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Bushido 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (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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16 - 10 - 1 |
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190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korczynski blocks a head kick by Fields.
Fields thumps Korczynski with a low kick.
Fields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Korczynski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fields tries to land a front kick but Korczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fields lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fields.
Fields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korczynski throws a series of punches but Fields avoids them all with ease.
Fields clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fields.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields pushes Korczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fields effectively controlling the action here.
Korczynski takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands a nice uppercut.
Fields landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Korczynski looks winded!
Fields lands a nice knee to the body.
Fields scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korczynskis head.
Fields working Korczynski over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fields.
We've been hearing reports that Fields has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fields landing knees to the head.
Fields landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fields.
Fields lands a knee to the body.
Fields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Fields on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields scores with a shot to the side of Korczynski's head.
A short right from Fields on the inside.
Fields lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fields throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korczynskis head.
Knees to the body from Fields.
A body shot lands from Fields.
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Fields.
Korczynski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fields lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fields wants to clinch up but Korczynski keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fields.
Fields rushes Korczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Korczynski is looking to break free of the clinch but Fields has double underhooks.
Fields lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fields as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fields obliges.
Fields gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fields landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fields lands a knee to the body.
Fields will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Korczynski up against the cage.
Fields lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fields.
Fields lands an elbow inside that Korczynski shrugs off.
It looks like Lukasz Korczynski has been cut.
Fields lands a nice uppercut.
Fields scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korczynski is rocked!
Fields has Korczynski pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Korczynski is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Fields - that's hurt Korczynski badly! Oh, another knee lands and Korczynski is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Korczynski doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Layne Fields!
Layne Fields took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by For What It's Worth. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malik's choice of entrance music: Can't Be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik closes the distance but Ford moves to the side
and Ford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at Broken Halo Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford tries to clinch up.
Malik tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Ford avoids the head kick by Malik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Malik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malik!
Malik is not content to let Ford control the position.
Ford tries to advance to mount but Malik denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford in side control, throwing shots but Malik defends.
Malik taking a bit of punishment here - Ford scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malik is not content to let Ford control the position.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malik can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ford.
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ford throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ford is controlling him well.
Malik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malik is not content to let Ford control the position.
Ford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Malik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford 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.
Malik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ford lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Malik is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Ford!
A very excited looking Eric Ford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni comes to the cage accompanied by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 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
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess checks a low kick from Torni.
Burgess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burgess listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torni was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burgess connects with the punch.
Burgess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torni.
Torni throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torni.
Burgess misses with a straight left.
Burgess lands a jab.
Burgess scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Burgess lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torni doesn't seem phased though.
Torni slips a jab from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Torni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgess won't be happy with that.
Burgess is trying to improve his position.
Torni stands up and beckons Burgess to his feet.
Torni checks the leg kick.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Torni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess misses with the combination.
Burgess has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Torni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Burgess throws a lazy uppercut
and Torni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burgess's guard now.
Burgess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torni's guard.
Burgess landing some decent shots from guard.
Torni is looking to stand up but Burgess isn't so interested in that idea.
Burgess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torni's head.
Burgess with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burgess throwing strikes from guard but Torni blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is looking to advance position but Torni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torni avoids the attempt from Burgess to control.
Burgess tries to improve his position but instead Torni has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Torni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Burgess right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burgess looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burgess rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Burgess to stand up.
Torni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Lauri Torni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Torni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burgess has had enough of the clinch but Torni keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Torni as the two fighters clinch.
Torni scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torni.
Torni stalling.
Torni misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgess as Torni tries to tie him up.
Burgess digs a right hand into Torni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torni's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Torni with a knee to the head.
Burgess avoids the elbow strike from Torni, against the cage.
Torni slowing the pace effectively.
Torni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burgess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Torni.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess looks to land a combination but Torni avoids it well.
Burgess throws a leg kick
and Torni counters with an inside leg kick.
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Torni slips a jab and a cross from Burgess.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torni circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgess lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burgess throws a good cross that connects.
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torni walks into a stiff left hand from Burgess.
Torni throws an overhand right that lands on Burgess's shoulder, as Burgess tries to avoid the shot.
Burgess scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess thuds a left hand into Torni's body.
Burgess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torni under the eye.
Burgess connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torni's hands.
Burgess throws a right hand that misses
and Torni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgess's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgess is on top in guard.
Lauri Torni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torni wants to stand and escape but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess with a nice head shot there.
Burgess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess tries to free his leg and advance position but Torni is retaining full guard.
Torni has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burgess is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Torni.
Burgess tries to work over Torni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torni blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Torni avoids a wild elbow strike from Burgess.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Torni.
Torni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Torni.
A shot in the inside from Torni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torni.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lauri Torni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burgess motions for Torni to come forward. Burgess throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess throws a poor cross that misses
and Torni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burgess tries to kick Torni off but Torni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Torni prevents Burgess from improving his position.
Torni tries to stand and escape but Burgess is controlling the position.
Torni is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position.
Burgess is looking for a sweep. Torni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torni is trying to control. Burgess wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torni wants to get back to his feet.
Burgess trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Torni as he checks the leg kick.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Burgess misses
and Torni counters with a takedown into side control.
Burgess struggling a bit here.
Burgess is trying to get back to half guard.
Burgess is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Burgess wants to control but Torni postures up.
Torni stands up and beckons Burgess to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Torni.
Torni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burgess, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgess tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torni is able to avoid easily.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgess throws the left hand but Torni avoids the punch easily.
Anthony Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torni lands with an uppercut that bounces Burgess off the cage and back into range.
Torni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgess scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torni in his tracks.
Torni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauri Torni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni tries to clinch up but Burgess circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgess misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgess misses the target.
Burgess buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burgess throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgess misses with a body shot.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torni moves away.
Burgess swings widly with a right hand
and Torni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Torni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torni, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupaus comes to the cage accompanied by Eddy Grant - Romancing the Stone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pearson's choice of entrance music: Five Finger Death Punch White Knuckles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus misses with a straight right.
Lupaus throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupaus scores with a nice right hand.
Lupaus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupaus. Lupaus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lupaus.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupaus is able to avoid easily.
Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Clay Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Nice shot lands for Lupaus.
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupaus. That did some damage!
Pearson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pearson lands the left hand.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupaus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pearson throws a low kick but Lupaus moves out of range easily.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
letting Lupaus counter with a right hand.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Lupaus checks it.
Pearson tries to land a leg kick but Lupaus saw it coming and moves away.
Lupaus checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Pearson lands with a hook. Lupaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lupaus is out of range and Pearson settles back down.
Donk. Lupaus catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Clay Pearson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
A slow jab from Lupaus misses its intended target.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupaus.
Pearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Lupaus as Pearson shoots in.
Pearson rushes Lupaus and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Lupaus into the cage.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Lupaus can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Lupaus pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupaus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pearson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pearson is working for takedown but Lupaus is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Lupaus.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lupaus blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupaus after a bit of a struggle.
Nuppu Lupaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Pearson.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupaus.
Lupaus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lupaus cracks Pearson with a nice body shot.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Lupaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson pushes Lupaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lupaus pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson wanted to stand there but Lupaus had control of the position.
Lupaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lupaus looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lupaus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pearson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lupaus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearson wants to hold on but Lupaus pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lupaus controlling from the full mount.
Lupaus scoring with strikes but Pearson is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clay Pearson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pearson wants to clinch but Lupaus slips to the side
and Lupaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pearson thows a leg kick but Lupaus checks it
and Lupaus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lupaus forces his way into half guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Lupaus is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lupaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pearson is not content to let Lupaus control the position.
Lupaus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lupaus is working away from the top position though.
Lupaus seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupaus lands strikes from half guard.
Lupaus is pressing down on Pearson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pearson is holding on for now.
Pearson is not content to let Lupaus control the position.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nuppu Lupaus just wasn't active enough.
Lupaus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Pearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupaus is looking to clinch.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Lupaus slips the punch.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lupaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson slips a jab from Lupaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupaus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pearson.
Pearson slips a jab from Lupaus.
Lupaus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Lupaus.
Clay Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Lupaus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Lupaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupaus misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus slips under a jab.
Lupaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupaus throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Lupaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupaus checks a low kick from Pearson.
Lupaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupaus misses with a body shot.
A jab from Lupaus finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Lupaus checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lupaus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupaus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lupaus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Lupaus is out of range.
Pearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Pearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pearson slips under a jab from Lupaus.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lupaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearson moves out of range as Lupaus strikes.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson slips a straight right by Lupaus.
Lupaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Lupaus.
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Lupaus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupaus tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Lupaus thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Lupaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson throws a body punch but Lupaus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Lupaus keeps it at a distance.
Lupaus misses with a straight left.
Pearson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupaus throws out the jab.
Lupaus throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson has Lupaus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupaus wants to stall.
Lupaus can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupaus.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupaus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Pearson pushes Lupaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupaus.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Lupaus 's eye.
Lupaus lands a right hand.
Lupaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupaus can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Lupaus.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus lands an uppercut.
Lupaus blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Lupaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupaus can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lupaus is defending well.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lupaus.
Lupaus is struggling to control the position.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupaus blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lupaus.
Pearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupaus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Lupaus lands a shot to the body.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuppu Lupaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearson's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupaus misses the target.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Lupaus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
Lupaus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pearson slips under a jab.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Lupaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lupaus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson scores with a leg kick.
Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Lupaus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Nuppu Lupaus.
I think Lupaus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuppu Lupaus!
A victorious Nuppu Lupaus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showhey Baba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Baba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Jimmy Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showhey Baba.
Baba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baba off to one side.
Baba fails with a takedown attempt.
Baba closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Baba pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Showhey Baba has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Baba. Baba gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers checks a low kick from Baba.
Rogers throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Baba stumbling backwards into the cage! Baba bounces back off the cage towards Rogers, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Rogers lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Rogers celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Rogers!
A victorious Jimmy Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Declan McCready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a push kick but McCready slaps the foot to one side.
Washington throws a solid leg kick but McCready takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Washington.
McCready is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCready takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Washington.
Washington cracks McCready with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
Washington looks to throw the jab but McCready is out of range.
McCready blocks a jab.
McCready uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
McCready ducks right into an uppercut from Washington.
McCready checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington blocks a head kick by McCready.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCready defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
McCready misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington cracks McCready with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCready walks into a left hand.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington misses with an uppercut. McCready saw that one coming.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCready blocks a jab.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington tries to clinch but McCready is having none of it.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCready counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by McCready.
Washington throws a jab when McCready was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
McCready avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands an overhand right.
McCready uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
McCready thumps Washington with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by McCready.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - McCready circles away.
Washington connects with a leg kick. McCready looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington tries to clinch but McCready moves out of range.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCready backwards.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCready looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCready looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington misses with a straight right.
McCready throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCready.
Washington tries to clinch but McCready is having none of it.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
McCready keeps Washington at a distance using the push kick.
Washington tries to clinch but McCready moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but McCready checks it.
McCready takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCready had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. McCready should have avoided that one.
A jab from Washington misses.
McCready uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
McCready wants to clinch.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington thows a body kick. McCready tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington missing with a left hand there. McCready was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCready ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
McCready just misses with a punch to the body.
McCready tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McCready desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but McCready ducks down to avoid it.
McCready tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCready backwards.
McCready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but McCready is blocking nicely.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCready has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCready's brow.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington tries to pull guard but McCready forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCready gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCready is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCready tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
McCready prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
McCready gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McCready.
Washington is breathing heavily.
McCready gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but McCready manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Washington.
A left hand lands to the body for McCready.
McCready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from McCready.
Washington prevents a body shot from McCready.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
McCready gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCready.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCready lands a shot to the body.
McCready lands a nice uppercut.
McCready tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
McCready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCready.
Nice body punch from McCready.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from McCready tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCready throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCready cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
McCready lands a big head kick that sends Washington tumbling to the mat! McCready takes a step backwards and waves Washington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Washington is rocked!
It looks like Gary Washington has been cut.
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!
Washington is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McCready Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Washington is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Declan McCready!
A very excited looking Declan McCready made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avenger Of Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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29
250 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Avenger Of Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn defending well as Hillis loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Hillis counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Avenger Of Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gods of the cage sp in the buildup to the fight.
Steel Penn misses with a hook. Hillis ducked under it nicely.
Hillis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hillis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hillis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Steel Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel Penn.
Hillis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Hillis lands a big right hand that sends Steel Penn crashing to the mat! Hillis stays standing though and waves Steel Penn back to his feet!
Hillis moves out of range as Steel Penn strikes.
Hillis swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Penn cracks Hillis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Peyton Hillis has been cut.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillis cracks Steel Penn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel Penn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hillis finish him?
Hillis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steel Penn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steel Penn looks to clinch but Hillis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steel Penn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peyton Hillis!
During a confident post fight interview, Peyton Hillis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Bowtie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega Weapon's entrance music is Faith No More - Land of Sunshine. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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216 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Bowtie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowtie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omega Weapon has time to react.
Bowtie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bowtie lands with a nice body punch.
Omega Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omega Weapon. Bowtie shrugs it off though.
Omega Weapon connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega Weapon lands with a shot to the body.
Bowtie looks winded!
A solid body kick from Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bowtie sprawling to the canvas! Bowtie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Omega Weapon finish him?!
It looks like Graham Bowtie has been cut.
Omega Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega Weapon misses with a body kick.
Bowtie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bowtie defending well as Omega Weapon loads up on a big left hand.
Omega Weapon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Omega Weapon.
The fighters circling - Omega Weapon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowtie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Omega Weapon scores with a counter punch that sends Bowtie to the canvas! Omega Weapon smells blood - he's punishing Bowtie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bowtie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hippaul Omega Weapon!
After winning the bout, Hippaul Omega Weapon 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molito comes to the cage accompanied by Mohito. Enrique Molito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ike Turner's chin.
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13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Molito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molito misses with an uppercut.
Enrique Molito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molito connects with a jab.
We've been told by Molito's head coaches at Royal Guard | London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner slips a jab from Molito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Molito.
Turner is rocked!
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Molito finish him?
Molito delivers a nice body kick.
Molito throws a pinpoint strike between Turner's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Turner crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Molito scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birthday's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Happy Birthday Mr President. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
280 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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254 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Palowakski !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birthday.
Palowakski throws a push kick but Birthday slaps the foot to one side.
Palowakski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Birthday.
Birthday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Birthday throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palowakski .
Left hook, right uppercut from Palowakski .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palowakski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Palowakski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OH! Birthday has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Palowakski smells blood and charges in for the finish! Palowakski unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Birthday sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Palowakski !
An out of breath Fred Palowakski 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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