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HWP: Kulakov vs Gaston PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Hester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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256 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hester wants to clinch but Barnett slips to the side
and Barnett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hester on the inside.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Hester throws a head punch that misses.
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett blocks a body shot from Hester.
Hester tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hester after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hester as Barnett tries to tie him up.
Barnett jumps into guard, dragging Hester to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hester tries to clinch but Barnett moves away
letting Barnett counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marcus Hester has been cut.
Hester pushes Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hester swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett blocks an uppercut.
Barnett avoiding damage as Hester throws knees to the body.
Hester lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester working aggressively here.
Barnett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hester is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett manages to pull guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Hester from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hester postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Hester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett pulls Hester in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Barnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hester taking a breather here.
Hester wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hester has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hester working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is not content to let Hester control the position.
Barnett wants to control but Hester postures up.
Barnett trying his best to control but Hester has mounted him.
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester with shots to the head and body - Barnett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hester wants to control but Barnett has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hester seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnett controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester parries the strikes from Barnett easily there. Barnett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hester to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hester to the ground. Barnett is now in Hester's guard.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett won't allow Hester to sweep him here.
Marcus Hester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hester wants to control but Barnett passes easily into half guard.
Hester pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hester reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnett's guard.
Hester wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Hester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Hester is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnett is taking a breather. Hester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hester trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Barnett wants to take Hester's back here but Hester is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hester is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hester tries to improve his position but instead Barnett has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tightening his grip on Hester, looking for the choke.
Hester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barnett is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hester tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester looks for a takedown but Barnett sprawls well.
Barnett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnett sprawls well. Barnett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hester gets slowly back to his feet.
Hester moves to clinch but Barnett breaks away
and Barnett counters by clinching up.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnett's brow.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hester scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hester can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
Barnett blocks an uppercut.
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Hester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
Hester pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hester takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hester looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett is staying active underneath Hester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett tries to roll over but Hester keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Josh Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hester tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett tries to clinch but Hester moves out of range.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Hester sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to clinch up but Hester circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hester tries to clinch but Barnett moves away
and Barnett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hester struggling a bit here.
Hester tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Hester struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett decides to stand back up. Barnett steps back and let's Hester get back to his feet.
Barnett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Hester shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester moves into the clinch.
Hester misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hester fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Hester.
I think Hester 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gyawang Lhad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music. Lhad has chosen Iced Earth - Anthem as his entrance music. Charles St Lickitung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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244 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles St Lickitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gyawang Lhad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lhad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lhad wants it to stay on the feet.
St Lickitung tries to keep at a distance but Lhad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lhad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Lickitung is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lhad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Lickitung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lhad. Lhad obviously looking to wear him down.
St Lickitung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lhad counters with a head kick. That will keep St Lickitung thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
St Lickitung moves in looking to clinch but Lhad pushes him off.
St Lickitung darts in trying to clinch
and Lhad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lhad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lhad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lhad working the ground and pound from side control.
Lhad trying to control the action but St Lickitung is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung is letting Lhad control him for a moment.
Lhad is working St Lickitung over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Lickitung is trying to control Lhad's posture but Lhad avoids it.
St Lickitung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lhad working the ground and pound.
St Lickitung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lhad decides to stand up, so the ref orders St Lickitung to his feet.
Lhad lands a high kick to the side of St Lickitung's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lhad dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Charles St Lickitung has been cut.
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!
St Lickitung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung wants to sweep here but Lhad controlling him for the moment.
St Lickitung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lhad is aware though and is defending well.
St Lickitung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Lickitung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lhad preventing the sweep.
St Lickitung looking to control.
St Lickitung wants to sweep but no luck.
Lhad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St Lickitung is proving hard to escape from.
St Lickitung working a defensive guard here.
Lhad wants to stand but St Lickitung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lhad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Lickitung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lhad wants to control from the top but St Lickitung keeps moving.
Lhad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lhad stopping the sweep attempt from St Lickitung.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lhad lands with a shot to the body.
St Lickitung fails with the takedown
and Lhad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Lickitung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles St Lickitung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lhad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Lickitung was covering up waiting for the punch and Lhad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lhad chips away with some ground and pound.
Lhad trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Lickitung's guard.
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!
Lhad scoring with some ground and pound.
St Lickitung wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from St Lickitung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lhad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
St Lickitung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Lickitung wants to sweep but no luck.
Lhad scoring with some ground and pound.
St Lickitung looking for a guillotine here but Lhad defends easily.
St Lickitung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lhad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lhad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lhad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lhad lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lhad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lhad landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyawang Lhad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles St Lickitung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lhad knocks St Lickitung to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on St Lickitung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Lickitung is looking to reverse the position.
Lhad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on St Lickitung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lhad lands a nice forearm strike.
Charles St Lickitung's cut is getting worse.
St Lickitung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lhad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lhad working St Lickitung over with strikes.
St Lickitung is rocked!
Charles St Lickitung's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles St Lickitung's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gyawang Lhad!
After winning the bout, Gyawang Lhad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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212 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
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Killjoy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Killjoy rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killjoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killjoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killjoy after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
James blocks a body shot from Killjoy.
Killjoy trying to land knees to the body.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it misses.
Killjoy lands with a right to the head.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killjoy after a bit of a struggle.
Killjoy lands a knee to the body.
Killjoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Killjoy.
Killjoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James is trying to drag Killjoy to the mat but Killjoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killjoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killjoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Killjoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Killjoy misses with a body punch.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killjoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killjoy.
Come on Killjoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killjoy lands a nice uppercut.
Killjoy lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a nice uppercut.
Killjoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killjoy's head.
Killjoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Killjoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Killjoy has wrist control.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killjoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throws a strike but Killjoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Killjoy stops James from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Killjoy dives into side control.
James wants to get back to his feet but Killjoy drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killjoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Killjoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killjoy thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Killjoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killjoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James gets a double leg takedown into Killjoy's guard.
Alex James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killjoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James with a nice head shot there.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throws a strike but Killjoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James wants to stand and escape but Killjoy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Killjoy has passed into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Killjoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Killjoy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Killjoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a looping left.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killjoy throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killjoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killjoy.
Killjoy gets a clinch.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Killjoy on the inside.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killjoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy connects with an inside leg kick.
Killjoy darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killjoy tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks under a wild hook from Killjoy.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James fails with the takedown.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
James in side control, throwing shots but Killjoy defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killjoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James prevents Killjoy from standing back up.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killjoy defending well though.
Killjoy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Killjoy tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killjoy tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Killjoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from James.
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killjoy sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from James there.
James misses with a head shot. Killjoy uses the momentum to regain guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow that misses. Killjoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Killjoy!
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killjoy is controlling him.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James kicks Killjoy off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by James.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killjoy is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Killjoy circles away and we're back to standing.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Killjoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killjoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Killjoy throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killjoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy cracks James with an open hand slap.
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!
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James blocks a jab.
Killjoy misses with a left hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Killjoy which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Killjoy.
Killjoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killjoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Killjoy bucks up and tries to throw James off but instead James has got his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
A victorious Alex James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
25 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson misses the jab.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson cracks Gomez with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Bronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronson throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
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!
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson scores with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gomez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bronson tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Gomez digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez tries to get into range but Bronson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gomez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bronson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Lagoc Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheNewYork Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Boom. TheNewYork Dumbass told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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245 lbs
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273 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roderick Lagoc Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheNewYork Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoc Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Lagoc Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lagoc Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagoc Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumbass as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderick Lagoc Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumbass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lagoc Ii drops back looking for a leg! Dumbass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumbass manages to kick Lagoc Ii off! Lagoc Ii jumps back into Dumbass's guard.
Dumbass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii trying to control but Dumbass is working from the bottom.
Lagoc Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagoc Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Dumbass has wrist control.
Lagoc Ii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dumbass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii passes into half guard.
Lagoc Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lagoc Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dumbass has hold of Lagoc Ii's hands but Lagoc Ii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lagoc Ii thows a huge punch but Dumbass dodges it nicely.
Lagoc Ii trying to control the action but Dumbass is working from the bottom.
Lagoc Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dumbass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagoc Ii working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagoc Ii throwing shots but Dumbass is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dumbass defending well though.
Lagoc Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dumbass defending well though.
Well, if Lagoc Ii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lagoc Ii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lagoc Ii throwing shots but Dumbass is blocking nicely.
Dumbass keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lagoc Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dumbass is staying active underneath Lagoc Ii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii slips a nice elbow through Dumbass's hands, connecting with Dumbass's forehead.
Lagoc Ii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Lagoc Ii wants to control but Dumbass is keeping him busy.
Dumbass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dumbass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Dumbass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoc Ii seems to be working for a kimura but Dumbass defends the submission attempt.
Lagoc Ii with the ground and pound but Dumbass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Lagoc Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lagoc Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Dumbass sprawls well. He's pushed Lagoc Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lagoc Ii here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii is defended easily by Dumbass.
Lagoc Ii darts in trying to clinch
and Dumbass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lagoc Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dumbass as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderick Lagoc Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoc Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii is defended easily by Dumbass.
Dumbass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lagoc Ii tries for a takedown but Dumbass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lagoc Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Dumbass sprawls well. He's pushed Lagoc Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lagoc Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagoc Ii has managed to clinch.
Lagoc Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Dumbass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lagoc Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumbass swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagoc Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumbass pushes Lagoc Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lagoc Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lagoc Ii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dumbass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lagoc Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
Lagoc Ii prevents a body shot from Dumbass.
Lagoc Ii can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dumbass tries to break free but Lagoc Ii pushes him back against the cage.
Dumbass tries to break the clinch but Lagoc Ii is controlling the position.
Lagoc Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dumbass.
Dumbass lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagoc Ii backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumbass lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagoc Ii backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dumbass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagoc Iis head.
Dumbass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lagoc Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dumbass prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Dumbass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dumbass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumbass stops a takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Dumbass.
Dumbass lands a nice uppercut.
Dumbass working aggressively here.
Dumbass misses with some punches.
Lagoc Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dumbass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lagoc Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dumbass smiles and moves away.
Lagoc Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dumbass swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumbass as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagoc Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lagoc Ii fails to land the takedown.
Lagoc Ii fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Dumbass has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lagoc Ii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lagoc Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumbass as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheNewYork Dumbass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lagoc Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lagoc Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dumbass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dumbass drops Lagoc Ii with a beautiful combination! Lagoc Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dumbass is looking for the KO!
It looks like Roderick Lagoc Ii has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagoc Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagoc Ii looks for a takedown but Dumbass sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderick Lagoc Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagoc Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Dumbass tries to sprawl out of it but Lagoc Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dumbass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dumbass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TheNewYork Dumbass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Lagoc Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagoc Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dumbass defends well and Lagoc Ii ends up having to push Dumbass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dumbass is trying to break the clinch but Lagoc Ii is controlling him.
Lagoc Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagoc Ii manages to pull guard.
Dumbass trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagoc Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lagoc Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. TheNewYork Dumbass hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dumbass leaves Lagoc Ii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lagoc Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
TheNewYork Dumbass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Lagoc Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Dumbass which made him look bad.
Lagoc Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumbass throws a good cross that connects.
Lagoc Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dumbass is fending him off so far but Lagoc Ii persists. Nope, Dumbass circles away and we're back to standing.
Lagoc Ii tries to clinch but Dumbass is having none of it.
Lagoc Ii goes for a double leg but Dumbass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dumbass continues to drive forward.
Dumbass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dumbass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dumbass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lagoc Ii takes a shot to the head.
Dumbass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii.
Dumbass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dumbass.
Lagoc Ii tries to pull guard but Dumbass holds him up against the cage and eventually Lagoc Ii drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumbass can't find room to land a body shot as Lagoc Ii controls the action.
Dumbass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lagoc Ii walks into a straight right hand from Dumbass.
Lagoc Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagoc Ii is defended easily by Dumbass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lagoc Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dumbass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lagoc Ii scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
TheNewYork Dumbass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dumbass 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheNewYork Dumbass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simone Loria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loria has chosen Folkstone - Nebbie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeff Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simone Loria!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loria swivels and escapes.
Jordan fails with the takedown
and Loria counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loria. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Loria thows a body shot but no joy.
Loria scores with a jab to the head.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Loria circles away easily
and Loria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loria leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Loria counters with a nice 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!
Loria stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Loria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Loria.
Jordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jeff Jordan has been cut.
Loria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loria.
Loria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Loria thuds a left hand into Jordan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loria lands a slapping body shot.
Loria jabs Jordan right on the nose. Jordan blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loria.
Loria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loria with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loria thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loria drops Jordan with a beautiful combination! Jordan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loria is looking for the KO!
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loria cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg.
Loria feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jordan sprawling to the canvas! Jordan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Loria finish him?!
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loria fakes the body blow, causing Jordan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jordan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simone Loria!
Simone Loria thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ira Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Salmon Song. Ira Stein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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269 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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ira Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheldon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein throws an off balance right hand
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein misses with a few strikes there.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sheldon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Sheldon avoids the body shot from Stein.
Stein throws a nice looking combination but Sheldon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheldon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheldon slips a straight right by Stein.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Dontae Sheldon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein throws a hook but Sheldon avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein connects with a crisp jab.
Sheldon is rocked!
Stein missing with a left hand there. Sheldon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein drops Sheldon with a huge uppercut! Sheldon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stein is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ira Stein!
Ira Stein very nearly forgot to thank Skinny Vince's Overpriced Laundry Service 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazni Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
20 - 13 - 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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nahrul's half guard.
Nahrul is controlling Ali's trapped leg to prevent Ali from advancing to side control.
Nahrul is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahrul is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nahrul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Nahrul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali stalling.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahrul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nahrul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali controlling the action here.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nahrul's head.
Nahrul tries to kick Ali off but Ali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nahrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Nahrul wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to free his trapped foot but Nahrul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nahrul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Nahrul's hands, connecting with Nahrul's forehead.
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!
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ali moves into full mount! Nahrul won't be happy about that!
Ali 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.
Ali with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a big elbow.
Ali lands a big shot there that rocks Nahrul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
Ali unloads with some shots from mount but Nahrul bucks and avoids them well.
Ali with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahrul is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nahrul hang on?
Ali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nahrul is rocked!
Kzarik Nahrul's cut is getting worse.
Ali postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nahrul badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ali around the waist but Ali pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ali is the winner by TKO! Ali jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hazni Ali!
Hazni Ali 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Brooklyn At?!?!. Brooklyn Brawler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
35 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Gump slips a straight right by Brawler.
Brawler throws a combination that misses
and Gump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Brooklyn Brawler has been cut.
Gump missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gump's head backwards.
Brawler cracks Gump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Gump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.
Gump moves out of range as Brawler throws a body kick.
Brawler takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Gump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brawler scores with a kick to the body.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Gump misses.
A punch combination from Brawler misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler throws a jab when Gump was well out of range.
Brawler lands with a hook. Gump tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brawler lands a nice shot that snaps Gump's head back.
Some wild striking there from Brawler.
Brawler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brawler throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Gump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Gump is out of range.
Brawler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Gump missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brawler scores with a punch to the head.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Gump takes one to the side of the head.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
Gump has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gump misses with a hook.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Nice body punch from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a hook. Gump ducked under it nicely.
Brawler with a jab.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Brawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooklyn Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Brawler lands a nice looking body shot.
Gump lands with a straight right. Brawler didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Gump throws out a powerful jab.
Brooklyn Brawler's cut is getting worse.
Brawler lands a jab.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Gump takes one on the button.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Gump ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler throws a good cross that connects.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Gump dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
Gump slips under a jab.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Gump blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Gump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gump scores with a nice strike.
Brooklyn Brawler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brawler tests Gump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Brawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gump backs up against the cage.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump walks into a straight right hand from Brawler.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gump backs up against the cage.
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 Brooklyn Brawler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brooklyn Brawler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brawler lands with a hook. Gump tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brawler's corner calls for a 1-2. Brawler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brawler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gump doesn't seem bothered though.
Gump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brawler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Gump slips a jab from Brawler.
Brawler thuds his right hand into Gump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump works Brawler's body with a nice hook.
Gump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gump throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Gump is out of range.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Gump moved out of range nicely.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brawler misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Gump lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Gump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Gump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler throws a low kick but Gump avoids it.
Gump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Gump sizes up Brawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeez, Brooklyn Brawler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brawler connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gump.
Brawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gump circles away quickly and effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gump 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.
A jab from Gump does it's job there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brooklyn Brawler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forest Gump!
Forest Gump was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Nick Gaston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Kulakov's chin.
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33
250 lbs
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186 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov avoids a kick to the body.
Gaston misses with a straight left.
Gaston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing.
Gaston scores with a kick to the body.
Kulakov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaston. That one must have hurt.
Kulakov looks winded!
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!
Gaston misses with a kick to the body.
Gaston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Gaston throws a left that rocks Kulakov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gaston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kulakov regain composure!
It looks like Viktor Kulakov has been cut.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gaston wants to stand but Kulakov is controlling his arm.
Kulakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gaston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gaston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Gaston is dominant here and he's now got Kulakov's back!
Kulakov trying to get back to his feet but Gaston is in full control for now.
Kulakov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Gaston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kulakov takes a step back to recover.
Gaston lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulakov throws an off balance right hand
and Gaston counters with a crisp right that sends Kulakov to the canvas! Gaston follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Gaston!
Nick Gaston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Springfield HW Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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