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GAMMA#292 Degen vs Kuduro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Okoye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Okoye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Okoye.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okoye avoids it really well and circles away.
Okoye closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Okoye getting side control.
Okoye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Okoye.
Okoye is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Okoye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Okoye is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Okoye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Okoye.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Okoye trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Okoye working Jackson over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to control Okoye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Okoye there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okoye scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
Okoye moves into the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okoye has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Okoye pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Okoye dives into Jackson's guard.
Okoye content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Okoye slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Okoye postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okoye.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoye 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.
Okoye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Okoye with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okoye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okoye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Okoye dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Okoye decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okoye.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Okoye.
Okoye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okoye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Okoye scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christian Okoye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Okoye yanks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Okoye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Okoye!
Christian Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Diabolus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Copley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Copley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Diabolus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabolus throws a sloppy head kick and Copley moves out of range easily.
Diabolus connects with a high kick.
Diabolus connects with an inside leg kick.
Copley is looking to clinch.
Diabolus scores with a jab. Copley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Copley connects with a leg kick. Diabolus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucifer Diabolus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabolus tests Copley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copley ducks straight into an uppercut from Diabolus and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Copley manages to regain guard straight away.
Copley is rocked!
Diabolus pushing down on Copley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Copley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diabolus looks to land a strike but Copley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diabolus is looking to work some ground and pound but Copley has wrist control.
Copley seems to have got his legs back now.
Copley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diabolus.
Diabolus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabolus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Copley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diabolus wants to control from the top but Copley keeps moving.
Diabolus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diabolus prevents Copley from getting back to his feet.
Diabolus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diabolus trying to control but Copley is working from the bottom.
Diabolus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Copley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diabolus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diabolus wants to control from the top but Copley keeps moving.
Copley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diabolus is one step ahead there.
Copley keeping full guard, as Diabolus tries to pass.
Diabolus throwing strikes from guard but Copley blocks nicely.
Copley pulls Diabolus in to control the position.
Diabolus trying to control the position from guard on top but Copley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Copley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diabolus.
Diabolus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diabolus throws a leg kick which misses Copley's front leg but catches the back leg as Copley tries to avoid it.
Copley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diabolus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Copley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Diabolus.
Diabolus connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Copley to the floor! Diabolus dives in looking for the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabolus is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Copley is hurt! He's hurt bad - Diabolus fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Copley from any more punishment! Congratulations to Diabolus! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Diabolus!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucifer Diabolus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Van Hooven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Van Hooven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Copello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hooven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Copello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hooven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Hooven clinches up with Copello and pushes him back against the cage.
Copello is trying to break the clinch but Van Hooven is controlling him.
Van Hooven pulls Copello into guard.
Copello trying to control but Van Hooven is working from the bottom.
Van Hooven wants to stand but Copello is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copello trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hooven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Hooven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Copello!
Copello is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copello defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Hooven.
Van Hooven is landing with some decent strikes but Copello is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Van Hooven lands a big shot there that rocks Copello but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copello takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Felipe Copello has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Hooven cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Hooven looking to ground and pound but Copello is blocking nicely.
Van Hooven working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Copello turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Van Hooven off and cradles Copello's limp body as Van Hooven celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Petr Van Hooven!
A victorious Petr Van Hooven 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 Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Feitsora pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Feitsora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Feitsora lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace trying to stall but Feitsora improves his position.
Wallace leaning against his opponent.
Feitsora tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feitsora.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feitsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feitsora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feitsora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feitsora blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
Wallace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Feitsora pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Feitsora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Feitsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feitsora cracks Wallace with a nice body shot.
Feitsora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallace displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feitsora up against the cage.
Feitsora misses with an elbow over the top.
Feitsora misses with an elbow over the top.
Feitsora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallace's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Feitsora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Feitsora lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Wallace.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Feitsora.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feitsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feitsora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora misses with a body shot.
Tiyaro Feitsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feitsora misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Feitsora throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Feitsora.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Feitsora throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Feitsora throws a body kick that misses
and Feitsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feitsora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora lands a slapping body shot.
Feitsora tries to clinch but Wallace moves away
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feitsora misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Feitsora's defenses.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
Feitsora throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a good low kick that Feitsora was not able to check.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feitsora finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Feitsora. Feitsora gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feitsora.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiyaro Feitsora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Feitsora is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Tiyaro Feitsora is winning the standup battle so far.
Feitsora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Feitsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Feitsora.
A jab lands there for Feitsora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feitsora darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
Feitsora digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Feitsora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Feitsora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Feitsora lands an elbow just above Wallace 's eye.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wallace is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora lands an elbow just above Wallace 's eye.
Feitsora lands a shoulder strike.
Feitsora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feitsora landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Feitsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feitsora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feitsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Feitsora is keeping busy.
Feitsora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feitsora misses with a body punch.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Feitsora.
Tiyaro Feitsora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace is looking to control Feitsora's arms but Feitsora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wallace has his back to the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feitsora letting Wallace take a breather here.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feitsora.
Feitsora is pawing at Wallace, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wallace's nose. Wallace is badly hurt! Feitsora pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wallace tries desperately to hold on but Feitsora is relentless in his assault! As Wallace receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Feitsora away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiyaro Feitsora!
Tiyaro Feitsora thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Komlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Komlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Komlev throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Komlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Komlev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Andre Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to bum rush Komlev with a series of wild strikes but Komlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Komlev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones lunges at Komlev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Komlev's hand.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Komlev has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komlev swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Komlev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Komlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komlev throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Komlev throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Komlev.
Komlev tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Komlev misses with the combination.
Komlev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komlev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komlev misses with a double jab.
Komlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Komlev throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Komlev's defenses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Komlev slips the punch.
Komlev throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Komlev doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Komlev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Komlev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones defending well as Komlev loads up on a big left hand.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komlev misses with a straight left.
Jones cracks Komlev with an open hand slap.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Komlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Jones.
Jones looks to land a combination. Komlev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komlev.
Komlev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Komlev throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones cracks Komlev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Komlev.
Komlev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Komlev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Komlev scrambles back to his feet.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Komlev is rocked!
Komlev lands a jab to the head.
Oh Komlev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That has opened up Andre Jones's cut even more.
Jones clobbers Komlev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Komlev! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hissink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Hissink!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hissink. Huddlestone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hissink fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hissink ducks under a wild hook from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hissink throws the left hand but Huddlestone avoids the punch easily.
Hissink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hissink misses the body punch
and Huddlestone counters with a crisp one two that drops Hissink! Huddlestone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hissink to his feet! Hissink is in big trouble!
Hissink is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huddlestone with a nice cross.
Hissink is still on wobbly legs! Can Huddlestone finish him?
Hissink uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
Hissink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huddlestone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hissink circles away quickly and effectively.
Huddlestone throws a series of punches but Hissink moves out of range.
Hissink seems to have recovered his senses.
Hissink misses with a lunging right hand
and Hissink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huddlestone scores with a leg kick.
Hissink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hissink catches Huddlestone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hissink wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huddlestone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hissink is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hissink has Huddlestone up against the cage in a clinch.
Hissink escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huddlestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hissink fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huddlestone with a jab.
Huddlestone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hissink sprawling to the canvas! Hissink rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Huddlestone finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hissink swings for the body but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone swinging wildly here.
Huddlestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hissink.
Huddlestone thuds a left hand into Hissink's body.
Huddlestone thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hissink scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huddlestone in his tracks.
A big right from Hissink misses.
Hissink slips a jab from Huddlestone.
Hissink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huddlestone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hissink.
Hissink connects with a nice looking jab.
Hissink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huddlestone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hissink uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huddlestone.
Hissink lands a right hook to the body.
Hissink tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Huddlestone misses.
Hissink pushes Huddlestone up against the cage in a clinch.
Hissink wants to break free but Huddlestone has control.
Hissink has had enough of the clinch but Huddlestone keeps him there for the moment.
Hissink wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hissink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hissink misses with a leg kick
and Hissink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hissink throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
Walter Hissink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Huddlestone.
Hissink defending well as Huddlestone loads up on a big left hand.
Hissink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huddlestone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hissink lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Huddlestone does no damage.
A punch combination from Hissink misses.
Hissink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hissink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huddlestone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huddlestone lands a jab to Hissink's midsection.
Hissink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hissink misses with a body punch
and Huddlestone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hissink wants to clinch
and Huddlestone counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huddlestone grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hissink takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Huddlestone cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Huddlestone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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204 lbs
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Tavarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snake Hunter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snake Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body.
Tavarez stops a takedown attempt from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez tries to work over Snake Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sol Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Snake Hunter.
Tavarez drives through and clinches with Snake Hunter against the cage.
Snake Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snake Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tavarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavarez. Snake Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tavarez enables Snake Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tavarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snake Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavarez is keeping the position for now.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snake Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavarez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snake Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Snake Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarez has wrist control.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Tavarez blocks nicely.
Snake Hunter passes into half guard.
Tavarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Snake Hunter wants to take a breather but Tavarez is having none of it.
Snake Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Tavarez defends the submission attempt.
Tavarez wants to control but Snake Hunter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snake Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake Hunter wants to control from the top but Tavarez keeps moving.
Snake Hunter connects with a couple of short punches.
Tavarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake Hunter won't allow Tavarez to sweep him here.
Tavarez has his foot on Snake Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snake Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Snake Hunter stands and throws Tavarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tavarez tries to bench press Snake Hunter off him but Snake Hunter keeps the position.
Snake Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavarez keeps working.
Snake Hunter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake Hunter cracks Tavarez with a big elbow.
Tavarez is not content to let Snake Hunter control the position.
Snake Hunter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Snake Hunter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snake Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavarez controls Snake Hunter momentarily but Snake Hunter frees himself.
Tavarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake Hunter's guard.
Snake Hunter is pulling down on Tavarez's head to control his posture.
Tavarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake Hunter has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tavarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Snake Hunter keeps moving.
Tavarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tavarez works over Snake Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Snake Hunter keeps moving.
Snake Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tavarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavarez trying to control but Snake Hunter is working from the bottom.
Snake Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter is trying to keep Tavarez in close.
Snake Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tavarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavarez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tavarez has his foot on Snake Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Snake Hunter won't allow Tavarez to sweep him here.
Snake Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarez has wrist control.
Snake Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Tavarez wants to improve his position but Snake Hunter is controlling well.
Snake Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavarez defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez trying to control but Snake Hunter postures up.
Tavarez is refusing to be controlled, as Snake Hunter sits in half guard.
Tavarez has hold of Snake Hunter's hands but Snake Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarez is trying to stand.
Tavarez gets full guard.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Snake Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Snake Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Tavarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavarez manages to kick Snake Hunter off! Snake Hunter jumps back into Tavarez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dutch Snake Hunter 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavarez.
A combination from Snake Hunter does no damage.
Snake Hunter throws a low kick but Tavarez moves out of range easily.
Tavarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Snake Hunter.
Tavarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snake Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Tavarez.
Snake Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavarez.
Tavarez gets caught flat footed, as Snake Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake Hunter is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Snake Hunter managing to control the position.
Snake Hunter keeping moving, preventing Tavarez from controlling successfully.
Snake Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake Hunter, not yet.
Tavarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake Hunter's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throws an elbow that misses. Snake Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavarez's guard. Nice move by Snake Hunter!
Snake Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tavarez is looking for a sweep. Snake Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake Hunter is trying to control. Tavarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dutch Snake Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavarez trying to control from the bottom.
Snake Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake Hunter 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.
Snake Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Tavarez's head.
Tavarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sol Tavarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter throwing shots but Tavarez is blocking nicely.
Tavarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez tries to get to full guard but Snake Hunter has control of the leg.
Snake Hunter thows a huge punch but Tavarez dodges it nicely.
Snake Hunter wants to take a breather but Tavarez is having none of it.
Snake Hunter winds up and cracks Tavarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dutch Snake Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snake Hunter is keen to just control but Tavarez is a slippery customer.
Snake Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snake Hunter prevents Tavarez from improving his position.
Snake Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dutch Snake Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tavarez misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Snake Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavarez which made him look bad.
Snake Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snake Hunter.
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!
Snake Hunter throws an elbow but Tavarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snake Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Tavarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez is looking to reverse the position.
Tavarez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Snake Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snake Hunter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Snake Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liberman is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liberman looking for a takedown.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Liberman tries to tie him up.
Liberman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avigdor Liberman .
Copeland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Liberman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Copeland to the mat. Copeland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liberman stays in close to Copeland's body and controls the position.
Copeland working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Copeland holds on and takes a little breather.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Liberman tries to pass.
Liberman stopping the sweep attempt from Copeland.
Liberman tries to free his leg and advance position but Copeland is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liberman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liberman tries to clinch there but Copeland circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liberman wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liberman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liberman avoids the head kick by Copeland.
Copeland looks for the body kick but Liberman saw that one coming.
Jay Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland misses with a low kick as Liberman jumps back.
Liberman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Copeland throws out the jab.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liberman throws out the jab.
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberman punishes Copeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Copeland misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland throws a body kick that misses.
Liberman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Copeland trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Liberman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Liberman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Copeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Liberman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liberman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Liberman seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liberman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copeland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liberman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Copeland throws a body punch but Liberman moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland connects with an inside leg kick.
Liberman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Copeland was covering up waiting for the punch and Liberman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avigdor Liberman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liberman tries to clinch up.
Copeland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liberman avoids the body shot from Copeland.
Copeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liberman .
Copeland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liberman will feel that in the morning.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Liberman moved out of range nicely.
Liberman tries to clinch up.
Copeland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Copeland moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Copeland misses
and Liberman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liberman tries to clinch up but Copeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liberman .
Copeland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liberman will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Copeland.
Copeland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Copeland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch
and Liberman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Liberman is keen to just control but Copeland is a slippery customer.
Copeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liberman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liberman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Copeland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Liberman controlling him for the moment.
Liberman wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Liberman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liberman stands and throws Copeland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Liberman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Copeland is not content to let Liberman control the position.
Copeland wants to control but Liberman postures up.
Liberman wants to control but Copeland is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberman misses with the ground and pound.
Liberman is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liberman throws an elbow but Copeland slips to the side and avoids it well.
Liberman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Liberman cracks Copeland with a big right hand but Copeland just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to improve position but can't.
Copeland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Copeland is trying to escape the position but Liberman is controlling the position.
Liberman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avigdor Liberman 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Copeland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liberman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Copeland scrambles back to his feet.
Copeland thuds his right hand into Liberman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Copeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liberman at a distance.
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Copeland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liberman is in Copeland's guard.
Liberman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Copeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Copeland being controlled here, momentarily.
Copeland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Liberman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liberman wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liberman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liberman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liberman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liberman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liberman content to stall in guard here.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liberman can't get the takedown.
Copeland working aggressively here.
Liberman goes for a takedown attempt but Copeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liberman .
Jay Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avigdor Liberman .
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland lands the left hand.
Liberman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liberman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Copeland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liberman is in Copeland's guard.
Copeland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liberman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
Jay Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liberman being controlled here momentarily.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Liberman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Avigdor Liberman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Liberman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Liberman connects with a couple of short punches.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liberman is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liberman tries to free his leg and advance position but Copeland is retaining full guard.
Avigdor Liberman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liberman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avigdor Liberman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liberman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avigdor Liberman !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackie Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Moon. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moon drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage trying to strike off his back.
Savage wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Savage looking to control.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savage wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Moon 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.
Savage trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Moon is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Moon trying to control from the bottom.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now.
Savage prevents Moon from improving his position.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moon!
Moon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moon is looking to improve his position but Savage isn't that keen on the idea.
Savage unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Savage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Savage lands a big elbow.
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
Moon tries to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Savage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moon is looking to improve his position but Savage isn't that keen on the idea.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Savage! Moon is hurt baaadly! Savage is firing away with more strikes - Moon is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Savage!
Randy Savage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuduro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don Omar - Danza Kuduro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danza Kuduro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro blocks a jab.
Gambler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuduro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gambler is out of range.
Gambler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuduro moves away.
Gambler jabs at Kuduro's body.
Kuduro misses with a hook.
Gambler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambler misses with a body kick.
Kuduro connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuduro delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler misses the body punch
and Kuduro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambler thinking.
Kuduro connects with a body shot.
Kuduro digs a good hook to Gambler's body.
Gambler is breathing heavily.
Gambler tries to land a body kick
and Kuduro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Degen Gambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuduro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Degen Gambler has been cut.
Gambler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambler walks into a stiff left hand from Kuduro.
Kuduro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gambler has time to react.
Gambler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambler. That did some damage!
Kuduro fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gambler square on the jaw! Damn, Gambler is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Danza Kuduro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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