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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Jouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Audioslave - Exploder. Wasim Kayani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takahiro Jouda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takahiro Jouda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouda dives in and grabs Kayani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kayani pushes down on Jouda's head and hops out.
Jouda tries to clinch up
and Jouda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Jouda coming out on top.
Kayani with a hook.
Kayani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Jouda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kayani connects with an inside leg kick.
Jouda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jouda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Kayani.
Kayani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jouda.
Kayani scores with a takedown into Jouda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kayani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kayani trying to control the position from guard on top but Jouda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jouda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kayani is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jouda working a defensive guard here.
Kayani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kayani throwing strikes from guard but Jouda blocks nicely.
Kayani postures up.
Kayani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jouda wants to improve his position but instead Kayani has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing that Kayani has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jouda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kayani is working away from the top position though.
Jouda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kayani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouda tries to roll over but Kayani keeps him under control.
Jouda wants to control but Kayani is keeping busy.
Kayani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kayani seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jouda is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wasim Kayani!
Wasim Kayani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Marshall has chosen I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton as his entrance music. Reggie Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marshall eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Marshall takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Marshall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marshall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Marshall 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall looking to control.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Anderson trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Anderson pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Anderson throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Marshall avoiding Anderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pain , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson turns into Marshall and is now in his guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson 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.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Marshall's temple.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Marshall tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marshall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Marshall being controlled for a moment.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson looks up at the clock and then as Marshall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson stalling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Anderson.
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Riley Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Marshall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshall avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick 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!
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reggie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson seems to be stalking Marshall here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Marshall drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reggie Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Reggie Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Kavelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Atte Peltola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrej Kavelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltola has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kavelin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No joy there for Kavelin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kavelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peltola shoots in looking for a takedown. Kavelin tries to sprawl out of it but Peltola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kavelin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peltola connects with a crisp jab.
Peltola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kavelin is looking to reverse the position.
Kavelin struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola working the ground and pound.
Kavelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kavelin is trying to control Peltola's posture but Peltola avoids it.
Peltola is looking to take a break and control but Kavelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kavelin is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin struggling a bit here.
Peltola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kavelin is trying to improve his position.
Peltola takes a little break here. Kavelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kavelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peltola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kavelin's waist but Kavelin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peltola off to one side.
Kavelin tests Peltola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavelin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peltola misses with an uppercut
and Kavelin counters with a one-two to the body.
Peltola goes for a double leg but Kavelin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kavelin continues to drive forward.
Andrej Kavelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Peltola.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kavelin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kavelin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peltola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peltola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kavelin backwards.
Peltola misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola looking for a takedown.
Peltola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kavelin wants to break free but Peltola has control.
Kavelin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kavelin tries for a takedown but Peltola manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola trying to stall but Kavelin improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kavelin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peltola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Kavelin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kavelin backwards.
Peltola trying to stall but Kavelin improves his position.
Kavelin stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kavelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kavelin lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrej Kavelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltola blocks a jab.
Peltola shoots in and drives through. Kavelin sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Kavelin. Those never looked like landing.
Kavelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peltola works Kavelin's body with a nice hook.
Kavelin missing with a left hand there. Peltola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kavelin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peltola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peltola cracks Kavelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kavelin moves out of range as Peltola strikes.
Kavelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavelin misses the target.
Peltola throws out a loose jab but Kavelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavelin looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola throws a lazy uppercut
and Kavelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kavelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kavelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peltola.
Peltola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltola connects with a looping right hand.
Kavelin is rocked!
Kavelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peltola counters with a crisp right that sends Kavelin to the canvas! Peltola follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Peltola!
Atte Peltola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Jimi Hendrix 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.
Hendrix scores with a jab.
Hendrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Hendrix.
A leg kick checked by Hendrix.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Hendrix swinging wildly here.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Jenkins crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to ground and pound but Hendrix uses the momentary lack of control by Jenkins to regain half guard.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendrix 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Hendrix defends it.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thurgood Jenkins just wasn't active enough.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Hendrix misses with a wild combination.
Hendrix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendrix backs up against the cage.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Hendrix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendrix uses from the top position.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Thurgood Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hendrix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hendrix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendrix is just out of range.
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Hendrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendrix lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hendrix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Hendrix fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins pushes down on Hendrix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix pushes Jenkins off but Jenkins dives into side control.
Jenkins is staying tight to Hendrix's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
Jenkins lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix regains half guard, as Jenkins was trying to land strikes.
Jenkins prevents Hendrix from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control from Hendrix's half guard. Hendrix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hendrix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Thurgood Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hendrix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Hendrix seems unphased.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendrix throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Hendrix fights it but they end up in guard.
Thurgood Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins stays in close to Hendrix's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jimi Hendrix has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendrix throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendrix.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Hendrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hendrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hendrix works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Hendrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendrix's head backwards.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins cracks the inside of Hendrix's front leg.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendrix staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks Hendrix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hendrix scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hendrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Hendrix throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Hendrix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendrix to the mat! Hendrix manages to get full guard.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendrix's head.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Jenkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jenkins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Hendrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendrix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins is really struggling to control Hendrix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thurgood Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Hendrix missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
An out of breath Thurgood Jenkins 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Frostbite. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi 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 Ben Gordon has been cut.
Musashi moves to clinch but Gordon breaks away
and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Musashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon 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.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miyamoto Musashi.
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Gordon effectively controlling the action here.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Musashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi wants to clinch
and Gordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Musashi's guard.
Musashi wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon postures up in Musashi's guard and throws a big left but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
Gordon trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Gordon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Musashi's guard now.
Ben Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Musashi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon throws a strike but Musashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gordon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Musashi wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Horrible takedown by Musashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Musashi throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs.
Gordon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Musashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Musashi.
Gordon 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.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Musashi blocks nicely.
Musashi is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi wants to hit a switch here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Musashi there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a big elbow.
Gordon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gordon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Musashi's face.
Musashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon lands a big elbow.
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Musashi is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Musashi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ben Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon lands a big elbow - Musashi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Musashi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuduro comes into the arena with Don Omar - Danza Kuduro blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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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
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuduro's hands.
Kuduro throws a hook but Sinatra avoids it easily.
Kuduro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuduro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen in the buildup to the fight.
Kuduro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinatra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuduro.
Kuduro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sinatra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sinatra lands with a shot to the body.
Kuduro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sinatra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuduro scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuduro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sinatra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuduro scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Sinatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinatra gets a double leg takedown into Kuduro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
Sinatra keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra trying to control but Kuduro is working from the bottom.
Kuduro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sinatra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuduro's guard.
Kuduro trying to hold on to Sinatra's head to control him but Sinatra postures up.
Kuduro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sinatra is keen to just control but Kuduro is a slippery customer.
Kuduro is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro tries to roll over but Sinatra keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuduro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Sinatra has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sinatra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuduro's head.
Kuduro pulls Sinatra in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinatra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuduro's guard.
Sinatra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuduro taking shots to the head.
Kuduro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sinatra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to control but Kuduro wriggling away.
Kuduro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sinatra misses with a head shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sinatra lands a big shot there that rocks Kuduro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sinatra avoids the attempt from Kuduro to control.
Sinatra breaks from Kuduro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinatra trying to control but Kuduro is having none of it.
Sinatra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra scoring with strikes but Kuduro is staying in there.
Kuduro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra misses with a head shot.
Kuduro tries to hold on but Sinatra postures up.
Kuduro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuduro is in a horrible position here. Sinatra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kuduro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sinatra raining down shots from the mount!
Sinatra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuduro wants to control but Sinatra is having none of it.
Kuduro regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sinatra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sinatra digs a good hook to Kuduro's body.
Sinatra looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuduro is just out of range.
Sinatra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuduro is trying to defend but Sinatra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but Kuduro defending well.
Frank Sinatra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuduro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sinatra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sinatra slips nicely into half guard.
Sinatra is keen to just control but Kuduro is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro wants to get back to full guard.
Sinatra tries to pass to full mount but Kuduro defends it.
Kuduro is trying to control but Sinatra passes into side control!
Sinatra is looking to take a break and control but Kuduro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Kuduro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kuduro prevents Sinatra from moving into mount.
Kuduro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sinatra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sinatra is pressing down on Kuduro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuduro is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro is trying to control but Sinatra passes into side control!
Sinatra scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuduro is trying to improve his position.
Sinatra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuduro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sinatra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sinatra in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinatra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sinatra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kuduro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sinatra is looking to improve his position.
Sinatra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuduro.
Sinatra moves into full guard.
Kuduro trying to control but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
Sinatra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuduro is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuduro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinatra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuduro connects with a solid leg kick.
Danza Kuduro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Sinatra does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuduro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sinatra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuduro can pounce on him.
A jab from Sinatra does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sinatra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuduro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinatra.
Sinatra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuduro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuduro wants to control but Sinatra postures up.
Kuduro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sinatra connects with a decent elbow.
Kuduro regains half guard.
Sinatra tries to pass to full mount but Kuduro defends it.
Kuduro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sinatra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuduro!
Kuduro is looking to improve his position but Sinatra isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sinatra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuduro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuduro!
Kuduro cracks Sinatra with a solid left hand.
Sinatra is trying to control the position but Kuduro postures up.
Sinatra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuduro is looking to improve his position.
Sinatra is trying to control. Kuduro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sinatra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuduro wants to control but Sinatra is having none of it.
Danza Kuduro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Sinatra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sinatra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuduro is working to get back to half guard.
Sinatra looking to control but Kuduro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuduro tries to hold on but Sinatra postures up.
Kuduro is trying desperately to improve position.
Sinatra content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuduro is looking to improve his position but Sinatra isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuduro is working hard here to advance position.
Kuduro tries to hold on but Sinatra pushes him away.
Sinatra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sinatra trying to control but Kuduro is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra controlling his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Sinatra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sinatra dips to his left and cracks Kuduro with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinatra looking to score a takedown here. Kuduro is defending well but Sinatra drives through and ends up in Kuduro's guard.
Sinatra sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sinatra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sinatra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sinatra!
After winning the bout, Frank Sinatra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Millard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lil III napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lil III tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Millard is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millard working away.
Millard lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III is looking for a sweep.
Lil III is working hard here to advance position.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Millard wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
Lil III is looking for a sweep. Millard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Millard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III is pressing down on Millard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Millard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Millard controls the pace.
Lil III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millard defends well.
Lil III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Millard throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millard defends well.
Millard slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lil III.
Millard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lil III looking for subs from the bottom but Millard mounts 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!
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millard pulls his head out easily.
Lil III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lil III trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lil III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lil III trying to control the position.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Millard wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III working for submissions but it's allowed Millard to get to half guard.
Lil III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lil III working for submissions but it's allowed Millard to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Millard connects with a nice short shot to Lil III's temple.
Lil III missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Millard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lil III is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Millard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Millard's back!
Millard wants to control his opponent's hands but Lil III gets his hands free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lil III haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lil III scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Millard. No joy for Lil III on that attempt.
Millard slips a straight right by Lil III.
Lil III 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.
Lil III walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Millard. Beautiful body shot.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Millard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Millard punishes Lil III's body with a nice straight punch.
Millard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Lil III scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lil III dives in and grabs Millard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millard pushes down on Lil III's head and hops out.
A big left from Millard misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Millard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millard lands with a hook. Lil III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lil III connects with a body shot that sends Millard's belly button to the back.
Lil III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Millard's sensitive parts.
Lil III misses with a low kick as Millard jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Millard.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Millard ducks down to avoid it.
Millard misses with a wild body shot.
Millard throws a leg kick but Lil III moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Millard.
Millard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lil III defending well as Millard loads up on a big left hand.
Millard throws a front kick aimed at Lil III's knee but Lil III avoids it well.
Millard misses with a low kick.
Millard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Millard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III throws a hook but Millard avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Millard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ba Lil III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millard trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
Millard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Millard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lil III is trying to hold Millard in close to prevent damage but Millard has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard prevents Lil III from improving his position.
Lil III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Millard winds up and cracks Lil III with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Millard prevents Lil III from improving his position.
Lil III is looking to control Millard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lil III avoid being mounted?
Lil III tries to get to full guard but Millard has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Millard wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Millard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lil III looking to control.
Lil III throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lil III trying to control the position.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lil III working for submissions but it's allowed Millard to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Millard.
Millard scores with the left hand. Lil III knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Millard misses
letting Lil III counter with a right hand.
Lil III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Lil III as he checks the leg kick.
Bruce Millard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lil III takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Millard lands a nice looking body shot.
Lil III throws a leg kick that misses.
Millard slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lil III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Millard doesn't seem phased though.
Millard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Millard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Millard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Millard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lil III checks it well.
Millard misses with a leg kick
enabling Lil III to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Millard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lil III misses the target.
Millard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Millard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Millard throws a leg kick which misses Lil III's front leg but catches the back leg as Lil III tries to avoid it.
Millard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lil III throws a nice looking combination but Millard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lil III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Millard. Millard obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Lil III checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lil III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick.
Lil III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Lil III.
Millard lands a leg kick that knocks Lil III off balance momentarily.
Lil III plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lil III shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Millard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Millard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Millard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lil III is staying active.
Millard is not content to let Lil III control the position.
Millard prevents Lil III from moving into mount.
Lil III fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lil III tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Millard tries to buck Lil III off but Lil III is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lil III looking to control but instead Millard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lil III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lil III is keen to just control but Millard is a slippery customer.
Millard tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Millard trying to control but Lil III postures up.
Lil III slips a nice elbow through Millard's hands, connecting with Millard's forehead.
Lil III is looking to take a break and control but Millard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millard trying to hold on to Lil III's head to control him but Lil III postures up.
Lil III prevents Millard from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Millard defending well though.
Lil III wants to pass to mount but Millard is defending the position.
Lil III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Millard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lil III.
Lil III is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Millard is surviving well by controlling Lil III's body position as best he can.
Lil III tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III is landing with some decent strikes but Millard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III throws a wild left hand from mount and Millard manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Millard is pressing down on Lil III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Ba Lil III.
I think Lil III 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Puff Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon moves into the clinch.
Blanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon throws an elbow that misses.
Dragon lands a right hand.
Dragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanks can't break the clinch.
Blanks misses with a body punch.
Blanks blocks the elbow strike.
Blanks avoids a wild elbow strike from Dragon.
Dragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanks backwards.
Dragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Blanks blocks an uppercut.
Blanks misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
I was talking to Blanks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragon breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon scores with a push kick.
Blanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragon.
Blanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blanks avoids the body shot from Dragon.
Dragon fakes the leg kick and cracks Blanks in the body.
Dragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon cracks the inside of Blanks's front leg.
Blanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Blanks moves forwards but Dragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragon.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Blanks moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragon lands a big head kick that sends Blanks tumbling to the mat! Dragon takes a step backwards and waves Blanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blanks is rocked!
Puff Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon has Blanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Blanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanks seems to have got his legs back now.
Dragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Blanks pushes him off.
Blanks misses with a head kick.
Blanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blanks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blanks counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blanks.
Dragon throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragon moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanks.
Dragon misses with a low kick.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Blanks blocks the low kick.
Dragon tries a low kick but Blanks avoids it.
Blanks is looking to land body kicks.
Dragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragon scores with a spinning back kick!
Dragon tries to clinch there but Blanks circles away.
Blanks tries to work over Dragon's front leg with a kick but Dragon checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanks manages to avoid it.
Dragon closes the distance and pushes Blanks back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blanks fails to land.
Blanks tries to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling the position.
Blanks is trying to force a seperation but Dragon has the dominant position.
Dragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blanks blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puff Dragon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragon is out of range and Blanks settles back down.
Blanks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragon takes a step back to recover.
Dragon moves out of range of the body kick from Blanks.
Good leg kick by Dragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Blanks.
Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragon lands an elbow that stopped Blanks in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blanks blocking some punches.
Dragon lands an elbow inside.
Dragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragon lands an elbow that stopped Blanks in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Dragon fails to land.
Dragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanks backwards.
Blanks blocks an elbow strike from Dragon.
Blanks blocks an uppercut.
Dragon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dragon gets through Blanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragon lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Blanks connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Blanks does no damage.
Dragon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon drives through and clinches with Blanks against the cage.
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon scores with a leg kick.
Blanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragon tries to land a front kick but Blanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanks.
Blanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragon throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Dragon is looking to score with low kicks.
Dragon wants to clinch.
Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanks misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Blanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragon closes the distance but Blanks moves to the side
and Blanks counters with a low kick, right behind Dragon 's knee.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
Blanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blanks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Puff Dragon has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dragon blocks the low kick.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Dragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blanks's hands.
Blanks wants to slow Dragon down by chopping away at his legs.
Blanks misses with a leg kick
and Dragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragon swings for the body but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Blanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon lands with a right hand.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Blanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puff Dragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Puff Dragon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dragon lands a slapping body shot.
Dragon scores with a nice body kick.
Dragon throws a front kick aimed at Blanks's knee but Blanks avoids it well.
Dragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanks scores with a jab to the body.
Dragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanks.
Blanks takes one to the chin there.
Blanks throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dragon moves out of range as Blanks throws a body kick.
Blanks looks for the body kick but Dragon saw that one coming.
Dragon thows a body shot but no joy.
Blanks checks a low kick from Dragon.
Blanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragon thumps Blanks with a low kick.
Dragon thuds his right hand into Blanks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Blanks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blanks checks a leg kick.
Puff Dragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Dragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
Dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Dragon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blanks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billy Blanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon avoids the body shot from Blanks.
Blanks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blanks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragon misses with a left hand
and Blanks counters with an inside leg kick.
Blanks feints a jab promting Dragon to slip. Blanks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dragon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blanks lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks scores with a head kick.
Dragon is rocked!
Blanks scores with a nice body kick.
Blanks feints and then cracks Dragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragon down.
Good leg kick by Blanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blanks scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks lands a big head kick that sends Dragon tumbling to the mat! Blanks takes a step backwards and waves Dragon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanks finish him?
That has opened up Puff Dragon's cut even more.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Blanks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragon.
Dragon throws a body kick that misses
and Blanks counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dragon is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Glen Starner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Starner lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Starner there.
De Groot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starner, pushing him back against the cage.
Starner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Groot misses with the head strike.
Starner is trying to drag De Groot to the mat but De Groot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Groot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starner blocks a body shot from De Groot.
De Groot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starner backwards.
Starner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from De Groot.
Starner lands with a right to the head.
Starner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Groots head.
Starner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Groot wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but De Groot is retaining full guard.
De Groot being controlled here, momentarily.
De Groot is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Beam that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Starner wants to pass the guard but De Groot is keeping the position.
De Groot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starner throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starner.
De Groot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!
De Groot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Groot jabs Starner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Groot feints and then cracks Starner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starner down.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starner was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
Starner takes a swing at De Groot's ribcage but misses.
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groot.
De Groot digs a good hook to Starner's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Groot leaves Starner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Starner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Groot scores with a jab. Starner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Groot throws a low kick, looking for Starner's leg but Starner calmly moves out of range.
Starner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Starner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Groot lands with a hook. Starner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starner connects with a right hand. De Groot shakes it off.
De Groot connects with an inside leg kick.
De Groot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Starner goes for a double leg but De Groot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Groot continues to drive forward.
De Groot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner struggles to land a body shot inside as De Groot controls his hands.
De Groot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starner is looking for a takedown.
De Groot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starner goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Groot prevents it.
Starner blocks an elbow strike from De Groot.
De Groot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starner blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from De Groot.
Starner tries a body shot but De Groot blocks it.
Starner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner tries to break the clinch but De Groot is controlling the position.
Starner can't find room to land a body shot as De Groot controls the action.
Starner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starner can't get the takedown.
De Groot lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karl De Groot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Groot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Starner's head backwards.
Starner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
De Groot gets caught flat footed, as Starner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Groot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starner.
Starner slips nicely into half guard.
De Groot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starner's back!
Good control from De Groot.
Starner is in bad spot here.
De Groot struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Groot slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Groot trying to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot gets his hands free as Starner looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Groot doesn't have the hooks in and Starner manages to turn into his guard.
De Groot pulls Starner in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karl De Groot just wasn't active enough.
Starner scores with a punch to the head.
Starner misses with a takedown attempt - De Groot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Groot.
De Groot thuds his right hand into Starner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starner.
Starner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a low kick as Starner jumps back.
Starner 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.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Groot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Groot instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Starner.
De Groot is trying to stall.
Starner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Starner takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Groot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starner scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body.
De Groot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Groot is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Groot looking to throw knees to the head but Starner is blocking nicely.
De Groot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Groot working aggressively here.
De Groot landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Groot.
De Groot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starner's elbow.
Starner looking to stall.
De Groot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from De Groot.
Starner blocking some punches.
Starner lands a hook that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
De Groot blocks an uppercut.
Starner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Groot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot throws a punch but it's blocked by Starner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Groot misses with a body punch.
Starner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Groot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Starner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Groot back to the cage. Starner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Starner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
De Groot digs a good body shot into Starner's ribs.
De Groot tries to close the distance and clinch but Starner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from De Groot tenderised Starner's leg. Starner is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Groot closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
Starner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Groot throws a big shot that misses.
Starner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Groot fails to land with a series of punches.
De Groot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Groot prevents a body shot from Starner.
Starner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Groot scores with a shot to the side of Starner's head.
Starner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
De Groot is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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!
De Groot sneaks out the side door and pushes Starner away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Groot.
De Groot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Groot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
Starner shoots in looking for a takedown but De Groot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Groot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Groot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Starner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Starner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot lands a right hook to the body.
Starner is still on wobbly legs! Can De Groot finish him?
De Groot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starner seems to have recovered his senses.
De Groot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Starner.
Starner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Starner swinging wildly here.
Starner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Groot counters with a leg kick.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starner's sensitive parts.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Starner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot cracks a nice hook into Starner's ribs.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Groot clinches up with Starner and pushes him back against the cage.
Starner lands a nice uppercut.
Starner takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Groot scores with a knee to the head.
Starner can't get the takedown.
De Groot effectively controlling the action here.
De Groot is leaning against Starner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from De Groot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Groot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Groot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Groot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starners head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a punch but it's blocked by Starner.
De Groot lands a shot to the body.
De Groot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Groot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starner backwards.
Starner pulls guard effortlessly.
De Groot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Groot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Groot wants to stand but Starner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Groot advances to half guard.
Glen Starner has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Groot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Starner is squirming around, avoiding De Groot's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Groot lands a jab to the nose.
De Groot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Groot slips a straight right by Starner.
De Groot feints and then cracks Starner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starner down.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Groot slips under a jab from Starner.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
Starner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Groot circles away quickly and effectively.
De Groot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Groot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Starner misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot thows a body kick. Starner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Groot.
De Groot cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Starner shoots in but De Groot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
Starner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Groot.
Starner throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot throws a hook but Starner avoids it easily.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starner was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot stuffs the takedown.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - De Groot coming out on top.
Starner throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Groot.
De Groot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starner.
Starner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Groot cracks Starner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Groot misses with a leg kick
and Starner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Starner.
Starner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot has momentary wrist control but Starner slips an elbow through the middle.
De Groot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Starner throws a strike but De Groot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Groot trying to control the position from guard on top but Starner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner has his feet on De Groot's thighs here. He's pushed De Groot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! De Groot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Starner!
Glen Starner is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Glen Starner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Restin Peace (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Restin Peace!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace misses with a wild body shot.
Peace moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Peace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peace scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Simon Williams has been cut.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peace swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Peace.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Peace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peace lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Peace's head back.
It looks like Restin Peace has been cut.
We've been informed that Peace 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.
Peace throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Peace misses with a wild combination.
Peace lands with a right hand.
Peace throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Peace thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Peace misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peace jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws a body punch but Peace moves out of range.
Peace misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Peace blocks the body kick.
Peace 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.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Peace looks winded!
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peace misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Peace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Peace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams blocking some punches.
Peace lands a shoulder strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Peace.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Peace.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Peace blocking some punches.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peace lands a left hand.
Peace misses with the head strike.
Peace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Peace's ribcage. Peace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Williams.
A short right from Peace.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Peace has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Peace backwards.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peace is rocked!
Peace blocks an uppercut.
Peace is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peace or not.
Peace seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Peace misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams seems to be stalking Peace here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Peace drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Williams!
Simon Williams retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Simon Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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