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GAMMA#334 Williams vs Mendez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton has chosen Stagger Lee - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelton tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengazzoni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bengazzoni catches Shelton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Lee Shelton has been cut.
Bengazzoni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bengazzoni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengazzoni shoots in for a takedown but Shelton shows good takedown defense.
Shelton tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengazzoni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bengazzoni tries to keep at a distance but Shelton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengazzoni's efforts to push away.
Shelton has Bengazzoni pressed against the cage, preventing Bengazzoni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bengazzoni tries to circle away but Shelton has him pinned against the cage.
Shelton lands a shoulder strike.
Shelton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bengazzoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Bengazzoni tries to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling the position.
Bengazzoni working hard to break the clinch.
Shelton keeps control of Bengazzoni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengazzoni is trying to push Shelton away but Shelton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shelton.
Shelton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bengazzoni tries to break free but Shelton pushes him back against the cage.
Shelton prevents Bengazzoni from breaking the clinch.
Shelton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bengazzoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to force a seperation but Shelton has the dominant position.
Bengazzoni tries to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling the position.
Bengazzoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Shelton taking a breather.
Shelton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengazzoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Shelton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelton has Bengazzoni pressed against the cage.
Shelton connects with a big uppercut there that sends Bengazzoni tumbling to the ground! Shelton follows him down into his guard.
Bengazzoni is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shelton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bengazzoni wants to stand but Shelton is controlling the position.
Shelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengazzoni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shelton is controlling him.
Shelton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bengazzoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shelton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benjamin Bengazzoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelton dodges the punch combination from Bengazzoni.
Shelton takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand.
Bengazzoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazzoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelton slows down the pace here.
Shelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengazzoni's efforts to push away.
Shelton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shelton prevents Bengazzoni from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shelton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shelton.
Shelton lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bengazzoni is trying to break free.
Bengazzoni working hard to break the clinch.
Bengazzoni wants to break free but Shelton has control.
Shelton has Bengazzoni pressed against the cage, preventing Bengazzoni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shelton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengazzonis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shelton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bengazzoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bengazzoni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bengazzoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bengazzoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bengazzoni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shelton sprawls well. Shelton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bengazzoni gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bengazzoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch but Shelton is having none of it.
Bengazzoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Shelton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Shelton's cut.
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.
Shelton walks into a jab.
A big right from Bengazzoni misses.
Shelton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengazzoni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelton tries to clinch there but Bengazzoni circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shelton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bengazzoni has had enough of the clinch but Shelton keeps him there for the moment.
Shelton stalls.
Bengazzoni tries to break free but Shelton pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Lee Shelton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengazzoni tries to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling the position.
Shelton lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelton.
Bengazzoni wants to break free but Shelton has control.
Shelton breaks the clinch.
Shelton rushes Bengazzoni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shelton breaks from the clinch.
Shelton slips a jab and a cross from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bengazzoni, pushing him back against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Shelton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bengazzoni, pushing him back against the cage.
Shelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab to the head.
Shelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelton is looking to clinch.
Bengazzoni lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bengazzoni takes the fight into the clinch.
Bengazzoni is trying to force a seperation but Shelton has the dominant position.
Shelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelton clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Bengazzoni on the inside.
Bengazzoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shelton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Shelton to work.
A body shot lands from Shelton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni being controlled against the cage.
Shelton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengazzoni prevents the takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shelton taking a breather.
Shelton keeps control of Bengazzoni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengazzoni can't break the clinch.
Shelton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelton prevents Bengazzoni from breaking the clinch.
Shelton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to force a seperation but Shelton has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Shelton won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni tries to break free but Shelton pushes him back against the cage.
Shelton controlling the action here for a moment.
Shelton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengazzoni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shelton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Lee Shelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bengazzoni swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shelton rushes Bengazzoni and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Shelton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Shelton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bengazzoni throws a chopping leg kick but Shelton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shelton tries to clinch up.
Shelton slips a jab and a cross from Bengazzoni.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bengazzoni!
Shelton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bengazzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengazzoni fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelton closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Shelton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bengazzoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shelton has Bengazzoni pressed against the cage, preventing Bengazzoni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shelton stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shelton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shelton.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Bengazzoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shelton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Shelton.
Bengazzoni tries to break free but Shelton pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazzoni is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Shelton - that landed with a thud.
Shelton stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengazzoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelton lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengazzoni's efforts to push away.
Shelton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengazzoni gets tackled into the cage by Shelton. Shelton maintains the clinch.
Bengazzoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengazzoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Shelton effectively controlling the action here.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Bengazzoni tries to circle away but Shelton has him pinned against the cage.
Shelton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
Bengazzoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Shelton has double underhooks.
A short right from Shelton on the inside.
Shelton scores with a shot to the side of Bengazzoni's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shelton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bengazzoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shelton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bengazzoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shelton tries to clinch but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Bengazzoni scores with the left hand. Shelton knows he should have avoided that one.
Bengazzoni misses the shot to the body.
Shelton closes the distance and clinches.
Lee Shelton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bengazzoni can't break the clinch.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Bengazzoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Shelton won't allow it.
Bengazzoni has had enough of the clinch but Shelton keeps him there for the moment.
Bengazzoni wants to break free but Shelton has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shelton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Shelton stalling in the clinch.
Shelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengazzoni's efforts to push away.
Bengazzoni can't break the clinch.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelton stalls.
Shelton blocks an elbow strike from Bengazzoni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bengazzoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Shelton has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Shelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shelton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Shelton!
After the fight, Lee Shelton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Carrier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Arce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Carrier!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arce moves out of range of the body kick from Carrier.
Carrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carrier enables Arce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carrier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carrier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arce.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arce passes Carrier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arce in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carrier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Arce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caveman has chosen Captain Caveman Intro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolai Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Caveman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Caveman scores with a jab.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caveman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Li lands a head kick. Caveman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caveman throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caveman.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li looks to land a left hand but Caveman moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Li. That snapped Caveman's head back.
Caveman ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Caveman moves away and avoids it.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolai Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Li! Caveman is out on his feet! Li rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Caveman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Caveman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Li!
Our winner, Nicolai Li, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Iriskhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eduard Iriskhanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduard Iriskhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Roussimoff!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roussimoff.
Roussimoff throws a head kick that misses
and Iriskhanov counters with a two punch combo.
Iriskhanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Roussimoff. Roussimoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Roussimoff throws a head kick but Iriskhanov moves out of range.
Iriskhanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roussimoff throws an overhand right that lands on Iriskhanov's shoulder, as Iriskhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Iriskhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roussimoff eats them both and turns towards Iriskhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roussimoff is rocked!
Roussimoff throws a right hand that misses
and Iriskhanov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Roussimoff has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eduard Iriskhanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (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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170 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Clark misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark misses with a kick to the body
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniels's guard. Nice move by Clark!
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Clark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels 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.
Clark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniels's guard.
Daniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels scores with a push kick.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clark rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clark. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Clark tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark delivers a nice body kick.
Clark is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.
Clark moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Clark keeps Daniels at a distance using the push kick.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming.
Clark tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Daniels
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Daniels lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Daniels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Clark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Clark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Daniels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daniels 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.
Taylor Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark blocks a jab.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark lands a head kick. Daniels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Clark.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daniels. Clark shrugs it off though.
Clark avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark scores with a nice body kick.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daniels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daniels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Daniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clark. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Daniels misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniels.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark throws a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a head kick.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Clark!
Taylor Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark McGowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ce Ca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGowan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The BBC Sucks O' Cock News. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ce Ca!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGowan misses the shot to the body.
McGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ca.
A low kick from Ca misses
and McGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ca throws a body punch but McGowan moves out of range.
McGowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ca misses with a wild body shot.
Ca throws a body punch but McGowan moves out of range.
Ca avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGowan avoids a kick to the body.
Ca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowan avoids the head kick by Ca.
Ca misses the body punch
and McGowan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ca really felt that one!
Ca throws a lazy head kick
and McGowan counters with a one-two to the body.
McGowan looks to throw the jab but Ca is out of range.
Ce Ca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGowan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Ca lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGowan doesn't seem phased though.
McGowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ca moves out of range of the body kick.
Ca misses with a head kick.
Ca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGowan moves away.
McGowan throws a leg kick but Ca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGowan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ca moves into the clinch successfully.
Ca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGowan's efforts to push away.
McGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Ca controls the action.
McGowan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ca trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ca.
A head punch on the inside from Ca fails to land.
Ca lands a hook that snaps the head of McGowan backwards.
McGowan stalling in the clinch but Ca improves position.
McGowan blocking some punches.
McGowan avoiding damage as Ca throws knees to the body.
Ca lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ca misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGowan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ca.
Ca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ca gets through McGowan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGowan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ca misses with an elbow over the top.
McGowan jumps guard and drags Ca to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ca controlling from the top position.
Ca trying to control but McGowan is working from the bottom.
Ca stays in close to McGowan's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowan keeping moving, preventing Ca from controlling successfully.
Ce Ca has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ca misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ca tries to clinch there but McGowan circles away.
Ca lunges at McGowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGowan's hand.
McGowan 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGowan.
Ca swings for the body but McGowan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ce Ca will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGowan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ca is looking to clinch.
Ca is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
McGowan misses with a hook. Ca ducked under it nicely.
Ca tries to clinch
and McGowan counters with a low kick, right behind Ca 's knee.
A big right from McGowan misses.
Ca throws a jab when McGowan was well out of range.
Mark McGowan is winning the standup battle so far.
McGowan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ca throws a head kick but McGowan moves out of range.
A cross from McGowan lands.
Nice shot by Ca.
McGowan lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ca sprawling to the canvas. McGowan follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ca hang on?
Ca is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ca is hurt! He's hurt bad - McGowan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ca from any more punishment! Congratulations to McGowan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark McGowan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Custer comes to the cage accompanied by History´s Stranglers by The Bronx. Walker has chosen wanted dead or alive as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Walker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Walker has Custer pressed against the cage, preventing Custer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Custer keeps him there for the moment.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Custer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker checks a low kick from Custer.
Walker walks into a jab.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Custer back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Custer is rocked!
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker misses with a body kick.
Oh Custer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Custer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Custer seems to have got his legs back now.
Custer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Custer lands a jab.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Custer is predictable there
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker lands an elbow just above Custer 's eye.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Custer avoids it.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Custer gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Walker tries to pull guard but Custer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker throws a right hand that Custer ducks under and follows up with a left that Custer also avoids with ease.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Custer.
Walker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Custer, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Custer against the cage but Custer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Custer swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker slips a jab from Custer.
Custer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Custer misses with a head kick.
Walker slips under a jab.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Custer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custer on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Custer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Walker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker slips a straight right by Custer.
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Custer manages to break the clinch.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Custer.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
Custer lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker prevents a body shot from Custer.
Custer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker decides to pull guard.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Custer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Custer defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Custer as he jumps to the side.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Custer.
Walker looks to land a combination but Custer avoids it well.
Walker tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Custer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walker is out of range and Custer settles back down.
Walker throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Custer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
Walker cracks Custer with an open hand slap.
Wade Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Custer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Custer.
Custer takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Custer keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer checks a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Custer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Wade Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Custer.
Walker throws a head kick but Custer moves out of range.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker throws a head kick but Custer moves out of range.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
Custer with a nice cross.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Custer misses with a few strikes there.
Custer misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Custer scores with a push kick.
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Custer's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Custer uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Walker stands up and waves to Custer to follow him.
Walker tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
Custer cracks the inside of Walker's front leg.
Nice cross by Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Custer sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Custer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Walker has closed the distance and engaged Custer in a clinch.
Custer is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Custer into the cage.
Walker looking to stall.
Custer controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker prevents a body shot from Custer.
Custer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Custer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Custer's head.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Custer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Custer stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Walker.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Walker 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.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Custer looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Custer defends it nicely.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wade Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer'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!
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Custer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
Custer misses with a low kick.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Custer pushes him off.
Custer dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Custer swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Custer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Custer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker stops Custer from standing up.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Custer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker moves out of range as Custer strikes.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Custer's waist but Custer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Custer misses with a kick to the body.
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker tries to clinch there but Custer circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Custer is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walker thows a huge punch but Custer dodges it nicely.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker lands strikes from half guard.
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Custer is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Walker slips a nice elbow through Custer's hands, connecting with Custer's forehead.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like Walker is going to stand back up.
Custer is trying to stand.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker works his way into full mount!
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Walker!
Wade Walker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe comes into the arena with The Pride of Wales blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigues has chosen New Order Blue Monday 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues wants to clinch
and Calzaghe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calzaghe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calzaghe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues has closed the distance and engaged Calzaghe in a clinch.
Rodrigues controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Rodrigues's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Calzaghe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calzaghe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigues is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Calzaghe.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzaghe just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Calzaghe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calzaghe backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to 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!
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Calzaghe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues stalling the fight.
Calzaghe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Calzaghe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Calzaghe wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calzaghe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Calzaghe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Leandro Rodrigues has been cut.
Calzaghe slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Calzaghe misses the jab.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calzaghe has time to react.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Calzaghe pushes him off.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calzaghe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Calzaghe misses.
Calzaghe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calzaghe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Calzaghe takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calzaghe throws a big shot that misses.
Leandro Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calzaghe at a distance.
Calzaghe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Calzaghe walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calzaghe lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Nice cross by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Calzaghe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calzaghe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzaghe lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calzaghe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Calzaghe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calzaghe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calzaghe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues stalling in the clinch.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calzaghe stalling.
Calzaghe taking a breather.
Come on Rodrigues - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe stalling in the clinch.
Rodrigues will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calzaghe up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Calzaghe.
Leandro Rodrigues seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calzaghe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Calzaghe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Calzaghe. Beautiful body shot.
Calzaghe is looking to wear down Rodrigues with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodrigues takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calzaghe scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Calzaghe should have avoided that one.
It looks like Joe Calzaghe has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Calzaghe is rocked!
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Calzaghe counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Calzaghe to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Calzaghe shakes it off.
Oh Calzaghe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzaghe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calzaghe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Calzaghe avoids it easily.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
Calzaghe staying out of range there.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calzaghe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues lands with a right to the head.
Rodrigues leaning against his opponent.
Calzaghe blocking some punches.
Rodrigues gets through Calzaghe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calzaghe lands a jab.
Rodrigues might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Calzaghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calzaghe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Calzaghe throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calzaghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Calzaghe throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calzaghe lands the left hand.
Joe Calzaghe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Calzaghe.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Calzaghe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodrigues takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodrigues is rocked!
Calzaghe throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Calzaghe as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Calzaghe.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Calzaghe's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Calzaghe counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calzaghe throws out the jab.
Calzaghe moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Calzaghe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe lands a jab.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calzaghe misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calzaghe.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calzaghe blocks an uppercut.
Calzaghe lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Calzaghe scores with a shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calzaghe digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Calzaghe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodrigues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodrigues lands a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe blocks an uppercut.
Calzaghe scores with a shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Calzaghe misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Calzaghe.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
Calzaghe presses Rodrigues against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calzaghe scores with a shoulder strike.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.
Rodrigues leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calzaghe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Calzaghe waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes to the cage accompanied by Love is what i got. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabreros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabreros feints and then cracks Fedotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fedotov down.
Cabreros keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabreros just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabreros looks to land a combination but Fedotov avoids it well.
Fedotov pushes Cabreros away with a front kick.
Cabreros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabreros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedotov throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Cabreros misses its intended target.
Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedotov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Fedotov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fedotov looks for the body kick but Cabreros saw that one coming.
Cabreros throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cabreros is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabreros lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedotov cracks Cabreros with a nice body shot.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Cabreros avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabreros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabreros blocks the elbow strike.
Cabreros breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Fedotov slams his shin into Cabreros's torso.
Fedotov throws a leg kick
and Cabreros counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Fedotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedotov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabreros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Cabreros lands with a cross.
Cabreros connects with a solid leg kick.
Fedotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fedotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabreros, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabreros is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cabreros's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabreros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabreros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabreros moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabreros throws a lazy right hand but Fedotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabreros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedotov at a distance.
Cabreros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabreros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabreros 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.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabreros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Fedotov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Fedotov moves out of range.
Cabreros throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedotov.
Cabreros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedotov connects with a body shot that sends Cabreros's belly button to the back.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fedotov.
Fedotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabreros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fedotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros looks to land a right hand but Fedotov moved out of range.
Cabreros cracks a nice hook into Fedotov's ribs.
Cabreros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Cabreros will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body kick there by Fedotov.
Fedotov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fedotov slips a jab and a cross from Cabreros.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov cracks Cabreros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabreros cracks Fedotov with an open hand slap.
Cabreros loads up on a big right hand but Fedotov slips the punch.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fedotov blocks the leg kick.
Cabreros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fedotov.
Cabreros throws a body kick that misses.
Cabreros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabreros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fedotov is out of range and Cabreros settles back down.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Fedotov.
Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros misses with a straight left.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabreros.
Fedotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabreros is looking to score with low kicks.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cabreros fails to land.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Cabreros is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabreros seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Fedotov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cabreros wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Cabreros avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
Cabreros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Cabreros avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cabreros misses with the head strike.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cabreros.
Cabreros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabreros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabreros.
Fedotov rushes Cabreros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cabreros is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to stall.
Cabreros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Cabreros taking a breather.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabreros avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Cabreros.
Fedotov tries to work over Cabreros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fedotov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cabreros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedotovs head.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabreros presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but Cabreros blocks with his arms.
Fedotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabreros blocks it with crossed arms.
Peter Cabreros has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cabreros scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Cabreros will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fedotov rushes Cabreros and presses him up against the cage.
Cabreros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Peter Cabreros has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabreros.
Cabreros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabreros lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Cabreros tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabreros gets through Fedotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov is rocked!
Cabreros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabreros finish him?
Fedotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabreros.
Cabreros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Cabreros creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fedotov with a big uppercut! Fedotov tries to clinch up but Cabreros pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fedotov to the mat! Fedotov covers up and Cabreros unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Cabreros!
A very excited looking Peter Cabreros made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendez to stand back up!
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez avoids the body shot from Williams.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendez dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Simon Williams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Williams slips under a jab from Mendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Mendez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Mendez settles back down.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Mendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Mendez.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
It looks like Tony Mendez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Mendez throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Mendez looks winded!
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Williams is controlling Mendez's trapped leg to prevent Mendez from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams looks for the body kick but Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Mendez won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Mendez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Tony Mendez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Mendez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Mendez misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
Mendez feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams controlling Mendez's posture.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the position.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendez's guard.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendez's head.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Mendez taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Mendez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Mendez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tony Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams cracks the inside of Mendez's front leg.
Williams cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendez to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws an overhand right that drops Mendez like a sack of potatoes! Williams dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williams!
Simon Williams retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Simon Williams, 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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