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BFE: Wednesday Wars 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyce Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce Luke struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyce Luke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luke to the ground. Kraus is now in Luke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luke looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kraus is working Luke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraus stays in close to Luke's body and controls the position.
Kraus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luke is keeping the position for now.
Kraus stays in close to Luke's body and controls the position.
Kraus wants to pass the guard but Luke is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pascal Kraus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kraus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kraus pushes Luke up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraus manages to break the clinch.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus stays in close to Luke's body and controls the position.
Kraus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kraus stands up over Luke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kraus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kraus tries to free his leg and advance position but Luke is retaining full guard.
Kraus gets to his feet - Luke follows without any prompting.
Kraus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Luke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kraus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luke's half guard.
Kraus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kraus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like Kraus is going to stand back up.
Kraus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luke sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luke sees it coming and defends easily.
Luke is trying to control but can't.
Kraus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kraus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraus in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luke tries to get to full guard but Kraus has control of the leg.
Kraus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is nestled in close to Luke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraus is working away from the top position though.
Kraus is looking to advance position but Luke won't allow it.
Kraus stalling.
Kraus wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pascal Kraus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kraus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Kraus dominated that round.
That's time! Kraus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kraus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luke!
Kraus controlling the position from side mount.
Kraus landing strikes.
Kraus is staying tight to Luke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kraus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kraus wants to stand but Luke is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke is trying to escape the position but Kraus is controlling the position.
Luke wants to control but Kraus postures up.
Kraus tries to stand but Luke is controlling his head.
Kraus tries for a kimura but Luke is defending well.
Kraus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luke gets back to half guard.
Kraus wants to free his trapped foot but Luke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kraus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Luke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is taking a breather. Luke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kraus stands up out of the half guard.
Luke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kraus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luke somewhat.
Kraus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kraus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luke on the ground.
Kraus tries to move to mount but Luke blocks the move with his legs.
Kraus tries to stand but Luke is controlling his head.
Luke prevents Kraus from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kraus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kraus tries to stand but Luke is controlling his head.
Luke tries to improve position but can't.
Luke is not content to let Kraus control the position.
Kraus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Kraus dominated that second round.
That's time! Kraus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraus is trying to trip Luke. He has hold of a leg but Luke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kraus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pascal Kraus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kraus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Pascal Kraus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kraus keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascal Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kraus controlling the position from side mount.
Luke prevents Kraus from improving position.
Luke is trying to escape the position but Kraus is controlling the position.
Kraus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luke can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus working away.
Kraus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luke has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Luke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraus controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kraus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kraus is trying to get an arm triangle but Luke is defending well.
Kraus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luke is pushing Kraus's head away, looking to escape. Kraus manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kraus scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Luke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraus staying calm.
Luke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kraus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luke prevents Kraus from improving position.
Boyce Luke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascal Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luke is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Kraus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kraus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Kraus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Patrelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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134 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Patrelli!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrelli tries to clinch but Vincent moves away
and Vincent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patrelli won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patrelli prevents Vincent from improving position.
Patrelli is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patrelli tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vincent easily slips into full mount!
Vincent looking to ground and pound but Patrelli is blocking nicely.
Vincent scoring with strikes but Patrelli is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrelli is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing that Vincent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Patrelli is trying to stand up.
Patrelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vincent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vincent throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Patrelli because Vincent loaded up on that one.
Vincent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vincent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patrelli is looking to escape.
Patrelli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Patrelli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Patrelli taking shots to the head.
Patrelli is rocked!
It looks like Leonardo Patrelli has been cut.
Vincent is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Patrelli goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Vincent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Vincent!
An out of breath Jamie Vincent 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 Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by A Moment. Bird is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face the pain - Stemm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
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, Alan Bird!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel swinging wildly here.
Noel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bird has time to react.
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Noel's head coaches at BEVA Fight Home that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ava Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Noel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noel digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird looks winded!
Noel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noel lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Noel stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!
Bird is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Noel! Bird is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ava Noel!
Ava Noel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alan Bird spoke after the fight, saying 'I still won.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Stoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoke's entrance music is PSY - GANGNAM STYLE. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoke feints and then cracks Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guy down.
Guy tries to clinch there but Stoke circles away.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoke clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoke lands with a straight right. Guy didn't see that one coming.
Stoke misses with a head kick.
Stoke misses with a wild body shot.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
A jab from Stoke misses.
Stoke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guy on the side of the head.
Stoke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
Stoke throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoke scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guy checks a leg kick.
Stoke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guy tries to clinch there but Stoke circles away.
Stoke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy checks a low kick from Stoke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Stoke's head coaches at Combat Sports Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoke circles away.
Guy instigates a clinch.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoke blocks an uppercut.
Stoke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoke missing with knees to the body.
Stoke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Stoke trying to land knees to the body.
Stoke tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Stoke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoke throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy is looking to clinch.
That kick from Stoke tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to clinch but Stoke is having none of it.
Stoke throws a body kick that misses.
Stoke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoke circles away.
A good leg kick by Stoke.
Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoke cracks the inside of Guy's front leg.
Stoke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy checks the leg kick.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoke is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy avoids the body shot from Stoke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoke circles away.
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stoke tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Stoke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoke breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy clinches with his opponent.
Stoke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stoke missing with knees to the body.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy keeps control of Stoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guy working aggressively here.
Stoke missing with knees to the body.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoke can't break the clinch.
Stoke lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoke is trying to break free.
Stoke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Stoke pushes him off.
Stoke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Stoke misses with a looping right.
Guy avoids the head kick by Stoke.
Guy tries to clinch up but Stoke circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy tries to clinch up but Stoke circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy tries to clinch there but Stoke circles away.
Guy wants to clinch up but Stoke keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy 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.
Stoke lands a jab to the head.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guy tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guy.
Stoke throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stoke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guy is looking to clinch but Stoke is avoiding it.
Stoke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoke throws the kick towards the body but Guy avoids it.
Stoke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy rushes Stoke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
Stoke connects with a knee to the head.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Stoke trying to land knees to the body.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Stoke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Stoke is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy tries to clinch up but Stoke circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guy scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy forces Stoke back against the cage and clinches.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Stoke misses with a knee to the head.
Stoke landing knees to the head.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoke working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoke blocking some punches.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoke looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy misses with some punches.
Stoke lands a knee to the body.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Guy avoiding damage as Stoke throws knees to the body.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
Stoke is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stoke has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Stoke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stoke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoke misses with a knee to the head.
Stoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Stoke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy defending well as Stoke loads up on a big left hand.
Guy has managed to clinch.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Stoke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoke backwards.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Stoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Guy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoke.
Stoke tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Sly Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoke landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy avoiding damage as Stoke throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoke misses with a knee to the head.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with some punches.
Stoke misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoke.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy avoiding damage as Stoke throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoke misses with a knee strike.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoke backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sly Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoke lands with a slapping head kick.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy tries to clinch there but Stoke circles away.
Stoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy tries to clinch there but Stoke circles away.
Stoke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guy tries to clinch up but Stoke circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Guy blocks the leg kick.
Stoke sizes up Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Stoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy tries to clinch but Stoke is having none of it.
Stoke cracks Guy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoke tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
A jab from Stoke finds it's way through Guy's defenses.
Stoke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy wants to clinch up but Stoke keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy gets a clinch.
Stoke blocks an uppercut.
Stoke blocking some punches.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy gets through Stoke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoke.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoke.
Stoke scoring well with a low kick there.
Guy tries to clinch but Stoke is having none of it.
Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stoke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Stoke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Stoke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Stoke trying to land knees to the body.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Stoke blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Stoke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoke looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Guy has double underhooks.
Stoke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stoke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stoke obliges.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Stoke misses with a knee strike.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokes head.
Guy scores with a shot to the side of Stoke's head.
Stoke is rocked!
Stoke wants to break free but Guy has control.
Oh Stoke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoke lands a knee to the body.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Stoke.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoke.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoke's efforts to push away.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Stoke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoke backwards.
Stoke blocking some punches.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy throws a big uppercut that drops Stoke! More strikes from Guy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stoke lies dazed against the cage as Guy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Guy!
A victorious Sly Guy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Leak (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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30
219 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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25
217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortega.
Leak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cortega tries to avoid it but Leak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cortega to the ground. Cortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortega looks for the body kick but Leak saw that one coming.
Cortega fails with a takedown attempt.
Leak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortega.
Good leg kick by Cortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortega misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leak. Cortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leak drives through and clinches with Cortega against the cage.
Cortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cortega's efforts to push away.
Cortega tries to circle away but Leak has him pinned against the cage.
Cortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Leak has double underhooks.
Cortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cortega after a bit of a struggle.
Martez Cortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Leak.
A short uppercut from Leak.
Leak blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leak 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.
Leak is trying to drag Cortega to the mat but Cortega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leak.
Cortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leak tries to land a knee to the head but Cortega blocks with his arms.
Leak wants a takedown.
Leak avoids the elbow strike from Cortega, against the cage.
Cortega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leak misses with a punch on the inside.
Leak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortega obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Leak.
Leak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leak lands a knee to the body.
Cortega is breathing heavily.
Cortega is trying to push Leak away but Leak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leak throws an elbow but misses.
Cortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leak lands with a left to the head.
Leak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortega backwards.
Cortega is trying to break the clinch but Leak is controlling him.
Leak gets through Cortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leak lands with a right to the head.
Cortega lands a damaging elbow.
Leak tries to score a body lock takedown but Cortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leak has a couple of punches blocked by Cortega.
Cortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak throws a low kick, looking for Cortega's leg but Cortega calmly moves out of range.
Cortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Leak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leak jabs at Cortega's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortega. That did some damage!
Leak lands a jab.
Leak shoots in and gets a takedown into Cortega's guard.
Leak is working Cortega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leak is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortega has wrist control.
Leak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leak throwing strikes from guard but Cortega blocks nicely.
Leak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortega's head.
Leak trying to control but Cortega is working from the bottom.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Leak from controlling successfully.
Leak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortega 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leak looks to clinch
and Cortega counters with a series of strikes. Leak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martez Cortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortega throws a right and a left that Leak avoids nicely.
Cortega wants to clinch up but Leak keeps it at a distance.
Leak closes the distance and pushes Cortega back into the cage.
Leak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortega circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Leak.
Leak fails with the takedown.
Leak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leak looks to land a strike but Cortega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leak wants to control from the top but Cortega keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leak throws a big elbow that misses.
Leak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak wants to control from the top but Cortega keeps moving.
Leak advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortega avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leak.
Leak lands some shots froms side control.
Leak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is not content to let Leak control the position.
Leak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leak working 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!
Leak landing a few strikes.
Cortega is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Cortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cortega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Leak crashes against the mat.
Cortega is trying to improve his position.
Leak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cortega is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cortega avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leak.
Cortega is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cortega is rocked!
Leak is working Cortega over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Cortega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leak cracks Cortega with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Leak immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cortega is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Leak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly Leak!
A victorious Kelly Leak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Lang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Johnson's chin.
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216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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214 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Look low, kick high! Lang uses the oldest trick in the book to send Johnson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Lang is absolutely delighted - when Johnson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Lang!
After the fight, Art Lang 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Non Phixion - The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me. Diggler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. acdc back in black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dirk Diggler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
201 lbs
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200 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Martinez has knocked Diggler down with a huge combo! Martinez steps away and waves a wobbly Diggler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martinez pounces like a tiger and cracks Diggler with a vicious hook! Diggler is down but not out! Martinez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Martinez!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Martinez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rootmans's choice of entrance music: Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. Erick Rootmans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootmans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rootmans misses with a head kick.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rootmans as he avoids it easily.
Hendo stalks Rootmans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rootmans's face. Rootmans staggers backwards, shaken.
Rootmans swinging wildly here.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rootmans moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Hendo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rootmans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Hendo does no damage.
A punch combination from Rootmans misses.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Rootmans.
Rootmans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rootmans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendo backs up against the cage.
Hendo clinches up with Rootmans and pushes him back against the cage.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Rootmans tightens his grip and picks Hendo up, before dumping him to the ground. Hendo manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hendo pulls Rootmans in to control the position.
Hendo wants to improve his position but instead Rootmans has moved into half guard.
Rootmans wants to take a breather but Hendo is having none of it.
Hendo wants to improve his position but Rootmans is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Rootmans. Those never looked like landing.
Erick Rootmans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rootmans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Hendo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hendo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rootmans defending well though.
Hendo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hendo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rootmans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rootmans is trying to stand.
Hendo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo throwing shots but Rootmans is blocking nicely.
Hendo not doing much here.
Rootmans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendo working the head and body with strikes.
Hendo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rootmans trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hendo manages to pass to mount!
Hendo lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans is working to get back to half guard.
Rootmans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rootmans misses with a head kick.
Hendo feints and as Rootmans raises his hands in defense, Hendo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rootmans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendo is controlling him.
Rootmans controls Hendo momentarily but Hendo frees himself.
Hendo wants to control from the top but Rootmans keeps moving.
Hendo landing with the ground and pound.
Hendo postures up in Rootmans's guard and throws a big left but Rootmans blocks it.
Hendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rootmans wants to get back to his feet but Hendo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootmans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hendo distracts Rootmans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danny Hendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendo lands a couple of digs.
Hendo distracts Rootmans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rootmans is trying to keep Hendo in close.
Hendo prevents Rootmans from getting back to his feet.
Hendo lands a couple of elbows.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendo throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Jef Li's MMA(12 coaches, 45 cap) inform us that Rootmans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootmans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendo postures up in Rootmans's guard and throws a big left but Rootmans blocks it.
Rootmans working a defensive guard here.
Hendo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rootmans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendo has managed to get both his arms back between Rootmans's legs - danger averted.
Hendo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rootmans working a defensive guard but Hendo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hendo lands an elbow.
Hendo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hendo cracks Rootmans with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rootmans tries to escape but Hendo is in control.
Rootmans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rootmans wants to get back to his feet but Hendo drags him back down.
Rootmans is looking for a sweep.
Hendo working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rootmans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rootmans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendo wants to pass the guard but Rootmans is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendo drops an elbow to the side of Rootmans's head.
Hendo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rootmans regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hendo.
Hendo lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rootmans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hendo, into his guard.
Rootmans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rootmans takes one to the chin there.
Hendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rootmans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendo takes a swing at Rootmans's ribcage but misses.
Rootmans throws a sloppy head kick and Hendo moves out of range easily.
Hendo closes the distance and clinches.
Rootmans tries for a takedown but Hendo manages to get underhooks.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rootmans obliges.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rootmans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendo goes for a takedown attempt but Rootmans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo misses with a hook to the body
and Rootmans counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rootmans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rootmans is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans is looking to clinch.
Erick Rootmans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendo is looking to clinch but Rootmans is avoiding it.
Rootmans throws a sloppy head kick and Hendo moves out of range easily.
Rootmans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rootmans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rootmans tries to clinch up.
Danny Hendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Hendo is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Rootmans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rootmans.
Rootmans tries to clinch there but Hendo circles away.
Rootmans stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendo drives through and clinches with Rootmans against the cage.
Rootmans controlling the action here for a moment.
Hendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rootmans pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rootmans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rootmans.
Rootmans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rootmans fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendo drives through with a takedown into Rootmans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rootmans is looking to stand up but Hendo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rootmans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hendo has passed into side control.
Hendo scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo throwing strikes but Rootmans manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hendo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rootmans's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hendo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rootmans keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hendo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo looking for a takedown.
Hendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rootmans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to clinch up but Rootmans keeps it at a distance.
Danny Hendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rootmans misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Erick Rootmans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hendo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rootmans is trying to defend but Hendo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hendo passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hendo. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Rootmans.
I think Hendo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hendo!
Our winner, Danny Hendo, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mortal Kombat Theme. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Eli Armis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
145 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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34
140 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown but Malapitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Armis.
Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Armis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malapitan trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
Malapitan chips away with some ground and pound.
Armis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan advances position into side control!
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armis is looking to regain half guard here but Malapitan keeps moving and retains side control.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Armis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armis is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis is working hard here to advance position.
Armis can't do much from the bottom here.
Malapitan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Armis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malapitan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Armis parries the strikes from Malapitan easily there. Malapitan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Armis to escape.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Armis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armis struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to bench press Malapitan off him but Malapitan keeps the position.
Armis wants to control but Malapitan postures up.
Armis tries to buck Malapitan off but Malapitan is having none of it.
Malapitan working the ground and pound from side control.
Armis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malapitan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malapitan trying to control the action but Armis is working from the bottom.
Malapitan working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Armis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan cracks Armis with a big elbow.
Malapitan cracks Armis with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Armis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malapitan's best efforts.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Armis defending well.
Armis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malapitan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armis regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armis is positioning himself well to prevent Malapitan advancing to mount.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armis won't allow Malapitan to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armis.
Armis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malapitan's half guard.
Malapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is not content to let Armis control the position.
Armis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malapitan is just riding it out for now. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis is looking for submissions but instead, Malapitan has regained full guard.
Malapitan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis is pushing down on Malapitan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malapitan is fighting to maintain full guard but Armis has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malapitan sees it coming and defends easily.
Armis wants to work for an arm triangle but Malapitan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malapitan wants to improve his position but Armis is controlling well.
Malapitan won't allow Armis to pass to mount.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malapitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armis not doing much here.
Armis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
Armis is keen to just control but Malapitan is a slippery customer.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malapitan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan is looking for a triangle but Armis pushes his legs off easily.
Malapitan trying to keep a closed guard but Armis is proving a slippery customer.
Malapitan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Malapitan is retaining full guard.
Malapitan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malapitan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan wants to get back to his feet but Armis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armis wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malapitan enables Armis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malapitan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Armis being controlled here momentarily.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan is looking to stand up but Armis isn't so interested in that idea.
Armis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Armis shoots in.
Armis fails to land the takedown.
Armis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armis misses the jab.
Armis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a single leg into guard. Armis didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armis can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Armis gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malapitan!
Armis controlling the pace for now.
Armis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control but Malapitan is having none of it.
Malapitan is trying to stand up.
Armis wants to control the pace but Malapitan is squirming around nicely.
Malapitan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malapitan tries to lock up and control but Armis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malapitan working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan regains half guard.
Malapitan is refusing to be controlled, as Armis sits in half guard.
Malapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malapitan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malapitan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Armis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Armis.
I think Armis 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eat My Loaf. Whitman has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Charles Whitman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
138 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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22
141 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whitman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman scores with a jab to the head.
Whitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Loaf moves out of range easily.
Loaf pushes Whitman up against the cage in a clinch.
Loaf tries a body shot but Whitman blocks it.
Whitman is trying to break the clinch but Loaf is controlling him.
Whitman tries a body shot but Loaf blocks it.
Loaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loaf lands a hook that snaps the head of Whitman backwards.
Whitman is trying to push Loaf away but Loaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loaf works on Whitman's body with a couple of short punches.
Loaf slows down the pace here.
Loaf keeps control of Whitman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Whitman.
Whitman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Loaf.
Whitman throws a lazy right hand but Loaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman looks to land a left hand but Loaf moved out of range nicely.
Loaf motions for Whitman to come forward. Loaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman misses with a leg kick
and Loaf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loaf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Charles Whitman has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loaf.
Whitman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loaf can pounce on him.
Loaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitman looks to land a left hand but Loaf moved out of range nicely.
Loaf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitman at a distance.
Loaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loaf throws out a leg kick but Whitman moves out of range and Loaf only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whitman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitman lands with an overhand left.
Whitman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitman misses with a few strikes there.
Loaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitman did well to prevent Loaf getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loaf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loaf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitman tries to roll over but Loaf keeps him under control.
Loaf throwing shots but Whitman is blocking nicely.
Whitman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Loaf 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.
Whitman is trying to maintain the position but Loaf is very close to passing his half guard.
Loaf tries to pass to full mount but Whitman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitman's head.
Whitman tries to roll over but Loaf keeps him under control.
Loaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitman is looking to improve his position.
Whitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loaf.
Loaf wants to pass to mount but Whitman is defending the position.
Loaf working Whitman over with strikes.
Loaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loaf trying to mount his opponent but Whitman defends it.
Loaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitman tries to get to full guard but Loaf has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whitman is concentrating on defense, preventing Loaf from advancing position.
Whitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loaf is controlling the pace.
Loaf prevents Whitman from improving his position.
Loaf is trying for a kimura here. Whitman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Loaf wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meat Loaf!
Meat Loaf retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Meat Loaf stared into the camera and said 'Broken Halo Pride!'.
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