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BFE: Bloodsport XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Michael 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael connects with a leg kick. Turnbuckle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael takes one to the side of the head.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Turnbuckle dips to his left and cracks Michael with an uppercut!
Turnbuckle throws a chopping leg kick but Michael manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Michael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbuckle shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbuckle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michael's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turnbuckle is one step ahead there.
Turnbuckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turnbuckle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turnbuckle wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Michael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Turnbuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
Turnbuckle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
Turnbuckle is looking to work some ground and pound but Michael has wrist control.
Turnbuckle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turnbuckle is looking to work some ground and pound but Michael has wrist control.
Turnbuckle postures up in Michael's guard and throws a big left but Michael blocks it.
Turnbuckle looking to sit in guard and control but Michael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael trying to control but Turnbuckle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jared Michael.
Turnbuckle lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michael thuds a left hand into Turnbuckle's body.
Turnbuckle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jared Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michael swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turnbuckle counters with a shoot takedown. Michael fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turnbuckle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Turnbuckle tries to reverse the position but Michael maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Turnbuckle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turnbuckle moves out of range as Michael strikes.
Michael gets a clinch.
Turnbuckle wants to take the fight to the mat but Michael manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Michael managing to block the knees to the body from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Michael avoids the damage to the body.
Michael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michael throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turnbuckle stalling against the cage.
Turnbuckle avoids a wild elbow strike from Michael.
Michael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael lands a right hand.
Turnbuckle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michael blocks an elbow strike from Turnbuckle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle trying to stall but Michael improves his position.
Turnbuckle stalling.
Michael pressing his opponent against the cage.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Turnbuckle works on Michael's body with a couple of short punches.
Michael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michael stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turnbuckle lands an elbow inside.
Michael tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbuckle avoids the damage to the body.
Turnbuckle throws an elbow that misses.
Turnbuckle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle lands with a right to the head.
Turnbuckle slows down the pace here.
Turnbuckle managing to block the knees to the body from Michael.
Turnbuckle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michael prevents it.
Turnbuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michael.
A right hand to the body from Michael.
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!
A body shot lands from Michael.
Michael manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Michael.
It looks like Dexter Turnbuckle has been cut.
Turnbuckle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael slaps away a takedown attempt from Turnbuckle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jared Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Turnbuckle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle throws a good cross that connects.
Turnbuckle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michael is fending him off so far but Turnbuckle persists. Nope, Michael circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbuckle. That did some damage!
Turnbuckle is breathing heavily.
Michael clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turnbuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michael avoids it.
Turnbuckle works on Michael's body with a couple of short punches.
Michael leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turnbuckle pushes Michael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Michael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael taking a breather.
Turnbuckle blocks an elbow strike from Michael.
Turnbuckle misses with an elbow strike.
Michael presses Turnbuckle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbuckle stalling in the clinch but Michael improves position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbuckle.
Michael avoiding damage as Turnbuckle throws knees to the body.
Turnbuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Michael tries to work over Turnbuckle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michael lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turnbuckle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turnbuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michael avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Turnbuckle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Michael dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Turnbuckle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael tries a low kick but Turnbuckle avoids it.
Michael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turnbuckle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Michael - the referee stops the clock and Turnbuckle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Michael. Turnbuckle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Michael looks to land a combination but Turnbuckle avoids it well.
Turnbuckle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michael.
Turnbuckle shoots in for a double leg but Michael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael cracks Turnbuckle with a good jab.
Turnbuckle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Michael sprawls well initially but Turnbuckle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Michael knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnbuckle on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as Turnbuckle sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael controlling the position well.
Turnbuckle throwing shots but Michael is blocking nicely.
Turnbuckle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael keeps working.
Michael is trying to maintain the position but Turnbuckle is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael controlling the position well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jared Michael.
Michael tries to land a front kick but Turnbuckle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael slips a straight right by Turnbuckle.
Michael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Turnbuckle.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Turnbuckle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Turnbuckle or perhaps it was just good defense by Michael which made him look bad.
Turnbuckle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbuckle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Michael misses with the combination.
Michael wants to slow Turnbuckle down by chopping away at his legs.
Jared Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turnbuckle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turnbuckle.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Turnbuckle from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turnbuckle trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Michael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbuckle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbuckle advances position into side control!
Turnbuckle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Turnbuckle.
I think Turnbuckle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dexter Turnbuckle!
An out of breath Dexter Turnbuckle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better has chosen Mother by Danzig as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Better decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Better tries to pass the half guard into mount. Korczewski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczewski wants to get back to his feet.
Better is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Better tries to pass to full mount but Korczewski defends it.
Korczewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Better.
Korczewski has one foot on Better's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczewski is looking to clinch.
Better scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Better tries to advance to mount but Korczewski denies him.
Better has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Korczewski tries to clinch up but Better circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korczewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korczewski leaves Better with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Better looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Better avoids a kick to the body.
Korczewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korczewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Better.
Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korczewski misses with a few strikes there.
Better fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korczewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamil Korczewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Better bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better tries for a takedown but Korczewski circles away easily
and Korczewski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Better tries to close the distance and clinch but Korczewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Better swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Better shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczewski as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Korczewski both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Korczewski tries to clinch up but Better circles away and keeps his distance.
Korczewski looks to land a combination but Better avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better is looking to clinch but Korczewski is avoiding it.
Korczewski misses with the combination.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korczewski lands a left and a right that send Better crashing to the mat, dazed. Korczewski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Better is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korczewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Better is still on wobbly legs! Can Korczewski finish him?
Better lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Better seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Better.
Better darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Better misses with a head shot. Korczewski uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Korczewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Better goes for a double leg but Korczewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Korczewski continues to drive forward.
Better has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Korczewski regains guard immediately.
Better wants to stand but Korczewski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Better trying to control but Korczewski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better has gone for a leg lock! Korczewski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Better's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korczewski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better scores with a takedown into Korczewski's guard.
Better prevents Korczewski from getting back to his feet.
Better drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Korczewski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Better has Korczewski in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Korczewski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Better trying to control the position here.
Korczewski stands and steps away. Better gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better looks for a takedown but Korczewski sprawls well.
Korczewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korczewski counters with a crisp one two that drops Better! Korczewski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Better to his feet! Better is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Better goes for a double leg but Korczewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Korczewski continues to drive forward.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Better.
Better breaks the clinch.
Korczewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Better.
Better looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Better is breathing heavily.
Better fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski misses with a two punch combination.
Better shoots in and drives through. Korczewski sprawls well.
Korczewski throws a head kick but Better moves out of range.
Better shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korczewski pinned against the cage. Korczewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korczewski Rushes Better and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Better is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Korczewski Piles on the pressure and Better crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Korczewski!
After the fight, Kamil Korczewski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sakkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Sakkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kothciushco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kothciushco ducks under a wild hook from Sakkara.
Sakkara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kothciushco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kothciushco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakkara.
Sakkara throws an off balance right hand
and Kothciushco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kothciushco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakkara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kothciushco, right into the meat.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kothciushco cracks Sakkara with an open hand slap.
It looks like Marcus Sakkara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakkara throws a poor cross that misses
and Kothciushco counters with a stiff right hand.
Kothciushco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakkara lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kothciushco there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Sakkara. Beautiful body shot.
Sakkara digs a good hook to Kothciushco's body.
Sakkara throws a jab but it's blocked by Kothciushco.
Sakkara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kothciushco's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakkara cracks Kothciushco with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kothciushco falls to his knees and Sakkara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Sakkara!
A relieved looking Marcus Sakkara 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Staph Aureus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Staph Aureus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seifer Shinra!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinra has his takedown stuffed
and Aureus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aureus misses with a low kick.
Shinra misses with a takedown
and Aureus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shinra has his takedown stuffed
and Aureus counters with a one-two to the body.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seifer Shinra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aureus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Aureus misses.
Aureus moves into the clinch.
Aureus tries to land knees in the clinch but Shinra avoids the damage to the body.
Shinra blocks an elbow strike.
Shinra takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aureus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shinra wants a takedown.
Aureus lands an elbow inside that Shinra shrugs off.
Shinra has Aureus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aureus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aureus counters with a low kick, right behind Shinra 's knee.
Shinra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aureus did well to prevent Shinra getting side control.
Shinra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aureus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aureus looking for submissions off his back.
Aureus looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aureus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Shinra.
Shinra working Aureus over with strikes.
Aureus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLKOUT Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aureus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shinra tries to free his leg and advance position but Aureus is retaining full guard.
Shinra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aureus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shinra has managed to get both his arms back between Aureus's legs - danger averted.
Aureus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aureus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shinra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
Shinra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aureus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aureus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aureus has momentary wrist control but Shinra slips an elbow through the middle.
Shinra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shinra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aureus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aureus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shinra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aureus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aureus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinra is aware though and is defending well.
Shinra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shinra connects with a couple of short punches.
Shinra is working Aureus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Staph Aureus's cut is getting worse.
Shinra advances to half guard.
Shinra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aureus to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shinra trying to control but Aureus is working from the bottom.
Shinra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aureus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shinra has Aureus in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seifer Shinra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Staph Aureus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Shinra.
Shinra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aureus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shinra's guard.
Aureus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shinra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shinra holds on and takes a little breather.
Aureus throwing strikes from guard but Shinra blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aureus looking to pass the guard.
Aureus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shinra manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aureus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shinra wants to control from the top but Aureus keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureus has his foot on Shinra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinra works his way back into a safe position though.
Aureus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinra is aware though and is defending well.
Shinra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shinra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aureus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinra is aware though and is defending well.
Shinra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shinra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shinra works over Aureus with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureus is looking to sweep but instead, Shinra has passed into half guard.
Aureus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shinra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shinra's back!
Shinra manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aureus's guard. Nice work there by Shinra.
Shinra landing some decent shots from guard.
Staph Aureus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shinra works over Aureus with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeez, Staph Aureus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Staph Aureus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seifer Shinra!
In defeat, Staph Aureus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cantwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cantwell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cantwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lister lands a leg kick that knocks Cantwell off balance momentarily.
Lister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cantwell swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Cantwell misses.
Lister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cantwell is fending him off so far but Lister persists. Nope, Cantwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lister shoots in for a double leg but Cantwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cantwell misses the shot to the body.
Cantwell misses with a two punch combination.
Lister swinging wildly here.
Cantwell throws a sloppy head kick and Lister moves out of range easily.
Lister shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lister fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lister.
Cantwell throws a nice looking combination but Lister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cantwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Dean Lister has been cut.
Cantwell misses with an uppercut. Lister saw that one coming.
Lister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cantwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lister is in Cantwell's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lister wanted to stand there but Cantwell had control of the position.
Lister is breathing heavily.
Cantwell wants to get back to his feet but Lister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cantwell is proving hard to escape from.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cantwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lister off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cantwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cantwell misses with a few strikes there.
Lister throws a head kick that half lands.
Lister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cantwell as he avoids it easily.
Lister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cantwell defends well and Lister ends up having to push Cantwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cantwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell misses with a body kick.
Lister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cantwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Lister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cantwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Lister's head.
Cantwell catches Lister with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Lister forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cantwell!
Our winner, Steve Cantwell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Miller (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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163 lbs
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with the takedown
and Guida counters with a straight right hand.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Guida sprawls well.
Miller tries to clinch but Guida moves out of range.
Jim Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Guida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clay Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Miller.
Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guida uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller is pulling down on Guida's head. It's preventing any offense from Guida, at least for the moment.
Guida trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guida is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Guida has his hands clasped together around Miller's back. He's all about the action.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guida sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Guida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guida.
Miller looking to control but Guida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller avoids the attempt from Guida to control.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with strikes but Guida is staying in there.
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!
Guida wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller looking to finish Guida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guida!
Guida tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Miller cracks Guida with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guida is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Guida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Miller! Guida is hurt baaadly! Miller is firing away with more strikes - Guida is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Miller!
Jim Miller took some time post fight to say the following; 'I just want to keep having the chance to prove myself in this cage and keep entertaining these fans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jase Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everyday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cormac Gutz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutz.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz pushes Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Robertson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutz has Robertson pressed against the cage, preventing Robertson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Gutz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gutz lands a left and a right that send Robertson crashing to the mat, dazed. Gutz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Robertson is rocked!
It looks like Jase Robertson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz drops Robertson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robertson looks back up at him and smiles so Gutz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gutz! Robertson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I cant believe you lost this fight! Hahaha! Go back to the woods, cherry-picker!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holidae Inn. Styles has chosen Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard as his entrance music. William Anthony 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Styles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anthony - the referee stops the clock and Styles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anthony. Styles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Styles connects with a body shot that sends Anthony's belly button to the back.
Styles moves out of range of the body kick.
Anthony shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Styles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anthony at a distance.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Styles cracks Anthony with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like William Anthony has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Styles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Styles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Styles stops a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Anthony wants a takedown but no success here.
Styles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles.
Styles jabs at Anthony's body.
Styles has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anthony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles scores with a jab. Anthony acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Styles catches Anthony right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles.
Styles fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Anthony out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Derric Styles!
Derric Styles very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunks Jucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci throws the left hand but Raheem avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Raheem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jucci lands with a right hand.
Jucci lands a head shot.
Raheem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Hunks Jucci has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Raheem.
Jucci checks a low kick from Raheem.
Jucci throws a looping overhand right but Raheem ducks down to avoid it.
Raheem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raheem avoids the body shot from Jucci.
Jucci takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jucci missing with a left hand there. Raheem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Jucci's head coaches at Ballas Only that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jucci.
Raheem missing with a left hand there. Jucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raheem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Raheem is just out of range.
Jucci lands a nice shot that snaps Raheem's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Jucci moves out of range.
Raheem swinging wildly here.
Raheem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jucci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Raheem finds it's target.
Jucci swats away the attempt to clinch by Raheem.
Raheem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raheem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jucci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Raheem there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raheem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Jucci is predictable there
and Raheem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raheem staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Raheem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jucci misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jucci keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jucci.
Jucci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raheem is looking to clinch.
Raheem tries to bum rush Jucci with a series of wild strikes but Jucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Raheem throws a jab but it's blocked by Jucci.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Jucci moves out of range.
Jucci clobbers Raheem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raheem moves into range and clinches up with Jucci.
Jucci has had enough of the clinch but Raheem keeps him there for the moment.
Jucci wants to break free but Raheem has control.
Jucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Raheem.
Raheem throws a punch but it's blocked by Jucci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jucci lands with a right to the head.
Jucci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Raheem.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Jucci moves out of range.
Raheem misses with a straight right.
Jucci sizes up Raheem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Abdul Raheem has been cut.
Raheem misses with a double jab.
Jucci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raheem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jucci is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jucci sizes up Raheem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jucci scores with a hook.
Raheem throws a hook but Jucci avoids it easily.
Jucci is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raheem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jucci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jucci scores with a nice head shot.
Raheem is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jucci cracks Raheem with a left hook right on the temple and Raheem goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jucci lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Raheem is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunks Jucci!
Hunks Jucci made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Abdul Raheem stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thought I had him tonight man, I'm devastated with this loss. He is an exceptional fighter and he came here tonight in great shape so I expected a battle. Like I said I'm really upset but congratulations to him and his team. I'll be back again, I need that belt back on my wall!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Earthquake - Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah. Clinton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Ya Neck. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bill Clinton enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clinton throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clinton ducks right into an uppercut from Richards.
Clinton throws a good cross that connects.
Clinton throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Clinton moves out of range easily.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick.
Richards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DILLIGAF Dojo II in the buildup to the fight.
Richards delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viv Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
Richards throws a head kick but Clinton moves out of range.
Richards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clinton just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Clinton misses.
Clinton misses with a low kick.
Clinton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Richards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clinton cracks Richards with a big elbow.
Clinton tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to escape but Clinton is in control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton lands a few punches from side control.
Clinton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clinton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Clinton.
Richards tries to bench press Clinton off him but Clinton keeps the position.
Clinton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Richards is avoiding damage well.
Richards prevents Clinton from improving position.
Richards defending against the ground and pound.
Clinton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richards!
Clinton dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton looking to finish Richards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Richards!
Clinton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richards because Clinton loaded up on that one.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clinton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clinton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton looking to ground and pound but Richards is blocking nicely.
Clinton is landing with some decent strikes but Richards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton with shots to the head and body - Richards looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clinton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Richards is bucking up trying to escape but Clinton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clinton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Richards can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Clinton lands a nice shot to the head.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Clinton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
Clinton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Clinton avoids the attempt from Richards to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clinton is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Clinton shuts the power down on Richards. Lights out, game over! Clinton is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Bill Clinton took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's how you're gonna beat 'em, Billy. They keep underestimating you.'.
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