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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarema Czartoryski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star has chosen Octopus's garden as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarema Czartoryski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star swings for the body but Czartoryski moves out of range.
Bingo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star tries a knee to the head but Czartoryski blocks it.
Star has Czartoryski pressed against the cage, preventing Czartoryski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Star connects with a nasty looking knee right to Czartoryski's face.
Star lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Star has Czartoryski pressed against the cage, preventing Czartoryski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Czartoryski is trying to break the clinch but Star is controlling him.
Czartoryski has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
Star putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Czartoryski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Star throws an elbow that misses.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Czartoryski.
Star tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Star connects with a nasty looking knee right to Czartoryski's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star stalling in the clinch.
Star connects with a knee to the head.
Czartoryski is rocked!
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Czartoryski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Czartoryski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Star working Czartoryski over with knees to the body.
Star breaks the clinch.
Czartoryski seems to have got his legs back now.
Star darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star lands with a cross.
Star misses with a double jab
and Czartoryski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star misses with a double jab.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch but Czartoryski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Star connects with the punch.
Czartoryski tries to keep at a distance but Star has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czartoryski managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Czartoryski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star throws an elbow that misses.
Star creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Czartoryski misses with a lunging right hand
and Star counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Czartoryski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Star lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Star misses with a wild combination.
Star misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star misses the shot to the body.
Czartoryski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Czartoryski throws out a loose jab but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czartoryski gets caught flat footed, as Star shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Star wants to control from the top but Czartoryski keeps moving.
Czartoryski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Star!
Czartoryski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to reverse the position but Czartoryski maintains control.
Star tries to hold on but Czartoryski pushes him away.
Star is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Star dominated that round.
That's time! Czartoryski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Star throws out a loose jab but Czartoryski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czartoryski misses with a looping left.
Star is looking to land body kicks.
Czartoryski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Star can pounce on him.
Star ducks under a wild hook from Czartoryski.
Czartoryski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star.
Star throws a quick inside leg kick.
Star looks to score with a jab to the body but Czartoryski is just out of range.
Czartoryski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Star throws a leg kick but Czartoryski checks it.
Star keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Czartoryski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star throws a sloppy body shot
and Czartoryski counters with a straight right hand.
Star lands a high kick!
Czartoryski slips a jab and a cross from Star.
Star lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Czartoryski throws an overhand right that lands on Star's shoulder, as Star tries to avoid the shot.
Czartoryski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Czartoryski lands a jab to Star's midsection.
Star tries to clinch there but Czartoryski circles away.
Czartoryski throws a big shot that misses.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Czartoryski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Czartoryski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Star's hands.
Star feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Czartoryski's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarema Czartoryski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Czartoryski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Star looks to land a left hand but Czartoryski moved out of range nicely.
Czartoryski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Czartoryski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Star can pounce on him.
Star swings for the body but Czartoryski moves out of range.
Czartoryski looks to land a left hand but Star moved out of range nicely.
Bingo Star seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A left lands for Star.
Star fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Star rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Czartoryski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Star tries to clinch but Czartoryski moves out of range.
Czartoryski lands with a hook. Star tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Star ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czartoryski moves away.
Star throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Star connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Star misses the target.
Czartoryski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Star swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Czartoryski - just one landing.
Star misses with a wild combination.
Star misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czartoryski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star fails with the takedown
and Czartoryski counters with a one-two to the body.
Star jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Czartoryski ducks under a wild hook from Star.
Star scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Czartoryski doesn't seem bothered though.
Czartoryski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Star manages to avoid it.
Star throws a sloppy head kick and Czartoryski moves out of range easily.
Star throws a series of punches but Czartoryski moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Czartoryski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Star circles away quickly and effectively.
Star throws a head kick that misses.
Star lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Star showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Star shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Czartoryski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Czartoryski keeps the fight on the outside.
Czartoryski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Star counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Czartoryski misses with a looping right.
Star ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Star throws a leg kick but Czartoryski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Star throws an overhand right that lands on Czartoryski's shoulder, as Czartoryski tries to avoid the shot.
Star misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
Jab from Star.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Star gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Czartoryski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Star throws an elbow but misses.
Star lands an elbow inside that Czartoryski shrugs off.
Star lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Czartoryski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Czartoryski as he checks the leg kick.
Star misses with a body kick.
Czartoryski loads up on a big right hand but Star slips the punch.
Star scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Czartoryski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czartoryski looks to land a right hand but Star moved out of range.
Star throws a right hand that misses
and Czartoryski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Star looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bingo Star is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Star tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czartoryski was well out of range. Poor timing from Star.
Czartoryski throws the left hand but Star avoids the punch easily.
Czartoryski throws a poor cross that misses
and Star makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Czartoryski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star slips a jab from Czartoryski.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czartoryski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czartoryski moves out of range of the strikes.
Star is looking to clinch but Czartoryski is avoiding it.
Star takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Czartoryski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Star.
Star has taken the fight to the clinch.
Czartoryski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Czartoryski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Czartoryski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Czartoryski avoids the elbow strike from Star, against the cage.
Star tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Czartoryski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Star is stalling here.
Czartoryski lands with a light punch inside.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Czartoryski avoids it.
Jarema Czartoryski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star landing knees to the head.
Czartoryski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Bingo Star seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Czartoryski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Czartoryski connects with a single shot there.
Star is looking to clinch.
Star attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Star 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Star!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bingo Star made sure he mentioned BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liquid Snake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFontier.
LaFontier gets caught flat footed, as Snake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snake throwing strikes but missing.
Snake throwing strikes from guard but LaFontier blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but LaFontier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snake has LaFontier in his guard.
Snake working for submissions but it's allowed LaFontier to get to half guard.
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier is working for a submission of some sort.
LaFontier wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
LaFontier prevents Snake from improving his position.
LaFontier is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake gets back to full guard.
LaFontier controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake throws his legs up looking for a submission but LaFontier uses it to pass to side control.
LaFontier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaFontier trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaFontier pulls his head out easily.
Snake won't allow LaFontier to pass to mount.
LaFontier is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
LaFontier stalling away here and it's allowed Snake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaFontier defends it easily.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing LaFontier from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake working for a triangle but LaFontier defends it easily.
LaFontier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaFontier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... LaFontier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! LaFontier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! LaFontier taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Liquid Snake!
A very excited looking Liquid Snake rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawnn Chen (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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen slows down the pace here.
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Harris.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris wants to break free but Chen has control.
Chen throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chen to the mat. Chen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Harris won't allow Chen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shawnn Chen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Chen. That snapped Harris's head back.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Chen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawnn Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chen clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris gets through Chen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen misses with some punches.
Harris has Chen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chen working aggressively here.
Shawnn Chen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Chen to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen misses with some punches.
A short right from Chen.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Chen. Chen maintains the clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Chen throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Chen only half commits.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a single leg into guard. Chen didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawnn Chen 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. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Harris tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chen's guard now.
Chen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris stops Chen from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen with a jab.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Chen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chen throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris moves away from the strike by Chen.
Chen misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a single leg into guard. Chen didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anderson Harris just wasn't active enough.
Chen looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
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 Anderson Harris.
I think Chen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawnn Chen!
An out of breath Shawnn Chen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny has chosen Bunny stuff. 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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244 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McWild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Easter Bunny manages to avoid it.
McWild clinches with his opponent.
McWild lands with a light punch inside.
McWild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Easter Bunny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick but McWild moves out of range.
McWild slaps away a takedown attempt from The Easter Bunny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and McWild moves out of range easily.
The Easter Bunny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWild misses with a low kick.
The Easter Bunny misses with the body kick
and McWild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Easter Bunny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Easter Bunny throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Easter Bunny has a takedown stuffed.
McWild just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that McWild semi-blocks.
McWild throws a looping overhand right but The Easter Bunny ducks down to avoid it.
The Easter Bunny tries a head kick but it misses.
McWild throws a low kick but The Easter Bunny moves out of range easily.
McWild throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by The Easter Bunny or perhaps it was just good defense by McWild which made him look bad.
Jeffry McWild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JC The Easter Bunny.
McWild misses with a looping right.
McWild throws a body punch but The Easter Bunny moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that McWild semi-blocks.
McWild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Easter Bunny.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McWild.
The Easter Bunny tries a head kick but it misses.
The Easter Bunny throws a body kick that misses.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Easter Bunny. That's going to slow McWild down.
McWild misses with a hook.
The Easter Bunny is looking to slow McWild down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Easter Bunny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Easter Bunny lands a head kick!
McWild takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McWild avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
The Easter Bunny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Easter Bunny looks gassed!
McWild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Easter Bunny momentarily.
It looks like JC The Easter Bunny has been cut.
McWild just misses with a punch to the body.
McWild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McWild connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny 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 Easter Bunny is trying desperately to land a takedown but McWild is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Easter Bunny.
McWild tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Easter Bunny momentarily.
McWild gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McWild lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Easter Bunny down.
The Easter Bunny is rocked!
McWild wants to control but The Easter Bunny is keeping him busy.
The Easter Bunny is still in real trouble! Can McWild finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWild lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McWild cracks The Easter Bunny with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McWild immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! The Easter Bunny is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McWild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffry McWild!
A less than humble Jeffry McWild misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gummi Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega Weapon's entrance music is Faith No More - Land of Sunshine. A fine choice. Hippaul Omega Weapon 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 light heavyweight 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, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gummi Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega Weapon scores with a nice right hand.
Omega Weapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarzan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarzan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega Weapon. Omega Weapon obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarzan gets tackled into the cage by Omega Weapon. Omega Weapon maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Omega Weapon as Tarzan tries to tie him up.
Tarzan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tarzan jumps guard but Omega Weapon stands there with Tarzan around his waist. Tarzan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omega Weapon lands a right hand.
Omega Weapon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Omega Weapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega Weapon gets through Tarzan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarzan tries to score a body lock takedown but Omega Weapon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omega Weapon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarzans head.
Omega Weapon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarzan backwards.
Tarzan has had enough of the clinch but Omega Weapon keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan can't get the takedown.
Hippaul Omega Weapon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gummi Tarzan.
Omega Weapon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarzan up against the cage.
Tarzan tries to land knees in the clinch but Omega Weapon avoids the damage to the body.
Tarzan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarzan is rocked!
Omega Weapon lands a big right hand that drops Tarzan! The killer instinct kicks in and Omega Weapon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Omega Weapon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hippaul Omega Weapon!
Hippaul Omega Weapon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Glove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe comes into the arena with Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norbert Grupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamite Glove!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grupe tries to keep at a distance but Glove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glove has Grupe pressed against the cage, preventing Grupe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glove misses with some punches.
Glove effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glove.
The referee calls for Glove to work.
Grupe leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grupe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Glove tries to work over Grupe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glove throws a punch but it's blocked by Grupe.
Grupe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glove letting Grupe take a breather here.
Glove lands a body shot.
Glove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grupe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Glove.
Grupe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grupe is trying to break free.
Grupe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glove trying to stall but Grupe improves his position.
Grupe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glove throws a head punch that misses.
Glove working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grupe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glove.
Glove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grupe's elbow.
Grupe taking a breather.
Glove slowing the pace effectively.
Glove struggles to land a body shot inside as Grupe controls his hands.
Glove slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grupe stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glove scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grupe has had enough of the clinch but Glove keeps him there for the moment.
Glove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glove lands a shot to the body.
Glove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glove swings wildly with an uppercut but Grupe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Glove struggles to land a body shot inside as Grupe controls his hands.
Grupe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grupe tries to break the clinch but Glove is controlling the position.
Grupe looking to slow down the pace here.
Glove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grupe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glove tries to throw a body punch but Grupe avoids it by throwing Glove back against the cage.
Glove misses with some punches.
Grupe blocks a body shot from Glove.
Grupe blocking some punches.
Glove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grupe tries to break the clinch but Glove is controlling the position.
Glove misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grupe trying to control the position but instead, Glove has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grupe into the cage.
Grupe blocks an uppercut.
Glove can't find room to land a body shot as Grupe controls the action.
Glove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grupe or not.
Glove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grupe taking a breather.
Glove misses with a punch to the body.
Glove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glove scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glove.
Grupe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glove is keeping busy.
Glove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Glove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grupe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glove lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grupe misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Glove throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grupe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glove tries to clinch up but Grupe circles away and keeps his distance.
Grupe slips under a jab.
Glove cracks the inside of Grupe's front leg.
Grupe throws a right and a left that Glove avoids nicely.
Dynamite Glove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grupe avoids the body shot from Glove.
Grupe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glove manages to avoid it.
Glove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grupe.
Glove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glove moves away from the strike by Grupe.
Glove throws a body kick that misses.
Glove lands with a right hand.
Glove clinches.
Grupe breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Grupe.
Grupe looks to throw the jab but Glove is out of range.
Grupe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grupe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glove fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grupe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grupe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glove's head.
Grupe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glove.
Glove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glove works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grupe throws a jab when Glove was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grupe misses with a wild body shot.
Glove misses with a two punch combination.
Glove connects with a body shot that sends Grupe's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glove throws a shot to the body.
Grupe misses with a double jab.
Grupe missing with a left hand there. Glove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grupe misses with a body punch
letting Glove counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Grupe.
Grupe swings widly with a right hand
and Glove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grupe throws a right hand that Glove ducks under and follows up with a left that Glove also avoids with ease.
Glove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grupe.
Grupe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glove.
Grupe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grupe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glove moves out of range of the strikes.
Glove needs to keep his hands up - Grupe had a free shot at his head there.
Grupe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grupe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glove missing with a left hand there. Grupe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grupe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grupe throws a hook to the side of Glove's head but Glove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grupe throws a good cross that connects.
Glove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norbert Grupe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grupe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grupe throws a one two combo.
Dynamite Glove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glove wants to clinch up but Grupe keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Grupe misses the target.
Grupe throws out a loose jab but Glove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grupe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glove tries to clinch up but Grupe circles away and keeps his distance.
Glove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grupe takes one to the side of the head.
Glove scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Grupe misses.
Glove 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.
Grupe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glove blocks a jab.
No joy there for Glove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grupe misses the target.
Glove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glove misses with a straight left.
Grupe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grupe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glove.
Glove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grupe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glove.
Grupe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grupe misses with a double jab
and Glove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grupe scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Glove 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. This is the final round!
Grupe looks to land a right hand but Glove moved out of range.
Glove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grupe manages to avoid it.
Glove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grupe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Grupe.
Glove moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glove ducks under a wild hook from Grupe.
Grupe misses with a straight right.
Glove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glove scores with a hook to the body. Grupe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grupe throws a hook but Glove avoids it easily.
Grupe throws a hook but Glove blocks it.
Grupe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grupe swats away the attempt to clinch by Glove.
Grupe avoids the head kick by Glove.
Glove connects with an inside leg kick.
Grupe misses with the combination.
Glove loads up on a big right hand but Grupe slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glove throws an overhand right that lands on Grupe's shoulder, as Grupe tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grupe. Glove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grupe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glove throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grupe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glove.
Grupe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glove has time to react.
Glove moves into the clinch.
Grupe swings wildly with an uppercut but Glove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grupe blocks a body shot from Glove.
Glove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grupe blocks a body shot from Glove.
Dynamite Glove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Glove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grupe's elbow.
Grupe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glove lands with a short shot to the head.
Dynamite Glove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Grupe.
Grupe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norbert Grupe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glove avoids a wild elbow strike from Grupe.
A nice left hand lands by Glove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grupe has Glove pressed against the cage.
Grupe tries to stall but Glove uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grupe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glove closes the distance and clinches.
Glove swings wildly with an uppercut but Grupe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grupe misses with the head strike.
Glove throws a head punch that misses.
Glove lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Grupe.
Grupe stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grupe.
Grupe stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Grupe fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dynamite Glove.
Well Glove 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dynamite Glove!
A very excited looking Dynamite Glove 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov slips under a jab.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen leaves Gribov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gribov can pounce on him.
Gribov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Gribov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sonnen or not.
Gribov blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gribov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gribov wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Gribov counters with a series of strikes. Sonnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gribov looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Gribov misses with a double jab
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gribov throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Gribov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sonnen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gribov tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gribov counters by clinching up.
Gribov is looking for a takedown.
Sonnen gets underhooks to prevent Gribov's takedown attempt.
Gribov wants the takedown. Sonnen is fighting it off but Gribov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sonnen's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gribov passes into half guard.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gribov.
Gribov won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Gribov tries to pass.
Gribov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gribov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gribov has gone for a leg lock! Sonnen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gribov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen throws a strike but Gribov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gribov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Gribov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gribov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gribov wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Gribov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gribov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov 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.
Gribov throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gribov.
Gribov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sergey Gribov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gribov rather than just go for the knockout.
Gribov blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Gribov's shoulder, as Gribov tries to avoid the shot.
Gribov throws a series of strikes that have Sonnen backpedaling.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Gribov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Gribov is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Gribov avoids nicely.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Gribov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gribov.
Gribov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Gribov misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Gribov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gribov slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gribov.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Gribov is looking to clinch.
Gribov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Gribov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Gribov keeps it at a distance.
Gribov moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
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!
Gribov wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Gribov has a takedown stuffed.
Gribov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gribov misses with a double jab.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gribov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gribov has time to react.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gribov.
Sonnen swings for the body but Gribov moves out of range.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gribov circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Gribov.
Gribov moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Gribov is looking to clinch.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Gribov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Gribov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gribov, as that shot connected.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sonnen sprawls well. Sonnen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gribov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gribov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Gribov moves out of range.
Gribov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gribov off to one side.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gribov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gribov throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Gribov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Gribov is out of range.
Gribov has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the side of Gribov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Gribov blocks it.
Gribov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A short left from Gribov.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gribov misses with the head strike.
Gribov looking to stall.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sonnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen with a hook.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gribov.
Gribov tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gribov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gribov tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gribov.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gribov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gribov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Gribov off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gribov.
Gribov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gribov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gribov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.
Gribov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Gribov keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Gribov throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gribov scores with a three punch combo!
Gribov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gribov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gribov tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it.
Gribov moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Gribov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Gribov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gribov on the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Gribov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov throws an elbow but Sonnen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gribov prevents Sonnen from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen dodges the ground and pound from Gribov.
Sonnen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gribov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to buck Gribov off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gribov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sonnen some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Sonnen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Hector Alves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange misses with a double jab.
Assange wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Assange. Those never looked like landing.
Assange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
Assange has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assange defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves thows a huge punch but Assange dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves thows a huge punch but Assange dodges it nicely.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assange defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Assange is defending well.
Assange on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves passes the guard and advances to mount!
Assange blocking the ground and pound.
Alves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
Alves wants to control the pace but Assange is squirming around nicely.
Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alves is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Assange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Assange shrugs it off.
Alves goes for an armbar but Assange turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Assange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Assange from controlling successfully.
Assange is looking to stand up but Alves won't let him.
Assange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Assange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Assange has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Assange postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assange's guard.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Assange has wrist control.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assange preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Assange is keeping the position.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Alves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assange is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alves, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves has his foot on Assange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assange 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.
Alves is trying to keep Assange in close.
Assange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Alves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Assange doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Assange punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Assange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Horrible takedown by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by Assange which made him look bad.
Assange falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Assange keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alves wants to clinch up but Assange keeps it at a distance.
Assange ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Nice uppercut lands for Assange. That snapped Alves's head back.
Alves tries for a takedown but Assange sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assange scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Assange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assange throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Nice jab there from Assange.
Assange scores with a jab to the body.
Assange misses with a straight left.
Assange just misses with a punch to the body.
Assange closes the distance and clinches.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Assange walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Assange swivels and escapes.
Assange wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Assange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
Assange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assange scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alves misses with a hook. Assange ducked under it nicely.
Assange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Assange throws a good cross that connects.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Assange's shoulder, as Assange tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assange.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Assange saw that one coming.
Assange jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assange.
Assange throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Assange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves staying out of range there.
Assange scores with a nice strike.
Assange leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Assange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assange tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Assange swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Assange misses the target.
Assange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assange throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Assange.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Assange sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assange looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Assange throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves lands a jab to Assange's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Assange in the body.
Assange closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Assange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Assange throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Assange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Assange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assange misses with a right hand
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Assange misses with a jab to the body
and Alves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assange thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves avoids the body shot from Assange.
Assange misses with a double jab.
Assange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Assange throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Assange takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Assange misses
and Alves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Assange's guard now.
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!
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Hector Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alves controlling the pace.
Assange is trying to stand.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alves is trying to control. Assange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves thows a huge punch but Assange dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Assange sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves prevents Assange from improving his position.
Assange has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves is looking to advance position but Assange won't allow it.
Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Assange sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves wants to control but Assange is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Assange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Alves!
After the big win, Hector Alves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshimune comes to the cage accompanied by The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene. The crowd seem to be enjoying Idea's choice of entrance music: Boss of All Bosses . Kawamura Yoshimune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kawamura Yoshimune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshimune was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Yoshimune scores with the left hand. Idea knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshimune. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idea misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a thumping low kick.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Yoshimune checks the leg kick.
Idea swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Yoshimune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts.
Idea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Idea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idea.
Idea shoots in but no luck this time.
Idea scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshimune tries to score with a low kick but Idea moves his leg out of the way.
Idea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshimune can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Idea misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshimune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Idea lands a nice hook to Yoshimune's body. Yoshimune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoshimune connects with a nice looking jab.
Yoshimune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yoshimune counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshimune is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks.
Idea lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshimune seems unphased.
Idea throws a low kick, looking for Yoshimune's leg but Yoshimune calmly moves out of range.
Idea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yoshimune. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but Idea moves out of range easily.
Idea throws a chopping leg kick but Yoshimune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshimune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idea was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yoshimune rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Idea.
Idea thuds a left hand into Yoshimune's body.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Idea checks it well.
Idea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoshimune has time to react.
Idea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshimune misses with an uppercut.
Yoshimune lands a nice hook to Idea's body. Idea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yoshimune enables Idea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yoshimune manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoshimune controlling Idea's posture.
Idea postures up.
Idea trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Idea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yoshimune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idea manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune wants to stand but Idea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Idea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Idea looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshimune puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshimune trying to control from half guard but Idea is working away.
Idea gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimune wanted to stand there but Idea had control of the position.
Yoshimune is fighting to break Idea's control of his arms but Idea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Kawamura Yoshimune will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Idea connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshimune!
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshimune scores with a hook to the body. Idea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Idea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshimune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshimune throws a poor cross that misses
and Idea counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshimune 's knee.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yoshimune.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Yoshimune misses.
Yoshimune throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Yoshimune misses
and Idea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Idea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamura Yoshimune is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Idea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshimune there.
Yoshimune is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Idea tries to clinch there but Yoshimune circles away.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Idea counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshimune 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshimune.
Idea moves out of range of the strikes.
Idea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimune checks a leg kick nicely.
Idea throws a lazy right hand but Yoshimune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idea shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshimune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Idea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawamura Yoshimune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Idea.
Yoshimune slips a jab and a cross from Idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses with a leg kick
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshimune checks a leg kick nicely.
Idea cracks the inside of Yoshimune's front leg.
Yoshimune slips under a jab.
Yoshimune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshimune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Idea. Idea obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshimune throws a low kick, looking for Idea's leg but Idea calmly moves out of range.
Yoshimune leaves Idea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Idea misses with a hook
and Yoshimune counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshimune.
Idea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoshimune thows a leg kick but Idea checks it
and Idea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshimune won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshimune is looking to regain half guard here but Idea keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yoshimune to regain full guard.
Yoshimune keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea throws a strike but Yoshimune rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshimune uses it to pass to side control.
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 Kawamura Yoshimune will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yoshimune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Yoshimune lands.
Idea tries to move into range but Yoshimune moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
A low kick from Yoshimune misses
enabling Idea to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Idea misses.
Idea slips a jab from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idea misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshimune shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea misses with a looping right.
Idea scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Yoshimune misses.
Yoshimune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimune wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoshimune scores with a hook to the body. Idea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Idea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Idea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshimune's head.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick but Idea moved away.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick as Idea jumps back.
Idea throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Idea lands a jab to Yoshimune's midsection.
Idea throws a head kick but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Idea wants to clinch up but Yoshimune keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Idea.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Idea delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshimune throws a low kick, looking for Idea's leg but Idea calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshimune thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Yoshimune lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idea doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshimune scores with a sloppy right hand. Idea should have avoided that one.
Yoshimune tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Idea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idea checks a low kick from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune misses with a straight left.
Yoshimune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshimune connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshimune defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Idea jabs at Yoshimune's body.
A shot to the body from Yoshimune misses
and Yoshimune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshimune tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshimune scores with a push kick.
Idea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshimune in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Yoshimune.
Idea doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshimune circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Yoshimune does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Idea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a jab but it's blocked by Idea.
Yoshimune cracks a nice hook into Idea's ribs.
Idea misses with a straight right.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yoshimune checks a leg kick.
Yoshimune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshimune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idea throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune connects with a body shot that sends Idea's belly button to the back.
Idea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Idea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Idea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoshimune's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea stops Yoshimune from standing up.
Idea trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Idea throws an elbow that misses. Yoshimune uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Idea's guard. Nice move by Yoshimune!
Yoshimune decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Idea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshimune.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Idea moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune connects with a solid leg kick.
Idea works over Yoshimune's head and body with a nice combination.
Idea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshimune's head.
Yoshimune misses with a hook. Idea ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshimune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Idea. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Yoshimune.
Idea throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Idea.
Idea misses with a looping right.
Yoshimune lands with an uppercut that bounces Idea off the cage and back into range.
Yoshimune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshimune scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshimune darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshimune thuds his shin into the meat of Idea's side.
Yoshimune slips under a jab.
Idea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Idea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Idea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshimune.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Yoshimune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Idea if he has to take too many more of those.
Idea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yoshimune lands with a hook. Idea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoshimune misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Yoshimune thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Yoshimune misses with a body kick.
Idea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea jabs Yoshimune right on the nose. Yoshimune blinks but takes it well.
Yoshimune moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune had his way with Bad Idea in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yoshimune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick
and Idea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshimune is looking to chop away at Idea's legs.
A cross from Yoshimune lands.
Idea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Idea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoshimune - the referee stops the clock and Idea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoshimune. Idea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Idea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Idea tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshimune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshimune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimune wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoshimune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshimune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshimune checks it well.
Idea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yoshimune.
Idea scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshimune should have avoided that one.
Idea scores with a push kick.
Idea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yoshimune tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idea.
Yoshimune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idea.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idea checks a leg kick.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. Idea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshimune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts.
Idea checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshimune takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Yoshimune thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Idea counters with a good low kick that Yoshimune was not able to check.
Idea dives in and grabs Yoshimune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshimune pushes down on Idea's head and hops out.
Idea misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea throws a leg kick but Yoshimune moved away.
Yoshimune takes one to the side of the head.
Idea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea drops his hands momentarily and Yoshimune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Idea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Idea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoshimune if he has to take too many more of those.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea 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.
Idea punishes Yoshimune's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshimune moves away from the strike by Idea.
Idea moves away from the strike by Yoshimune.
Idea moves out of range as Yoshimune throws a body kick.
Idea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Idea tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Idea checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Yoshimune.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshimune blocks the leg kick.
Yoshimune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamura Yoshimune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idea forces Yoshimune back against the cage and clinches.
Idea avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshimune.
Idea working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune scores with a shot to the side of Idea's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshimune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Idea lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawamura Yoshimune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshimune, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawamura Yoshimune!
Kawamura Yoshimune retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kawamura Yoshimune made sure he mentioned TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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