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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Lollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Lollo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giorgio Lollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lollo there.
Lollo lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Lollo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a flying knee that drops Lollo!
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!
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Lollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Lollo blocks nicely.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lollo has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lollo is keeping the position for now.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson stands and throws Lollo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Lollo is rocked!
It looks like Giorgio Lollo has been cut.
Lollo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lollo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaylin Acker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Top Gun's 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Top Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaylin Acker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker tries to clinch but Gun is having none of it.
Acker takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Acker.
It looks like Top Gun has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Acker.
Gun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Acker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Acker!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gun taking a breather here.
Acker wants to get back to his feet but Gun drags him back down.
Gun trying to control the position but Acker is working away.
Gun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun trying to control the position but Acker is working away.
Acker is pushing Gun's head away, looking to escape. Gun manages to hold on to the position though.
Gun tries to advance to mount but can't.
Acker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking to take a break and control but Acker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acker pushes Gun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Acker prevents Gun from improving position.
Gun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Acker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acker keeps working.
Acker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gun is looking to take a break and control but Acker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acker wants to get back to his feet but Gun drags him back down.
Acker looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking to take a break and control but Acker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Acker's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acker throws Gun to one side and escapes!
Acker moves into the clinch.
Gun is looking for a takedown.
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 Top Gun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Top Gun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Acker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acker is looking to clinch but Gun is avoiding it.
Gun swats away the attempt to clinch by Acker.
Acker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Acker wants to stand up but Gun manages to regain full guard.
Acker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun keeps the fight on the outside.
Acker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acker lands a damaging elbow.
Gun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acker landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Acker.
Top Gun's cut is getting worse.
Acker lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Acker.
Gun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Acker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Gun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gun blocks it with crossed arms.
Acker looking to throw knees to the head but Gun is blocking nicely.
Acker looking to throw knees to the head but Gun is blocking nicely.
Acker misses with a knee to the head.
Gun is working for takedown but Acker is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Top Gun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acker lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Top Gun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Acker landing knees to the head.
Acker lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Top Gun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaylin Acker!
A very excited looking Jaylin Acker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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229 lbs
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Taylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
Taylor looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Taylor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Full Affliction Fight Team inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Taylor.
Taylor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson stands up.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Jackson tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson stands up from Taylor's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Jackson stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor shoots and misses
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Taylor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson stands up from Taylor's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson prevents Taylor from escaping the position.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taylor to his feet.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Taylor tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Taylor cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Taylor controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taylor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Taylor is working for a kimura here but Jackson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Taylor's guard.
Jackson stands up from Taylor's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jason Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Taylor.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
Steven Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean has chosen Oasis - F**king in the bushes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lenny Mclean acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean cracks a nice hook into Barnett's ribs.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mclean but Mclean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mclean gets caught flat footed, as Barnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Mclean blocks nicely.
Barnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mclean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnett under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclean. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Mclean shoots and misses
and Barnett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Barnett 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.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett won't allow Mclean to get back to his feet.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet but Barnett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mclean wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Mclean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mclean looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Josh Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mclean has his takedown stuffed
and Barnett moves into the clinch.
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Mclean.
Barnett looking to stall.
Barnett slows down the pace here.
Barnett being controlled against the cage.
Barnett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mclean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnett slaps away a takedown attempt from Mclean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses.
Barnett stuffs the takedown.
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Mclean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mclean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnett can't get the takedown.
Mclean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Mclean shoots in and drives through. Barnett sprawls well.
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclean. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Mclean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Mclean persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnett shoots for a takedown but Mclean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Mclean is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mclean defends it nicely.
Barnett leaves Mclean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny Mclean will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mclean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnett.
Mclean misses with an uppercut.
Josh Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclean doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Barnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mclean avoids it really well and circles away.
Mclean looking to score a takedown here. Barnett is defending well but Mclean drives through and ends up in Barnett's guard.
Mclean pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mclean tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnett controls his leg.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Mclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean trying to control the pace.
Barnett wants to control but Mclean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mclean is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lenny Mclean wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnett tries to clinch
and Mclean counters with a left to the body.
Barnett gets a clinch.
Barnett looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mclean prevents Barnett from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mclean.
Mclean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnetts head.
Mclean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnett gets control of Mclean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mclean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mclean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Mclean from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mclean's guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett wants to stand but Mclean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mclean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mclean trying to strike off his back.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mclean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclean wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Mclean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclean manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Mclean's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Mclean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclean tries to avoid it but Barnett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclean to the ground. Mclean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnett scores with a four punch combination!
Mclean shoots in but no luck this time.
Lenny Mclean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnett clinches up against the cage.
Barnett is looking for a takedown.
Barnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mclean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mclean trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Mclean stops Barnett from standing up.
Mclean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been informed that Mclean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lenny Mclean hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mclean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Mclean rushes Barnett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett pulls guard successfully.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett wants to control but Mclean passes easily into half guard.
Mclean slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mclean has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barnett tries to kick Mclean off but Mclean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Mclean is controlling well.
Mclean thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mclean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mclean's back!
Barnett lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclean trying to control the hands but Barnett won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mclean wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mclean is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnett jumps into side control!
Mclean is looking for a sweep.
Mclean struggling a bit here.
Barnett moves into full mount!
Barnett punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to control but Mclean wriggling away.
Mclean wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Lenny Mclean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mclean is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Barnett content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Josh Barnett.
I think Mclean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lenny Mclean!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lenny Mclean thanked Cynical Truth Vegas for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let the Dogs Out. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. 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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33
271 lbs
19 - 18 - 1 |
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28
278 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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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
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Silva is now in Gracie's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Silva wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Silva is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Silva has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atsushi Gracie!
Atsushi Gracie very nearly forgot to thank Meet the Future amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Laid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Collins's chin.
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289 lbs
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laid misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Mike Laid has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laid backs up against the cage.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laid shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins cracks Laid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laid shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Laid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Laid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Laid's head.
Laid shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins catches Laid napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Laid to the canvas!
Laid is rocked!
Laid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laid is on top in guard.
Laid throwing strikes but missing.
Laid 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.
Laid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Collins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laid, into his guard.
Laid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laid 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.
Laid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laid is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Laid is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laid to get the leverage.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Laid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laid connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Laid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Laid eventually gives up the hold.
Laid is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laid is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Collins tries to kick Laid off in order to stand up. Laid Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laid shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Collins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Laid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laid darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Laid into the cage.
Collins lands with a left to the head.
Collins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laid backwards.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Laid with an uppercut!
Laid has a takedown stuffed.
Collins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Laid to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Laid looks to clinch but Collins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Laid taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fred Collins!
In his post fight interview, Fred Collins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Herst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herst's entrance music is Mr Crowley. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grant's choice of entrance music: donald wheres your troosers. 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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268 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Herst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Madison Grant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herst throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and Herst finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Herst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herst stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herst throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herst trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herst is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Herst tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Herst throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Herst drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant!
Herst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herst tries to get out of the position.
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Herst struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herst is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
Grant tries for a kimura but Herst is defending well.
Herst regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herst tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Herst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant thows a huge punch but Herst dodges it nicely.
Herst looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herst does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herst tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Herst's temple.
Herst wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Herst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Herst looking for submissions off his back.
Herst is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Herst tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madison Grant!
A very excited looking Madison Grant 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheNewYork Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Mabuva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheNewYork Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva lands with a nice body punch.
Mabuva cracks Dumbass with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dumbass looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mabuva finish him?
It looks like TheNewYork Dumbass has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabuva fails to land with a series of punches.
Mabuva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mabuva throws a lazy right hand but Dumbass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Mabuva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dumbass doesn't seem phased though.
Mabuva misses with a low kick.
Mabuva throws a jab but it's blocked by Dumbass.
Mabuva misses with an uppercut. Dumbass saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dumbass.
Mabuva misses with a lunging right hand
and Dumbass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mabuva lands with a hook. Dumbass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up TheNewYork Dumbass's cut even more.
Mabuva misses with a lunging right hand
and Dumbass counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva throws the left hand but Dumbass avoids the punch easily.
Mabuva looks to land a combination but Dumbass avoids it well.
Dumbass staying out of range there.
Jab from Mabuva.
Mabuva drops Dumbass with a beautiful combination! Dumbass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mabuva is looking for the KO!
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!
Nice defenses there by Dumbass.
Mabuva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Mabuva finds it's target.
The cut above TheNewYork Dumbass's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mabuva misses with a two punch combination.
Mabuva misses the shot to the body.
Dumbass checks the leg kick.
Mabuva looks to score with a jab to the body but Dumbass is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva misses with a right hand
and Dumbass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mabuva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dumbass.
A punch combination from Mabuva misses.
Mabuva misses with a hook
and Mabuva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dumbass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dumbass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mabuva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mabuva. Dumbass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dumbass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mabuva.
Mabuva motions for Dumbass to come forward. Mabuva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mabuva.
A clash of legs there as Dumbass blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva throws a nice looking combination but Dumbass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cedric Mabuva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mabuva cracks Dumbass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mabuva misses the body punch
and Dumbass counters with a right hand to the body.
Mabuva scores with the left hand. Dumbass knows he should have avoided that one.
Mabuva thuds a left hand into Dumbass's body.
Sloppy strikes from Mabuva. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabuva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Mabuva.
Dumbass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mabuva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mabuva misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dumbass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dumbass slips a straight right by Mabuva.
Mabuva throws a jab when Dumbass was well out of range.
No joy there for Mabuva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mabuva misses with a hook
and Mabuva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mabuva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
TheNewYork Dumbass's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mabuva throws a right hand that misses
and Dumbass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mabuva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dumbass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mabuva throws a hook but Dumbass blocks it.
Donk. Mabuva catches Dumbass right on the button with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at TheNewYork Dumbass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cedric Mabuva!
After winning the bout, Cedric Mabuva 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem has chosen Geo dude geo geo dude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
34 - 9 - 0 |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geodude Golem!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James distracts Golem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James is in close to Golem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Golem's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is nestled in close to Golem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golem can do anything to dispel that myth.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James working over Golem with some ground and pound. Golem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golem tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Golem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golem's head.
James thows a huge punch but Golem dodges it nicely.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Golem is looking to improve his position.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James 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.
Golem wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golem's head.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golem defending well though.
Golem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James 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.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golem's head.
Golem is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Golem avoid being mounted?
Golem blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Golem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James with a couple of short strikes.
James postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Golem is out cold - huge knockout for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex James!
A relieved looking Alex James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes into the arena with WOODKID - Iron blaring out of the sound system. Overdose is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Powerthirst. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alistair Overdose enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose checks a low kick from Baramari.
Overdose blocks a low kick nicely.
Baramari throws a jab when Overdose was well out of range.
Overdose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baramari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Overdose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overdose slips under a jab from Baramari.
Overdose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baramari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Overdose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baramari.
Overdose moves out of range as Baramari throws a body kick.
Baramari lands a leg kick that knocks Overdose off balance momentarily.
Overdose cracks Baramari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baramari takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baramari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari misses with a low kick.
Overdose throws a leg kick which misses Baramari's front leg but catches the back leg as Baramari tries to avoid it.
Baramari looks to land a body kick but Overdose moved away.
Overdose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overdose.
Baramari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baramari scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari throws a head kick but Overdose moves out of range.
Overdose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baramari is out of range.
Overdose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baramari.
Overdose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baramari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overdose thuds a left hand into Baramari's body.
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baramari checks the leg kick.
Baramari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Overdose.
Baramari throws a push kick but Overdose slaps the foot to one side.
Baramari checks a low kick from Overdose.
Overdose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baramari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baramari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overdose backs up against the cage.
Overdose lunges at Baramari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baramari's hand.
Bob Baramari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baramari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overdose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baramari just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose checks a leg kick.
Overdose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baramari checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overdose moves out of range of the leg kick from Baramari.
Overdose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baramari misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Baramari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overdose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baramari tries a low kick but Overdose avoids it.
Overdose moves out of range of the body kick.
Overdose throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baramari throws out a leg kick but Overdose moves out of range and Baramari only half commits.
Overdose moves out of range of the body kick.
Overdose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baramari.
Overdose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baramari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baramari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overdose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari throws out a loose jab but Overdose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overdose lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Overdose has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baramari throws a push kick but Overdose slaps the foot to one side.
Baramari feints and then cracks Overdose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overdose down.
Overdose lands with a straight right. Baramari didn't see that one coming.
Baramari throws a leg kick but Overdose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overdose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baramari.
Overdose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baramari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Overdose is out of range.
Overdose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baramari staying out of range there.
Overdose avoids a kick to the body.
Overdose avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baramari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdose checks a low kick from Baramari.
Overdose gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baramari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overdose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baramari's efforts to push away.
Baramari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overdose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overdose jabs Baramari right on the nose. Baramari blinks but takes it well.
Overdose scoring well with a low kick there.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick and Overdose moves out of range easily.
Baramari scores with a hook to the body. Overdose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baramari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baramari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose connects with a nice looking jab.
Baramari looks to land a right hand but Overdose moved out of range.
Overdose lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baramari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Baramari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Overdose tests Baramari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Overdose lands a really nice looking cross but Baramari seems unphased.
Baramari walks into a straight right hand from Overdose.
Overdose tries to land a front kick but Baramari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob Baramari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baramari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Baramari as he checks the leg kick.
Overdose avoids a kick to the body.
Overdose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baramari throws a leg kick
and Overdose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overdose lands with a cross.
Baramari motions for Overdose to come forward. Baramari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Baramari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overdose swings for the body but Baramari moves out of range.
Baramari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overdose back to the cage. Baramari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Alistair Overdose has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overdose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baramari momentarily.
Baramari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overdose looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baramari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari throws a right and a left that Overdose avoids nicely.
Baramari throws a low kick but Overdose avoids it.
Crunch! Overdose slams his shin into Baramari's torso.
Overdose scores with a nice head shot.
Baramari tried to score with a low kick but Overdose checks it.
Baramari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overdose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baramari's calf.
Baramari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overdose's sensitive parts.
Baramari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Overdose blocks the low kick.
Baramari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overdose tests Baramari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overdose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick and Overdose moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari throws out a leg kick but Overdose moves out of range and Baramari only half commits.
Overdose blocks the body kick.
Overdose lands a jab.
Bob Baramari is winning the standup battle so far.
Overdose throws a chopping leg kick but Baramari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baramari keeps the fight on the outside.
Overdose 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.
Overdose checks a low kick from Baramari.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baramari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Overdose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baramari.
Baramari throws a chopping leg kick but Overdose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Overdose is looking to clinch but Baramari is avoiding it.
Overdose misses with a body shot.
Baramari misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Baramari.
Baramari looks to land a body kick but Overdose moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baramari misses with a combination
and Overdose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdose connects with a crisp jab.
Overdose shoots in looking for a takedown. Baramari tries to sprawl out of it but Overdose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baramari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Overdose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overdose misses with a straight right.
Baramari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overdose connects with a looping right hand.
Baramari looks for the body kick but Overdose saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Good work by Baramari as he checks the leg kick.
Overdose 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!
Overdose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baramari throws a wild body kick that Overdose sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdose scoring well with a low kick there.
Baramari throws a push kick but Overdose slaps the foot to one side.
Baramari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Overdose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baramari drops his hands momentarily and Overdose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overdose blocks a leg kick.
Overdose blocks a leg kick.
Overdose blocks a jab.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overdose avoids a kick to the body.
Baramari is looking to chop away at Overdose's legs.
Overdose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overdose has a couple of punches blocked by Baramari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baramari's efforts to push away.
Baramari tries to break the clinch but Overdose is controlling the position.
Overdose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
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 Bob Baramari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overdose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baramari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Overdose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Overdose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overdose throws out a powerful jab.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. Overdose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overdose scores with a jab to the head.
Overdose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Overdose.
Overdose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Overdose moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Baramari.
Overdose tries a body shot but Baramari blocks it.
Overdose keeps control of Baramari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baramari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overdose throws a body punch but Baramari moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari misses with a kick to the body.
Overdose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baramari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overdose.
Baramari swats away the attempt to clinch by Overdose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Overdose.
Baramari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overdose digs a right hand into Baramari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baramari's gas tank.
Baramari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Baramari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overdose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baramari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overdose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baramari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overdose lands a body punch.
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!
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overdose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Overdose lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overdose.
Baramari takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Overdose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Overdose.
Overdose has Baramari pressed against the cage.
Overdose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Overdose - that landed with a thud.
Overdose tries a body shot but Baramari blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overdose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overdose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Overdose pushes Baramari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Overdose as the two fighters clinch.
Overdose pushes Baramari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alistair Overdose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Overdose lands a hook that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
A short uppercut from Overdose.
Overdose lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Overdose as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overdose.
Overdose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Overdose digs a right hand into Baramari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baramari's gas tank.
Baramari blocks a body shot from Overdose.
Still in the clinch, Overdose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Overdose works on Baramari's body with a couple of short punches.
Overdose lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose lands a hook that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Baramari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Overdose.
Overdose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baramari wants to get back to striking at distance but Overdose won't allow it.
Overdose effectively controlling the action here.
Overdose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baramari backwards.
Overdose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baramari's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Overdose.
Overdose is working Baramari over against the cage.
Overdose pushes Baramari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overdose lands with a right to the head.
Baramari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baramari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baramari can't find room to land a body shot as Overdose controls the action.
Overdose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bob Baramari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Overdose.
Alistair Overdose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Overdose.
Overdose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baramari prevents a body shot from Overdose.
Baramari takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overdose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baramari 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 Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Baramari!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Baramari thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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