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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenix Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Mean A Thing. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fenix Espada!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Espada throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Espada counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espada moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson avoiding damage.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Espada controls his hands.
Espada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Espada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Espada landing knees to the head.
Espada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roy Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Espada lands a nice knee to the body.
Espada scores with a knee to the head.
Espada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Espada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Espada throws an elbow but misses.
Espada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Espada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Espada connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Espada.
Espada tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson throws a hook but Espada avoids it easily.
Espada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Espada.
Nelson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Espada slips under a jab.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Espada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Espada misses with a straight left.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Espada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada misses with a head kick.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
Espada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Espada has double underhooks.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Espada.
Espada blocks an uppercut.
Espada lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Espada as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Espada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson wants to break free but Espada has control.
Espada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Roy Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Espada tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Espada lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roy Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fenix Espada!
An out of breath Fenix Espada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazarus Tate!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate drops Rootmans with a beautiful combination! Rootmans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate is looking for the KO!
It looks like Erick Rootmans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lazarus Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rootmans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) in the buildup to the fight.
Rootmans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rootmans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rootmans pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate tries to score a body lock takedown but Rootmans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rootmans is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rootmans down to the mat. Rootmans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erick Rootmans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Tate.
Tate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate pushes Rootmans up against the cage in a clinch.
Rootmans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rootmans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rootmans gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rootmans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tate thuds his shin into the meat of Rootmans's side.
Rootmans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rootmans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rootmans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Rootmans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate wants to take the fight to the mat but Rootmans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but Rootmans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rootmans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate wants a takedown.
Rootmans stalling in the clinch but Tate improves position.
Rootmans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Rootmans trying to control the position but instead, Tate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rootmans into the cage.
Tate has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rootmans after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tate is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rootmans to the mat. Rootmans regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rootmans wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rootmans dives on top into guard.
Rootmans stands and steps away. Tate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to take the fight to the mat but Rootmans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tate has Rootmans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rootmans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rootmans trying to control the position but instead, Tate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rootmans into the cage.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rootmans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rootmans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rootmans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rootmans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate wants to clinch up but Rootmans keeps it at a distance.
Rootmans moves into the clinch.
Tate is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rootmans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rootmans blocks an uppercut.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate jumps guard but Rootmans stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rootmans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate looks winded!
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Rootmans taking a breather.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rootmans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate connects with a high kick.
Rootmans drops his shoulder and cracks Tate with a huge uppercut! Tate goes down! Can Rootmans finish him?
Tate is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Rootmans finish him?
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 Erick Rootmans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erick Rootmans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Rootmans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Rootmans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tate.
The crowd cheers as Tate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rootmans doesn't seem phased though.
Tate tests Rootmans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rootmans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Rootmans circles away.
Tate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rootmans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tate is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Rootmans finish him?
Tate clinches up with Rootmans and pushes him back against the cage.
Rootmans jerks Tate's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tate drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rootmans goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rootmans because Tate was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Erick Rootmans!
A very excited looking Erick Rootmans rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papy Abedi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Papy Abedi has been cut.
Abedi fails to land the takedown.
Abedi tries a low kick but Faulk avoids it.
Faulk misses with a hook to the body
and Abedi counters with a nice body kick.
Faulk throws a hook to the side of Abedi's head but Abedi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arthur Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faulk throws a hook but Abedi avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Faulk there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abedi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Faulk misses.
Abedi blocks a jab.
Faulk dodges the punch combination from Abedi.
Abedi connects with a nice looking jab.
Faulk is looking to score with low kicks.
Abedi lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Faulk misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abedi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Faulk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abedi scrambles back to his feet.
Abedi is rocked!
Faulk misses with a looping right.
Abedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
Abedi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crack! Faulk connects with the perfect overhand right and Abedi falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Faulk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Faulk!
A relieved looking Arthur Faulk 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon comes to the cage accompanied by On My Own-Alone . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp throws a good cross that connects.
Apollyon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apollyon defends it nicely.
Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Apollyon in a clinch.
Apollyon prevents Sharp from breaking the clinch.
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollyon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Sharp misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sharp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollyon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt
and Apollyon counters by clinching up.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Sharp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp can't get the takedown.
Sharp stalling the fight.
Apollyon can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
Sharp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Apollyon moved out of range.
Sharp moves in looking to clinch but Apollyon pushes him off.
Sharp misses with an uppercut.
Sharp drives through with a takedown into Apollyon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Apollyon blocks nicely.
Sharp throws a strike but Apollyon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollyon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon preventing the sweep.
Sharp wants to stand but Apollyon is controlling the position.
Sharp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharp managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sharp is pushing down on Apollyon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apollyon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sharp throwing shots but Apollyon is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon is looking to escape.
Sharp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Apollyon's head.
Sharp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharp lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apollyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp.
Sharp tries to stand and escape but Apollyon actually recovers to full guard.
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp is pushing down on Apollyon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apollyon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Sharp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sharp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollyon walks into a jab.
Sharp shoots in looking for a takedown but Apollyon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Apollyon moves out of range easily.
Sharp misses with a body punch
and Apollyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollyon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollyon tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollyon misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Apollyon.
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp fails with the takedown
and Apollyon counters with a left to the body.
Apollyon just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollyon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon misses with a low kick as Sharp jumps back.
Apollyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Sharp.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollyon scores with a jab. Sharp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sharp.
Apollyon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Sharp - just one landing.
Sharp cracks Apollyon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sharp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Apollyon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharp scores with a punch to the head.
Apollyon throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp tried to score with a low kick but Apollyon checks it.
Sharp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp takes one to the chin there.
Sharp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollyon instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Apollyon lands an elbow inside that Sharp shrugs off.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Apollyon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Apollyon working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Apollyon has him pressed against the cage.
Apollyon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Apollyon misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Apollyon throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daryl Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollyon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollyon is looking to chop away at Sharp's legs.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Apollyon gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Apollyon scores with a hook to the body.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharp has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Apollyon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharp can turn it around.
Apollyon tries to stall but Sharp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Apollyon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sharp breaks the clinch.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollyon is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollyon counters with a nice body kick.
Sharp walks into a stiff left hand from Apollyon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Apollyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Apollyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollyon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollyon is on top in guard.
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 Hofniel Apollyon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Apollyon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sharp if he has to take too many more of those.
Sharp throws a combination that misses
and Apollyon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sharp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollyon wants to clinch.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollyon connects with a leg kick. Sharp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Apollyon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sharp misses with a wild combination.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses
and Apollyon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollyon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon blocks a head kick by Sharp.
Apollyon has managed to clinch.
Apollyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollyon misses with a punch to the body.
Apollyon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daryl Sharp has been cut.
Apollyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daryl Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Apollyon manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollyon is on top in guard.
Apollyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Apollyon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharp is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollyon looking to control.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Apollyon keeps moving.
Sharp postures up in Apollyon's guard and throws a big left but Apollyon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp content to stall in guard here.
Sharp stands up over Apollyon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sharp throws a strike but Apollyon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Apollyon prevents Sharp from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Apollyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Apollyon sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apollyon was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollyon trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daryl Sharp.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daryl Sharp!
Daryl Sharp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roscrow's choice of entrance music: Wicked Gil. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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247 lbs
24 - 19 - 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kothciushco moves out of range as Roscrow strikes.
Roscrow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roscrow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kothciushco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kothciushco regains half guard there - taking advantage of Roscrow's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Roscrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roscrow is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roscrow to get the leverage.
Roscrow throwing shots but Kothciushco is blocking nicely.
Kothciushco wants to get back to full guard.
Kothciushco is working hard here to advance position.
Roscrow trying to control from half guard but Kothciushco is working away.
Roscrow seems to be working for a kimura but Kothciushco defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Kothciushco moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roscrow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kothciushco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kothciushco has escaped and now he's on top!
Roscrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kothciushco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roscrow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roscrow has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Kothciushco trying to control the position.
Roscrow postures up in Kothciushco's guard and throws a big left but Kothciushco blocks it.
Roscrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Kothciushco has wrist control.
Roscrow throwing strikes from guard but Kothciushco blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roscrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow postures up.
Roscrow throws a strike but Kothciushco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roscrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roscrow pushes a forearm under Kothciushco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kothciushco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perry Roscrow!
A victorious Perry Roscrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyriakos Seikkeris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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215 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyriakos Seikkeris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutus Nash!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash takes a swing at Seikkeris's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seikkeris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Nash - just one landing.
Seikkeris darts in and clinches Nash up against the cage.
Nash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seikkeris misses with an elbow strike.
Seikkeris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Brutus Nash has been cut.
Seikkeris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seikkeris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nash.
Seikkeris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nash is defending well for now.
Seikkeris throws an elbow that misses.
Nash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seikkeris trying to land knees to the body.
Seikkeris tries a knee to the head but Nash blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash managing to block the knees to the body from Seikkeris.
Nash throws a punch but it's blocked by Seikkeris.
Seikkeris pushes off an throws an elbow but Nash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seikkeris tries to land knees in the clinch but Nash avoids the damage to the body.
Seikkeris throws an elbow that misses.
Seikkeris pushes off an throws an elbow but Nash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seikkeris manages to break the clinch.
Kyriakos Seikkeris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seikkeris wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seikkeris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nash looks to throw the jab but Seikkeris is out of range.
We've been told by Seikkeris's head coaches at Black Hand Gymnasium LV that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nash blocks a head kick by Seikkeris.
Seikkeris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris pushes Nash up against the cage in a clinch.
Seikkeris lands an elbow that stopped Nash in his tracks for a moment.
Nash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seikkeris walks away with a smile on his face. Nash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Seikkeris as Nash shoots in.
Nash throws a hook but Seikkeris blocks it.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but Seikkeris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyriakos Seikkeris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Nash.
Nash tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seikkeris defends well and Nash ends up having to push Seikkeris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seikkeris obliges.
Nash looks winded!
Seikkeris looking to throw knees to the head but Nash is blocking nicely.
Seikkeris landing knees to the body.
Seikkeris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nash's defenses.
That has opened up Brutus Nash's cut even more.
Seikkeris lands a nice knee to the body.
Seikkeris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seikkeris lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seikkeris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seikkeris tries to land knees in the clinch but Nash avoids the damage to the body.
Seikkeris lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Brutus Nash's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seikkeris to keep the fight standing.
Seikkeris lands a nice elbow.
Nash looking to stall.
Nash is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seikkeris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seikkeris manages to break the clinch.
Nash swats away the attempt to clinch by Seikkeris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seikkeris rushes Nash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nash avoids a wild elbow strike from Seikkeris.
Seikkeris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nash wants a takedown but no success here.
Seikkeris breaks the clinch.
Nash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash dips to his left and cracks Seikkeris with an uppercut!
Seikkeris has closed the distance and engaged Nash in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seikkeris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seikkeris scores with a shot to the side of Nash's head.
Seikkeris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nash managing to block the knees to the body from Seikkeris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyriakos Seikkeris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Nash's cut.
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.
Seikkeris drives through and clinches with Nash against the cage.
Seikkeris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nash.
Seikkeris scores with a shoulder strike.
Nash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nash drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seikkeris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Seikkeris.
Nash tries to work over Seikkeris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyriakos Seikkeris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seikkeris breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seikkeris throws a sloppy head kick
and Nash counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kyriakos Seikkeris has been cut.
Seikkeris lands a big head kick that sends Nash tumbling to the mat! Seikkeris takes a step backwards and waves Nash back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nash is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seikkeris is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nash flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nash is out cold! Seikkeris holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyriakos Seikkeris!
Kyriakos Seikkeris gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
205 lbs
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentheros throws a leg kick but Noel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tentheros.
Tentheros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noel is out of range.
A punch combination from Noel misses.
Tentheros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tentheros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tentheros jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tentheros connects with a leg kick. Noel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tentheros misses the 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!
Tentheros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tentheros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tentheros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tentheros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tentheros slips a straight right by Noel.
Noel blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tentheros.
Tentheros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noel counters with a stiff right hand.
Noel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tentheros lands a jab to the nose.
Tentheros connects with a solid leg kick.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Noel blocks the low kick.
Tentheros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tentheros thows a leg kick but Noel checks it
and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ken Tentheros has been cut.
Good work by Noel as he checks the leg kick.
Tentheros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noel on his heels. He'll look to pass Noel's guard now, I'm sure.
Tentheros won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
Tentheros stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tentheros is controlling him.
Tentheros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tentheros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noel wants to stand up but Tentheros is controlling him.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tentheros won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noel checks a leg kick nicely.
Tentheros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noel.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noel throws a lazy right hand but Tentheros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tentheros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noel.
Tentheros misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tentheros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noel throws an off balance right hand
and Tentheros counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noel!
Tentheros is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tentheros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tentheros trying to control the action but Noel is working from the bottom.
Tentheros 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.
Noel is trying to buck Tentheros off.
Tentheros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Tentheros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tentheros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
Tentheros is looking to take a break and control but Noel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noel parries the strikes from Tentheros easily there. Tentheros is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Noel to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tentheros throws an elbow but Noel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tentheros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tentheros scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Tentheros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros'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.
Noel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Noel.
Tentheros blocks a jab.
Noel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ken Tentheros is winning the standup battle so far.
Tentheros connects with a solid leg kick.
Noel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tentheros.
Tentheros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tentheros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tentheros throws a nice looking combination but Noel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tentheros feints and then cracks Noel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noel down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tentheros feints and then cracks Noel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noel down.
Tentheros cracks Noel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tentheros throws a leg kick
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
Noel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel throws a shot from downtown. Tentheros moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noel.
Tentheros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tentheros throws a right and a left that Noel avoids nicely.
Tentheros motions for Noel to come forward. Tentheros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Noel.
Bethany Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tentheros lands a leg kick that knocks Noel off balance momentarily.
Tentheros 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.
Noel misses with an uppercut.
Tentheros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tentheros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A leg kick checked by Noel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tentheros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tentheros tries to land a leg kick but Noel saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tentheros.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentheros.
Tentheros closes the distance and clinches up with Noel, looking for a takedown. Tentheros pushes Noel against the cage but Noel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tentheros.
Tentheros looks to land a right hand but Noel moved out of range.
Tentheros just misses with a punch to the body.
Noel blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Tentheros tenderised Noel's leg. Noel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tentheros looks to land a body kick but Noel moved away.
Noel connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Tentheros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Noel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tentheros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tentheros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tentheros is predictable there
and Noel counters with a nice uppercut.
Tentheros looks for a takedown but Noel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tentheros tries to land a leg kick but Noel saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Noel. That snapped Tentheros's head back.
Tentheros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noel thumps Tentheros with a low kick.
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Tentheros's shoulder, as Tentheros tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tentheros misses with a low kick.
Tentheros connects with a body shot that sends Noel's belly button to the back.
Noel throws a shot from downtown. Tentheros moves away and avoids it.
Noel lands a jab.
Tentheros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tentheros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noel.
Nice takedown defense from Noel. No joy for Tentheros on that attempt.
Tentheros throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Noel counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tentheros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tentheros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noel. That did some damage!
Noel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Tentheros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tentheros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noel is able to avoid easily.
Tentheros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tentheros thuds his shin into the meat of Noel's side.
Tentheros misses the body punch
and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tentheros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tentheros scores with a nice body kick.
Tentheros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noel in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tentheros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noel connects with a crisp jab.
Noel avoids the head kick by Tentheros.
Noel missing with a left hand there. Tentheros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Noel.
Noel throws a hook but Tentheros avoids it easily.
Tentheros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tentheros tries to work over Noel's front leg with a kick but Noel checks it.
Noel checks a low kick from Tentheros.
Tentheros moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Tentheros connects with a looping right hand.
Noel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tentheros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tentheros scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tentheros is defended easily by Noel.
Tentheros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noel defends well and Tentheros ends up having to push Noel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bethany Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Noel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noel lands a nice shot that snaps Tentheros's head back.
Tentheros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tentheros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Noel lands a glancing blow to the side of Tentheros's head.
Tentheros shoots for a takedown but Noel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tentheros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noel sprawls well. Noel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tentheros gets slowly back to his feet.
Tentheros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tentheros just misses with a punch to the body.
Tentheros swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Noel counter with a right hand.
Noel checks a leg kick.
Noel loads up on a big right hand but Tentheros slips the punch.
Tentheros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noel counters with a crisp one two that drops Tentheros! Noel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tentheros to his feet! Tentheros is in big trouble!
Tentheros is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel walks into a stiff left hand from Tentheros.
Oh Tentheros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tentheros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noel counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tentheros out cold! What a finish! Noel is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bethany Noel!
An out of breath Bethany Noel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Akbar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Hendo's chin.
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendo misses with a double jab.
Akbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akbar somewhat.
Akbar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akbar forces Hendo back against the cage and clinches.
Hendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akbars head.
Akbar lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendo lands a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar wants to sweep here but Hendo controlling him for the moment.
Hendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Akbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar has Hendo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to keep Hendo in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Hendo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendo but Hendo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Akbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendo closes the distance and clinches.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Akbar won't want to take too many of those.
Akbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akbar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendo prevents it.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the head but Akbar blocks with his arms.
Akbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hendo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendo looking to throw knees to the head but Akbar is blocking nicely.
Akbar tries a body shot but Hendo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is pressed up against the cage. Akbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendo down to the mat. Hendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akbar darts in and clinches Hendo up against the cage.
Akbar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hendo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akbar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akbar fails with the takedown.
Hendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akbar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hendo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but Akbar blocks it.
Akbar wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akbar's defenses.
Hendo manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Akbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hendo has managed to clinch.
Hendo lands an uppercut.
Hendo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Akbar wants to control but Hendo is keeping busy.
Akbar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hendo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akbar gets full guard.
Hendo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akbar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hendo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at *Nelson Fight Camp*. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akbar is trying to control the position but Hendo postures up.
Akbar has his foot on Hendo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendo works his way back into a safe position though.
Akbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendo defends it easily.
Akbar trying to control the position.
Akbar wants to sweep here but Hendo controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo is stalling in the full guard.
Akbar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hendo doesn't defend quickly enough and Akbar has managed to lock this one up! Can Hendo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Akbar on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunter Akbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Hunter Akbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton comes to the cage accompanied by Break Ya Neck. Melo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go To Sleep by Eminem. On his way into the cage it seems that Bill Clinton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bill Clinton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melo sprawls well. Melo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clinton gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Clinton misses.
We've been informed that Melo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clinton misses with a looping right.
Clinton fails to land with a series of punches.
Melo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Clinton tries for a takedown but Melo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bill Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo throws a chopping leg kick but Clinton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Melo throws a body kick that misses
and Clinton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clinton.
Clinton preventing the sweep.
Clinton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clinton, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melo tries to free his leg and advance position but Clinton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergio Melo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Melo with a nice cross.
Clinton avoids the head kick by Melo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Melo gets tackled into the cage by Clinton. Clinton maintains the clinch.
Clinton lands with a right to the head.
Clinton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton missing with knees to the body.
Clinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melo lands a jab.
Melo throws a right hand that Clinton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clinton also avoids with ease.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton pushes Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is pressed up against the cage. Clinton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Melo down to the mat. Melo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergio Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton shoots in and drives through. Melo sprawls well.
A big left from Clinton misses.
Clinton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melo manages to avoid it.
Melo throws a head kick that Clinton semi-blocks.
A head kick by Melo misses
and Clinton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Melo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Melo.
Clinton lands a couple of digs.
Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clinton won't allow Melo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo looking for a guillotine here but Clinton defends easily.
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Melo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melo looking for a sweep. Not yet Melo, not yet.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clinton manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Melo will probably get the nod.
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.
Melo throws a leg kick
and Clinton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clinton is in close to Melo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Melo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melo working for submissions but it's allowed Clinton to get to half guard.
Melo wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Clinton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Melo tries to get to full guard but Clinton has control of the leg.
Melo is trying to control but can't.
Melo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton winds up and cracks Melo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clinton throws a big elbow that misses.
Melo working a defensive guard here.
Clinton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clinton stops Melo from standing up.
Clinton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Melo's head.
Melo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
Clinton landing some decent shots from guard.
Melo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Melo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Melo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clinton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clinton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton.
Clinton works over Melo with some ground and pound from guard.
Melo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Melo is stalling here. Clinton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Melo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clinton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clinton controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is looking for a sweep.
Clinton grinds an elbow into Melo's temple.
Melo is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
Melo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clinton connects with a decent elbow.
Clinton lands some shots froms side control.
Clinton trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom.
Melo tries to bench press Clinton off him but Clinton keeps the position.
Clinton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Melo some visible discomfort.
Melo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is working Melo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clinton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melo keeps trying to improve his position.
Clinton working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton grinds an elbow into Melo's temple.
Clinton looks up at the clock and then as Melo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clinton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Melo is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
Clinton working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melo moves forwards but Clinton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clinton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melo tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton is trying to trip Melo. He has hold of a leg but Melo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clinton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Melo controls Clinton momentarily but Clinton frees himself.
Melo wants to sweep but no luck.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton is really struggling to control Melo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo is looking for a triangle but Clinton pushes his legs off easily.
Clinton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Melo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clinton defends well.
Melo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Melo looking for a sweep. Not yet Melo, not yet.
Melo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Clinton scoring with some ground and pound.
Clinton stands up over Melo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clinton is now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton seems to be working for a kimura but Melo defends the submission attempt.
Melo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clinton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clinton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clinton is just content to waste time from the top position. Melo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bill Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clinton is in close to Melo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Melo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton stands and throws Melo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clinton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clinton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Melo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Melo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clinton looks up at the clock and then as Melo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clinton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Melo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clinton cracks Melo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Melo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton wants to control but Melo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Clinton! That's hurt Melo! Will he recover? Clinton fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton took some time post fight to say the following; 'That's how you're gonna beat 'em, Billy. They keep underestimating you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koral Creyonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Cabrillo's chin.
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrillo has his takedown stuffed
and Creyonte counters with a head kick.
Cabrillo with a nice cross.
Creyonte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrillo circles away.
Creyonte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLKOUT Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrillo misses with the combination.
Creyonte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creyonte's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Creyonte.
Cabrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creyonte lands a body shot.
Creyonte is leaning against Cabrillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrillo managing to block the knees to the body from Creyonte.
Creyonte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrillo has clasped his hands together around Creyonte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Creyonte sneaks back into half guard.
Creyonte is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrillo sits in half guard.
Creyonte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte is trying to get back to full guard.
Creyonte keeping hold of Cabrillo's head, controlling as best he can.
Creyonte is looking to control Cabrillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creyonte avoid being mounted?
Cabrillo working the head and body with strikes.
Cabrillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creyonte is looking to control Cabrillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creyonte avoid being mounted?
Creyonte wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
Cabrillo trying to pass the guard but Creyonte defending well.
Cabrillo wants to take a breather but Creyonte is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte actively working from the bottom here.
Creyonte is looking for a sweep. Cabrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrillo wants to free his trapped foot but Creyonte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cabrillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Cabrillo prevents Creyonte from improving his position.
Cabrillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creyonte defending well though.
Creyonte trying to control but Cabrillo postures up.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Creyonte is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Cabrillo seems content to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creyonte wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Creyonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrillo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Creyonte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Creyonte has momentary wrist control but Cabrillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Creyonte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrillo throwing strikes from guard but Creyonte blocks nicely.
Cabrillo stops Creyonte from standing up.
Cabrillo is pushing down on Creyonte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creyonte is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrillo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Creyonte has hold of Cabrillo's hands but Cabrillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte is looking for a sweep. Cabrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creyonte trying to control here.
Cabrillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creyonte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrillo.
Creyonte tries to roll over but Cabrillo keeps him under control.
Cabrillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creyonte is staying active underneath Cabrillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Creyonte actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creyonte trying to control but Cabrillo postures up.
Cabrillo tries to pass to full mount but Creyonte defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creyonte moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrillo.
Creyonte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Creyonte.
Cabrillo closes the distance and pushes Creyonte back into the cage.
Creyonte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creyonte wants a takedown but no success here.
Creyonte tries to break free but Cabrillo pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrillo lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creyonte.
Cabrillo lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Creyonte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creyonte cracks Cabrillo with a nice body shot.
Creyonte is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cabrillo can't fight it off and eventually Creyonte manages to take the fight to the floor. Cabrillo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Creyonte wants to control from the top but Cabrillo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte wants to pass the guard but Cabrillo is keeping the position.
Cabrillo looking to control.
Creyonte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrillo keeping moving, preventing Creyonte from controlling successfully.
Creyonte throws a big elbow that misses.
Creyonte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creyonte throws a big elbow that misses.
Creyonte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Creyonte wants to pass the guard but Cabrillo is keeping the position.
Cabrillo is pulling down on Creyonte's head. It's preventing any offense from Creyonte, at least for the moment.
Juan Cabrillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrillo keeping full guard, as Creyonte tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrillo wants to stand and escape but Creyonte is having none of it.
Cabrillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creyonte is one step ahead there.
Creyonte wants to control from the top but Cabrillo keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabrillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Creyonte clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Creyonte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Creyonte is in bad spot here.
Cabrillo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Creyonte up.
It looks like Koral Creyonte has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creyonte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Creyonte is squirming around, avoiding Cabrillo's attempts to control the action.
Cabrillo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Creyonte is rocked!
Creyonte is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Cabrillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Creyonte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koral Creyonte's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creyonte wants to hold on but Cabrillo pushes him away.
Creyonte is looking to get to half guard.
Creyonte sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Creyonte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrillo working over Creyonte with some ground and pound. Creyonte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Cabrillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koral Creyonte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabrillo throws the left hand but Creyonte avoids the punch easily.
Creyonte seems to have got his legs back now.
Creyonte slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrillo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabrillo fails with the takedown.
Creyonte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabrillo is leaning against Creyonte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creyonte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creyonte lands with a short shot to the head.
Cabrillo has Creyonte pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cabrillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Creyonte tumbling to the mat - Cabrillo dives into Creyonte's guard.
Cabrillo wants to pass the guard but Creyonte is keeping the position.
Cabrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Creyonte manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Creyonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabrillo is defending well for now.
Creyonte lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrillo backwards.
Creyonte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrillo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabrillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creyonte stuffs the takedown.
Koral Creyonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo.
Cabrillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creyonte avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabrillo fails to land the takedown.
Cabrillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creyonte closes the distance and pushes Cabrillo back into the cage.
Cabrillo is working for takedown but Creyonte is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo prevents a body shot from Creyonte.
Creyonte looking to throw knees to the head but Cabrillo is blocking nicely.
Creyonte tries a knee to the head but Cabrillo blocks it.
Cabrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creyonte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creyonte wants a takedown.
Cabrillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrillo.
Creyonte throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Creyonte blocks the elbow strike.
Creyonte breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Creyonte as Cabrillo shoots in.
Creyonte closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabrillo.
Koral Creyonte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creyonte working aggressively here.
Creyonte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creyonte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creyonte wants a takedown but no success here.
Creyonte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrillo lands a right hand.
Creyonte gets through Cabrillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creyonte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Creyonte blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo lands an elbow inside that Creyonte shrugs off.
Koral Creyonte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Creyonte blocking some punches.
Creyonte lands an uppercut.
Cabrillo prevents a body shot from Creyonte.
Cabrillo gets through Creyonte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creyonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabrillo avoids the damage to the body.
Cabrillo is trying to drag Creyonte to the mat but Creyonte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrillo wants a takedown.
Creyonte swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Creyonte.
Cabrillo misses with a punch to the body.
Creyonte lands with a short shot to the head.
Cabrillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creyontes head.
Cabrillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creyonte with a knee to the head.
It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Creyonte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cabrillo regains guard.
Creyonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creyonte advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koral Creyonte clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Creyonte tries a knee to the head but Cabrillo blocks it.
Cabrillo blocking some punches.
Cabrillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cabrillo blocks a body shot from Creyonte.
Creyonte scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabrillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creyonte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Creyonte.
Creyonte with a nice cross.
Creyonte shoots in for a takedown but Cabrillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creyonte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cabrillo will feel that in the morning.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Creyonte.
Creyonte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creyonte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabrillo's guard.
Cabrillo gets full guard.
Cabrillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creyonte trying to control but Cabrillo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creyonte trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cabrillo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Creyonte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Creyonte unloads with some shots from mount but Cabrillo bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte wants to control the pace but Cabrillo is squirming around nicely.
Creyonte is really struggling to control Cabrillo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Creyonte wants to control but Cabrillo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Creyonte stalling away here and it's allowed Cabrillo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cabrillo keeping moving, preventing Creyonte from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cabrillo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Creyonte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrillo.
Creyonte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Creyonte looking to control but Cabrillo passes into half guard.
Cabrillo lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cabrillo lands a nice short elbow.
Cabrillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo with the ground and pound but Creyonte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Creyonte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Creyonte looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creyonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creyonte 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.
Koral Creyonte had his way with Juan Cabrillo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Creyonte tries to keep at a distance but Cabrillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creyonte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cabrillo pushes Creyonte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creyonte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrillo controls his hands.
Creyonte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creyonte misses with a knee strike.
Creyonte is trying to push Cabrillo away but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creyonte backwards.
A short right from Cabrillo.
A short left from Cabrillo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creyonte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cabrillo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Creyonte is staying active underneath Cabrillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrillo throws a strike but Creyonte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cabrillo passes Creyonte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Creyonte is looking for a sweep. Cabrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Cabrillo there.
Creyonte is trying to maintain the position but Cabrillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabrillo stops Creyonte from getting back to his feet.
Cabrillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrillo lands a big elbow - Creyonte is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cabrillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Cabrillo!
Juan Cabrillo is the new welterweight champion!
Juan Cabrillo made sure to mention his sponsor, ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85% in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Koral Creyonte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my teammates for helping me, this guy is really tough, I did my best and gave my all! See you later guys..'.
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