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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Icarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. Icarus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flying dutchman. Denny Chase is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Icarus! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chase swings widly with a right hand
and Icarus counters with a nice uppercut. Chase takes a swing at Icarus's ribcage but misses. Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase. Icarus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slapping leg kick lands for Icarus.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase takes a swing at Icarus's ribcage but misses. Icarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chase is looking to wear down Icarus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Icarus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chase swings for the body but Icarus moves out of range.
Icarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chase. Chase moves out of range of the body kick from Icarus.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Icarus. Chase misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Icarus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively. Chase works the jab nicely. Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Icarus moves out of range of the strikes. Icarus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Icarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. No joy there for Icarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Icarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Icarus misses with a combination
and Chase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That kick from Icarus tenderised Chase's leg. Chase is trying to keep his angry face on. Icarus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danga de danga de dang - Icarus scores with a four punch combination! Chase scores with a jab. Icarus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Icarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Icarus. Icarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Icarus misses with the combination.
Chase scores with a nice head shot. Chase lands a jab to Icarus's midsection. Icarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab. Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chase throws a body punch but Icarus moves out of range. Icarus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Icarus is just out of range. Icarus throws a leg kick that misses. Icarus misses with a two punch combination.
Icarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Icarus blocks a jab. Icarus misses with a body shot.
Chase lands a nice looking body shot.
Icarus slips a straight right by Chase. Chase clobbers Icarus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Icarus looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range. Icarus tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Icarus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Icarus avoids the body shot from Chase.
Icarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chase on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Icarus. Icarus obviously looking to wear him down.
Chase misses with a looping left. Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Icarus avoids the body shot from Chase.
Chase scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Icarus. Chase does a little dance to reset his feet. Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Icarus. Chase gets tackled into the cage by Icarus. Icarus maintains the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Icarus lands a hook to the side of the head. Chase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Icarus lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Icarus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Icarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chase has had enough of the clinch but Icarus keeps him there for the moment. Icarus missing with knees to the body.
Icarus lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Denny Chase has been cut. Icarus misses with a knee strike.
Chase wants to get back to striking at distance but Icarus won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Icarus. Icarus pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laz Icarus will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Denny Chase's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Icarus ducks under a wild hook from Chase. A looping hook to the body misses from Chase. Icarus does a little dance to reset his feet. Icarus moves into the clinch. Chase takes a knee right on the jaw!
Icarus lands a hook to the side of the head. Icarus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icarus scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Icarus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Icarus lands a left hand.
Icarus scores with a knee to the head.
Chase is rocked! Icarus lands a big right hand that drops Chase! The killer instinct kicks in and Icarus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Icarus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Icarus! After the fight, Laz Icarus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Van Damme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 cm
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199 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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188 cm
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195 lbs
15 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Boxer Jr! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boxer Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Boxer Jr. Those never looked like landing. Damme avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Damme tenderised Boxer Jr's leg. Boxer Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Damme clinches up against the cage. Boxer Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Damme shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Damme scores with a shoulder strike. Damme working aggressively here.
Boxer Jr tries to break free but Damme pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Damme. Damme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Damme misses with a short punch on the inside. Damme lands a hook to the side of the head. Boxer Jr is trying to stall.
Damme blocks a body shot from Boxer Jr. Damme pushes Boxer Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Boxer Jr prevents a body shot from Damme. Damme scores with a shoulder strike. Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer Jr is rocked! Damme lands a big right hand that drops Boxer Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Damme finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Damme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Damme!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldo has chosen Im your worst nightmare as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 cm
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147 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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180 cm
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140 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rivilinho Rivaldo! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rivaldo misses with an uppercut. Left hook, right uppercut from Rivaldo. Rivaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it. Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldo.
Rivaldo lands the left hand. Rivaldo throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivaldo. Wallace lands a nice hook to Rivaldo's body. Rivaldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rivaldo jabs at Wallace's body. Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace. Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivaldo to the ground. Wallace is now in Rivaldo's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace wants to control from the top but Rivaldo keeps moving. Rivaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace. Wallace stops Rivaldo from standing up. Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Rivaldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Rivaldo! Rivaldo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Rivaldo jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rivaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet. Rivaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rivaldo looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range. Rivaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rivaldo looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range. Rivaldo lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Rivaldo moves out of range easily. Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rivaldo looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range. Nice straight punches there by Rivaldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rivaldo. Rivaldo with a nice cross.
Wallace is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivaldo. Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rivaldo misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming. Wallace seems to have got his legs back now. A cross from Rivaldo lands. Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivaldo. Rivaldo drops Wallace with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rivaldo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rivilinho Rivaldo! In his post fight interview, Rivilinho Rivaldo gave a big smile as he said 'thank you mr mc slaughter for pulling me from gutter and feeding me. you help me very much and you should be the champion.So kind to only take 95% of my pay...thank you'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gay Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Raining Men. Bobby Nieddds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gay Bomb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bomb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nieddds has momentary wrist control but Bomb slips an elbow through the middle. Bomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nieddds works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bomb postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nieddds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bomb wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving. Nieddds looking to control.
Bomb controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieddds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bomb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nieddds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay Bomb has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Nieddds throws a jab when Bomb was well out of range. Nieddds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nieddds throws a lazy uppercut
and Bomb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nieddds's guard now. Bomb throws a strike but Nieddds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bomb wants to stand and escape but Nieddds is having none of it. Nieddds won't allow Bomb to sweep him here. Bomb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nieddds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bomb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bomb 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. Bomb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. 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! Bomb working over Nieddds with some ground and pound. Nieddds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nieddds keeping hold of Bomb's head, controlling as best he can. Nieddds pushes Bomb off looking to stand but Bomb dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bomb in particular looking to stall. Nieddds is controlling Bomb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nieddds is just riding it out for now. Bomb eventually gives up the hold. Nieddds is trying to stand back up but Bomb is controlling him
Bomb is keen to just control but Nieddds is a slippery customer. Bomb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nieddds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nieddds trying to hold on to Bomb's head to control him but Bomb postures up.
Bomb trying to pass the guard but Nieddds defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bomb is keen to just control but Nieddds is a slippery customer. Bomb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieddds defending well though. Bomb works his way into full mount! Nieddds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bomb lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nieddds hang on? As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bomb 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.
Nieddds tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bomb dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bomb fails with the takedown. Bomb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nieddds sprawls well initially but Bomb persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bomb passes to full mount! Nieddds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bomb lands a big shot there that rocks Nieddds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bomb looking to control but Nieddds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nieddds gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nieddds is looking to improve his position.
Gay Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nieddds pushes Bomb off looking to stand but Bomb dives back in and keeps control.
Nieddds is doing well to control the position and prevent Bomb from advancing to side control. Bomb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nieddds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bomb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bomb's back! Nieddds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bomb.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nieddds controlling well, preventing Bomb from escaping the position.
Bomb trying to control but not successfully. Bomb wants to escape the position.
Nieddds struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nieddds doesn't have the hooks in and Bomb manages to turn into his guard.
Bomb is pushing down on Nieddds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nieddds is fighting to maintain full guard but Bomb has managed to sneak the leg through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bomb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nieddds sees it coming and defends easily. Bomb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nieddds!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomb controlling the position easily from mount. Nieddds squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bomb throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nieddds wants to hold on but Bomb pushes him away. Bomb with good strikes from the mount here! Bomb avoids the attempt from Nieddds to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nieddds working to try and regain half guard.
Bomb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nieddds is looking to improve his position but Bomb isn't that keen on the idea. Bomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bomb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nieddds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nieddds! Nieddds wanted to stand there but Bomb had control of the position. 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. Nieddds is posturing up here but Bomb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nieddds tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nieddds has to tap! Slick submission there by Bomb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gay Bomb! A victorious Gay Bomb 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Granite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granite is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brokencyde - Get Crunk. Rocky Granite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chuck Fuck Tito! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Granite! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fuck Tito jabbing away but nothing is landing. Granite misses the body punch and Fuck Tito counters with a nice body kick. A shot to the body from Fuck Tito misses and Granite counters with a nice leg kick. Granite ducks under a wild hook from Fuck Tito. Granite misses with a wild body shot. Granite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Granite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fuck Tito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fuck Tito misses with a body shot.
Fuck Tito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granite on the side of the head. Granite fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fuck Tito to the ground. Granite is now in Fuck Tito's guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Fuck Tito seems keen to control Granite's posture. Granite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuck Tito swivels though and keeps the full guard. Granite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuck Tito keeping full guard, as Granite tries to pass. Granite lands a couple of elbows. Granite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuck Tito is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuck Tito is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Granite has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fuck Tito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Granite has tightened it up now! Fuck Tito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rocky Granite!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller's entrance music is I know you want me. A fine choice. Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brandon Spiller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urinus Limberdinkle! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Limberdinkle fails with the takedown. Limberdinkle checks a low kick from Spiller. Limberdinkle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spiller swings away with a leg kick that misses. Limberdinkle blocks a jab. Spiller avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Spiller fails in his attempt to clinch. Limberdinkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiller manages to avoid it. Limberdinkle throws a push kick but Spiller slaps the foot to one side. Spiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Spiller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Limberdinkle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Limberdinkle tries to clinch but Spiller is having none of it. Limberdinkle connects with a solid leg kick. Spiller blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spiller checks a low kick from Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses. Limberdinkle fails in his attempt to clinch. Spiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Limberdinkle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spiller checks a low kick from Limberdinkle. Spiller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Limberdinkle checks it well. Spiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Limberdinkle needs to keep his hands up - Spiller had a free shot at his head there. Spiller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Limberdinkle tries a low kick but Spiller avoids it. Limberdinkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spiller is fending him off so far but Limberdinkle persists. Nope, Spiller circles away and we're back to standing. Limberdinkle throws a series of strikes that have Spiller backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spiller clinches. Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spiller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Limberdinkle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spiller's efforts to push away. Limberdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spiller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urinus Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle lands a nice uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Spiller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Limberdinkle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knees to the body from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Limberdinkle trying to land knees to the body.
Spiller tries to break the clinch but Limberdinkle is controlling the position. Spiller is looking to control Limberdinkle's arms but Limberdinkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spiller has his back to the cage. Spiller lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spiller effectively controlling the action here. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Limberdinkle won't allow Spiller to sweep him here. Limberdinkle scoring with some ground and pound. Limberdinkle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Limberdinkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Limberdinkle with a flurry of punches that miss. Limberdinkle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Limberdinkle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle throws a big right hand that misses. Limberdinkle cracks Spiller with a solid left hand. Spiller has Limberdinkle pulled in close to control his posture. Limberdinkle passes into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spiller pushes Limberdinkle off but Limberdinkle dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Limberdinkle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Limberdinkle staying calm. Spiller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Limberdinkle blocks a head kick by Spiller.
Limberdinkle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Spiller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Limberdinkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiller cracks the inside of Limberdinkle's front leg. Spiller looks to land a combination but Limberdinkle avoids it well. Spiller tries to clinch up. Spiller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Spiller tries to clinch but Limberdinkle is having none of it. Limberdinkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spiller throws a nice outside leg kick. Limberdinkle avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Limberdinkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Limberdinkle avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Spiller misses with a double jab.
Limberdinkle tries to clinch up. Spiller is looking to chop away at Limberdinkle's legs. Limberdinkle looks to land a right hand but Spiller moved out of range. Limberdinkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Limberdinkle tries a low kick but Spiller avoids it. Spiller motions for Limberdinkle to come forward. Spiller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Limberdinkle throws a body punch but Spiller moves out of range. Limberdinkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spiller misses with a hook to the body
and Limberdinkle counters with a body kick that stops Spiller in his tracks momentarily. Limberdinkle shoots in but Spiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle misses with an uppercut. Limberdinkle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spiller. Spiller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Spiller tries to clinch up but Limberdinkle circles away and keeps his distance. A head kick misses from Spiller. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spiller checks a leg kick nicely. Limberdinkle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Limberdinkle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Spiller checks a low kick from Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiller. Limberdinkle throws a wild body kick that Spiller sees coming a mile off. Spiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Limberdinkle is out of range and Spiller settles back down. Limberdinkle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiller. Limberdinkle tries to move into range but Spiller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Limberdinkle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Limberdinkle avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Limberdinkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spiller tries to avoid it but Limberdinkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spiller to the ground. Spiller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Limberdinkle lands with a good body shot. Limberdinkle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spiller rather than just go for the knockout. Spiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Limberdinkle. A nice leg kick lands there from Limberdinkle. Spiller throws a body kick that misses. Spiller avoids a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle is looking to land body kicks. Limberdinkle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Limberdinkle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Limberdinkle cracks Spiller with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Limberdinkle throwing strikes but missing. Limberdinkle pushing down on Spiller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Limberdinkle trying to control from half guard but Spiller is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urinus Limberdinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Spiller lands with a right hand. Spiller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Spiller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Spiller throws a combination. Limberdinkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Spiller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Spiller throws a hook but Limberdinkle blocks it. Spiller misses with a hook. Spiller thuds his right hand into Limberdinkle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Spiller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Spiller tries to clinch but Limberdinkle is having none of it. Spiller throws a front kick aimed at Limberdinkle's knee but Limberdinkle avoids it well. Limberdinkle wants to slow Spiller down by chopping away at his legs. Limberdinkle avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Limberdinkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spiller in his tracks. A telegraphed right hand from Spiller misses the target. Limberdinkle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Limberdinkle misses with a body kick. Spiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle tries to work over Spiller's front leg with a kick but Spiller checks it. Spiller misses with a wild combination.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Spiller's front leg. Limberdinkle misses with a hook
and Spiller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Urinus Limberdinkle seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spiller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiller is able to avoid easily. Spiller misses with a straight right. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Limberdinkle - that will leave a mark!
Limberdinkle tries to clinch up but Spiller circles away and keeps his distance. Spiller throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle swings away with a leg kick that misses. Limberdinkle misses the shot to the body. Spiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice body kick. Limberdinkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Spiller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Limberdinkle momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spiller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Spiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Spiller thumps Limberdinkle with a low kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Spiller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Limberdinkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller. Limberdinkle tried to score with a low kick but Spiller checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle throws a leg kick that is checked and Spiller counters with a flying knee. Nice. Spiller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spiller avoids the head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Limberdinkle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Limberdinkle lands a nice looking body kick. Spiller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Limberdinkle getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Spiller throws a leg kick but Limberdinkle sees it coming and checks it nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Spiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Limberdinkle closes the distance and clinches up with Spiller, looking for a takedown. Limberdinkle pushes Spiller against the cage but Spiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Spiller tries to land a leg kick but Limberdinkle saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Spiller.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Limberdinkle misses with a body kick. Spiller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick but Spiller checks it. Limberdinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiller. Spiller misses with a lunging right hand
and Limberdinkle counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Limberdinkle throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiller. Brandon Spiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Limberdinkle tries a knee to the head but Spiller blocks it.
Limberdinkle cracks Spiller with a nice body shot. Limberdinkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Limberdinkle lands an uppercut. Limberdinkle lands a damaging elbow. Limberdinkle lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Limberdinkle on the inside. Limberdinkle lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Urinus Limberdinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Limberdinkle 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urinus Limberdinkle! Urinus Limberdinkle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Syndicate Nutrition (DUS), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Callaghan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. Callaghan lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick. James moves out of range as Callaghan strikes. James has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks with his arms.
James misses with a knee strike.
Callaghan misses with a hook from the clinch. Callaghan lands with a right to the head. James misses with a hook from the clinch. James takes an elbow to the forehead. Callaghan misses with the head strike.
James lands a knee to the body.
Callaghan avoids a wild elbow strike from James. James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Callaghan.
James lands a nice knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James is defending well against a takedown attempt. Callaghan lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Callaghan takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. James managing to block the knees to the body from Callaghan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Callaghan lands an elbow inside. Callaghan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms. Callaghan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Callaghan avoids the damage to the body. Callaghan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. James prevents a body shot from Callaghan. James blocks an elbow strike from Callaghan.
Callaghan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. Callaghan lands an elbow inside. James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Callaghan's defenses. Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Callaghan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head. James lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callaghan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms. James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James blocks a body shot from Callaghan. Callaghan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by James. Callaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. James slows down the pace here.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it. James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Callaghan lands a nice uppercut. James blocks an elbow strike from Callaghan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Callaghan. James trying to land knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it. Callaghan scores with a shot to the side of James's head. James tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James working aggressively here.
James blocking some punches.
James looking to stall.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan lands a damaging elbow. James misses with a knee to the head. A short right from James on the inside. Callaghan misses with an elbow strike.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Callaghan gets an underhook and turns James into the cage. Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Callaghan. Callaghan is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now. Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Richard Callaghan has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Callaghan missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Callaghan misses with a knee to the head. James lands with a short shot to the head. James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Callaghan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. James takes an elbow to the forehead. Callaghan takes a knee to the side of the body. Callaghan misses with the head strike.
James lands a damaging elbow. James tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
James blocks an elbow strike. James tries to stall but Callaghan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice left hand lands by Callaghan.
A short right from Callaghan. Callaghan tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Callaghan's defenses. Callaghan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick James will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Richard Callaghan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Callaghan. Callaghan obviously looking to wear him down.
James lands a head kick!
Callaghan swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James looks for the body kick but Callaghan saw that one coming. James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A swing and a miss from Callaghan. Callaghan 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. No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaghan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Callaghan thows a body shot but no joy. An inside leg kick from Callaghan misses. Callaghan scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one. Good shot there by Callaghan. James closes the distance and clinches. James dodges an elbow strike from Callaghan.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. James with a knee to the head.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Callaghan.
James is stalling here.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callaghan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. James misses with a knee strike.
Callaghan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Callaghan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James blocks an elbow strike from Callaghan.
Callaghan has a couple of punches blocked by James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaghan. James misses with a knee to the head. Nice elbow from Callaghan. Callaghan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Callaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Callaghan avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Callaghan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. James slows down the pace here.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James blocks an elbow strike. Callaghan scores with a knee to the head.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James lands a hook to the side of the head. Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callaghan is defending well for now. James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it. James lands a shoulder strike. James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callaghan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James blocks an elbow strike. Callaghan pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Callaghan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by James.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Callaghan throws a punch but it's blocked by James. James lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James misses with a knee to the head. James wants to stall.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Callaghan looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Callaghan won't want to take too many of those. James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Callaghan's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right hand to the side of the head by Callaghan. A short right from Callaghan on the inside. Callaghan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Callaghan is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Richard Callaghan's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Callaghan scores with a decent looking hook. James lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Callaghan tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on. Callaghan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage! James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Callaghan misses with a wild body shot. James stalks Callaghan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Callaghan's face. Callaghan staggers backwards, shaken. Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range. Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Callaghan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Callaghan trying to control but James is having none of it. James is looking to improve his position but Callaghan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Callaghan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Callaghan controlling the pace for now. James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A nice elbow there by Callaghan. James is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Callaghan cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Callaghan wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely. Callaghan unloading with bombs! James is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Callaghan looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. James is in a horrible position here. Callaghan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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! James wants to control but Callaghan is having none of it. Callaghan controlling his opponent. Callaghan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. James tries to reverse the position but Callaghan maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Callaghan wants to control but instead James manages to regain half guard. James won't allow Callaghan to pass to mount. James is looking to improve his position.
James trying to control but Callaghan postures up.
James is looking to improve his position.
Callaghan 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. Callaghan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand. James throws a looping overhand right but Callaghan ducks down to avoid it. Callaghan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Callaghan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richard Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James is looking to land body kicks. Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range. The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Callaghan throws a body punch but James moves out of range. James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Rick James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Callaghan throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round. I think James 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James! Rick James 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diculous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diculous comes into the arena with How you like me now - The Heavy blaring out of the sound system. Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rick Diculous! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Diculous looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diculous scores with a sloppy right hand. Leeroy should have avoided that one. Diculous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leeroy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Good exchange - Leeroy coming out on top. Leeroy connects with a high kick. Leeroy misses the jab. Leeroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leeroy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diculous's hands. Leeroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Diculous is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Leeroy throws a leg kick but Diculous moved away. Leeroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diculous manages to avoid it. Diculous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diculous scores with a punch to the head. Diculous checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leeroy ducks under a wild hook from Diculous. Diculous takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Leeroy thows a body shot but no joy. Diculous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Leeroy moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Leeroy. Diculous blocks a leg kick. Diculous blocks the body kick.
Leeroy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diculous manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Diculous wants to stand up but Leeroy is controlling him. Leeroy postures up.
Leeroy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diculous can't keep his opponent in guard - Leeroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Leeroy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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! Leeroy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Diculous wants to control but Leeroy is keeping busy and won't allow it. Leeroy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diculous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Diculous keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leeroy is looking to stall here but Diculous recovers full guard. Leeroy stops Diculous from standing up. Leeroy trying to control but Diculous is working from the bottom. Leeroy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Leeroy drops back looking for a leg! Diculous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diculous manages to kick Leeroy off! Leeroy jumps back into Diculous's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leeroy throws an elbow that misses. Diculous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leeroy's guard. Nice move by Diculous! Diculous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Diculous preventing the sweep. Diculous is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Leeroy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diculous has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leeroy sneaks back into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diculous not doing much here.
Leeroy is pressing down on Diculous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leeroy misses with a low kick.
Diculous tries to clinch up but Leeroy circles away and keeps his distance. Leeroy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diculous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Diculous with a jab. Diculous jabs Leeroy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Diculous takes a swing at Leeroy's ribcage but misses. Leeroy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diculous is out of range. Leeroy fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Leeroy lands with an uppercut that bounces Diculous off the cage and back into range. Leeroy misses with a body kick. Diculous misses with a right hand and Leeroy counters with a straight right hand. Diculous stuffs the takedown attempt from Leeroy. Leeroy gets slowly back to his feet. Diculous misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab lands there for Leeroy. Leeroy ducks under a wild hook from Diculous. Leeroy misses with a low kick.
Diculous takes a body punch but keeps moving. Leeroy slips a jab from Diculous. Leeroy throws a leg kick but Diculous sees it coming and moves out of range. Leeroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diculous.
Diculous closes the distance looking to clinch and Leeroy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diculous is lucky that one didn't land flush. Leeroy scores with a takedown into Diculous's guard. Diculous trying to control the position.
Diculous wants to improve his position but instead Leeroy has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leeroy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leeroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diculous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Diculous is looking to improve his position.
Diculous lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Leeroy with the ground and pound but Diculous uses the opportunity to regain guard. Leeroy throws an elbow that misses. Diculous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leeroy's guard. Nice move by Diculous! Leeroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Diculous advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leeroy is trying to improve his position. Leeroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Diculous is looking to take a break and control but Leeroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Diculous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bruce Leeroy has got the better of the ground game so far. Diculous tries for a kimura but Leeroy is defending well. Leeroy gets back to half guard. Leeroy tries to roll over but Diculous keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leeroy is refusing to be controlled, as Diculous sits in half guard. Leeroy manages to get to full guard.
Diculous gets to his feet - Leeroy follows without any prompting. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leeroy staying out of range there. Diculous cracks Leeroy with a right hand to the side of the head. Leeroy misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Leeroy will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Diculous. Beautiful body shot. Leeroy lands with a shot to the body. Leeroy loads up on a big right hand but Diculous slips the punch. Leeroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diculous.
Diculous misses with a two punch combination.
Leeroy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diculous as he jumps to the side. Diculous blocks a jab. Diculous misses with a straight left. Leeroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Leeroy pushes Diculous away with a front kick. Diculous avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
Leeroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diculous.
Diculous moves in looking to clinch but Leeroy pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diculous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Diculous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A lazy left from Diculous finds it's target. Diculous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Leeroy throws a wild body kick that Diculous sees coming a mile off. Diculous pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Leeroy misses with a hook
and Diculous counters with a stiff right hand. Diculous misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Diculous ducks under a wild hook from Leeroy. Diculous cracks a nice hook into Leeroy's ribs. Diculous keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeroy. Diculous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Diculous throws a series of punches but Leeroy avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leeroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Leeroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leeroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diculous. Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diculous swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leeroy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diculous was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy. Leeroy throws a body punch but Diculous moves out of range. Diculous misses the jab. Leeroy is looking to score with low kicks. Diculous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leeroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fight moves into the clinch position. Diculous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diculous has a couple of punches blocked by Leeroy.
Bruce Leeroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diculous throws a head punch that misses. Leeroy misses with some punches.
Leeroy scores with a nice hook to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diculous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Leeroy can't break the clinch.
Diculous looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diculous. Diculous lands with a light punch inside. Diculous lands an uppercut. Leeroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rick Diculous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diculous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leeroy or not. Diculous throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diculous tries a body shot but Leeroy blocks it.
Diculous tries to work over Leeroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diculous tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leeroy avoids it. Diculous throws a punch but it's blocked by Leeroy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Diculous. 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! Leeroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diculous with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leeroy breaks the clinch.
Leeroy scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Diculous showed his dominance in that final round. I think Leeroy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leeroy! Bruce Leeroy very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs 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 The Very Talented No Chin Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitch! comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ghetto Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Very Talented No Chin Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick James! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bitch! lands the left hand. Bitch! lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A lazy body kick from No Chin Man and Bitch! counters with a solid body kick. No Chin Man throws the kick towards the body but Bitch! avoids it. Bitch! throws a nice inside leg kick. No Chin Man throws a body kick that misses and Bitch! counters with a thumping low kick. No Chin Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and No Chin Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bitch! connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bitch! with a nice cross. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bitch!. No Chin Man shrugs it off though. No Chin Man throws a body kick that misses and Bitch! counters by clinching up. 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! No Chin Man trying to land knees to the body.
No Chin Man tries to pull guard but Bitch! won't allow it.
Bitch! working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. No Chin Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitch! avoids it. Bitch! lands with a right to the head. No Chin Man trying to land knees to the body.
No Chin Man trying to land knees to the body.
Bitch! lands a body shot. Bitch! scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. No Chin Man dodges an elbow strike from Bitch!.
Bitch! lands an elbow inside.
It looks like The Very Talented No Chin Man has been cut. A nice left hand lands by Bitch!.
Bitch! lands with a light punch inside. A hook to the body from Bitch!.
No Chin Man is breathing heavily. Bitch! is trying to stall.
Bitch! works on No Chin Man's body with a couple of short punches. Bitch! lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bitch! can't find room to land a body shot as No Chin Man controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bitch! lands with a right to the head. Bitch! lands a left hand that snaps the head of No Chin Man backwards. No Chin Man is trying to pull guard but Bitch! has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Bitch! - that landed with a thud.
Bitch! creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through No Chin Man's defenses. No Chin Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bitch! lands an elbow just above No Chin Man 's eye.
The Very Talented No Chin Man's cut is getting worse. A nice left hand lands by Bitch!.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bitch! on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
No Chin Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitch!.
A nice left hand lands by Bitch!.
Bitch! lands a left hand that snaps the head of No Chin Man backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bitch!. No Chin Man is looking to control Bitch!'s arms but Bitch! gets an underhook and turns him. Now No Chin Man has his back to the cage. A short right from Bitch!.
No Chin Man is rocked! No Chin Man takes an elbow to the forehead. Oh No Chin Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bitch! lands a nice elbow. Clinched against the cage, Bitch! lands a big elbow that drops No Chin Man! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - No Chin Man is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James, Bitch!! Rick James, Bitch! made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck's entrance music is Champion. A fine choice. Marcos Duarte 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glenn Beck! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beck thows a leg kick but Duarte checks it and Duarte counters with a single leg into guard. Beck didn't expect that. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Beck keeping full guard, as Duarte tries to pass. Duarte is pushing down on Beck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beck is fighting to maintain full guard but Duarte has managed to sneak the leg through. Duarte throwing shots but Beck is blocking nicely. Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Beck wants to control but Duarte is keeping busy and won't allow it. Beck is staying active underneath Duarte, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Duarte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beck is just riding it out for now. Duarte eventually gives up the hold. Beck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duarte. Beck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duarte is working away from the top position though. Duarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duarte is working away from the top position though. Duarte wants to pass the guard but Beck is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck is looking to escape. Duarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working. Beck regains full guard. Nicely done. Duarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Beck trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beck is on top in guard.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Beck postures up. Duarte has a closed guard, preventing Beck from standing up. Beck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duarte is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Beck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Glenn Beck. Duarte misses with a straight left. Beck is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Beck wants to clinch but Duarte slips to the side and Duarte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beck fails in his attempt to clinch. Duarte misses with an uppercut. Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duarte paws at him with a jab and circles away. Duarte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Beck trying to control but Duarte postures up.
Duarte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beck is trying to control but can't.
Duarte works his foot free and advances to mount. Beck regains half guard. Beck trying to control from the bottom.
Beck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Duarte working over Beck with some ground and pound. Beck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Beck wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beck is working hard here to advance position. Duarte wants to take a breather but Beck is having none of it. Beck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beck wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Duarte drops an elbow to the side of Beck's head. Duarte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beck's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duarte seems to be working for a kimura but Beck defends the submission attempt. Duarte is trying to control the action in half guard but Beck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Beck trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Beck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duarte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duarte's back! Beck struggling to keep hold of the position.
Duarte just trying to survive but Beck is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Beck really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Duarte. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Duarte will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Duarte misses the target. Beck moves in looking to clinch but Duarte pushes him off. Duarte misses with a hook. Beck ducked under it nicely. Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Duarte counter with a right hand. Beck fails in his attempt to clinch. Beck is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Beck moves in looking to clinch but Duarte pushes him off. Duarte misses with a looping left. Beck tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it. Duarte misses with a hook. Beck wants to clinch but Duarte slips to the side and Duarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beck tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Duarte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beck won't be happy with that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beck wants to get back to his feet but Duarte drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck is trying to escape the position but Duarte is controlling the position. Duarte wants to control but Beck is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Beck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Duarte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beck, who protects the arm well. Beck is trying to control Duarte's posture but Duarte avoids it. Beck prevents Duarte from moving into mount. Duarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working. Duarte working the ground and pound. Duarte working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beck is trying to control Duarte's posture but Duarte avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beck wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Beck is trying to get back to half guard. Beck is trying to control Duarte's posture but Duarte avoids it. Duarte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duarte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! This has been an exciting period of action! Duarte working the body and head with strikes. Duarte trying to control the action but Beck is working from the bottom. Duarte throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Beck can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duarte is trying to get an arm triangle but Beck is defending well. Duarte is working Beck over with some ground and pound from side control. Duarte gets to mount! Beck was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Duarte avoids the attempt from Beck to control. Beck is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Beck that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marcos Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far. Beck is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duarte is landing with some decent strikes but Beck is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beck manages to regain half guard. Good work. Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Beck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Beck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Duarte seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Duarte is trying to control. Beck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Duarte seems to be working for a kimura but Beck defends the submission attempt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Beck trying to control but Duarte postures up.
Beck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beck forces Duarte back against the cage and clinches. Beck misses with a body punch.
Beck lands with a short shot to the head. Duarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Duarte. Duarte stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Beck working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Beck fails to land. Beck throws an elbow but it misses.
Duarte pressing his opponent against the cage. Beck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beck scores with a nice hook to the head. Beck lands a knee to the head.
Beck tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Duarte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beck up against the cage. A body shot lands from Beck.
That's one minute gone in the round. A body shot lands from Beck.
Beck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duarte avoids it. Beck throws a punch but it's blocked by Duarte. Duarte prevents a body shot from Beck. A nice right hand lands inside from Beck. Beck lands an elbow inside. Duarte looking to slow down the pace here. Duarte is looking to take this one to the mat. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beck. Beck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beck. A nice right hand lands inside from Beck. Duarte has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beck has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
Beck tries to work over Duarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Beck is defending well against a takedown attempt. Glenn Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte. Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Beck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duarte. Beck misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duarte pressing his opponent against the cage. Beck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Duarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glenn Beck has scored more points in the clinch so far. Duarte stalling against the cage.
Duarte is trying to stall.
Duarte blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duarte trying to control the position but instead, Beck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duarte into the cage. Beck throws a punch but it's blocked by Duarte. Beck lands a left hand.
Duarte blocks an uppercut.
Beck lands with a short head shot on the inside. Beck working some nice short punches in the clinch. Beck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Beck tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Duarte is trying to maintain a safe position but Beck gets an underhook and turns Duarte into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcos Duarte. Duarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beck. Glenn Beck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beck looks to land a combination but Duarte avoids it well. Beck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beck tries to clinch up. Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center. Duarte misses the jab. Duarte closes the distance and clinches up with Beck, looking for a takedown. Duarte pushes Beck against the cage but Beck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Beck moves into range and clinches up with Duarte. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duarte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beck pulls him back up using the underhooks. Beck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Duarte prevents a body shot from Beck. Duarte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duarte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A head punch on the inside from Beck fails to land. Beck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Marcos Duarte has been cut. Duarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beck backwards. Beck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Beck clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte'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.
Beck wants to clinch and Duarte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Duarte clinches up with Beck and pushes him back against the cage. Duarte gets a trip takedown into half guard. Beck wants to stand back up but Duarte manages to pass into side control.
Beck is looking for a sweep. Duarte is trying to get an arm triangle but Beck is defending well. Beck is trying to buck Duarte off. Beck is looking to reverse the position. An elbow from Duarte crashes against the mat.
Beck bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Duarte throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it. Duarte lands with an overhand left. The fight stays on the outside here - Beck looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Duarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Beck misses with a double jab
and Duarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Duarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Beck misses with a double jab.
Beck misses with a two punch combination.
Glenn Beck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Beck. Duarte scores with a hook. Beck wants to clinch up but Duarte keeps it at a distance. Marcos Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup. Duarte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Duarte tries a body shot but Beck blocks it.
Beck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow. 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! Beck tries to land knees in the clinch but Duarte avoids the damage to the body. Duarte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Duarte has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beck lands with a left to the head. Duarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Beck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Duarte wants to stall.
Duarte blocks an elbow strike from Beck.
Beck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow. Duarte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Duarte wants to stall.
Beck misses with an elbow over the top. Beck misses with a knee to the head. Duarte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Duarte avoids the elbow strike from Beck, against the cage.
Beck misses with a punch on the inside.
Beck lands a shot to the body. Duarte blocks an uppercut.
Duarte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beck up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Beck throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duarte wants to stall.
Duarte slowing the pace effectively. Beck misses with the head strike.
Beck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Beck. Duarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Becks head. Duarte tries a body shot but Beck blocks it.
Duarte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glenn Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte. Beck lands a good knee to the midsection. Duarte won't want to take too many of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Beck lands with a light punch inside. Beck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duarte is trying to maintain a safe position but Beck gets an underhook and turns Duarte into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marcos Duarte will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beck looks to clinch and Duarte counters with a body kick. A clash of legs there as Duarte blocks the low kick. A low kick from Beck is predictable there and Duarte counters with a takedown into side control. Beck tries to buck Duarte off but Duarte is having none of it. Duarte has knee on belly and moves into mount. Beck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. This has been an exciting period of action! Beck is trying to stand up. Beck is in a horrible position here. Duarte smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Duarte is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beck to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beck shrugs it off. Beck is looking to get to half guard. Duarte looking for a guillotine from mount but Beck is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck tries to hold on but Duarte pushes him away. Duarte wants to control the pace but Beck is squirming around nicely. Beck is desperately trying to improve his position but Duarte has a good base and remains in mount. Beck tries to lock up and control but Duarte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Duarte prevents Beck from getting the reversal. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Duarte avoids the attempt from Beck to control. Beck tries to reverse the position but Duarte maintains control. Beck tries to hold on but Duarte pushes him away. Beck tries to buck Duarte off but he can't manage it. Beck wants to control but Duarte is having none of it. Duarte working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beck tries to lock up and control but Duarte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Beck is bucking up trying to escape but Duarte cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beck is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beck takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Duarte's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Duarte! Marcos Duarte retains his middleweight title! A victorious Marcos Duarte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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