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H 152 : Passing Of The Torch PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson's entrance music is Remember the name. A fine choice. 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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192 lbs
28 - 18 - 2 |
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppelaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matson as he jumps to the side.
Matson lands with a shot to the body.
Oppelaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Matson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matson scores with a kick to the body.
Oppelaar tries for a takedown but Matson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Matson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oppelaar looks winded!
Matson misses with a wild body shot.
Matson connects with an inside leg kick.
Matson scores with a hook.
It looks like Dennis Oppelaar has been cut.
Oppelaar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oppelaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Josh Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Oppelaar.
Matson drops Oppelaar with a naaaaasty hook - Oppelaar is in real trouble here! Matson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Matson!
Josh Matson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turk's waist but Turk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kendall off to one side.
Kendall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kendall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
Kendall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kendall scores with a jab to the head.
Kendall lands a high kick!
Kendall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kendall clobbers Turk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kendall.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turk scores with a jab. Kendall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kendall thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Kendall.
Turk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kendall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turk throws a shot from downtown. Kendall moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kendall fails with a takedown attempt.
Turk moves out of range of the leg kick from Kendall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turk.
Turk 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.
Kendall scores with a head kick.
Kendall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kendall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kendall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kendall.
Kendall stalling in the clinch but Turk improves position.
Turk takes a shot to the head.
Turk digs a right hand into Kendall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kendall's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kendall stops a takedown attempt from Turk.
Turk tries to break the clinch but Kendall is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall is leaning against Turk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turk lands with a right to the head.
Turk can't break the clinch.
Kendall stalling in the clinch but Turk improves position.
Turk is trying to break the clinch but Kendall is controlling him.
Kendall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kendall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kendall is looking to land body kicks.
Kendall shoots for a double leg takedown but Turk sprawls well. He's pushed Kendall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk misses with a looping right.
Turk tried to score with a low kick but Kendall checks it.
Turk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kendall.
Kendall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turk quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kendall is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall tries to pass to full mount but Turk defends it.
Kendall trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
Kendall is taking a breather. Turk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kendall is looking to advance position but Turk won't allow it.
Kendall is trying to work for a kimura but Turk is defending well.
Turk is looking for a sweep. Kendall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk is staying active underneath Kendall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kendall is looking to advance position but Turk won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kendall in particular looking to stall.
Kendall lands with a punch from half guard.
Kendall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kendall.
Kendall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk tries to roll over but Kendall keeps him under control.
Kendall is just content to waste time from the top position. Turk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kendall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kendall dives in and grabs Turk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turk pushes down on Kendall's head and hops out.
Kendall shoots in for a takedown but Turk shows good takedown defense.
Turk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Turk tries a low kick but Kendall avoids it.
Kendall is looking to score with low kicks.
Chris Kendall is winning the standup battle so far.
Turk lands a leg kick that knocks Kendall off balance momentarily.
Kendall scores with a shot to the body.
Turk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kendall checks it well.
Kendall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendall moves out of range of the strikes.
Turk misses with a two punch combination.
Turk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kendall slips under a jab from Turk.
Turk fails to land the takedown.
Turk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kendall.
Kendall lands a head shot.
Turk misses with a double jab.
Kendall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turk checks a low kick from Kendall.
Kendall defending well as Turk loads up on a big left hand.
Kendall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kendall avoids the body shot from Turk.
Turk throws the left hand but Kendall avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Kendall.
Kendall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kendall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kendall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kendall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turk throws a poor cross that misses
and Kendall counters with a low kick, right behind Turk 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendall misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Kendall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kendall moves out of range of the strikes.
Kendall connects with a leg kick. Turk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turk tries to sprawl but Kendall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kendall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendall trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kendall working the head and body with strikes.
Kendall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kendall 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.
Turk is refusing to be controlled, as Kendall sits in half guard.
Kendall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turk!
BOOM! Kendall connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kendall controlling the position easily from mount.
Kendall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk is in a horrible position here. Kendall smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kendall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turk keeps working.
Chris Kendall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kendall wants to free his trapped foot but Turk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kendall lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kendall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kendall lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kendall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Turk misses with a body shot.
Kendall shoots for a takedown but Turk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kendall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turk slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Kendall as Turk shoots in.
Kendall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turk.
Turk looks to land a left hand but Kendall moved out of range nicely.
Turk tries to land a front kick but Kendall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick
and Kendall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kendall.
Kendall gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Turk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kendall.
Kendall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kendall wants to control but Turk is keeping him busy.
Turk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kendall.
Kendall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turk tries to roll over but Kendall keeps him under control.
Kendall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kendall trying to pass the guard but Turk defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kendall connects with a nice short shot to Turk's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall working Turk over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kendall controlling the action here.
Kendall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turk can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Kendall there.
Turk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kendall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kendall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kendall wants to control but Turk is keeping him busy.
Kendall throwing shots but Turk is blocking nicely.
Turk taking some punishment here, with Kendall in his half guard.
Kendall seems to be looking for submissions.
Newbomb Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall slips a nice elbow through Turk's hands, connecting with Turk's forehead.
Kendall stalling.
Turk is looking to control Kendall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turk avoid being mounted?
Chris Kendall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kendall trying to mount his opponent but Turk defends it.
Kendall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kendall breaks from Turk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turk is desperately trying to improve his position but Kendall has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kendall trying to control but Turk is having none of it.
Turk tries to reverse the position but Kendall maintains control.
Kendall is landing with some decent strikes but Turk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kendall landing strikes from the mount and Turk is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendall lands with some strikes.
Kendall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendall with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kendall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kendall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kendall!
Chris Kendall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Big Kabosh logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Overeem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alistair Overeem told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Overeem tries to clinch but Carwin moves away
and Carwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Overeem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Overeem and Carwin goes tumbling to the canvas! Overeem follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Carwin is rocked!
Overeem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Overeem.
Oh Carwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem is looking for a kimura but Carwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Overeem to get the leverage.
Carwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Overeem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Carwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Overeem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carwin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Overeem tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carwin.
Overeem is working for a kimura but Carwin is defending it quite comfortably.
Overeem tries to pass to full mount but Carwin defends it.
Overeem is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy.
Overeem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Overeem prevents Carwin from standing back up.
Overeem wants to stand up but Carwin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Carwin wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overeem seems to be looking for submissions.
Overeem wants to free his trapped foot but Carwin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carwin tries to roll over but Overeem keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to kick Overeem off but Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Overeem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carwin sees it coming and defends easily.
Overeem is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeem is looking for a kimura but Carwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Overeem to get the leverage.
Carwin is trying to maintain the position but Overeem is very close to passing his half guard.
Carwin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Overeem seems to be working for a kimura but Carwin defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Overeem is working for a kimura but Carwin is defending it quite comfortably.
Overeem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Overeem.
Overeem decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Carwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Overeem.
Carwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overeem doesn't seem bothered though.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carwin cracks Overeem with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Overeem looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carwin finish him?
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Carwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carwin drops Overeem with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Overeem looks back up at him and smiles so Carwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Overeem is rocked!
Overeem misses with a kick to the body.
Overeem is still on wobbly legs! Can Carwin finish him?
Carwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Overeem seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Carwin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Overeem clean off his feet! He's out cold! Carwin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Carwin!
An intense looking Shane Carwin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Do you quack? Do you quak like a duck when you suck!!! Hey after party at my place- I need a blow job!!! Gina!! I know your out there come on baby!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Edwards!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Sullivan IV's ribs.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Aaron Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan IV doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan IV.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Sullivan IV scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Sullivan IV throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan IV.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edwards pushes Sullivan IV up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan IV has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan IV avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to pull guard but Edwards holds him up against the cage and eventually Sullivan IV drops back down to his feet.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Sullivan IV is trying to break free.
Sullivan IV pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards has Sullivan IV pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan IV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan IV avoids it.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan IV blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan IV takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a head kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards stuns Sullivan IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sullivan IV throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks with his arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan IV managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Sullivan IV is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards trying to stall but Sullivan IV improves his position.
Sullivan IV is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks with his arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan IV avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan IV tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Sullivan IV tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks.
Edwards presses Sullivan IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Edwards tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan IV's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John L Sullivan IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan IV is blocking nicely.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan IV into the cage.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan IV on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan IV is defending well for now.
Edwards lands a knee to the head.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan IV is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan IV blocks it with crossed arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edwards wants to clinch up but Sullivan IV keeps it at a distance.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan IV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan IV slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV with a hook.
Sullivan IV with a hook.
Sullivan IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sullivan IV takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan IV lands the left hand.
Aaron Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sullivan IV rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan IV throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards looks to clinch
and Sullivan IV counters with a leg kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Aaron Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan IV.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan IV or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Sullivan IV is avoiding it.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV thumps Edwards with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Edwards drives through and clinches with Sullivan IV against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Edwards.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Edwards!
Aaron Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Big Kabosh, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson's entrance music is Dr. Dre - The Watcher. A fine choice. Aquino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come Clean - Jeru. 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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181 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson connects with a right hand. Aquino shakes it off.
Jorge Aquino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson misses with a shot to the body
and Aquino counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aquino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Aquino drags him back down.
Davidson gets back to half guard.
Aquino prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Aquino is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aquino working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aquino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davidson is just riding it out for now. Aquino eventually gives up the hold.
Aquino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davidson wants to stand but Aquino is controlling the position.
Davidson controlling Aquino's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aquino looking to pass the guard.
Aquino wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davidson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aquino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson is looking to clinch.
Aquino throws a leg kick
and Davidson counters with an inside leg kick.
Aquino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davidson swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Davidson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Aquino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aquino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aquino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aquino manages to break the clinch.
Aquino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Davidson blocks the low kick.
Davidson connects with an inside leg kick.
Aquino blocks a head kick by Davidson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aquino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davidson throws a low kick, looking for Aquino's leg but Aquino calmly moves out of range.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aquino, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Aquino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aquino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot lands for Davidson.
Aquino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davidson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Aquino coming out on top.
Aquino throws a push kick but Davidson slaps the foot to one side.
Aquino cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg.
Aquino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aquino stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aquino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aquino fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aquino shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Aquino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aquino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino misses with a body kick.
Aquino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davidson is able to avoid easily.
Aquino tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davidson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquino checks a low kick from Davidson.
Aquino tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
Aquino blocks an uppercut.
Aquino wants to stall.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aquino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson gets through Aquino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aquino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
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!
Davidson blocks an elbow strike from Aquino.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aquino lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Aquino trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Aquino jumps guard and drags Davidson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aquino controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Aquino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson wants to stand but Aquino is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is working an open guard so Davidson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aquino lands a jab to the head.
Jorge Aquino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aquino.
Aquino tries to land a leg kick but Davidson saw it coming and moves away.
Aquino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquino clobbers Davidson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidson moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Aquino misses with a wild body shot.
Aquino tries to move into range but Davidson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aquino throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino misses with a few strikes there.
Aquino tries a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Aquino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquino connects with a jab.
Davidson blocks a low kick nicely.
Aquino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aquino checks a low kick from Davidson.
Aquino swinging wildly here.
Aquino throws a low kick, looking for Davidson's leg but Davidson calmly moves out of range.
Aquino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aquino stuns Davidson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. Aquino catches Davidson right on the button with a cross.
Aquino avoids the head kick by Davidson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Aquino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Aquino.
Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Aquino moves out of range easily.
Aquino avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Aquino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Aquino moves out of range easily.
Aquino throws a wild body kick that Davidson sees coming a mile off.
Aquino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Aquino misses
and Davidson counters with a nice body kick.
Davidson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aquino lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Aquino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
Aquino looks to land a left hand but Davidson moved out of range nicely.
Davidson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davidson checks a low kick from Aquino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino throws a head kick that misses.
Aquino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aquino throws a leg kick but Davidson checks it.
Davidson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aquino.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
Aquino thuds his right hand into Davidson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Aquino.
Davidson throws a low kick but Aquino avoids it.
Aquino throws an overhand right that lands on Davidson's shoulder, as Davidson tries to avoid the shot.
Aquino throws out a powerful jab.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Aquino.
Davidson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Aquino tenderised Davidson's leg. Davidson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aquino takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Aquino takes the fight into the clinch.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Aquino.
Aaron Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aquino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davidson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aquino is trying to stall.
Aquino swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aquino's elbow.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Aaron Davidson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davidson keeps control of Aquino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aquino lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Aquino controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aquino is keeping busy.
Aquino blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Aquino.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aquino.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Aquino's head.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aquino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aquino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aquino lands with a straight right. Davidson didn't see that one coming.
Davidson is rocked!
Davidson drops his hands momentarily. Aquino doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Davidson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Davidson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Aquino!
Jorge Aquino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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209 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conteh 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.
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Conteh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Templar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conteh is keeping the position for now.
Templar wants to control from the top but Conteh keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conteh trying to control the position.
Templar throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conteh looking for a sweep. Not yet Conteh, not yet.
Templar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conteh 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.
Templar wants to control from the top but Conteh keeps moving.
Conteh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Conteh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar throwing strikes from guard but Conteh blocks nicely.
Templar advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar wants to free his trapped foot but Conteh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Templar prevents Conteh from standing back up.
Templar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conteh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Templar dives in for a single leg takedown but Conteh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Conteh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Templar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conteh misses with a punch to the body.
Conteh lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh misses with a punch to the body.
Templar breaks the clinch.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conteh throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh throws an off balance right hand
and Templar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Templar slips under a jab.
Templar shoots for a takedown but Conteh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Templar.
John Conteh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Templar.
Templar misses with a hook to the body
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Conteh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Templar.
Conteh misses with a right hand
and Templar counters with a left to the body.
Templar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conteh's waist but Conteh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Templar off to one side.
Templar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conteh tries to avoid it but Templar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conteh to the ground. Conteh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conteh scores with a jab. Templar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar throws a body punch but Conteh moves out of range.
Templar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conteh manages to avoid it.
Conteh throws a right and a left that Templar avoids nicely.
Conteh blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conteh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Conteh looks to throw the jab but Templar is out of range.
Conteh misses with a looping right.
Conteh lands with a right hand.
Templar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conteh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conteh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Templar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Templar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conteh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Templar lands a nice hook to Conteh's body. Conteh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conteh throws a looping overhand right but Templar ducks down to avoid it.
Conteh throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
Conteh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Conteh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Templar takes a swing at Conteh's ribcage but misses.
Conteh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Templar is trying to ground and pound but Conteh uses the momentary lack of control by Templar to regain half guard.
Templar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh is refusing to be controlled, as Templar sits in half guard.
Templar thows a huge punch but Conteh dodges it nicely.
Templar stalling.
Templar is just content to waste time from the top position. Conteh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Templar throwing strikes but missing.
Conteh pulls Templar in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Templar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Templar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wesley Templar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conteh is looking to stand up but Templar isn't so interested in that idea.
Templar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Templar stops Conteh from standing up.
Conteh working a defensive guard here.
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Templar won't allow Conteh to get back to his feet.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Conteh has wrist control.
Templar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conteh wants to stand and escape but Templar is having none of it.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conteh is keeping the position for now.
Conteh has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Templar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Conteh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Conteh misses its intended target.
Conteh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templar moves into the clinch.
Conteh swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar jumps guard and drags Conteh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Templar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conteh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Templar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Templar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Templar tests Conteh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conteh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conteh throws a lazy uppercut
and Templar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Conteh wants to stand up but Templar is controlling him.
Conteh trying to control the position here.
Templar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar prevents Conteh from getting back to his feet.
Conteh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Templar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Conteh trying to control but Templar postures up.
Templar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Templar wants to free his trapped foot but Conteh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conteh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Templar is working away from the top position though.
Templar wants to take a breather but Conteh is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Templar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Templar throwing strikes from guard but Conteh blocks nicely.
Conteh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Templar is controlling him.
Templar cracks Conteh with a solid left hand.
Conteh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Conteh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
John Conteh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Templar preventing the sweep.
Templar trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
Templar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Templar misses the target.
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conteh.
Wesley Templar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Templar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templar misses with a body shot.
Templar moves into the clinch.
Conteh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Conteh.
Templar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conteh smiles and moves away.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conteh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Templar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Templar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Templar!
Wesley Templar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
England throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knight moves out of range as England strikes.
England lands a head kick that stumbles Knight and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight has his hands on England's head, controlling the position.
England working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. England is aware though and is defending well.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
England postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight wants to stand and escape but England is having none of it.
England working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
England chips away with some ground and pound.
England is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
England working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
England working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
England trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
England working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
England 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.
England with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
England in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
England trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
England throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as England accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
England distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has momentary wrist control but England slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockford Knight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rockford Knight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John England!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John England waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - Undead. Thai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Town Called Malice. Muay Thai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thai thows a body shot but no joy.
Thai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thai misses.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Thai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Thai looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Thai's front leg with a kick but Thai checks it.
Kersikov takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Thai.
Thai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Thai lands with a good body shot.
Thai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Thai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight that turns Thai's legs to rubber! Kersikov pushes forward with more strikes and Thai goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Kersikov 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 Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo has chosen Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu" as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Domingo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Domingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Domingo is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Domingo tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Domingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domingo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Domingo pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Domingo keeps him under control.
Domingo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Domingo is keeping busy.
Domingo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie trying to control here.
Domingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Domingo is controlling well.
Domingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Domingo thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domingo is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Domingo sits in half guard.
Domingo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Domingo postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Domingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Domingo postures up.
Domingo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Domingo from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range as Domingo strikes.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie has Domingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie presses Domingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Domingo.
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!
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Domingo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here.
Domingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Domingo.
Gracie has Domingo pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Domingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Domingo.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Domingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Domingo throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Domingo blocks the leg kick.
Domingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Domingo.
Domingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Domingo sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie thumps Domingo with a low kick.
Domingo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Domingo takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Domingo down.
Domingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie darts in and clinches Domingo up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Domingo checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Domingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Mateus Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Domingo.
Domingo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Domingo saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie clinches up with Domingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Domingo throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Domingo counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domingo. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Domingo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Domingo down.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Domingo misses with a double jab.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mateus Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Domingo works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Domingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Domingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Domingo.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Domingo.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Domingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Domingo.
Domingo checks the leg kick.
Domingo throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Domingo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Domingo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Domingo moved away.
Domingo throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie tries to clinch but Domingo is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looks to throw a body kick
and Domingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Lance Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in Condor Training inform me that Domingo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Domingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Domingo frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Domingo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mateus Gracie!
A very excited looking Mateus Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Want My Tears Back. LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato checks the leg kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that Renato semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Renato strikes.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Renato is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Renato circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from LeBlanc.
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc closes the distance and clinches.
Renato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc lands a shoulder strike.
Renato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Renato slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Renato scores with a push kick.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
We've been informed that LeBlanc 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.
Renato throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
A left lands for Renato.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBlanc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
LeBlanc throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Renato does it's job there.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato walks into a left hand.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Renato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LeBlanc looks winded!
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato works LeBlanc's body with a nice hook.
Renato takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBlanc needs to keep his hands up - Renato had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
Donk. LeBlanc catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but LeBlanc checks it.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Renato moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Renato.
LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Renato moved away.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
Renato misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBlanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc blocks a leg kick.
Renato misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
LeBlanc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renato blocks a jab.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
LeBlanc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
Renato throws a shot to the body.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Renato misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up LeRoy LeBlanc's cut even more.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBlanc is able to avoid easily.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Renato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
Tiago Renato is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Renato lands with a cross.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc wants to land a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks LeBlanc in the body.
Renato thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato is looking to slow LeBlanc down with leg kicks.
A combination from Renato does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Renato.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LeBlanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and LeBlanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. LeBlanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renato scores with a jab.
Renato throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The cut above LeRoy LeBlanc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeBlanc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renato.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renato drops LeBlanc with a beautiful combination! LeBlanc stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Renato is looking for the KO!
LeBlanc is rocked!
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBlanc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Renato steps in with a hook that catches LeBlanc right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Renato follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! LeBlanc looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
An out of breath Tiago Renato 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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