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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by Carlton Dance Medley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Heart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Banks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heart.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heart's defenses.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Heart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Heart in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Heart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heart blocks the elbow strike.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Heart lands a takedown into guard.
Heart looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks kicks Heart off and gets to his feet.
Banks has Heart up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Heart in his tracks for a moment.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Heart takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Banks crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heart's defenses.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
Heart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heart takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks lands an elbow just above Heart 's eye.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heart's defenses.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banks lands a nice knee to the body.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Heart in his tracks for a moment.
Heart is rocked!
Banks lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
Heart is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heart takes an elbow to the temple.
Heart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Heart.
Knees to the body from Banks.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Banks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Banks creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Heart! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Banks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Banks!
A relieved looking Carlton Banks 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pinch Me. Buster Indechops could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Sinistra's chin.
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Indechops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Sinistra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indechops shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Indechops showed some decent athleticism there.
Sinistra wants to get back to his feet.
Indechops thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sinistra's head.
Sinistra trying to hold on to Indechops's head to control him but Indechops postures up.
Indechops winds up and cracks Sinistra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sinistra is trying to get back to full guard.
Indechops tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sinistra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Indechops missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Indechops connects with a nice short shot to Sinistra's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Indechops winds up and cracks Sinistra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indechops prevents Sinistra from standing back up.
Indechops stalling away here and it's allowed Sinistra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Indechops is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinistra has wrist control.
Indechops wants to control from the top but Sinistra keeps moving.
Indechops cracks Sinistra with a solid left hand.
Sinistra looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Indechops content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sinistra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Indechops's guard.
Sinistra stopping the sweep attempt from Indechops.
Sinistra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Indechops is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra trying to control but Indechops is working from the bottom.
Indechops seems keen to control Sinistra's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Indechops wants to sweep but no luck.
Sinistra trying to control but Indechops is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Sinistra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sinistra tries for a takedown but Indechops circles away easily
and Indechops counters by clinching up.
Indechops goes for a takedown attempt but Sinistra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sinistra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Indechops's waist but Indechops gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinistra off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indechops throws a good cross that connects.
Sinistra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buster Indechops has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sinistra.
Sinistra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Indechops avoids it really well and circles away.
Indechops lands with an overhand left.
Indechops tries a head kick but it misses.
Sinistra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Indechops sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Indechops cracks Sinistra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Indechops looks to land a right hand but Sinistra moved out of range.
Indechops jabs Sinistra right on the nose. Sinistra blinks but takes it well.
Sinistra is rocked!
Sinistra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Indechops's waist but Indechops gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinistra off to one side.
Sinistra is still on wobbly legs! Can Indechops finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Indechops lands a lovely overhand right.
Sinistra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Indechops.
Indechops displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinistra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinistra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Indechops looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Indechops lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sinistra! More strikes land and this one is all over! Indechops jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Indechops!
Buster Indechops bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeRosa throws a leg kick that misses.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chantry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeRosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chantry prevents DeRosa from getting back to his feet.
Chantry trying to control but DeRosa is working from the bottom.
Chantry won't allow DeRosa to sweep him here.
DeRosa keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
DeRosa wants to sweep here but Chantry controlling him for the moment.
Chantry being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tatton Chantry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chantry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRosa wants to get back to full guard.
Chantry is looking for a kimura but DeRosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chantry to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry seems to be working for a kimura but DeRosa defends the submission attempt.
Chantry seems to be working for a kimura but DeRosa defends the submission attempt.
Chantry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeRosa sees it coming and defends easily.
DeRosa is staying active underneath Chantry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeRosa trying to control from the bottom.
Chantry prevents DeRosa from improving his position.
Chantry controlling the action here.
Chantry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeRosa trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa tries to kick Chantry off but Chantry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeRosa trying to hold on to Chantry's head to control him but Chantry postures up.
Chantry is looking for a kimura but DeRosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chantry to get the leverage.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeRosa defends it well.
Chantry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chantry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeRosa's head.
Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeRosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeRosa defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRosa wants to get back to full guard.
Chantry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeRosa's head.
Chantry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa trying to hold on to Chantry's head to control him but Chantry postures up.
DeRosa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeRosa is looking to improve his position.
DeRosa moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeRosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeRosa looking for a sweep. Not yet DeRosa, not yet.
DeRosa wants to get back to his feet but Chantry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chantry looking to sit in guard and control but DeRosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeRosa trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry 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.
DeRosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeRosa tries to stand but Chantry is controlling from the bottom.
Chantry has his foot on DeRosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeRosa works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeRosa wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Chantry looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chantry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chantry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chantry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but DeRosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry 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.
Chantry won't allow DeRosa to get back to his feet.
DeRosa keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
Chantry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DeRosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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!
Chantry is trying to work for a kimura but DeRosa is defending well.
DeRosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chantry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chantry's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa has the hooks in. Chantry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chantry staying busy and making it hard for DeRosa to control.
Chantry can't escape the position.
DeRosa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chantry is trying to break free.
Chantry staying busy and making it hard for DeRosa to control.
Chantry is trying to stand back up.
DeRosa has the hooks in. Chantry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DeRosa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
DeRosa is not going to allow Chantry to sit and survive in this position.
DeRosa is looking to control Chantry but Chantry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeRosa has the hooks in. Chantry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chantry is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by DeRosa.
DeRosa is hanging on to Chantry's back as he tries to escape.
Chantry manages to reverse the position and now he's in DeRosa's guard. Nice work there by Chantry.
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!
Chantry stops DeRosa from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonardo DeRosa.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRosa.
Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeRosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
DeRosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeRosa lands a jab to Chantry's midsection.
DeRosa tried to score with a low kick but Chantry checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chantry throws a head kick that misses.
DeRosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeRosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown but DeRosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeRosa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeRosa struggling a bit here.
Chantry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeRosa, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chantry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeRosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeRosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chantry in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... DeRosa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatton Chantry!
A very excited looking Tatton Chantry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Shut'Em Down. Mayweather has chosen Given Up - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Mayweather sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Mike Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis connects with a single shot there.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Mike Lewis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.
Lewis is rocked!
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayweather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis lands a big head kick that sends Mayweather tumbling to the mat! Lewis takes a step backwards and waves Mayweather back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lewis throws a head kick that misses
and Mayweather counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lewis! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mayweather!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mayweather!
After winning the bout, Ray Mayweather thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Ludvigsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludvigsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grevling I Taket. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Knut Ludvigsen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Ludvigsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeFleur.
Ludvigsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ludvigsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeFleur.
Ludvigsen scores with a shot to the body.
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Ludvigsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ludvigsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeFleur works the jab nicely.
It looks like Knut Ludvigsen has been cut.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick from Ludvigsen.
Ludvigsen avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a looping overhand right but Ludvigsen ducks down to avoid it.
Ludvigsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludvigsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ludvigsen is pressing down on LeFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeFleur is holding on for now.
LeFleur is looking for a sweep. Ludvigsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeFleur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludvigsen is working away from the top position though.
Ludvigsen works his way into side control.
LeFleur is trying to control Ludvigsen's posture but Ludvigsen avoids it.
Ludvigsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ludvigsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludvigsen tries to score with some ground and pound. LeFleur controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ludvigsen tries to move to mount but LeFleur blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeFleur manages to get back to half guard.
Ludvigsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeFleur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludvigsen is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur tries to roll over but Ludvigsen keeps him under control.
Ludvigsen thows a huge punch but LeFleur dodges it nicely.
LeFleur tries to get to full guard but Ludvigsen has control of the leg.
Ludvigsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludvigsen seems to be working for a kimura but LeFleur defends the submission attempt.
Ludvigsen wants to pass to mount but LeFleur is defending the position.
Ludvigsen wants to control but LeFleur is keeping him busy.
Ludvigsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeFleur defending well though.
Ludvigsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeFleur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LeFleur.
Ludvigsen tries to free his leg and advance position but LeFleur is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludvigsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ludvigsen throws a big elbow that misses.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ludvigsen 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.
LeFleur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur lands a nice hook to Ludvigsen's body. Ludvigsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knut Ludvigsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knut Ludvigsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeFleur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeFleur swings for the body but Ludvigsen moves out of range.
Ludvigsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a front kick aimed at Ludvigsen's knee but Ludvigsen avoids it well.
LeFleur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeFleur circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeFleur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludvigsen is rocked!
LeFleur scores with a shot to the body.
Ludvigsen is still on wobbly legs! Can LeFleur finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeFleur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ludvigsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ludvigsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeFleur fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ludvigsen out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Allen LeFleur!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Allen LeFleur made sure he mentioned Ace of Spades Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoltan Soljernitskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lanny Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soljernitskin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down. Lanny Poffo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoltan Soljernitskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lanny Poffo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soljernitskin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Soljernitskin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poffo won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poffo wants to control but Soljernitskin postures up.
Soljernitskin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Poffo stops Soljernitskin from passing to mount.
Poffo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Soljernitskin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Soljernitskin wants to stand but Poffo has his arm trapped.
Poffo prevents Soljernitskin from improving position.
Soljernitskin trying to control the position but Poffo is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soljernitskin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poffo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soljernitskin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Poffo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Soljernitskin trying to control but Poffo is having none of it.
Soljernitskin controlling from mount.
Soljernitskin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soljernitskin is looking to stand but Soljernitskin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Soljernitskin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo is trying to escape the mount.
Poffo tries to lock up and control but Soljernitskin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soljernitskin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soljernitskin lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Soljernitskin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soljernitskin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poffo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soljernitskin trying to control but Poffo is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soljernitskin looking to take Poffo's back but Poffo rolls and after a scramble, Poffo ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Poffo to escape a tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo stands up over Soljernitskin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poffo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poffo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poffo connects with a couple of short punches.
Poffo looking to pass the guard.
Soljernitskin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poffo defends it easily.
Poffo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soljernitskin working for a triangle but Poffo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poffo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soljernitskin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poffo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poffo distracts Soljernitskin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poffo trying to control but Soljernitskin is working from the bottom.
Soljernitskin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Soljernitskin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poffo takes one to the chin there.
Soljernitskin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poffo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soljernitskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soljernitskin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poffo. Poffo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Lanny Poffo has been cut.
Soljernitskin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soljernitskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soljernitskin lands a glancing blow to the side of Poffo's head.
Zoltan Soljernitskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo loads up on a big right hand but Soljernitskin slips the punch.
Soljernitskin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soljernitskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Soljernitskin lands.
Soljernitskin punishes Poffo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poffo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poffo slips under a jab.
Poffo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soljernitskin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but Soljernitskin moved out of range nicely.
Poffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soljernitskin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soljernitskin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soljernitskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soljernitskin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poffo.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but Poffo is having none of it.
Poffo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soljernitskin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poffo in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo takes a swing at Soljernitskin's ribcage but misses.
Soljernitskin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soljernitskin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soljernitskin.
Poffo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soljernitskin throws out the jab.
Poffo cracks Soljernitskin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soljernitskin misses with a body shot
and Poffo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soljernitskin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soljernitskin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poffo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoltan Soljernitskin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soljernitskin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poffo manages to get himself to full guard.
Poffo looking to control.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Soljernitskin from controlling successfully.
Poffo keeping full guard, as Soljernitskin tries to pass.
Soljernitskin postures up.
Soljernitskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zoltan Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poffo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin misses with a straight right.
Soljernitskin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soljernitskin cracks a nice hook into Poffo's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poffo.
Soljernitskin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soljernitskin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poffo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soljernitskin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poffo at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soljernitskin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poffo as he avoids it easily.
Poffo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Soljernitskin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poffo back to the cage. Soljernitskin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poffo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Soljernitskin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lanny Poffo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Poffo misses the jab.
Soljernitskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poffo is just out of range.
Nice cross by Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soljernitskin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soljernitskin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soljernitskin tries to clinch but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soljernitskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poffo moves out of range of the body kick from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poffo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soljernitskin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soljernitskin connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo swings for the body but Soljernitskin moves out of range.
Poffo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soljernitskin loads up on a big right hand but Poffo slips the punch.
Soljernitskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poffo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soljernitskin tries to land a leg kick but Poffo saw it coming and moves away.
Poffo lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soljernitskin misses with a straight left.
Soljernitskin looks to land a right hand but Poffo moved out of range.
Soljernitskin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soljernitskin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soljernitskin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soljernitskin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lanny Poffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poffo.
Soljernitskin working for submissions but it's allowed Poffo to get to half guard.
Soljernitskin tries to roll over but Poffo keeps him under control.
Poffo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poffo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Poffo.
Poffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soljernitskin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soljernitskin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poffo with a nice head shot there.
Poffo stopping the sweep attempt from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin has momentary wrist control but Poffo slips an elbow through the middle.
Poffo throws an elbow that misses. Soljernitskin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poffo's guard. Nice move by Soljernitskin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin wants to control from the top but Poffo keeps moving.
Soljernitskin is really struggling to control Poffo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poffo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poffo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soljernitskin defends well.
Soljernitskin wants to control from the top but Poffo keeps moving.
Poffo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soljernitskin forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lanny Poffo.
I think Soljernitskin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoltan Soljernitskin!
Zoltan Soljernitskin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Wangchuck has chosen Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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294 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Norte fails to land the takedown.
Del Norte tries to bum rush Wangchuck with a series of wild strikes but Wangchuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up
and Del Norte counters with a straight right hand.
Wangchuck is looking to clinch.
Del Norte dives in and scores a takedown into Wangchuck's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Norte stops Wangchuck from standing up.
Wangchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Wangchuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Wangchuck has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Del Norte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wangchuck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Norte distracts Wangchuck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Norte trying to control but Wangchuck is working from the bottom.
Del Norte postures up in Wangchuck's guard and throws a big left but Wangchuck blocks it.
Del Norte throws an elbow that misses. Wangchuck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Norte's guard. Nice move by Wangchuck!
Del Norte 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.
Wangchuck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wangchuck trying to move into half guard but instead Del Norte has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Del Norte throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte postures up and lands a big shot to Wangchuck's brow.
Wangchuck keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wangchuck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Wangchuck is keeping the position.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wangchuck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Norte!
Wangchuck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Norte is looking to escape.
Del Norte 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.
Wangchuck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Del Norte is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck trying to control but Del Norte is having none of it.
Wangchuck wants to control but Del Norte has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wangchuck stands up from half guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wangchuck crunches a lovely knee into Del Norte's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Norte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wangchuck lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antifanz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangchuck moves away.
Wangchuck instigates a clinch.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wangchuck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Norte blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Norte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wangchuck keeps control of Del Norte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Norte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Del Norte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wangchuck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wangchuck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wangchuck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antifanz Del Norte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wangchuck throws the kick towards the body but Del Norte avoids it.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up.
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Del Norte landing strikes.
Del Norte working the ground and pound from side control.
Del Norte throws an elbow but Wangchuck slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Del Norte.
Wangchuck prevents Del Norte from improving position.
Del Norte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Del Norte scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Del Norte connects with a decent elbow.
Antifanz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Norte throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte scores with a couple of short elbows.
Del Norte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wangchuck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Del Norte's guard! Nice work there by Wangchuck!
Wangchuck is looking to stand up but Del Norte won't let him.
Wangchuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Norte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wangchuck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Norte's guard.
Wangchuck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Del Norte is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Norte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Del Norte reverses the position - he's now on top in Wangchuck's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangchuck dives on top into guard.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck wanted to stand there but Del Norte had control of the position.
Del Norte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Wangchuck manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Del Norte.
Wangchuck is looking to stand up but Del Norte isn't so interested in that idea.
Wangchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antifanz Del Norte dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wangchuck.
Del Norte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangchuck circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wangchuck throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte misses with a double jab.
Wangchuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Norte misses with a series of wild punches.
Tshering Wangchuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangchuck wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Norte is defended easily by Wangchuck.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wangchuck is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Wangchuck circles away and we're back to standing.
Wangchuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Norte has picked Wangchuck up - he's going for a ride! Del Norte dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wangchuck tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Del Norte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wangchuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wangchuck tries to kick Del Norte off but Del Norte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Del Norte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wangchuck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
Del Norte looks to land a strike but Wangchuck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wangchuck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangchuck keeps working.
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!
Wangchuck wants to control but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wangchuck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wangchuck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Del Norte asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Antifanz Del Norte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying to buck Del Norte off.
Del Norte wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Del Norte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangchuck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antifanz Del Norte.
Wangchuck wants to clinch but Del Norte slips to the side
and Del Norte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Norte clinches.
Wangchuck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wangchuck stops a takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Tshering Wangchuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antifanz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Norte blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antifanz Del Norte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Norte, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antifanz Del Norte!
During a confident post fight interview, Antifanz Del Norte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwyer has chosen Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying as his entrance music. Ali Basra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Dwyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Dwyer thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Dwyer with that takedown attempt.
Dwyer thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Basra lands.
Basra misses with a body shot.
Dwyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basra.
Dwyer wants to clinch up but Basra keeps it at a distance.
Dwyer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dwyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Basra is looking to improve his position.
Basra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dwyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Basra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dwyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Basra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dwyer.
Dwyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Basra defending well though.
Dwyer throwing shots but Basra is blocking nicely.
Dwyer throws a strike but Basra avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Basra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dwyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dwyer throws an elbow that misses. Basra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dwyer's guard. Nice move by Basra!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basra is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwyer has Basra pulled in close to control his posture.
Basra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ali Basra just wasn't active enough.
Basra tries to clinch up.
Basra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dwyer connects with a body shot that sends Basra's belly button to the back.
Dwyer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dwyer misses.
Dwyer lands a jab to the head.
Dwyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Basra feints and then cracks Dwyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dwyer down.
Dwyer slips a jab and a cross from Basra.
Dwyer lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dwyer is rocked!
Basra connects with a leg kick. Dwyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dwyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Basra finish him?
Basra lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra thumps Dwyer with a low kick.
Dwyer looks winded!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dwyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Basra creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dwyer with a big uppercut! Dwyer tries to clinch up but Basra pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dwyer to the mat! Dwyer covers up and Basra unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Basra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. David Tennant 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tennant pinned against the cage. Tennant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tennant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tennant misses with a body shot.
Crowe shoots for a double leg takedown but Tennant sprawls well. He's pushed Crowe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Tennant.
It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tennant.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tennant was covering up waiting for the punch and Crowe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tennant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennant is retaining full guard.
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tennant has wrist control.
Tennant trying to keep a closed guard but Crowe is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crowe postures up in Tennant's guard and throws a big left but Tennant blocks it.
Crowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Tennant keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Tennant blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Tennant keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tennant misses with a looping right.
Crowe wants to clinch.
Crowe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tennant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tennant as he checks the leg kick.
Tennant lands a head shot.
Crowe works Tennant's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tennant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tennant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Tennant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tennant throws a good cross that connects.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tennant is just out of range.
Tennant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crowe's hands.
Crowe is rocked!
Tennant throws an off balance right hand
and Crowe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowe.
Crowe stopping the sweep attempt from Tennant.
Crowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlan Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harlan Crowe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tennant connects with a superb combination that knocks Crowe out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tennant before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Crowe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Tennant!
David Tennant made sure to mention his sponsor, Dynamite in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes to the cage accompanied by puff the magic dragon. Van Den Broeck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Insane Clown Posse - Miracles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Van Den Broeck!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Den Broeck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragon trying to control but Van Den Broeck is working from the bottom.
Dragon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dragon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Den Broeck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Den Broeck keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Dragon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragon throwing strikes from guard but Van Den Broeck blocks nicely.
Van Den Broeck trying to control the position.
Van Den Broeck pulls Dragon in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon trying to control but Van Den Broeck is working from the bottom.
Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck is wriggling around but Dragon manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dragon seems content to control.
Dragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dragon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dragon trying to pass the guard but Van Den Broeck defending well.
Dragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck is concentrating on defense, preventing Dragon from advancing position.
Dragon 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.
Dragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dragon drops an elbow to the side of Van Den Broeck's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Den Broeck is looking for a sweep. Dragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragon is looking to advance position but Van Den Broeck won't allow it.
Van Den Broeck is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon content to control rather than advance.
Dragon is looking to stall here but Van Den Broeck recovers full guard.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Van Den Broeck keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck wants to sweep here but Dragon controlling him for the moment.
Van Den Broeck pulls Dragon in close to prevent any damage.
Dragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck is trying to hold Dragon in close to prevent damage but Dragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Den Broeck gets back to full guard.
Dragon is fighting to break Van Den Broeck's control of his arms but Van Den Broeck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Van Den Broeck keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Den Broeck thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Dragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Broeck can pounce on him.
Dragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Broeck is just out of range.
Van Den Broeck throws a looping overhand right but Dragon ducks down to avoid it.
Dragon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Broeck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragon scrambles back to his feet.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook but Dragon blocks it.
Dragon throws a right hand that Van Den Broeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Den Broeck also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws a jab when Dragon was well out of range.
Van Den Broeck connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Don Dragon has been cut.
Van Den Broeck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragon throws a body punch but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dragon. Those never looked like landing.
Van Den Broeck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragon. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck throws a chopping leg kick but Dragon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Broeck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Den Broeck.
Dragon throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Broeck moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Broeck ducks right into an uppercut from Dragon.
Vincent Van Den Broeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Broeck moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
Dragon throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Broeck moves away and avoids it.
Dragon is looking to slow Van Den Broeck down with leg kicks.
Van Den Broeck looks to land a right hand but Dragon moved out of range.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck moved away.
Van Den Broeck thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Den Broeck doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Broeck missing with a left hand there. Dragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throws a body punch but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Dragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Den Broeck.
Dragon checks the leg kick.
Van Den Broeck thumps Dragon with a low kick.
Van Den Broeck throws out a powerful jab.
Dragon tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
A slow jab from Dragon misses its intended target.
Van Den Broeck cracks Dragon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Den Broeck to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragon lands a nice shot that snaps Van Den Broeck's head back.
Van Den Broeck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Den Broeck but Van Den Broeck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
Dragon misses with an uppercut. Van Den Broeck saw that one coming.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick but Dragon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragon misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Den Broeck swings for the body but Dragon moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck connects with a leg kick. Dragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
Dragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Broeck moves away.
A good leg kick by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Dragon - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vincent Van Den Broeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Broeck throws an off balance right hand
and Dragon counters with a single leg into guard. Van Den Broeck didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon is pushing down on Van Den Broeck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Den Broeck is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Den Broeck trying to control but Dragon postures up.
Van Den Broeck is looking for a sweep. Dragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Den Broeck trying to control from the bottom.
Dragon is keen to just control but Van Den Broeck is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon is really struggling to control Van Den Broeck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Van Den Broeck tries to kick Dragon off but Dragon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Den Broeck tries to get to full guard but Dragon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Van Den Broeck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Dragon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Den Broeck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Den Broeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragon is out of range.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragon.
Van Den Broeck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Broeck 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 Dragon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragon walks into a straight right hand from Van Den Broeck.
Dragon 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.
Van Den Broeck throws a front kick that sends Dragon stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Van Den Broeck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon looks for the body kick but Van Den Broeck saw that one coming.
Van Den Broeck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Den Broeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Van Den Broeck keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragon wants to clinch up but Van Den Broeck keeps it at a distance.
Dragon slips under a jab from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragon loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Broeck slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Van Den Broeck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Van Den Broeck counter with a right hand.
Dragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Broeck is controlling Dragon's posture.
Van Den Broeck is trying to control the position but Dragon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Van Den Broeck trying to control the position.
Van Den Broeck keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vincent Van Den Broeck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Den Broeck connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Den Broeck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Broeck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vincent Van Den Broeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Den Broeck.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Broeck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Broeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Broeck scores with a kick to the body.
Van Den Broeck looks to throw a body kick
and Dragon counters with a single leg into guard. Van Den Broeck didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Broeck pulls Dragon in close to prevent any damage.
Van Den Broeck trying to keep a closed guard but Dragon is proving a slippery customer.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Den Broeck is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragon looking to sit in guard and control but Van Den Broeck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Van Den Broeck controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon is pulling down on Van Den Broeck's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Den Broeck really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Dragon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Den Broeck connects with a leg kick. Dragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Den Broeck cracks the inside of Dragon's front leg.
Dragon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Van Den Broeck. No joy for Dragon on that attempt.
Dragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Dragon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Den Broeck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck clobbers Dragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Van Den Broeck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck misses with a leg kick
and Dragon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Den Broeck's guard now.
Van Den Broeck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Den Broeck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dragon!
Van Den Broeck looking to ground and pound but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Van Den Broeck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dragon is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragon is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Broeck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck trying to control but Dragon is having none of it.
Dragon is looking to improve his position but Van Den Broeck isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van Den Broeck tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dragon tries to reverse the position but Van Den Broeck maintains control.
Dragon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Van Den Broeck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon wants to hold on but Van Den Broeck pushes him away.
Dragon can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Den Broeck dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Dragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dragon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Den Broeck counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Van Den Broeck.
Don Dragon's cut is getting worse.
Dragon avoids a kick to the body.
Dragon checks a leg kick.
Dragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon avoids the body shot from Van Den Broeck.
Dragon checks the leg kick.
Dragon checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Den Broeck connects with a crisp jab.
Dragon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Den Broeck finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Den Broeck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragon in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Van Den Broeck misses.
Nice body punch from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck connects with the punch.
Van Den Broeck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragon. That did some damage!
Dragon misses with a looping left.
Dragon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Den Broeck.
Dragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Broeck throws out the jab.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragon takes a swing at Van Den Broeck's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Broeck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Den Broeck.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Den Broeck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Broeck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragon.
Dragon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Den Broeck sprawls well. He's pushed Dragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Den Broeck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragon momentarily.
Van Den Broeck scores with a leg kick.
Van Den Broeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragon throws out the jab.
Van Den Broeck is looking to slow Dragon down with leg kicks.
Donk. Van Den Broeck catches Dragon right on the button with a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Den Broeck. Dragon shrugs it off though.
Van Den Broeck scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Broeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck is looking to slow Dragon down with leg kicks.
Van Den Broeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Den Broeck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragon. That did some damage!
Vincent Van Den Broeck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragon throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Broeck's shoulder, as Van Den Broeck tries to avoid the shot.
Dragon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Den Broeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragon throws the left hand but Van Den Broeck avoids the punch easily.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Den Broeck.
Dragon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Den Broeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck misses with a looping left.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck avoids the body shot from Dragon.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Van Den Broeck pushes him off.
Van Den Broeck thumps Dragon with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon throws the kick towards the body but Van Den Broeck avoids it.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragon manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Van Den Broeck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Den Broeck 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 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Den Broeck!
Vincent Van Den Broeck is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Vincent Van Den Broeck misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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