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LVC #54 Jackson vs. Fighter II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Christopher looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Christopher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christopher throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Christopher misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Simmons scores with a nice body kick.
Christopher looks winded!
Christopher looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Simmons jabs Christopher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Christopher pushes him off.
Simmons lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Simmons slams his shin into Christopher's torso.
Simmons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christopher moves into full guard.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Christopher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Christopher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Drew Simmons wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simmons, right into the meat.
Drew Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher tries a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Simmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christopher eats them both and turns towards Simmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christopher is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christopher counters with a right hand to the body.
Christopher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simmons.
Christopher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons tries to clinch but Christopher is having none of it.
Simmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christopher eats them both and turns towards Simmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
Christopher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Simmons moves to clinch but Christopher breaks away
and Christopher counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons throws a head kick but Christopher moves out of range.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christopher backs up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simmons tries to clinch but Christopher moves out of range.
Christopher throws a right hand that Simmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simmons also avoids with ease.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Christopher backs away looking to recover.
Christopher gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
Christopher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Christopher has had enough of the clinch but Simmons keeps him there for the moment.
Christopher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Christopher won't allow it.
Christopher has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christopher is breathing heavily.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Christopher won't allow it.
Simmons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Christopher back against the cage.
Christopher prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Christopher has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christopher tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons tries to circle away but Christopher has him pinned against the cage.
Christopher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christopher throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to break free but Christopher has control.
Christopher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christopher to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Christopher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmons walks away with a smile on his face. Christopher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Christopher shows good takedown defense.
Christopher leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Christopher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christopher.
Christopher jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Christopher around his waist. Christopher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons wants to break free but Christopher has control.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christopher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Simmons.
Drew Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Christopher counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Simmons wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christopher swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Christopher avoids nicely.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons looks to clinch
and Christopher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Christopher tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Simmons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Christopher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christopher goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
Christopher manages to break the clinch.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Christopher back into the cage.
Simmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christopher.
Christopher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christopher has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christopher has had enough of the clinch but Simmons keeps him there for the moment.
Christopher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christopher is defending well for now.
Simmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Christopher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Christopher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christopher has him pressed against the cage.
Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christopher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christopher darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Christopher into the cage.
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christopher up against the cage.
Christopher prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to push Christopher away but Christopher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simmons.
Simmons dodges the punch combination from Christopher.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance.
Christopher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simmons.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Christopher has double underhooks.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Christopher has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Christopher gets an underhook and turns Simmons into the cage.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Christopher won't allow it.
Simmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Simmons.
Christopher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Simmons.
Simmons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christopher circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christopher's sensitive parts.
Simmons lands a head kick!
Christopher misses with a leg kick.
Drew Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Christopher tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Barabas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilleas Zoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zulu Barabas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Achilleas Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro wants to clinch up but Barabas keeps it at a distance.
Barabas tries to land a leg kick but Zoro saw it coming and moves away.
Zoro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barabas tries to avoid it but Zoro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barabas to the ground. Barabas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barabas throws a solid leg kick but Zoro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barabas.
Zoro misses with a hook. Barabas ducked under it nicely.
Barabas lands with a cross.
Barabas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Zoro.
Zoro avoids a kick to the body.
Barabas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time.
Barabas throws a lazy body kick
and Zoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barabas scores with a leg kick.
Barabas throws a leg kick but Zoro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barabas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoro manages to avoid it.
Zoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoro has his takedown stuffed
and Barabas counters with a solid body kick.
Zulu Barabas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilleas Zoro.
Zoro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barabas slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barabas swinging wildly here.
Barabas ducks under a wild hook from Zoro.
Zoro misses with a head kick.
Barabas's corner calls for a 1-2. Barabas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barabas is trying to stall.
Barabas tries to work over Zoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoro digs a right hand underneath Barabas's ribcage. Barabas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Barabas.
Zoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barabas misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Barabas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zoro lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barabas as Zoro tries to tie him up.
Zoro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barabas prevents Zoro from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Zoro.
Zoro tries to work over Barabas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barabas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoro working aggressively here.
Zoro wants to get back to striking at distance but Barabas won't allow it.
Zoro looking for a takedown.
Zoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barabas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barabas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barabas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barabas tries to land knees in the clinch but Zoro avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barabas tries to get to full guard but Zoro has control of the leg.
Zoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zoro trying to control the action but Barabas is working from the bottom.
Zoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoro looking for a submission but Barabas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barabas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Achilleas Zoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barabas misses with a body kick.
Zoro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barabas misses with a kick to the body.
Barabas misses with a leg kick
and Zoro counters with a solid body kick.
Barabas tries to work over Zoro's front leg with a kick but Zoro checks it.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Barabas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoro. That's going to slow Barabas down.
Barabas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoro's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Barabas misses with a low kick.
Zoro closes the distance and pushes Barabas back into the cage.
Zoro prevents a body shot from Barabas.
Barabas prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoro wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barabas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zulu Barabas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilleas Zoro.
Barabas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zoro avoids a kick to the body.
Zoro throws a lazy right hand but Barabas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zulu Barabas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoro misses with a head kick.
Zulu Barabas is winning the standup battle so far.
Barabas avoids the head kick by Zoro.
Barabas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Zoro.
Nice uppercut there from Barabas.
Zoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Barabas sprawls well. He's pushed Zoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro moves into range and clinches up with Barabas.
Barabas trying to stall but Zoro improves his position.
Zoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro trying to stall but Barabas improves his position.
Zoro is trying to force a seperation but Barabas has the dominant position.
Barabas stops a takedown attempt from Zoro.
Barabas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Barabas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barabas blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Zoro.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barabas tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Barabas back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barabas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barabas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barabas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoro.
Barabas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoro is trying to push Barabas away but Barabas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barabas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barabas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barabas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barabas.
It looks like Achilleas Zoro has been cut.
Zoro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barabas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barabas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoro's brow.
Zoro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barabas is defending well.
Barabas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Zoro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoro.
Barabas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barabas keeps control of Zoro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zoro blocks an elbow strike from Barabas.
Zoro throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Barabas controls his hands.
Barabas misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barabas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barabas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Achilleas Zoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Achilleas Zoro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoro throws a sloppy head kick and Barabas moves out of range easily.
Barabas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barabas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barabas throws a hook to the side of Zoro's head but Zoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barabas takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barabas - that landed with a thud.
Zoro is trying to maintain a safe position but Barabas gets an underhook and turns Zoro into the cage.
Barabas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Achilleas Zoro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barabas backwards.
Zoro lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro blocks an elbow strike from Barabas.
Barabas blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Zoro.
Barabas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zoro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barabas lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
Zoro can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barabas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barabas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barabas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu Barabas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barabas stalling against the cage.
Zoro is looking for a takedown.
Zulu Barabas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilleas Zoro.
Zoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Zoro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoro blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Barabas.
Barabas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zoro avoids it.
Barabas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
Barabas misses with an elbow strike.
Zoro lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barabas.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barabas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoro breaks the clinch.
Achilleas Zoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoro is looking to clinch.
Zoro throws a wild body kick that Barabas sees coming a mile off.
Barabas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoro moves away.
Zulu Barabas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barabas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zoro is out of range.
Zoro is looking to clinch but Barabas is avoiding it.
Achilleas Zoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barabas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barabas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zoro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barabas scrambles back to his feet.
Zoro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zoro misses with a takedown
and Barabas counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro throws a sloppy head kick and Barabas moves out of range easily.
Barabas misses with a low kick.
Zoro tries to clinch but Barabas moves out of range.
Barabas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barabas looks to land a body kick but Zoro moved away.
Barabas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zoro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barabas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Barabas misses.
Barabas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barabas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zoro takes a step back to recover.
Barabas lands a front kick.
Barabas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barabas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoro.
Barabas lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoro blocks a body shot from Barabas.
Barabas missing with knees to the body.
Barabas pushes Zoro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu Barabas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zoro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Achilleas Zoro!
Achilleas Zoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Strecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poseidon Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strecha comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Poseidon Heracles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Strecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Heracles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heracles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strecha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heracles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strecha manages to avoid it.
Heracles misses with a combination
and Strecha counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Poseidon Heracles has been cut.
Heracles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heracles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strecha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strecha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heracles thows a body shot but no joy.
Strecha looks to land a left hand but Heracles moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Heracles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heracles lands a glancing blow to the side of Strecha's head.
It looks like Diego Strecha has been cut.
Strecha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strecha moves in looking to clinch but Heracles pushes him off.
Strecha throws a head kick that misses.
Strecha misses with a body kick.
Strecha scores with the left hand. Heracles knows he should have avoided that one.
Heracles throws a shot to the body.
Strecha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles cracks Strecha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Strecha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Heracles finish him?
Strecha is rocked!
Strecha is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strecha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Strecha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heracles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heracles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Heracles - that's a beauty! Strecha is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Heracles can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Poseidon Heracles!
Poseidon Heracles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Fanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dean's choice of entrance music: Will Smith-Geting Jiggy with it. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Fanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanco throws a lazy uppercut
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fanco won't be happy with that.
Fanco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dean stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dean looks to land a body kick but Fanco moved away.
Dean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fanco swivels and escapes.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Fanco gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Fanco has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fanco lands a nice knee to the body.
Dean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fanco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle Fanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Fanco is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fanco down to the mat. Fanco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dean wants to control but Fanco is keeping him busy.
Fanco looking for submissions off his back.
Fanco taking some punishment here, with Dean in his half guard.
Dean uses his free foot to push down on Fanco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fanco.
Fanco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dean.
Fanco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Fanco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fanco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Fanco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fanco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dean is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanco 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.
Fanco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fanco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dean wants to control from the top but Fanco keeps moving.
Dean is in close to Fanco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanco working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Fanco keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a couple of elbows.
Dean wants to control from the top but Fanco keeps moving.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fanco looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanco has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Fanco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fanco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fanco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mike Dean has been cut.
Dean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fanco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dean goes for a takedown attempt but Fanco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle Fanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Dean closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to pull guard but Fanco won't allow it.
Dean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fanco working Dean over with knees to the body.
Dean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Dean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fanco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean jumps guard but Fanco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fanco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fanco throws an elbow but misses.
Fanco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fanco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle Fanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Fanco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanco misses with a body kick.
Fanco looks to throw a body kick
and Dean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fanco!
Fanco is trying to work for a sweep but Dean has mounted him!
Fanco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mike Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanco is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean has hold of Fanco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fanco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fanco gets back to half guard.
Fanco wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Fanco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dean wants to control but Fanco is keeping him busy.
Dean prevents Fanco from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Dean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fanco connects with a body shot.
Fanco throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Kyle Fanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Dean looks for a takedown but Fanco sprawls well.
Dean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fanco on his heels. He'll look to pass Fanco's guard now, I'm sure.
Dean is working Fanco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fanco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean is in close to Fanco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fanco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
Kyle Fanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fanco is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fanco looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanco, not yet.
Dean lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean works over Fanco with some ground and pound from guard.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Fanco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
Fanco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanco's head.
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Dean distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dean distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fanco's head.
Dean landing with the ground and pound.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean trying to control but Fanco is working from the bottom.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Fanco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Mike Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fanco's head.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Sergienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanimir Kurdov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergienko comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. Andrei Sergienko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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233 lbs
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264 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Sergienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanimir Kurdov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurdov blocks a head kick by Sergienko.
Sergienko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sergienko tries to clinch but Kurdov moves out of range.
Sergienko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Sergienko.
Sergienko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurdov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sergienko shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurdov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sergienko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrei Sergienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurdov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurdov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergienko throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sergienko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sergienko tries to clinch up
and Kurdov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kurdov tries to pass to full mount but Sergienko defends it.
Sergienko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sergienko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurdov trying to control but Sergienko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sergienko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sergienko keeping moving, preventing Kurdov from controlling successfully.
Kurdov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Skylab Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kurdov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko wants to improve his position but instead Kurdov has moved into half guard.
Kurdov slips a nice elbow through Sergienko's hands, connecting with Sergienko's forehead.
Kurdov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sergienko is looking for a sweep. Kurdov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sergienko won't allow Kurdov to pass to mount.
Kurdov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sergienko is staying active underneath Kurdov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurdov.
Sergienko trying to control but Kurdov postures up.
Kurdov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurdov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurdov is keen to just control but Sergienko is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sergienko is trying to maintain the position but Kurdov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergienko throws a sloppy head kick and Kurdov moves out of range easily.
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 Andrei Sergienko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sergienko moves in looking to clinch but Kurdov pushes him off.
Kurdov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sergienko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurdov in his tracks.
Sergienko misses with an uppercut.
Sergienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sergienko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurdov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurdov throws a strike but Sergienko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sergienko wants to control from the top but Kurdov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergienko stands up over Kurdov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sergienko trying to control but Kurdov is working from the bottom.
Sergienko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurdov keeping moving, preventing Sergienko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko throws an elbow that misses. Kurdov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sergienko's guard. Nice move by Kurdov!
Kurdov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurdov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurdov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kurdov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko working a defensive guard here.
Sergienko wants to sweep here but Kurdov controlling him for the moment.
Kurdov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sergienko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurdov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stanimir Kurdov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sergienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurdov.
Sergienko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergienko shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurdov tries to sprawl out of it but Sergienko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurdov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurdov moves out of range as Sergienko strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sergienko dominated that second round.
That's time! Sergienko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sergienko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurdov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanimir Kurdov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergienko misses with a body shot.
Sergienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergienko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sergienko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergienko stalling in the clinch.
Sergienko gets control of Kurdov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sergienko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kurdov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurdov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sergienko has wrist control.
Sergienko trying to keep a closed guard but Kurdov is proving a slippery customer.
Kurdov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurdov wants to control from the top but Sergienko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sergienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurdov is just out of range.
Sergienko shoots in for a double leg but Kurdov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurdov checks it well.
Sergienko throws a head kick that misses.
Kurdov defending well as Sergienko loads up on a big left hand.
Sergienko misses with an uppercut. Kurdov saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sergienko.
Sergienko misses with a leg kick
and Kurdov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurdov.
Kurdov throws an elbow that misses. Sergienko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurdov's guard. Nice move by Sergienko!
Kurdov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stanimir Kurdov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Sergienko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurdov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurdov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Sergienko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Sergienko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sergienko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sergienko, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Sergienko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andrei Sergienko thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Jay Z ft. Rick Ross - you know I got it as his entrance music. Antonis Skayias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Ortiz's 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonis Skayias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Skayias misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.
Skayias misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skayias dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ortiz looking to throw knees to the head but Skayias is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skayias has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ortiz with a knee to the head.
Skayias wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ortiz throws an elbow but misses.
Ortiz has Skayias pressed against the cage.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
David Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skayias staying out of range there.
Skayias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortiz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skayias preventing the sweep.
Ortiz pulls Skayias in close to his closed guard and prevents Skayias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Skayias is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Skayias dives into side control.
Ortiz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skayias misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skayias tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skayias tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is pushing Skayias's head away, looking to escape. Skayias manages to hold on to the position though.
Skayias lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
Skayias slows the pace down in half guard.
Skayias working the head and body with strikes.
Skayias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Ortiz gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skayias looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skayias keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz wants to stand but Skayias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Skayias keeps moving.
Skayias keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
David Ortiz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skayias's sensitive parts.
Skayias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Ortiz swings away with a body shot that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skayias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skayias drops Ortiz with a big left hand! Ortiz is injured, injured bad! Skayias jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonis Skayias!
A very excited looking Antonis Skayias 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with KRS One - Step Into a World blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Fighter cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Fighter looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Fighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter fails with the takedown.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Fighter throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
John Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter misses with a hook.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at LOD: MMA Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Fighter.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Fighter blocks a jab.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fighter thinking.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 John Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fighter cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Fighter will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter scores with a punch to the head.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Point Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Fighter misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson slips a jab from Fighter.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Fighter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson pushes Fighter off looking to stand but Fighter dives back in and keeps control.
Fighter working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Fighter prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson tries to kick Fighter off but Fighter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fighter is controlling well.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson pushes Fighter off looking to stand but Fighter dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Fighter is working for a submission of some sort.
Fighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter stalling the fight.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Fighter.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Fighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Fighter.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Point Fighter just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson lands a jab to Fighter's midsection.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Fighter walks into a left hand.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Fighter drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Fighter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A big right from Fighter misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter.
Fighter looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Fighter throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Jackson slips a straight right by Fighter.
Jackson tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Jackson leaves Fighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson slips a straight right by Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Fighter tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Jackson slips under a jab.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter'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!
Fighter dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Fighter's head and hops out.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Fighter.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson jabs at Fighter's body.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Fighter lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter scores with a shot to the body.
Fighter throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.
Fighter misses with a hook.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Point Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
Point Fighter is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Point Fighter 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagan Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan Tyson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagan Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Winnfield's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winnfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winnfield slips under a jab.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Winnfield sees coming a mile off.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Winnfield.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winnfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winnfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winnfield blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winnfield.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Winnfield tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winnfield.
Winnfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winnfield misses with a double jab.
A big right from Winnfield misses.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Winnfield's shoulder, as Winnfield tries to avoid the shot.
Winnfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Sagan Tyson has been cut.
Winnfield works the jab nicely.
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Winnfield avoids it.
Winnfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winnfield cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.
Tyson is rocked!
Winnfield throws a shot to the body.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Winnfield finish him?
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Winnfield misses.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winnfield misses with a body shot
and Winnfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winnfield cracks Tyson with a hook to the temple - Tyson is on wobbly legs here! Winnfield swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tyson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Winnfield wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vajas Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas's entrance music is Wasted Years. A fine choice. One has chosen Sith as his entrance music. Vajas Tomas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vajas Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sith One!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomas throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
One fails with the takedown
and Tomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vajas Tomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sith One.
A shot to the liver by Tomas. Beautiful body shot.
One tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tomas quickly recovers to half guard.
One is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
One is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
One content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is looking to escape.
One is trying to control. Tomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomas is looking to escape.
Tomas is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomas sees it coming and defends easily.
One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One passes to side control.
One trying to control the position but Tomas is working away.
One is trying to get an arm triangle but Tomas is defending well.
One prevents Tomas from escaping the position.
One is trying to get an arm triangle but Tomas is defending well.
One is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomas is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomas keeps working.
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sith One dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tomas throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Tomas throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Tomas has One up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomas has a couple of punches blocked by One.
Tomas stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
Tomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomas lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Tomas.
Tomas is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns Tomas into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One shoots in and gets a takedown into Tomas's guard.
One prevents Tomas from getting back to his feet.
Tomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for One on the ground.
One trying to control but Tomas is working from the bottom.
One slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
Sith One has got the better of the ground game so far.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One prevents Tomas from getting back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sith One wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Tomas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomas.
One gets a double leg takedown into Tomas's guard.
One prevents Tomas from getting back to his feet.
Tomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tomas tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
One won't allow Tomas to get back to his feet.
One showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
One is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
One is pushing down on Tomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomas is fighting to maintain full guard but One has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if One is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
One trying to pass the guard but Tomas defending well.
Tomas is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
One looking for a submission but Tomas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas wants to stand and escape but One is having none of it.
One wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
One is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
One is looking to take a break and control but Tomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomas stops One from passing to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sith One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomas wants it to stay on the feet.
One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomas swivels and escapes.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomas scores with a leg kick.
One shoots in for a takedown but Tomas shows good takedown defense.
Vajas Tomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sith One.
One misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomas counters with a low kick, right behind One 's knee.
Tomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tomas connects with a solid leg kick.
One closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomas circles away.
Vajas Tomas is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomas.
Tomas connects with a leg kick. One looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomas keeps One at a distance using the push kick.
One shoots in for a takedown but Tomas shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Sith One has been cut.
One dives in and grabs Tomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tomas pushes down on One's head and hops out.
One doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomas connects with a leg kick. One looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
One slips under a jab from Tomas.
Tomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Tomas lands a jab to the nose.
Tomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomas wants it to stay on the feet.
One has his takedown stuffed
and Tomas counters with a flying knee that drops One! Tomas dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vajas Tomas!
Our winner, Vajas Tomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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