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EVO 8: Scott vs Randolph PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Altenburg comes to the cage accompanied by Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and von Altenburg counters with a shoot takedown. Chavez fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez has von Altenburg pulled in close to control his posture.
von Altenburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Altenburg won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
von Altenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
von Altenburg tries to lock up and control but Chavez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
von Altenburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chavez wants to control the pace but von Altenburg is squirming around nicely.
Chavez content just to control the position here.
von Altenburg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
von Altenburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez controlling his opponent.
von Altenburg working to try and regain half guard.
Chavez content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control the pace but von Altenburg is squirming around nicely.
von Altenburg is looking to get to half guard.
Chavez controlling from mount.
von Altenburg is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
von Altenburg is squirming around, avoiding Chavez's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
von Altenburg is squirming around, avoiding Chavez's attempts to control the action.
von Altenburg tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
Chavez wants to control the pace but von Altenburg is squirming around nicely.
von Altenburg is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
von Altenburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Chavez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Chavez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Altenburg breaks the clinch.
Chavez throws a leg kick but von Altenburg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps von Altenburg's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
von Altenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick
and von Altenburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavez is defending against the submission attempts here by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. von Altenburg is working away from the top position though.
von Altenburg is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavez trying to control but von Altenburg postures up.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chavez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez regains half guard.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Altenburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chavez!
von Altenburg scoring with strikes but Chavez is staying in there.
Chavez is trying desperately to improve position.
von Altenburg swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heisenberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hope and Pray. Steinar Sting has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steinar Sting!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg misses with a looping right.
Heisenberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heisenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Sting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sting seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sting looks to land a strike but Heisenberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heisenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sting trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sting preventing the sweep.
Sting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sting throws a big elbow that misses.
Heisenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sting engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sting thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sting looking to sit in guard and control but Heisenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heisenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heisenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heisenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg preventing the sweep.
Heisenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Mitch Heisenberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heisenberg lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sting.
Jab from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws out a loose jab but Sting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sting misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick that knocks Sting off balance momentarily.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses.
Heisenberg throws the left hand but Sting avoids the punch easily.
Heisenberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heisenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heisenberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Sting bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sting tries to land a body kick
and Heisenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heisenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
A big left from Heisenberg misses.
Sting displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
Sting tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Heisenberg catches Sting right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg lands with a hook. Sting tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg misses with a looping left.
Heisenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Heisenberg lands a jab to the head.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sting has time to react.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sting throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Sting sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sting turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heisenberg lands a head kick. Sting smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heisenberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heisenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sting.
Sting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sting.
Sting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sting shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heisenberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Sting.
Sting throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Sting throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg swings widly with a right hand
so Sting counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sting stopping the sweep attempt from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sting advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sting working Heisenberg over with strikes.
Sting wants to take a breather but Heisenberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heisenberg wants to control but Sting is keeping busy.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sting is looking to advance position but Heisenberg won't allow it.
Sting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heisenberg keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is trying to maintain the position but Sting is very close to passing his half guard.
Sting looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heisenberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sting looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sting lands with a punch from half guard.
Sting trying to control from half guard but Heisenberg is working away.
Heisenberg is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg wants to control but Sting is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sting thows a huge punch but Heisenberg dodges it nicely.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sting is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heisenberg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steinar Sting!
Steinar Sting 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurze tests Burgundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurze wants to land a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range.
Kurze with a jab.
Burgundy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurze.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurze was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Kurze swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurze.
A short right from Burgundy on the inside.
Kurze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurze can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Kurze lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze lands a left hand.
Kurze is trying to pull guard but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
Kurze is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kurze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Kurze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kurze.
Kurze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurze lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Kurze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurze throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burgundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
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!
Kurze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurze trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Kurze thows a huge punch but Burgundy dodges it nicely.
Kurze not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burgundy gets full guard.
Kurze throws a big elbow that misses.
Burgundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurze is controlling him.
Kurze wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgundy has wrist control.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy wants to stand but Kurze is controlling the position.
Kurze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgundy is fending him off so far but Kurze persists. Nope, Burgundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurze. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kurze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burgundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kurze.
Kurze trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
Kurze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurze wants to control but Burgundy is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Kurze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy avoids it well.
Burgundy prevents Kurze from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurze connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burgundy some visible discomfort.
Konrad Kurze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burgundy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurze's guard! Nice work there by Burgundy!
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burgundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kurze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burgundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burgundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurze's guard.
Kurze is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurze is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurze actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kurze is pressing down on Burgundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurze, not yet.
Burgundy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurze's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burgundy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burgundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurze lands with a shot to the body.
Burgundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body.
Burgundy lands a body shot.
Kurze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burgundy sprawls well initially but Kurze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kurze seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgundy defending well though.
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!
Kurze seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burgundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze working some strikes from top position.
Kurze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burgundy takes a swing at Kurze's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy is looking to wear down Kurze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kurze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the body
and Kurze counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burgundy's guard now.
Kurze trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Kurze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurze throws a strike but Burgundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burgundy defends well.
Burgundy stopping the sweep attempt from Kurze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy looking to pass the guard.
Kurze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgundy's guard.
Kurze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Kurze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurze trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Kurze postures up.
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurze manages to avoid it.
Kurze throws a poor cross that misses
and Burgundy counters with a nice body shot.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze wants to control but Burgundy is keeping him busy.
Kurze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burgundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kurze is staying tight to Burgundy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Konrad Kurze wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand
and Kurze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgundy won't be happy with that.
Burgundy is being controlled here.
Kurze wants to control but Burgundy is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurze trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Kurze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurze 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kurze!
During a confident post fight interview, Konrad Kurze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Dre - The Next Episode . Khanom Tom has chosen Round 5 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
182 lbs
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180 lbs
27 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Black tries to clinch up
and Khanom Tom counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Khanom Tom to acknowledge the strikes.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Black.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Black misses.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black misses with a body kick.
Khanom Tom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khanom Tom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black tries a body shot but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Khanom Tom letting Black take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanom Tom lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khanom Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanom Tom misses with the head strike.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom prevents a body shot from Black.
Khanom Tom misses with a knee strike.
Khanom Tom pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Khanom Tom .
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom prevents a body shot from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanom Tom lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Khanom Tom tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanom Tom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khanom Tom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black tries to clinch up but Khanom Tom circles away and keeps his distance.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
Black throws a leg kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
Black thumps Khanom Tom with a low kick.
Khanom Tom throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Khanom Tom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khanom Tom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black wants to clinch but Khanom Tom slips to the side
and Khanom Tom counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khanom Tom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black avoids the head kick by Khanom Tom .
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanom Tom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khanom Tom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black checks a low kick from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way.
Khanom Tom throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black lands a nice hook to Khanom Tom 's body. Khanom Tom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khanom Tom throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black is looking to clinch.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black avoids the head kick by Khanom Tom .
Black moves out of range as Khanom Tom throws a body kick.
Khanom Tom tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black avoids the body shot from Khanom Tom .
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Khanom Tom .
A low kick from Khanom Tom is predictable there
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khanom Tom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom .
Black throws a body kick that misses.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black clinches with his opponent.
Khanom Tom letting Black take a breather here.
Khanom Tom takes a shot to the head.
Black has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black misses with an elbow over the top.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black misses with some punches.
Khanom Tom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Black.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Black.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanom Tom lands with a left to the head.
Khanom Tom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanom Tom misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
A right hand to the body from Khanom Tom .
Black crunches a lovely knee into Khanom Tom 's ribcage.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanom Tom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khanom Tom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Black tries a body shot but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Black lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Henry Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom misses with the head strike.
Khanom Tom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khanom Tom 's efforts to push away.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Khanom Tom controls the action.
Khanom Tom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black blocking some punches.
Black misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanom Tom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Black.
Khanom Tom scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Khanom Tom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanom Tom lands a nice shot to the body.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom .
Black blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom .
Black tries a knee to the head but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Khanom Tom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black is working Khanom Tom over against the cage.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Black.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanom Tom .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
A body shot lands from Khanom Tom .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khanom Tom digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Khanom Tom lands a body punch.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Khanom Tom is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom is trying to stall.
Khanom Tom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khanom Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Khanom Tom - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Khanom Tom .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khanom Tom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Black connects with a body shot.
Black misses with a body shot.
Khanom Tom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Black checks it well.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanom Tom .
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanom Tom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Khanom Tom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanom Tom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khanom Tom swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Khanom Tom digs a good hook to Black's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Khanom Tom slams his shin into Black's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a hook. Khanom Tom ducked under it nicely.
Khanom Tom 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khanom Tom duly obliges.
Khanom Tom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanom Tom clinches.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khanom Tom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black misses with some punches.
Khanom Tom lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanom Tom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black is rocked!
Khanom Tom can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khanom Tom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khanom Tom blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanom Tom pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanom Tom as Black tries to tie him up.
Khanom Tom is working Black over against the cage.
Black letting Khanom Tom take a breather here.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a big right hand that drops Black! The killer instinct kicks in and Khanom Tom finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khanom Tom !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nai Khanom Tom !
A relieved looking Nai Khanom Tom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hector. Maguire has chosen Guns 'n Roses - Welcome To The Jungle 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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154 lbs
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154 lbs
34 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Maguire throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Maguire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maguire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maguire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Maguire down.
Maguire catches Cabrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Maguire had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Maguire instigates a clinch.
Maguire working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
Maguire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Maguire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maguire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maguire throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Maguire.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire walks into a jab.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Maguire lands but Cabrera takes it in his stride.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Maguire swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Maguire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Maguire moves his leg out of the way.
Maguire misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maguire avoids it really well and circles away.
Maguire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maguire jabs at Cabrera's body.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera jabs Maguire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maguire. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Maguire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Maguire misses
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Maguire didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera stops Maguire from standing up.
Maguire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Maguire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire postures up.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing Maguire from standing up.
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 Hector Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Maguire didn't see that one coming.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Maguire throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire misses with an uppercut.
Maguire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maguire.
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Maguire is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Cabrera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Maguire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Maguire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maguire tries to avoid it but Cabrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maguire to the ground. Maguire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maguire tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Maguire.
Maguire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maguire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Maguire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maguire checks a leg kick nicely.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a hook but Maguire avoids it easily.
Maguire avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
Maguire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Maguire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Maguire misses.
Hector Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire connects with a crisp jab.
Maguire motions for Cabrera to come forward. Maguire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera fails with the takedown.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maguire staying out of range there.
Maguire misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maguire eats them both and turns towards Cabrera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Maguire.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Maguire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Maguire lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Maguire is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maguire's sensitive parts.
Maguire jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maguire's waist but Maguire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side.
Cabrera slips a jab from Maguire.
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 Hector Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
Maguire misses with a double jab.
Maguire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maguire.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Maguire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maguire needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maguire.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Maguire misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
A big right from Maguire misses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maguire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Maguire throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maguire pushes Cabrera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Maguire's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a hook.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Maguire.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maguire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a combination. Maguire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Maguire moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cormac Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Maguire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Maguire's leg but Maguire calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
A punch lands to the side of Cabrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera lunges at Maguire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maguire's hand.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Maguire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Maguire's head but Maguire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Maguire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maguire connects with a crisp jab.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Maguire moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Maguire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maguire scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maguire is out of range.
Cabrera is looking to slow Maguire down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabrera's efforts to push away.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maguire backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Cabrera!
Hector Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes into the arena with Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version) blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
154 lbs
34 - 14 - 4 |
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31
146 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto tries to score with a low kick but Xiaolong moves his leg out of the way.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Hashimoto sees coming a mile off.
Hashimoto lands with a shot to the body.
Hashimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xiaolong tries to avoid it but Hashimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xiaolong to the ground. Xiaolong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Xiaolong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Xiaolong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiaolong counters with a body kick.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto thows a leg kick but Xiaolong checks it
and Xiaolong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashimoto jabs Xiaolong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Hashimoto misses its intended target.
Hashimoto takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
Hashimoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiaolong should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hashimoto blocks the low kick.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashimoto connects with a body shot that sends Xiaolong's belly button to the back.
Hashimoto throws a jab when Xiaolong was well out of range.
Hashimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaolong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot
and Xiaolong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hashimoto takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaolong.
Hashimoto connects with a single shot there.
Hashimoto misses with a looping left.
Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong wants to land a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range.
Hashimoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiaolong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hashimoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiaolong wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hashimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiaolong is keeping the position for now.
Hashimoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Xiaolong dives on top into guard.
Hashimoto keeping full guard, as Xiaolong tries to pass.
Hashimoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Hashimoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiaolong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiaolong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiaolong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiaolong is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xiaolong lands a nice shot that snaps Hashimoto's head back.
Xiaolong feints and then cracks Hashimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hashimoto down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Xiaolong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashimoto jabs Xiaolong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiaolong misses with a kick to the body.
Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaolong is just out of range.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Xiaolong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the body
and Xiaolong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaolong manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Xiaolong seems unphased.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiaolong looks to throw a body kick
and Hashimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Xiaolong fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is keeping the position.
Hashimoto advances to half guard.
Hashimoto is keen to just control but Xiaolong is a slippery customer.
Hashimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Xiaolong is defending well.
Ground and pound from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hashimoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiaolong trying to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto throwing shots but Xiaolong is blocking nicely.
Xiaolong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Hashimoto tries to break free.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Xiaolong is riding his opponent, not letting Hashimoto buck him off.
Hashimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto turns into Xiaolong and is now in his guard.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is keeping the position.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiaolong has wrist control.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiaolong is retaining full guard.
Xiaolong is pulling down on Hashimoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Hashimoto, at least for the moment.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiaolong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashimoto throws an elbow that misses. Xiaolong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hashimoto's guard. Nice move by Xiaolong!
Hashimoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xiaolong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xiaolong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiaolong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto wants to slow Xiaolong down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hashimoto is defended easily by Xiaolong.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Hashimoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiaolong moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Xiaolong ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Xiaolong slaps the foot to one side.
Xiaolong cracks a nice hook into Hashimoto's ribs.
Xiaolong misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Hashimoto.
Li Xiaolong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hashimoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiaolong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hashimoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiaolong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body punch
and Xiaolong counters with a good low kick that Hashimoto was not able to check.
Xiaolong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hashimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Li Xiaolong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto looks to land a right hand but Xiaolong moved out of range.
Hashimoto thows a leg kick but Xiaolong checks it
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xiaolong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaolong moves away.
A swing and a miss from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaolong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiaolong cracks Hashimoto with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaolong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
Xiaolong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hashimoto's sensitive parts.
Hashimoto jabs Xiaolong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiaolong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hashimoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiaolong scrambles back to his feet.
Xiaolong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaolong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hashimoto wants to free his trapped foot but Xiaolong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is pressing down on Xiaolong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiaolong is holding on for now.
Xiaolong is trying is best to control the position here.
Hashimoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiaolong is staying active underneath Hashimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xiaolong gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Xiaolong keeps moving.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiaolong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hashimoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
Our winner, Keiji Hashimoto, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nazarethyan's choice of entrance music: Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Dr Gonzo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
142 lbs
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150 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Nazarethyan.
Gonzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Gonzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarethyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
Gonzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarethyan lands with a right hand.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan is looking to clinch.
Nazarethyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Nazarethyan - just one landing.
Nazarethyan scores with a one two! Gonzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzo is rocked!
Gonzo scores with a leg kick.
Gonzo throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a hook but Gonzo blocks it.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzo.
Nazarethyan lands with an overhand left.
Gonzo with a jab.
Gonzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Gonzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarethyan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazarethyan in his tracks.
Gonzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
Gonzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzo throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a jab to the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzo is able to avoid easily.
Gonzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Nazarethyan does no damage.
Gonzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarethyan swivels and escapes.
Gonzo thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nazarethyan is looking to advance position but Gonzo won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nazarethyan wants to pass the guard but Gonzo is keeping the position.
Gonzo is looking for a triangle but Nazarethyan pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazarethyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Gonzo keeps moving.
Gonzo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nazarethyan stacks Gonzo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nazarethyan!
Nazarethyan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nazarethyan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the head.
Nazarethyan looking to finish Gonzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nazarethyan avoids the attempt from Gonzo to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzo's face.
Nazarethyan is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzo is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarethyan seems keen to control Gonzo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzo jabs Nazarethyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazarethyan is looking to slow Gonzo down with leg kicks.
Gonzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazarethyan sprawls well. Nazarethyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo misses with a straight right.
Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarethyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
Gonzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the body.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Gonzo.
Gonzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
Gonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazarethyan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Gonzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Gonzo avoids it.
Nazarethyan punishes Gonzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range and Gonzo settles back down.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarethyan.
Gonzo misses with a body shot
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Nazarethyan.
Gonzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nazarethyan smiles and moves away.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and pushes Gonzo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nazarethyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzo trying to control the position but instead, Nazarethyan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzo into the cage.
Gonzo jumps guard but Nazarethyan stands there with Gonzo around his waist. Gonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nazarethyan walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nazarethyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzo moves away.
Nazarethyan cracks a nice hook into Gonzo's ribs.
Nazarethyan connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Gonzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Gonzo misses.
Nazarethyan darts in and clinches Gonzo up against the cage.
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!
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzo takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nazarethyan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarethyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan presses Gonzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Gonzo throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazarethyan.
Gonzo has Nazarethyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nazarethyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzo manages to pull guard.
Nazarethyan is stalling in the full guard.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes from guard but Gonzo blocks nicely.
Gonzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo has his foot on Nazarethyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazarethyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Gonzo keeps moving.
Nazarethyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nazarethyan being controlled here momentarily.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.
Nazarethyan won't allow Gonzo to get back to his feet.
Nazarethyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Nazarethyan working some strikes from top position.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gonzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazarethyan defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan stays in close to Gonzo's body and controls the position.
Nazarethyan slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan is trying to control. Gonzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nazarethyan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonzo taking some punishment here, with Nazarethyan in his half guard.
Gonzo trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nazarethyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonzo tries to hold on but Nazarethyan pushes him away.
Nazarethyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzo is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan controlling his opponent.
Gonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nazarethyan controlling from mount.
Nazarethyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dr Gonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazarethyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Suren Nazarethyan 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 Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Gracie has chosen Metallica Enter Sandman as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
43 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie checks a low kick from Hall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Hall cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Gracie feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall lands a high kick!
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Hall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall scores with a head kick.
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hall tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hall throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall checks a low kick from Gracie.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie stalling the fight.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Hall moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie pushes Hall away with a front kick.
Hall keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Hall.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Hall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Hall.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Hall throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sam Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Gracie jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Gracie clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Holden Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Gracie scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Hall.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Holden Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Holden Gracie thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Canada!. Stehling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury throws a series of punches but Stehling moves out of range.
Stehling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fleury to score with a decent uppercut.
Fleury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stehling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleury defending well as Stehling loads up on a big left hand.
Fleury scores with a head kick.
Fleury misses with a hook.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Fleury.
Fleury throws a hook but Stehling blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Fleury misses its intended target.
Stehling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fleury.
Stehling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stehling.
Stehling blocks a leg kick.
Stehling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fleury misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
Fleury gets tackled into the cage by Stehling. Stehling maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleury.
Fleury is looking to break free of the clinch but Stehling has double underhooks.
Stehling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fleury is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stehling blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Fleury.
A shot in the inside from Fleury.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fleury takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stehling has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fleury clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stehling throwing sloppy strikes.
Stehling is punishing Fleury with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stehling landing with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling misses with a punch to the head.
Fleury manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stehling's guard. Nice work there by Fleury.
Stehling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleury stopping the sweep attempt from Stehling.
Fleury is fighting to break Stehling's control of his arms but Stehling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fleury looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stehling is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stehling being controlled here momentarily.
Stehling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleury is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stehling trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stehling forces his way into half guard.
Stehling wants to free his trapped foot but Fleury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stehling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stehling prevents Fleury from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleury trying to hold on to Stehling's head to control him but Stehling postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling is keen to just control but Fleury is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fleury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleury connects with the punch.
Fleury misses with a low kick.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
Stehling staying out of range there.
Fleury scores with a push kick.
Stehling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleury steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stehling. That one must have hurt.
Fleury throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fleury throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Stehling lands.
Fleury misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleury avoids the body shot from Stehling.
Theoran Fleury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleury throws a body kick that misses.
Fleury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stehling doesn't manage to clinch there - Fleury circles away.
Stehling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Fleury.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fleury.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
Fleury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stehling throws a hook to the side of Fleury's head but Fleury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleury thuds a left hand into Stehling's body.
Fleury misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fleury.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stehling scores with a jab.
Stehling fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fleury. That's going to slow Stehling down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury scores with a jab to the body.
Fleury throws an overhand right that lands on Stehling's shoulder, as Stehling tries to avoid the shot.
Stehling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stehling has closed the distance and engaged Fleury in a clinch.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
Stehling throws a head punch that misses.
Fleury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
Fleury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stehling lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fleury fails to land.
Fleury gets control of Stehling's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fleury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fleury looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stehling has picked Fleury up and slammed him! Fleury can't keep hold of the triangle and Stehling manages to pass to side control!
Stehling tries to advance to mount but Fleury denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury is looking to regain half guard here but Stehling keeps moving and retains side control.
Stehling prevents Fleury from escaping the position.
Stehling tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stehling tries to stand but Fleury is controlling his head.
Stehling works to advance to full mount. Fleury defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stehling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stehling lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stehling thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stehling postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fleury looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fleury is looking to escape.
Stehling breaks from Fleury's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitchell Stehling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fleury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stehling. That did some damage!
Stehling misses with a head kick.
Fleury blocks a head kick by Stehling.
Stehling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stehling rushes Fleury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fleury is trying to break free.
Fleury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stehling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fleury fails to land with a series of punches.
Stehling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fleury lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling tries to clinch but Fleury is having none of it.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Fleury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fleury misses its intended target.
Stehling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fleury throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fleury throws an overhand right that lands on Stehling's shoulder, as Stehling tries to avoid the shot.
Theoran Fleury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stehling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleury. That did some damage!
Stehling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Fleury. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stehling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stehling counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleury lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stehling misses with a body kick.
Stehling lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Stehling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fleury finds it's way through Stehling's defenses.
A jab from Fleury does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury misses with a looping left.
Stehling 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.
A good leg kick by Stehling.
Fleury drops his hands momentarily and Stehling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Stehling.
Stehling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stehling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fleury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fleury gets caught napping as Stehling dives in and scores a takedown. Fleury manages to retain guard.
Fleury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stehling.
Fleury is trying to hold Stehling in close to prevent damage but Stehling has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stehling in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury gets full guard.
Stehling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Fleury keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleury holds on and takes a little breather.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stehling cracks Fleury with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Fleury keeps moving.
Fleury wants to hit a switch here but Stehling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fleury there!
Fleury tries to hold on but Stehling pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fleury looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleury is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fleury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stehling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stehling throws a good cross that connects.
Fleury 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.
Fleury lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stehling takes a step back to recover.
Fleury slips a jab from Stehling.
Stehling checks a low kick from Fleury.
Stehling throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleury.
Stehling checks a leg kick.
Stehling throws a leg kick but Fleury checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fleury.
Stehling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleury throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury scoring well with a low kick there.
Stehling walks into a jab.
Fleury looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling tests Fleury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Fleury does no damage.
Fleury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Theoran Fleury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fleury looks to throw the jab but Stehling is out of range.
Stehling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Fleury - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Stehling.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Fleury.
Stehling fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stehling misses with a low kick.
Stehling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stehling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stehling tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fleury is trying to escape the position but Stehling is controlling the position.
Stehling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleury struggling a bit here.
Stehling misses with the ground and pound.
Stehling tries to advance to mount but Fleury denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling working the ground and pound.
Stehling in side control, throwing shots but Fleury defends.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but Fleury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stehling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fleury is not content to let Stehling control the position.
Stehling lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Stehling's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stehling tries to score with some ground and pound. Fleury controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stehling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fleury manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stehling's best efforts.
Fleury is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fleury wants to control but Stehling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fleury looks for the body kick but Stehling saw that one coming.
Stehling avoids the body shot from Fleury.
Stehling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stehling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fleury takes a step back to recover.
Fleury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stehling's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Stehling misses the target.
Stehling lands a jab to Fleury's midsection.
Stehling throws a looping overhand right but Fleury ducks down to avoid it.
Fleury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stehling.
Stehling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleury moves forwards but Stehling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fleury throws a leg kick
and Stehling counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Stehling in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury can't do much from the bottom here.
Fleury takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stehling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fleury is rocked!
Fleury tries to buck Stehling off but Stehling is having none of it.
Fleury is not content to let Stehling control the position.
Stehling passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fleury!
Poor strikes thrown by Stehling there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stehling wants to control the pace but Fleury is squirming around nicely.
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fleury tries to hold on but Stehling postures up.
Mitchell Stehling has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleury is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling controlling the pace for now.
Theoran Fleury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stehling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stehling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Stehling.
Fleury throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stehling.
Stehling tries to clinch up.
Fleury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fleury scores with a nice strike.
Fleury misses with a straight left.
Fleury lands a lovely overhand right.
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.
Fleury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stehling.
Fleury misses with a hook
and Stehling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stehling 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
A victorious Mitchell Stehling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bang - By Barry Scott. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Scott scores with a jab.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randolph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Randolph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Randolph.
Scott throws a leg kick but Randolph checks it.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Randolph throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Randolph throws a front kick aimed at Scott's knee but Scott avoids it well.
Randolph works the jab nicely.
Randolph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Scott lands with an overhand left.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randolph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randolph slips a jab from Scott.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Randolph tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Randolph as Scott shoots in.
Randolph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randolph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scott - that will leave a mark!
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randolph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott looking to control but Randolph passes into half guard.
Randolph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randolph is working away from the top position though.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Randolph is proving a slippery customer.
Randolph trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randolph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randolph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
Randolph is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Randolph has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randolph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randolph wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Randolph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Randolph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Randolph trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Randolph is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Randolph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Randolph is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randolph wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Randolph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randolph lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randolph is one step ahead there.
Randolph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randolph wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randolph throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Randolph.
Randolph throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott prevents Randolph from getting the reversal.
Scott looking to finish with strikes here!
Randolph is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Randolph hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Randolph can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Randolph is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott controlling his opponent.
Randolph is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott raining down shots from the mount!
Scott lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Randolph really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott unloads with some shots from mount but Randolph bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randolph is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott lands a nice hook to Randolph's body. Randolph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Randolph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Randolph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Randolph.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Randolph.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Randolph. That's going to slow Scott down.
Scott throws a leg kick but Randolph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randolph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Scott thuds a left hand into Randolph's body.
Donk. Randolph catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Randolph.
Scott checks a low kick from Randolph.
Randolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randolph plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Barry Scott has been cut.
Randolph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Randolph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Randolph gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.
Randolph prevents a body shot from Scott.
Randolph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scott up against the cage.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Scott on the inside.
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but Randolph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randolph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randolph.
Scott prevents Randolph from breaking the clinch.
Randolph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Randolph blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph stalling the fight.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Randolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randolph pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randolph blocks an uppercut.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Scott.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Randolph tries to tie him up.
Randolph misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph misses with the head strike.
Randolph misses with some punches.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randolph backwards.
Randolph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott prevents a body shot from Randolph.
Randolph is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Randolph has his back to the cage.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott tries to score a body lock takedown but Randolph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barry Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Randolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randolph is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Randolph has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Scott's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randolph throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott cracks the inside of Randolph's front leg.
Randolph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randolph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sly Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Randolph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randolph throws out the jab.
Scott wants to slow Randolph down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott scoring well with a low kick there.
Randolph looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
Randolph is looking to score with low kicks.
Randolph tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Randolph avoids it.
Scott scores with the left hand. Randolph knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott throws a leg kick but Randolph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randolph.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Randolph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randolph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Randolph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randolph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Randolph settles back down.
Scott clinches.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Scott.
Randolph blocks an uppercut.
Scott is working Randolph over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
Randolph gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randolph's elbow.
Randolph misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph is trying to stall.
Randolph prevents a body shot from Scott.
Nice body punch from Randolph.
Nice body punch from Randolph - that landed with a thud.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Randolph pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph blocking some punches.
Randolph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randolph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott prevents a body shot from Randolph.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Scott prevents Randolph from improving his position.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randolph has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Barry Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randolph does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott had his way with Sly Randolph in that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Randolph throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Randolph misses with a straight right.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott avoids the body shot from Randolph.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randolph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Randolph staying out of range there.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Randolph counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randolph chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Randolph looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph trying to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randolph looking to control.
Scott is looking to pass into half guard but Randolph pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Randolph is in guard.
Scott has Randolph pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randolph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott wants to sweep here but Randolph controlling him for the moment.
Randolph tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Randolph from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randolph wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Randolph!
Scott prevents Randolph from getting the reversal.
Randolph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Randolph is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Randolph is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Randolph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Randolph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Randolph!
Sly Randolph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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