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belton is positioning himself well to prevent Lyoton advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyoton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belton moves away.
Lyoton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belton .
Lyoton darts in trying to clinch
and Belton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lyoton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belton cracks Lyoton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lyoton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lyoton avoids the body shot from Belton .
Good leg kick by Belton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Lyoton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyoton throws a low kick but Belton moves out of range easily.
Belton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lyoton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Belton does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Belton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyoton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Belton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
That's time! Belton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Belton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lyoton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belton .
Lyoton throws a low kick but Belton avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Belton . No joy for Lyoton on that attempt.
Belton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Lyoton blocks the leg kick.
Belton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyoton shoots in for a takedown but Belton shows good takedown defense.
Belton throws a body punch but Lyoton moves out of range.
Lyoton tries for a takedown but Belton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bill Belton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machidan Lyoton.
Lyoton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyoton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belton walks into a jab.
Lyoton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belton .
Lyoton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton shoots in looking for a takedown but Belton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyoton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lyoton checks it well.
Lyoton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belton lands a head kick. Lyoton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lyoton defending well as Belton loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Belton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belton scores with a head kick. Lyoton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belton lands a head kick. Lyoton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lyoton is rocked!
Lyoton misses with a left hand
and Belton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lyoton is still on wobbly legs! Can Belton finish him?
Lyoton missing with a left hand there. Belton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lyoton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belton .
Lyoton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Belton there.
Belton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lyoton right on the button. Lyoton goes down! Belton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Belton gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Belton !
Bill Belton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen mama always said as his entrance music. Forrest Gump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abdullah Zaire's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
Zaire tries to clinch up but Gump circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Zaire misses with a hook to the body
and Gump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gump lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Gump counters with a left and a right that stings Zaire.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gump misses with a head kick.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaire - that will leave a mark!
Zaire is looking to clinch but Gump is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire fails to land the takedown.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Gump is out of range.
Zaire checks a low kick from Gump.
Zaire lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gump.
Gump fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Zaire forces Gump back against the cage and clinches.
Zaire breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gump staying out of range there.
Zaire tries to clinch but Gump is having none of it.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gump checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gump cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump jumps guard and drags Zaire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Gump pulls Zaire in to control the position.
Gump trying to control the position.
Zaire is fighting to break Gump's control of his arms but Gump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Forrest Gump hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gump throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gump.
Gump motions for Zaire to come forward. Gump throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Gump circles away.
Gump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gump is fending him off so far but Zaire persists. Nope, Gump circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Gump's head but Gump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gump is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Gump throws a solid leg kick but Zaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gump.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump'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.
A jab from Gump does it's job there.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Zaire's head and hops out.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gump lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Gump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Gump counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee.
Gump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Gump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gump checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Gump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forrest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Gump.
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire tries to clinch
and Gump counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Zaire misses
letting Gump counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with a shot to the body
and Gump counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire is rocked!
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gump lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zaire. Zaire tries to recover but Gump is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zaire lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
195 lbs
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201 lbs
21 - 8 - 4 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but Aurelius defending well.
Sinatra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aurelius sees it coming and defends easily.
Aurelius tries to roll over but Sinatra keeps him under control.
Sinatra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelius keeps working.
Aurelius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinatra is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra is looking to advance position but Aurelius won't allow it.
Aurelius is refusing to be controlled, as Sinatra sits in half guard.
Aurelius gets full guard.
Sinatra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinatra wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
Sinatra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank Sinatra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aurelius takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Sinatra moved out of range nicely.
Sinatra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aurelius pinned against the cage. Aurelius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinatra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nero Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
Sinatra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Sinatra's leg. Sinatra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sinatra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelius. That snapped Sinatra's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Sinatra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Sinatra slips the punch.
Aurelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sinatra is able to avoid easily.
Aurelius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sinatra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aurelius's waist but Aurelius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinatra off to one side.
Sinatra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sinatra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aurelius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sinatra misses with a takedown attempt - Aurelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sinatra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sinatra's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sinatra throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Sinatra moves into range and clinches up with Aurelius.
Sinatra lands with a short shot to the head.
Aurelius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aurelius wants to break free but Sinatra has control.
Aurelius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aurelius wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinatra won't allow it.
Sinatra wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius throws a nice looking combination but Sinatra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aurelius lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinatra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelius slips a jab from Sinatra.
Aurelius tests Sinatra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelius moves away.
Sinatra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelius has his hands on Sinatra's head, controlling the position.
Sinatra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
Sinatra stands and throws Aurelius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aurelius regains half guard.
Sinatra tries to pass to full mount but Aurelius defends it.
Sinatra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra trying to advance position but Aurelius counters by regaining guard.
Sinatra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aurelius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aurelius has escaped and now he's on top!
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Sinatra keeps moving.
Sinatra wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Aurelius trying to control but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra 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.
Sinatra is controlling Aurelius's posture.
Sinatra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aurelius passes into side control.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
Aurelius working the body and head with strikes.
Sinatra manages to get back to half guard.
Sinatra wants to improve his position but Aurelius is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra trying to control but Aurelius postures up.
Sinatra wants to get back to full guard.
Aurelius controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra trying to control but Aurelius postures up.
Sinatra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sinatra.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Sinatra being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinatra is trying to control the position but Aurelius postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Sinatra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Sinatra misses.
Sinatra scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Sinatra.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Sinatra or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelius which made him look bad.
Aurelius throws a chopping leg kick but Sinatra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aurelius connects with the punch.
Sinatra dodges the punch combination from Aurelius.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinatra moves away.
Aurelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinatra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius defending well as Sinatra loads up on a big left hand.
Aurelius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Sinatra.
Aurelius lands with an uppercut that bounces Sinatra off the cage and back into range.
Sinatra misses with a looping left.
Sinatra staying out of range there.
Aurelius takes a swing at Sinatra's ribcage but misses.
Sinatra swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinatra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinatra cracks a nice hook into Aurelius's ribs.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelius.
Aurelius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but Sinatra is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sinatra's calf.
Sinatra ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Sinatra tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius swinging wildly here.
Sinatra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelius.
A swing and a miss from Sinatra.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Sinatra.
Sinatra has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinatra backwards.
Aurelius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sinatra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinatra.
Aurelius trying to control the position but instead, Sinatra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aurelius into the cage.
Sinatra scores with a shoulder strike.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Sinatra is controlling him.
Sinatra scores with a shoulder strike.
Sinatra prevents Aurelius from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Aurelius as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sinatra.
A frustrated look appears on Aurelius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinatra prevents a body shot from Aurelius.
Sinatra prevents Aurelius from breaking the clinch.
Sinatra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Sinatra or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelius which made him look bad.
Sinatra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinatra throws a shot from downtown. Aurelius moves away and avoids it.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Sinatra checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
A very excited looking Nero Aurelius 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ettish has chosen With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
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28
198 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Ettish!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge moves in looking to clinch but Ettish pushes him off.
The Razors Edge misses with a low kick.
Ettish closes the distance and pushes The Razors Edge back into the cage.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Razors Edge has a couple of punches blocked by Ettish.
The Razors Edge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Razors Edge cracks Ettish with a nice body shot.
The Razors Edge blocks a body shot from Ettish.
Ettish lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Razors Edge backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for The Razors Edge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from The Razors Edge fails to land.
The Razors Edge working aggressively here.
A short left from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Razors Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Razors Edge's elbow.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ettish tries to work over The Razors Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from The Razors Edge fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge swings wildly with an uppercut but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ettish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Razors Edge backwards.
The Razors Edge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ettish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Razors Edge has him pressed against the cage.
Ettish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Razors Edge throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Razors Edge has a couple of punches blocked by Ettish.
A short right from The Razors Edge.
Ettish lands a right hand.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettish's elbow.
Ettish tries a body shot but The Razors Edge blocks it.
Ettish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Razors Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Razors Edge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ettish throws a head punch that misses.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Razors Edge misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettish backwards.
Ettish blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Razors Edge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Razors Edge digs a right hand into Ettish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ettish's gas tank.
Ettish has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Razors Edge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Razors Edge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from The Razors Edge fails to land.
A short right from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge working aggressively here.
The Razors Edge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Ettish.
It looks like Tank The Razors Edge has been cut.
The Razors Edge lands an uppercut.
Ettish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Razors Edge throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Razors Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
Ettish takes a shot to the head.
The Razors Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
The Razors Edge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ettish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Razors Edge has him pressed against the cage.
Ettish manages to break the clinch.
Ettish lands with a nice combination. The Razors Edge backs away looking to recover.
Ettish staying out of range there.
Ettish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ettish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Razors Edge. The Razors Edge obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Razors Edge connects with a right hand. Ettish shakes it off.
The Razors Edge thows a body kick. Ettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Razors Edge lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank The Razors Edge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge'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.
Ettish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ettish thows a body shot but no joy.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
Ettish checks a low kick from The Razors Edge.
Ettish blocks a low kick nicely.
Ettish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Razors Edge. That did some damage!
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Razors Edge as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target.
Ettish shoots in for a double leg but The Razors Edge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Razors Edge slips under a jab from Ettish.
Ettish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ettish lands with a slapping head kick.
Tank The Razors Edge is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ettish takes one to the side of the head.
The Razors Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettish throws a lazy head kick
and The Razors Edge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ettish is breathing heavily.
The Razors Edge misses with a two punch combination.
The Razors Edge throws a low kick, looking for Ettish's leg but Ettish calmly moves out of range.
The Razors Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ettish's calf.
The Razors Edge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ettish scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Razors Edge connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Ettish misses its intended target.
The Razors Edge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fred Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Razors Edge lands a big shot that drops Ettish! Can he finish him?
Ettish is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ettish is still in real trouble! Can The Razors Edge finish him?
The Razors Edge trying to control but Ettish is working from the bottom.
Ettish seems to have recovered his senses.
Ettish is working an open guard so The Razors Edge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ettish closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Razors Edge circles away.
Tank The Razors Edge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Ettish.
The Razors Edge tried to score with a low kick but Ettish checks it.
Ettish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ettish lands a nice knee to the body.
The Razors Edge lands a right hand.
The Razors Edge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from The Razors Edge fails to land.
The Razors Edge misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ettish.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ettish.
Ettish tries to land knees in the clinch but The Razors Edge avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Razors Edge as Ettish tries to tie him up.
A short right from The Razors Edge on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ettish.
Ettish blocks a body shot from The Razors Edge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Razors Edge.
Ettish blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Razors Edge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
The Razors Edge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ettish.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Razors Edge moves away.
The Razors Edge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
The Razors Edge doesn't manage to clinch there - Ettish circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from The Razors Edge as Ettish shoots in.
Ettish misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from The Razors Edge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank The Razors Edge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Razors Edge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ettish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Razors Edge rather than just go for the knockout.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ettish can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge with a jab.
Ettish moves out of range as The Razors Edge strikes.
Ettish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ettish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Razors Edge misses with an uppercut. Ettish saw that one coming.
The Razors Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettish throws a low kick but The Razors Edge moves out of range easily.
Ettish misses with a kick to the body.
Ettish blocks a jab.
A jab from The Razors Edge does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ettish fakes the leg kick and cracks The Razors Edge in the body.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Ettish.
Ettish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Razors Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ettish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Razors Edge finds it's way round the side to connect with Ettish's head.
Ettish blocks a jab.
The Razors Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fred Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ettish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ettish there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Razors Edge misses with a low kick.
A big left from The Razors Edge misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target.
The Razors Edge moves out of range as Ettish throws a body kick.
The Razors Edge tries to clinch there but Ettish circles away.
The Razors Edge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Razors Edge throws out a leg kick but Ettish moves out of range and The Razors Edge only half commits.
Ettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Razors Edge.
Ettish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Razors Edge moves away.
The Razors Edge thumps Ettish with a low kick.
The Razors Edge swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Razors Edge.
Ettish cracks a nice hook into The Razors Edge's ribs.
Ettish blocks a low kick nicely.
Tank The Razors Edge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ettish does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ettish. The Razors Edge shrugs it off though.
Tank The Razors Edge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish moves away from the strike by The Razors Edge.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
Ettish just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ettish throws a wild body kick that The Razors Edge sees coming a mile off.
Ettish shoots in and drives through. The Razors Edge sprawls well.
Ettish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by The Razors Edge there.
Ettish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge clobbers Ettish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ettish tries to land a body kick
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ettish. Those never looked like landing.
Ettish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Razors Edge fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Tank The Razors Edge.
Well The Razors Edge 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank The Razors Edge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Runnin With The Devil. Matazz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tool - Eulogy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Denke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz moves away from the strike by Denke.
Matazz stuffs the takedown.
Matazz scores with a hook to the body. Denke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matazz misses with a looping right.
Matazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matazz looks to throw a body kick
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Matazz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denke.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Denke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denke.
Matazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Matazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke pushes Matazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matazz is defending well.
Denke working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Denke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Matazz.
Matazz avoiding damage.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke is trying to break free.
Matazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matazz misses with a body punch.
Denke blocks the elbow strike.
Denke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matazz.
Good body shot from Matazz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands a damaging elbow.
Matazz tries to stall but Denke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Denke - that landed with a thud.
Denke misses with a knee strike.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Denke 's eye.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denke pushes Matazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Denke's defenses.
Matazz throws an elbow that misses.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Denke lands with a light punch inside.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Matazz's ribcage. Matazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denke lands a shoulder strike.
Matazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Denke tightens his grip and picks Matazz up, before dumping him to the ground. Matazz manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denke won't allow Matazz to sweep him here.
Denke looking to sit in guard and control but Matazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matazz stands and throws Denke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matazz working away.
Matazz controlling from side mount.
Matazz is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matazz controls the position.
Matazz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matazz moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Denke throws a leg kick but Matazz moved away.
Matazz misses with a right hand
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Matazz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Denke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matazz misses with a low kick.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denke has a takedown stuffed.
Denke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matazz scores with a leg kick.
Matazz rushes Denke and presses him up against the cage.
Denke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matazz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Matazz to work.
Still in the clinch, Matazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matazz blocks an uppercut.
Denke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke has had enough of the clinch but Matazz keeps him there for the moment.
Matazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Matazz can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matazz.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matazz has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke avoids the elbow strike from Matazz, against the cage.
Matazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denke is defending well for now.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denke catches Matazz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raz Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Denke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matazz.
Matazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Denke scores with the left hand. Matazz knows he should have avoided that one.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matazz's corner calls for a 1-2. Matazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matazz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Denke wants to pass the guard but Matazz is keeping the position.
Matazz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denke preventing the sweep.
Denke drops back looking for a leg! Matazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matazz manages to kick Denke off! Denke jumps back into Matazz's guard.
Denke is working Matazz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denke manages to get himself to full guard.
Denke is controlling Matazz's posture.
Matazz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Denke, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
Raz Matazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matazz works Denke's body with a nice hook.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Denke thows a body shot but no joy.
Matazz stuns Denke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz blocks a head kick by Denke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Denke counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matazz misses with an uppercut.
Denke closes the distance but Matazz moves to the side
and Matazz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Denke shoots in but Matazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denke slips under a jab.
Denke throws a nice head kick!
Matazz scores with a decent looking hook.
Denke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matazz scores with a head kick. Denke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Denke. Denke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke throws a jab when Matazz was well out of range.
Matazz misses with an uppercut. Denke saw that one coming.
Denke thows a body shot but no joy.
Denke feints and then cracks Matazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matazz down.
Matazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matazz is defending well for now.
Matazz is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands a nice elbow.
Matazz taking a breather.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matazz throws an elbow but misses.
Denke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matazz smiles and moves away.
Denke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matazz counters with a left to the body.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denke thows a leg kick but Matazz checks it
and Matazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matazz scores with a decent looking hook.
Matazz lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke slips a jab from Matazz.
Matazz throws a push kick but Denke slaps the foot to one side.
Matazz punishes Denke's body with a nice straight punch.
Raz Matazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matazz's knee momentarily.
Matazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Matazz lands a body shot.
Matazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a low kick but Matazz moves out of range easily.
Matazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denke lands with a hook. Matazz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matazz loads up on a big right hand but Denke slips the punch.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
letting Matazz counter with a right hand.
Matazz misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matazz tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke wants to land a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
Matazz lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Denke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matazz throws a series of punches but Denke moves out of range.
Matazz ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denke.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denke throws a front kick aimed at Matazz's knee but Matazz avoids it well.
Matazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz throws a jab when Denke was well out of range.
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matazz lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Denke lands a body shot.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Matazz.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matazz backwards.
Denke fails to pull guard.
Matazz blocks an uppercut.
Denke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Denke.
Matazz misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke avoids a wild elbow strike from Matazz.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Matazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matazz avoiding damage as Denke throws knees to the body.
Denke tries to work over Matazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matazz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Denke avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matazz.
Denke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matazz working Denke over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Matazz.
Matazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denke avoiding damage as Matazz throws knees to the body.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Denke 's eye.
Matazz lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matazz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denke as Matazz tries to tie him up.
Denke dodges an elbow strike from Matazz.
Matazz stalls.
Denke lands an elbow just above Matazz 's eye.
Matazz dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Denke takes an elbow to the temple.
Denke tries a knee to the head but Matazz blocks it.
Denke throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matazz.
Denke gets control of Matazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matazz is stalling in the full guard.
Denke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matazz won't allow Denke to sweep him here.
Matazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raz Matazz.
Matazz misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matazz. Matazz obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matazz avoids the body shot from Denke.
Matazz scores with a body shot.
Matazz misses with a straight right.
Denke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matazz.
Good work by Denke as he checks the leg kick.
Matazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matazz connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.
Denke moves out of range as Matazz strikes.
Denke ducks right into an uppercut from Matazz.
Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matazz throws a series of strikes that have Denke backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz closes the distance and clinches.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Matazz stalling in the clinch.
Denke tries a knee to the head but Matazz blocks it.
Matazz lands a right hand.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matazz tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Denke is trying to drag Matazz to the mat but Matazz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Denke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matazz after a bit of a struggle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matazz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matazz throws an elbow that misses.
Matazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matazz pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denke as Matazz tries to tie him up.
Denke lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Matazz's head.
Denke tries to work over Matazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matazz is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz.
Matazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matazz.
A short right from Matazz on the inside.
Matazz looking to throw knees to the head but Denke is blocking nicely.
Matazz lands an elbow inside that Denke shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Matazz.
Denke missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matazz blocks an elbow strike.
Denke tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matazz backwards.
Matazz scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Matazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matazz lands a right hand.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Denke can't get the takedown.
Denke lands with a light punch inside.
Matazz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Matazz has Denke pressed against the cage.
Matazz lands with a left to the head.
Matazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Denke's brow.
Denke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matazz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz has Denke pushed against the cage.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
Denke misses with some punches.
Denke lands a good knee to the midsection. Matazz won't want to take too many of those.
Denke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke tries to work over Matazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raz Matazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raz Matazz!
Raz Matazz is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Raz Matazz 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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