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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koss Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Korobkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korobkov has chosen Hush - Fired Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koss Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Korobkov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers tries a head kick but it misses.
Koss Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Korobkov circles away.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korobkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Korobkov feints and as Rivers raises his hands in defense, Korobkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Korobkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Korobkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korobkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers seems keen to control Korobkov's posture.
Korobkov 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.
Korobkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koss Rivers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Korobkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korobkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to clinch but Korobkov moves out of range.
Korobkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korobkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Korobkov is looking to clinch.
Korobkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Korobkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Korobkov pushes him off.
Korobkov moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivers throws an elbow but misses.
Korobkov breaks the clinch.
Korobkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korobkov moves into the clinch.
Korobkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Korobkov pushes him off.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Korobkov pushes him off.
Korobkov wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
A right-left combo lands from Korobkov.
Rivers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korobkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korobkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Korobkov circles away.
Korobkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korobkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers rushes Korobkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korobkov avoiding damage as Rivers throws knees to the body.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks it.
Rivers wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Korobkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rivers's knee momentarily.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Korobkov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivers rushes Korobkov and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Korobkov has clasped his hands together around Rivers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korobkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Korobkov cracks Rivers with a big right hand but Rivers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korobkov trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Korobkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivers drives through and clinches with Korobkov against the cage.
Rivers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Korobkov breaks the clinch.
Koss Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers tries to sprawl but Korobkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Korobkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Korobkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korobkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Korobkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rivers is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Korobkov is controlling well.
Korobkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
Rivers is in trouble now - Korobkov has advanced to mount!
Rivers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rivers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Korobkov working Rivers over with strikes here.
Sergei Korobkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers can't escape the position.
Korobkov looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korobkov controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobkov avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
Korobkov looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivers is having none of it.
Korobkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rivers because Korobkov loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Korobkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Korobkov working the ground and pound effectively.
Rivers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rivers is bucking up trying to escape but Korobkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov lands a big shot there that rocks Rivers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries to buck Korobkov off but he can't manage it.
Rivers wants to hold on but Korobkov pushes him away.
Korobkov landing punches.
Korobkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korobkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korobkov controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korobkov cracks Rivers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Korobkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Korobkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korobkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Korobkov slips the punch.
Korobkov tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korobkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Korobkov controlling him for the moment.
Korobkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers working a defensive guard but Korobkov passes into half guard.
Rivers wants to control but Korobkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers is staying active underneath Korobkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobkov winds up and cracks Rivers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korobkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korobkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Korobkov throwing shots but Rivers is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov controlling the pace.
Korobkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korobkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korobkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korobkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobkov wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers is trying to escape back to his feet but Korobkov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to improve position but can't.
Korobkov just content to control the position.
Korobkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rivers tries to buck Korobkov off but Korobkov is having none of it.
Korobkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Korobkov working the ground and pound.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov controls the position.
Korobkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rivers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korobkov lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korobkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rivers is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ground and pound from Korobkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koss Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korobkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Korobkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Korobkov cracks Rivers with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Korobkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korobkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Korobkov!
Sergei Korobkov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gideon Abieezer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Abieezer finds it's target.
Abieezer dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Abieezer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abieezer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
Abieezer gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abieezer throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Abieezer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Abieezer from controlling successfully.
Abieezer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abieezer is one step ahead there.
Abieezer trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gideon Abieezer just wasn't active enough.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Abieezer.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abieezer rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abieezer misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Abieezer.
Abieezer misses with a body punch.
Abieezer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Abieezer pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abieezer somewhat.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abieezer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abieezer wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abieezer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez throwing shots but Abieezer is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abieezer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abieezer wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Abieezer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abieezer is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abieezer wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abieezer has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Abieezer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abieezer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abieezer manages to get to full guard.
Abieezer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer dominated that round.
That's time! Abieezer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abieezer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Abieezer ducks under and follows up with a left that Abieezer also avoids with ease.
Abieezer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abieezer scores with a hook.
Abieezer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Abieezer counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Abieezer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abieezer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Abieezer moves away
and Abieezer counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez clinches.
Abieezer is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Abieezer successfully pulls guard.
Abieezer is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Abieezer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abieezer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abieezer has his hands on Gonzalez's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Abieezer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abieezer won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gideon Abieezer.
Abieezer ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Abieezer moves out of range.
Abieezer scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abieezer scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abieezer.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Abieezer sprawling to the canvas. Gonzalez follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Abieezer hang on?
It looks like Gideon Abieezer has been cut.
Abieezer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!
Abieezer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Abieezer thows a strike but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gonzalez as he ends up in Abieezer 's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Abieezer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abieezer has his hands on Gonzalez's head, controlling the position.
Abieezer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gideon Abieezer just wasn't active enough.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Abieezer was well out of range.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Abieezer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abieezer tries to score with some ground and pound. Gonzalez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Abieezer advances to mount.
Gonzalez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Abieezer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abieezer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Abieezer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Abieezer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abieezer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gonzalez eats them both and turns towards Abieezer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abieezer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gideon Abieezer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abieezer counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abieezer forces his way into half guard.
Abieezer works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Abieezer postures up.
Abieezer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Abieezer maintains control.
Gideon Abieezer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abieezer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gideon Abieezer just wasn't active enough.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Abieezer moves to the side
and Abieezer counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Abieezer circles away easily
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abieezer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abieezer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Abieezer ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Abieezer moves out of range.
Gonzalez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abieezer.
Abieezer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abieezer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Abieezer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abieezer just content to control the position.
Gideon Abieezer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Abieezer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abieezer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Abieezer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gideon Abieezer waved his t-shirt featuring Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Zero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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291 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero blocks the body kick.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Zero.
Newman takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Newman misses with a combination
and Zero counters with a one-two to the body.
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nate Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman cracks a nice hook into Zero's ribs.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zero wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
Zero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Zero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newman throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zero throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Newman thuds his right hand into Zero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
Newman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Zero lands a two punch combo.
Newman digs a good hook to Zero's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman dodges the punch combination from Zero.
Newman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zero if he has to take too many more of those.
Zero looks gassed!
A decent looking cross lands there for Newman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Newman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero takes one on the button.
Newman lands a big head kick that sends Zero tumbling to the mat! Newman takes a step backwards and waves Zero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Sub Zero's cut even more.
Newman misses with a low kick as Zero jumps back.
Newman catches Zero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Sub Zero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Newman lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Zero throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range.
Newman thuds a left hand into Zero's body.
Zero tries to clinch up.
Newman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Zero.
Crunch! Newman slams his shin into Zero's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Newman.
Newman throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
Newman with a jab.
Sub Zero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Zero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nate Newman!
An out of breath Nate Newman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash Patrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrone comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Magalhaes has chosen Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cash Patrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magalhaes. Patrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magalhaes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Patrone. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.
Patrone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magalhaes quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Patrone there.
Magalhaes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patrone controlling the action here.
Patrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.
Patrone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep. Patrone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrone slips a nice elbow through Magalhaes's hands, connecting with Magalhaes's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patrone lands a nice short elbow.
Magalhaes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patrone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patrone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Patrone lands with a punch from half guard.
Magalhaes is still in real trouble! Can Patrone finish him?
Patrone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep. Patrone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrone lands a big elbow - Magalhaes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Patrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cash Patrone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cash Patrone waved his t-shirt featuring Burning Fist Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herod Otto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anvil of Crom. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herod Otto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet tries to work over Otto's front leg with a kick but Otto checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Otto is defended easily by Buffet.
Buffet thows a body kick. Otto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buffet connects with an inside leg kick.
Buffet connects with a leg kick. Otto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buffet throws a jab when Otto was well out of range.
Otto slips under a jab.
Buffet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otto.
No joy there for Buffet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otto tries to clinch
and Buffet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buffet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otto doesn't manage to clinch there - Buffet circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto moves in looking to clinch but Buffet pushes him off.
Buffet lands a right hook to the body.
Otto 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.
An inside leg kick from Buffet misses.
Otto tries to clinch but Buffet is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Buffet. Those never looked like landing.
Bobby Buffet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buffet.
Otto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buffet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buffet blocks a head kick by Otto.
Otto blocks a head kick by Buffet.
Otto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otto moves forwards but Buffet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otto tries to clinch up.
Otto checks a low kick from Buffet.
Buffet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Otto slips a jab from Buffet.
Otto moves in looking to clinch but Buffet pushes him off.
A lazy body kick from Otto
enabling Buffet to counter with a crisp jab.
Otto is rocked!
Buffet weaves into range and cracks Otto right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Otto goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Buffet is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buffet!
Bobby Buffet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. Kafka has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Viktor Kafka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Matt Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Kafka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freeman doesn't seem phased though.
Viktor Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Kafka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kafka throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kafka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freeman is able to avoid easily.
Kafka throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Kafka throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Kafka misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kafka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kafka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Freeman counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Freeman throws a body punch but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kafka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Kafka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kafka quickly recovers to half guard.
Freeman wants to advance to full mount but Kafka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kafka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman stays in close to Kafka's body and controls the position.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kafka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Freeman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kafka throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Kafka.
Kafka throws the kick towards the body but Freeman avoids it.
Kafka swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kafka counters with a nice uppercut.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kafka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kafka lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kafka digs a good hook to Freeman's body.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Kafka cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Freeman walks into a jab.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman is looking to wear down Kafka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Kafka lands a big uppercut and Freeman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Freeman looks OK. Kafka waves Freeman back to his feet!
Freeman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kafka is stalking Freeman. Freeman circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kafka, and it's lights out! Freeman really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Kafka!
Our winner, Viktor Kafka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Mavromatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mavromatis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom The Bell Tolls. 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Mavromatis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavromatis slips under a jab from Hendrix.
Mavromatis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendrix clinches up against the cage.
Hendrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendrix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hendrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Mavromatis on the inside.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mavromatis blocks it with crossed arms.
Mavromatis breaks the clinch.
Mavromatis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendrix.
Mavromatis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendrix is just out of range.
Mavromatis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to clinch
letting Mavromatis counter with a right hand.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Mavromatis moves out of range easily.
Hendrix tries to clinch
and Mavromatis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mavromatis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mavromatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Mavromatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Mavromatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix blocks a leg kick.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Mavromatis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Mavromatis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mavromatis 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 Hendrix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendrix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mavromatis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hendrix closes the distance but Mavromatis moves to the side
and Mavromatis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendrix thinking.
Mavromatis scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a lazy head kick
and Mavromatis counters with a nice body kick.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mavromatis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mavromatis misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mavromatis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mavromatis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mavromatis jabs at Hendrix's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hendrix 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 Mavromatis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mavromatis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mavromatis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mavromatis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hendrix rather than just go for the knockout.
Mavromatis throws a lazy right hand but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Mavromatis moves away
and Mavromatis counters with a leg kick.
Mavromatis thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Hendrix coming out on top.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Mavromatis moves out of range easily.
Mavromatis lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a leg kick which misses Mavromatis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mavromatis tries to avoid it.
Mavromatis digs a good body shot into Hendrix's ribs.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
Hendrix closes the distance but Mavromatis moves to the side
and Mavromatis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendrix thinking.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
Mavromatis misses with a wild body shot.
Hendrix tries to clinch up.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Mavromatis moves out of range.
Mavromatis misses with a kick to the body.
Mavromatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mavromatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mavromatis throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
Hendrix swings widly with a right hand
and Mavromatis counters with a good low kick that Hendrix was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to clinch up.
Mavromatis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Mavromatis is having none of it.
Mavromatis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendrix doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but Mavromatis pushes him off.
Mavromatis misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mavromatis punishes Hendrix's body with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Mavromatis checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mavromatis loads up on a big right hand but Hendrix slips the punch.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mavromatis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mavromatis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Mavromatis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mavromatis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendrix moves away.
Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mavromatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mavromatis connects with a single shot there.
Mavromatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Hendrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Mavromatis is having none of it.
Hendrix misses the jab.
Mavromatis walks into a left hand.
Hendrix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mavromatis counters with a nice body shot.
Hendrix throws a chopping leg kick but Mavromatis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mavromatis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix tries to clinch up but Mavromatis circles away and keeps his distance.
Mavromatis lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mavromatis misses the shot to the body.
Mavromatis lands a slapping body shot.
Mavromatis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mavromatis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mavromatis looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut
and Mavromatis counters with a two punch combo.
Mavromatis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mavromatis misses with a wild body shot.
Andreas Mavromatis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mavromatis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mavromatis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavromatis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Mavromatis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendrix wants to clinch but Mavromatis slips to the side
and Mavromatis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hendrix scores with a head kick. Mavromatis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mavromatis throws a leg kick which misses Hendrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendrix tries to avoid it.
Mavromatis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hendrix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mavromatis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendrix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hendrix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Mavromatis is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Mavromatis.
Mavromatis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mavromatis takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavromatis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mavromatis tries to keep at a distance but Hendrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendrix is looking to control Mavromatis's arms but Mavromatis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hendrix has his back to the cage.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but Mavromatis blocks with his arms.
Mavromatis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mavromatis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mavromatis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mavromatis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendrix's sensitive parts.
Hendrix tries to clinch up but Mavromatis circles away and keeps his distance.
Mavromatis blocks the body kick.
Hendrix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mavromatis lands a nice looking body shot.
Mavromatis works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mavromatis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mavromatis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hendrix lands a leg kick that knocks Mavromatis off balance momentarily.
Mavromatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Mavromatis misses with a body shot.
Hendrix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mavromatis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hendrix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mavromatis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mavromatis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hendrix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mavromatis throws a leg kick which misses Hendrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendrix tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Mavromatis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mavromatis.
Hendrix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mavromatis misses with an uppercut. Hendrix saw that one coming.
Mavromatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mavromatis. Hendrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Mavromatis scores with a shot to the body.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mavromatis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendrix moves into the clinch.
Hendrix connects with a knee to the head.
Mavromatis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mavromatis lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but Mavromatis blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix tries a body shot but Mavromatis blocks it.
Hendrix is looking to control Mavromatis's arms but Mavromatis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hendrix has his back to the cage.
Mavromatis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mavromatis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mavromatis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hendrix takes one on the button.
Mavromatis jabs at Hendrix's body.
Mavromatis delivers a nice body kick.
Hendrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Mavromatis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendrix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mavromatis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendrix's head backwards.
Hendrix is rocked!
Mavromatis misses with a head kick.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mavromatis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavromatis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mavromatis misses with a few strikes there.
Hendrix seems to have got his legs back now.
Mavromatis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mavromatis throws a body kick that misses.
Hendrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but Mavromatis pushes him off.
Hendrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mavromatis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mavromatis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hendrix avoids a kick to the body.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Mavromatis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mavromatis loads up on a big right hand but Hendrix slips the punch.
Mavromatis throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mavromatis finds it's way through Hendrix's defenses.
Mavromatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Hendrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mavromatis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mavromatis.
Hendrix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mavromatis is defending well for now.
Hendrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mavromatis.
Hendrix wants to stall.
Hendrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mavromatis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendrix.
Mavromatis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendrix's elbow.
Mavromatis can't break the clinch.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mavromatis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mavromatis lands a shot to the body.
Mavromatis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrixs head.
Mavromatis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mavromatis scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Mavromatis avoids the damage to the body.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendrix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mavromatis lands with a right to the head.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas Mavromatis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mavromatis misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mavromatis as Hendrix tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mavromatis.
Andreas Mavromatis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendrix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Mavromatis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mavromatis 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Mavromatis!
A very excited looking Andreas Mavromatis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesco Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vee has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tesco Vee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vee trying to work for an americana but Ferrari has managed to regain full guard.
Vee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferrari 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.
Ferrari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrari 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.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Vee from controlling successfully.
Vee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrari is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee advances to half guard.
Vee is controlling the pace.
Vee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vee passes to full mount!
Vee landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee trying to control but Ferrari is having none of it.
Ferrari blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vee avoids the attempt from Ferrari to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee trying to control but Ferrari is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Vee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferrari is looking to escape.
Ferrari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vee wants to control the pace but Ferrari is squirming around nicely.
Vee can't control as he wanted to and Ferrari manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ferrari is refusing to be controlled, as Vee sits in half guard.
Vee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee is pressing down on Ferrari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferrari is holding on for now.
Ferrari is refusing to be controlled, as Vee sits in half guard.
Vee is looking to advance position but Ferrari won't allow it.
Vee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vee moves into full mount! Ferrari won't be happy about that!
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.
Vee looking to ground and pound but Ferrari is blocking nicely.
Vee landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vee quickly recovers to half guard.
Vee trying to control but Ferrari postures up.
Vee is refusing to be controlled, as Ferrari sits in half guard.
Vee is looking for a sweep. Ferrari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferrari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Ferrari just wasn't active enough.
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vee throws a nice looking combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrari.
Tesco Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferrari on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee drives through and clinches with Ferrari against the cage.
Ferrari has Vee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Vee.
Vee lands with a left to the head.
Vee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Vee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferrari trying to control from the bottom.
Ferrari wants to get back to full guard.
Vee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vee controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferrari regains half guard.
Ferrari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari won't allow Vee to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferrari wants to control but Vee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vee trying to pass the guard but Ferrari defending well.
Vee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ferrari is looking to control Vee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrari avoid being mounted?
Tesco Vee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ferrari's thigh. Ferrari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferrari seems keen to control Vee's posture.
Vee pushes down on Ferrari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferrari is staying active underneath Vee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferrari won't allow Vee to pass to mount.
Ferrari gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vee looking to pass the guard.
Ferrari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vee looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrari slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferrari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vee's waist but Vee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Vee shows good takedown defense.
Ferrari stuffs the takedown.
Vee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferrari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Vee wants to land a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
That kick from Vee tenderised Ferrari's leg. Ferrari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Ferrari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vee enables Ferrari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferrari's guard.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Vee from controlling successfully.
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!
Vee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Vee tries to pass.
Vee throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferrari is thwarting Vee's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vee is staying active underneath Ferrari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferrari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vee trying to control from the bottom.
Mario Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Ferrari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferrari shoots in but Vee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vee swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by Ferrari.
Vee lands with a right hand.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vee defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vee rushes Ferrari and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vee after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vee scores with a shot to the side of Ferrari's head.
Ferrari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferrari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vee throws a series of punches but Ferrari avoids them all with ease.
Vee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferrari to the ground. Vee is now in Ferrari's guard.
Vee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vee wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving.
Ferrari looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrari, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee wants to pass the guard but Ferrari is keeping the position.
Vee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrari is trying to keep Vee in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tesco Vee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vee lands a jab.
Vee connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrari.
Tesco Vee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferrari has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vee is fending him off so far but Ferrari persists. Nope, Vee circles away and we're back to standing.
Vee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferrari's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tesco Vee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vee 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesco Vee!
Tesco Vee took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my Alliance and all the people supporting me !'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goodtimes. Kincaid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jesus Wept - Suffocation (Effigy of the Forgotton) . Billy Kincaid acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rylan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner misses with a hook.
Gardner scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Billy Kincaid has been cut.
Gardner throws the left hand but Kincaid avoids the punch easily.
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Gardner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kincaid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gardner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kincaid trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch.
Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Kincaid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kincaid won't allow Gardner to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gardner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardner has Kincaid pulled in close to control his posture.
Rylan Gardner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheers as Gardner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kincaid doesn't seem phased though.
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Gardner throws a head punch that misses.
Kincaid is trying to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling him.
Kincaid tries to break free but Gardner pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kincaid.
Kincaid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kincaid finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kincaid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gardner landing strikes from the mount.
Kincaid is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gardner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kincaid hang on?
Kincaid tries to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.
Kincaid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardner punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Gardner.
Gardner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kincaid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gardner cracks Kincaid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gardner dominating with strikes here.
Gardner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner raining down shots from the mount!
Gardner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to control but Gardner is having none of it.
Kincaid holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gardner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gardner lands a nice shot to the head.
Gardner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gardner is landing with some decent strikes but Kincaid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gardner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kincaid is rocked!
Gardner postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kincaid out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gardner goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rylan Gardner!
Rylan Gardner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Assange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cairo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cairo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assange counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cairo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Assange is fending him off so far but Cairo persists. Nope, Assange circles away and we're back to standing.
Assange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Assange. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assange. Cairo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assange throws a jab when Cairo was well out of range.
Assange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cairo moves away.
Cairo dives in and scores a takedown into Assange's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cairo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assange uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Assange throws a combination that misses
and Cairo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Assange throws a looping overhand right but Cairo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Assange. No joy for Cairo on that attempt.
Assange misses with a hook
and Cairo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cairo is controlling him.
Cairo slips nicely into half guard.
Cairo is looking to take a break and control but Assange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assange is looking to control Cairo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assange avoid being mounted?
Assange keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cairo is working for a kimura but Assange is defending it quite comfortably.
Cairo passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo prevents Assange from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Cairo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cairo has control of Assange's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Assange regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cairo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Assange is bucking up trying to escape but Cairo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Assange is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cairo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Assange has worked his arm free - good work by Assange!
Cairo working the head with strikes.
Cairo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
Cairo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Assange is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cairo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cairo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cairo wants to work for an arm triangle but Assange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cairo works his way into full mount!
You get the feeling that Assange really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cairo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Assange turns into him and now he's in Cairo's guard.
Cairo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cairo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Assange lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Assange throws a big shot that misses.
Assange lunges at Cairo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cairo's hand.
Assange throws a hook but Cairo blocks it.
Cairo misses with a takedown attempt
and Assange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cairo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assange's guard.
Cairo throws an elbow that misses. Assange uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cairo's guard. Nice move by Assange!
Cairo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Assange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cairo is keeping the position for now.
Cairo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cairo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cairo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cairo working for a triangle but Assange defends it easily.
Assange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cairo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cairo is tightening it up a little... Assange has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Assange reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Assange taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cairo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Cairo!
John Cairo is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Cairo made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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