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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astoria comes into the arena with Waltz from Les Sylphides blaring out of the sound system. Stryker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die Motherfucker Die. Waldorf Astoria 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria darts in trying to clinch
and Stryker counters with a left and a right that stings Astoria.
Stryker with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Stryker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stryker slips a straight right by Astoria.
Stryker lands a jab to the head.
Astoria moves into the clinch successfully.
Astoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stryker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astoria backwards.
Astoria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astoria misses with the head strike.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astoria misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker tries to work over Astoria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stryker.
Stryker swings wildly with an uppercut but Astoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
Astoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stryker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Stryker scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astoria misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Stryker.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Astoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Stryker.
Astoria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker lands with a right to the head.
Stryker lands a nice uppercut.
Astoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astoria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Astoria controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Stryker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stryker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astoria backwards.
Astoria is rocked!
Stryker lands a big right hand that drops Astoria! The killer instinct kicks in and Stryker finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stryker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Stryker!
Charles Stryker made sure to mention his sponsor, {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Trampling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov's entrance music is Russian Rocket. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Trampling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trampling misses with a few strikes there.
Trampling thumps Burov with a low kick.
Trampling clinches up with Burov and pushes him back against the cage.
Trampling with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Burov.
Burov has had enough of the clinch but Trampling keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trampling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burov.
Burov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burov blocks a body shot from Trampling.
Trampling lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trampling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trampling tries to land knees in the clinch but Burov avoids the damage to the body.
Trampling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trampling trying to stall but Burov improves his position.
Burov looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burov lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Burov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trampling is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trampling lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burov lands a nice uppercut.
Trampling wants to stall.
Trampling pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Trampling.
Trampling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trampling misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampling thuds his shin into the meat of Burov's side.
Trampling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trampling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burov.
Trampling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trampling misses with a left hand
enabling Burov to counter with a crisp jab.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trampling moves away.
Trampling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trampling tries to clinch up.
Trampling misses with a low kick.
Trampling throws a sloppy head kick and Burov moves out of range easily.
Trampling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burov scores with a body shot.
Trampling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trampling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trampling throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body punch from Burov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampling misses with an uppercut.
Burov throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trampling.
A head kick misses from Trampling.
Good work by Burov as he checks the leg kick.
Burov sizes up Trampling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trampling manages to avoid it.
Burov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trampling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burov.
Trampling shoots and misses
and Burov counters with a nice uppercut.
Trampling looks to score with a jab to the body but Burov is just out of range.
Trampling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burov avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Trampling looks gassed!
Burov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burov avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Burov is looking to wear down Trampling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trampling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Trampling misses with a leg kick
and Burov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trampling misses with an uppercut
and Burov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trampling's head.
Trampling jabs at Burov's body.
Burov throws a nice looking combination but Trampling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trampling looks to score with a jab to the body but Burov is just out of range.
Pavel Burov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Trampling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trampling slips a jab and a cross from Burov.
Trampling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burov.
Trampling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trampling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burov swats away the attempt to clinch by Trampling.
Burov ducks under a wild hook from Trampling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Trampling will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trampling counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trampling.
Burov looking to stall.
Trampling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burov's face.
Burov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trampling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Trampling.
Burov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Trampling tenderised Burov's leg. Burov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burov lands a jab.
Burov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trampling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burov.
Trampling tries to clinch up but Burov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burov looks to score with a jab to the body but Trampling is just out of range.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burov avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Burov moves out of range of the body kick from Trampling.
Burov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trampling is looking to clinch.
Trampling scores with a head kick. Burov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burov lands an overhand right.
Trampling lands a jab to Burov's midsection.
Burov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trampling.
Trampling throws a head kick but Burov moves out of range.
Matt Trampling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burov dodges the punch combination from Trampling.
Nice straight punches there by Burov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trampling throws a head kick that misses.
Burov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trampling doesn't seem bothered though.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trampling moves away.
Trampling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burov is fending him off so far but Trampling persists. Nope, Burov circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Trampling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trampling is breathing heavily.
Trampling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trampling connects with a solid leg kick.
Burov avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Trampling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Burov. That snapped Trampling's head back.
Trampling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trampling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trampling somewhat.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Trampling.
Trampling drives through and clinches with Burov against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov tries to break free but Trampling pushes him back against the cage.
Burov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trampling backwards.
Burov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burov. Trampling does a little dance to reset his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trampling. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Trampling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burov digs a good hook to Trampling's body.
Trampling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burov thows a body shot but no joy.
Trampling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trampling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trampling is rocked!
Burov punishes Trampling's body with a nice straight punch.
Trampling is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Burov moves out of range of the body kick.
Burov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trampling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Burov.
Burov lands a hook that stumbles Trampling back into the cage. Burov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Trampling to the canvas! Burov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Trampling has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pavel Burov!
Pavel Burov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The crowd seem to be enjoying Masterson's choice of entrance music: Kanye West & Jamie Fox - Gold Digger. Wanderlei Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Masterson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masterson.
Silva looks to land a combination. Masterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Masterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
A big left from Silva misses.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like James Masterson has been cut.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Masterson has the dominant position.
Masterson has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Masterson is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to push Masterson away but Masterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masterson has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Silva misses.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
A low kick from Masterson misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva looks for the body kick but Masterson saw that one coming.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Masterson tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Masterson.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wanderlei Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Masterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva scores with a one two! Masterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Masterson moves into the clinch.
Masterson lands a body punch.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Masterson keeps him there for the moment.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Masterson had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
James Masterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masterson lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Masterson tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
Masterson breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wanderlei Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masterson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Masterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Masterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masterson lands a body shot.
Masterson forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva lands the left hand.
Masterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Masterson is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson checks a low kick from Silva.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masterson.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Masterson. Masterson maintains the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masterson darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masterson.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Masterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Masterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masterson lands with a nice body punch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masterson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Masterson!
A relieved looking James Masterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Check it out 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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33
155 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
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30
161 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arshad Singh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Billy Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas stuns Singh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Singh shoots in but Douglas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshad Singh.
Douglas wants to slow Singh down by chopping away at his legs.
Singh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh blocks a jab.
Douglas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick from Douglas.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
Singh stops Douglas from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Douglas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Douglas has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is working an open guard so Douglas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a hook. Singh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Singh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a solid body kick.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singh.
Douglas slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Douglas defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Douglas misses the body punch
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglas with a nice cross.
Singh throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas jabs Singh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Singh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Douglas is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Singh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Douglas - the referee stops the clock and Singh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Douglas. Singh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Billy Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Singh takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Douglas finds it's way through Singh's defenses.
Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Singh checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Douglas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Douglas catches Singh right on the button with a cross.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
Singh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Singh moved away.
An inside leg kick from Douglas misses.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Douglas.
Douglas scores with a spinning back kick!
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
Singh trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Singh stands and throws Douglas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Douglas is not content to let Singh control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is being controlled here.
Singh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
Douglas is pressing down on Singh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Singh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh tries to score with some ground and pound. Douglas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Douglas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Singh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglas circles away.
Billy Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshad Singh.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singh slips a jab from Douglas.
Arshad Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Douglas to the mat! Douglas manages to get full guard.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Douglas wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshad Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Singh slips a straight right by Douglas.
Singh is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billy Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Douglas slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singh drives through with a takedown into Douglas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arshad Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douglas looking to control.
Singh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Singh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Singh controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Douglas just wasn't active enough.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Singh looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Singh blocks the low kick.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Singh lands a head kick. Douglas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Singh is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Singh moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Singh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Singh connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters by clinching up.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh blocking some punches.
Douglas lands with a right to the head.
Singh has hold of one of Douglas's legs. Douglas is fighting the takedown attempt but Singh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singh stops Douglas from standing up.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
Douglas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
Singh wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arshad Singh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Douglas throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Singh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Singh's head and hops out.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
Douglas slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arshad Singh.
I think Singh 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshad Singh!
Arshad Singh opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinese Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "I'm Too Sexy". Pete Patterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
266 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chinese Guy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Patterson which made him look bad.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy feints and as Patterson raises his hands in defense, Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guy has Patterson in his guard.
Patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Patterson, into his guard.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy advances to half guard.
Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patterson's head.
Guy trying to control from half guard but Patterson is working away.
Guy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pete Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinese Guy.
Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with Guy, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes Guy against the cage but Guy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guy drops Patterson with a nice combination! Guy dives into Patterson's guard, looking to finish!
Patterson is rocked!
It looks like Pete Patterson has been cut.
Guy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Patterson covers up, he's hurt! Guy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Guy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Guy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chinese Guy!
A relieved looking Chinese Guy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hainer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diabolic "Frontlines". Love has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
146 lbs
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27
149 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Love keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hainer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Love. That did some damage!
Hainer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hainer connects with a jab.
Hainer scoring well with a low kick there.
Hainer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainer pushes Love away with a front kick.
Hainer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Love takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Love's sensitive parts.
Hainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Hainer.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hainer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Love's knee momentarily.
Hainer tries to land a front kick but Love steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Love fails with the takedown
and Hainer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Love really felt that one!
Hainer scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hainer counters with a nice body shot.
Zach Hainer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
Hainer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Hainer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Love avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hainer misses with a body kick.
Love gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hainer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love moves out of range of the body kick from Hainer.
Hainer throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Hainer lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hainer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer is looking to wear down Love with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hainer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hainer is looking to score with low kicks.
Hainer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Hainer tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on.
Love has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hainer.
Hainer cracks the inside of Love's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love checks a low kick from Hainer.
Hainer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Love avoids the body shot from Hainer.
Love walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hainer.
Hainer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hainer throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hainer, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hainer dominated that round.
That's time! Hainer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Hainer.
Love needs to keep his hands up - Hainer had a free shot at his head there.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hainer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hainer misses with a wild body shot.
Love gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hainer counters with a low kick, right behind Love 's knee.
Hainer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hainer lands a right hook to the body.
Zach Hainer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love tries for a takedown but Hainer circles away easily
and Hainer counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hainer misses.
Love fails with the takedown
and Hainer counters with a thumping low kick.
Zach Hainer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hainer.
Hainer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Love might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hainer has got the better of the exchanges.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
Zach Hainer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hainer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hainer.
Hainer misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hainer. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dude Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love shoots and misses
and Hainer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Love is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zach Hainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Hainer tries to score with a low kick but Love moves his leg out of the way.
Hainer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer lands with an uppercut that bounces Love off the cage and back into range.
Hainer tests Love's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Love is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hainer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Love.
Love takes one to the side of the head.
Hainer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hainer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hainer is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Hainer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hainer.
Love takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Hainer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hainer. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hainer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainer misses the shot to the body.
Love walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hainer dominated that second round.
That's time! Hainer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Hainer.
Love keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hainer.
Hainer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Love fails with the takedown
and Hainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hainer is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Hainer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hainer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer misses with a kick to the body.
Hainer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hainer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hainer scores with a push kick.
Love tries for a takedown but Hainer circles away easily
and Hainer counters with an outside leg kick.
Zach Hainer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hainer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dude Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer scores with a spinning back kick!
Hainer looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Hainer throws the kick towards the body but Love avoids it.
Love sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Love takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Love shoots and misses
and Hainer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hainer lands a nice shot that snaps Love's head back.
Love's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Love takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hainer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hainer. Love shrugs it off though.
Love fails with the takedown
enabling Hainer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hainer scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love has his takedown stuffed
and Hainer counters with a good, hard body kick but Love shrugs it off.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hainer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hainer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hainer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hainer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Hainer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hainer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hainer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kin Ring Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrel Sackett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
217 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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31
215 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kin Ring Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrel Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrel Sackett misses the jab.
Tyrel Sackett shoots for a takedown but Kin Ring Sackett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kin Ring Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrel Sackett moves out of range easily.
Tyrel Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrel Sackett tests Kin Ring Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrel Sackett checks a low kick from Kin Ring Sackett.
Kin Ring Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrel Sackett.
Tyrel Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kin Ring Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrel Sackett slips under a jab.
Kin Ring Sackett avoids the body shot from Tyrel Sackett.
Tyrel Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyrel Sackett drops Kin Ring Sackett with a left right combo! Tyrel Sackett follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kin Ring Sackett is rocked!
It looks like Kin Ring Sackett has been cut.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyrel Sackett lands a huge shot from side control! Kin Ring Sackett is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyrel Sackett!
Tyrel Sackett very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Hot Ride . Esko Takanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
180 lbs
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179 lbs
31 - 16 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Punch slips under a jab from Takanen.
Takanen is looking to chop away at Punch's legs.
Good shot there by Punch.
Punch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takanen can pounce on him.
Takanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punch.
Punch scores with a hook.
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!
Punch moves out of range of the strikes.
Punch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takanen throws a push kick but Punch slaps the foot to one side.
Punch looks for a takedown but Takanen sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punch's head backwards.
Punch throws a hook but Takanen avoids it easily.
Punch checks a leg kick.
Punch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takanen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fast Punch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punch.
Punch throws a series of punches but Takanen avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Punch.
Takanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Punch is out of range.
Punch misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takanen.
Takanen throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takanen.
Takanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takanen lands with a shot to the body.
Punch throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanen counters with a solid body kick.
Takanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punch.
Takanen jabs Punch right on the nose. Punch blinks but takes it well.
Takanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punch 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.
Takanen throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range.
Punch throws an off balance right hand
and Takanen counters with a straight right hand.
Punch is rocked!
Takanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanen throws an overhand right that drops Punch like a sack of potatoes! Takanen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esko Takanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Lacuna Coil - Without Fear blaring out of the sound system. Mang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: B.O.B.. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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262 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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270 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mang.
Mang misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mang tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mang keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick but Mang moves out of range.
Mang feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Mang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mang looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wanted to stand there but Mang had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to stand up but Mang won't let him.
Jones passes into half guard.
Mang is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Mang is defending well.
Jones wants to take a breather but Mang is having none of it.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mang wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is thwarting Mang's attempts to control the position.
Mang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mang is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mang is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Mang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Mang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mang keeps moving.
Mang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curtis Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones is looking to clinch but Mang is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lobsta Mang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mang has time to react.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Mang's head but Mang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Mang postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones has one foot on Mang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mang shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Mang throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Mang stalling.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Mang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mang throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mang won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Mang working some strikes from top position.
Mang trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is wriggling around but Mang manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mang connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Mang is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mang off and has taken his back!
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mang wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Jones is working for a rear naked choke. Mang is not defending it well and Jones has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mang refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mang's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Jones!
A victorious Curtis Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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