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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by Carlton Dance Medley. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedotov throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Fedotov in a clinch.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Fedotov trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov wants to stall.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banks smiles and moves away.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Fedotov avoids the head kick by Banks.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Banks.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedotov circles away.
Fedotov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fedotov, right into the meat.
Banks throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the body
and Banks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fedotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fedotov lands with a good body shot.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Fedotov misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedotov stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fedotov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Fedotov tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov blocks the elbow strike.
Fedotov is trying to stall.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Fedotov shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banks blocks an elbow strike.
Fedotov stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov'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.
Banks blocking some punches.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Fedotov is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fedotov has his back to the cage.
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedotov tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Fedotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Fedotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedotov is trying to stall.
Fedotov avoiding damage.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Fedotov is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyacheslav Fedotov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fedotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Banks's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Banks scores with a spinning back kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedotov.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedotov throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but Fedotov is having none of it.
Fedotov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banks wants to clinch up but Fedotov keeps it at a distance.
Banks throws a head kick that Fedotov semi-blocks.
Fedotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov tries a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Banks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks forces Fedotov back against the cage and clinches.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Banks blocking some punches.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Fedotov blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banks's brow.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Fedotov breaks the clinch.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks has Fedotov pressed against the cage, preventing Fedotov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Fedotov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Banks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fedotov's brow.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov lands a right hand.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedotov blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov can't break the clinch.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Fedotov dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Carlton Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
Banks prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fedotov has his back to the cage.
Banks blocks an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Fedotov throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks keeps Fedotov at a distance using the push kick.
Fedotov throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Fedotov stalling.
Fedotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Fedotov pushes him off.
Banks is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedotov as he connects with a hook.
Banks blocks the body kick.
Fedotov thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banks on the side of the head.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Fedotov misses with a low kick.
Banks moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fedotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fedotov.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Fedotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banks.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Banks.
Carlton Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks throws a head kick that Fedotov semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Fedotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks staying out of range there.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Fedotov misses.
Banks lands a high kick!
Fedotov misses with a wild combination.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedotov circles away.
Banks wants to clinch.
Fedotov misses with a hook.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks lands a head kick!
Banks clinches with his opponent.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Fedotov wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Banks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fedotov's brow.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov looking to stall.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Fedotov.
Banks throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Fedotov.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Fedotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Banks.
Fedotov misses with a straight right.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks wants to clinch up but Fedotov keeps it at a distance.
Fedotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fedotov jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov misses with a straight right.
Fedotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks counters with a head kick.
Banks tries to clinch up but Fedotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fedotov tries to work over Banks's front leg with a kick but Banks checks it.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fedotov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Give Up. Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superbeast kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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249 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donovan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross misses with a right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Ross.
Ross blocks a head kick by Collins.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ross thows a body shot but no joy.
Ross misses with a looping right.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
Ross's coach down at Team Listerman was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Collins misses with a hook
enabling Ross to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Ross lands a right hook to the body.
Ross thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins is rocked!
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross dips a shoulder and cracks Collins with a mighty uppercut! Collins falls back against the cage and Ross unloads with a barrage of strikes! Collins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ross screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Ross!
A less than humble Dan Ross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the cage accompanied by Given Up - Linkin Park. Ray Mayweather could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Jackson's chin.
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayweather counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mayweather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Ray Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Jackson.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Ray Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Mayweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mayweather is working away.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mayweather works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayweather is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson is trying to control. Mayweather wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayweather defending well though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Jackson swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather moves away and avoids it.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mayweather. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayweathers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather's guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Mayweather avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayweather wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson stops Mayweather from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Mayweather's body. Mayweather takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mayweather keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Mayweather avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andre Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Mayweather pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. Mayweather ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather walks into a left hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Jackson!
Our winner, Andre Jackson, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by When You Least Expect It. This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
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178 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bootyshanks The 3rd moves away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves into the clinch successfully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a light punch inside.
Bootyshanks The 3rd gets through Talon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Talon.
Bootyshanks The 3rd taking a breather.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants the takedown. Talon is fighting it off but Bootyshanks The 3rd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Talon's guard against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is breathing heavily.
Talon working a defensive guard here.
Talon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to work some ground and pound but Talon has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bootyshanks The 3rd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Talon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big right hand that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Talon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Talon seems keen to control Bootyshanks The 3rd's posture.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Talon is keeping the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bootyshanks The 3rd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talon looking to control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Talon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bootyshanks The 3rd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up and lands a big shot to Talon's brow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talon keeping moving, preventing Bootyshanks The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Talon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talon's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up in Talon's guard and throws a big left but Talon blocks it.
Talon is trying to hold Bootyshanks The 3rd in close to prevent damage but Bootyshanks The 3rd has managed to pass into half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talon keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a jab.
Talon connects with a high kick.
It looks like Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has been cut.
Talon defending well as Bootyshanks The 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a series of punches but Talon avoids them all with ease.
Talon avoids the body shot from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
A punch lands to the side of Talon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Talon pushes Bootyshanks The 3rd away with a front kick.
Talon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Milo Talon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talon misses with a head kick.
Talon tries to clinch there but Bootyshanks The 3rd circles away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a head kick by Talon.
Talon lands a head kick. Bootyshanks The 3rd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bootyshanks The 3rd'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd managing to block the knees to the body from Talon.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries for a takedown but Talon manages to get underhooks.
Talon looking to slow down the pace here.
Talon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Talon throws an elbow that misses.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
Talon lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Talon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bootyshanks The 3rd's brow.
Talon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talon lands a shoulder strike.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon lands an elbow that stopped Bootyshanks The 3rd in his tracks for a moment.
Talon misses with a body punch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talon.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tightens his grip and picks Talon up, before dumping him to the ground. Talon manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Talon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talon controlling the position.
Talon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is in close to Talon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Talon is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an elbow that misses. Talon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bootyshanks The 3rd's guard. Nice move by Talon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to sweep but no luck.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to strike from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has a closed guard, preventing Talon from standing up.
Talon 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talon won't allow Bootyshanks The 3rd to sweep him here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talon has his hands clasped together but Bootyshanks The 3rd extends and breaks Talon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd waved his t-shirt featuring Damnfield clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wu Tang Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu tries to land a body kick
and Hallak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hallak.
Fu connects with a high kick.
It looks like Hamood Hallak has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Hallak.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Hallak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hallak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fu trying to keep a closed guard but Hallak is proving a slippery customer.
Hallak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hallak passes Fu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fu is looking for a sweep. Hallak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallak throwing shots but Fu is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Hallak there.
Fu tries to roll over but Hallak keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hallak lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallak working Fu over with strikes.
Fu is rocked!
Hallak lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fu quite badly. Fu pulls Hallak in close trying to recover. Hallak postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamood Hallak!
After winning the bout, Hamood Hallak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stojan Milanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milanovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die for Metal. Slicer has chosen Morbid Angel - Rapture as his entrance music. Johny Slicer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stojan Milanovic's chin.
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230 lbs
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274 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stojan Milanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Slicer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slicer misses with a body kick.
Milanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slicer's calf.
Milanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slicer, pushing him back against the cage.
Slicer scores with a shoulder strike.
Slicer is trying to stall.
Milanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Milanovic tries to work over Slicer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milanovic tries to pull guard but Slicer won't allow it.
Milanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slicer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Milanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slicer's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Slicer.
Slicer blocks a body shot from Milanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Slicer manages to break the clinch.
Milanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Milanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slicer avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milanovic.
Milanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slicer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milanovic. Milanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Milanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slicer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slicer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slicer tries to land a front kick but Milanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slicer throws a left that rocks Milanovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Slicer dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Milanovic regain composure!
It looks like Stojan Milanovic has been cut.
Slicer wants to control but Milanovic is keeping him busy.
Milanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Milanovic struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Milanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Slicer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slicer trying to control the action but Milanovic is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Milanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slicer misses with the ground and pound.
Milanovic tries to buck Slicer off but Slicer is having none of it.
Slicer is looking to take a break and control but Milanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Slicer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stojan Milanovic'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.
Milanovic moves out of range as Slicer throws a body kick.
Milanovic lands an overhand right.
Slicer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Milanovic's calf.
Slicer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milanovic cracks the inside of Slicer's front leg.
Slicer lands a big shot that drops Milanovic! Can he finish him?
Milanovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Milanovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slicer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slicer forces his way into half guard.
Slicer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slicer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Slicer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slicer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slicer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slicer.
Milanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer lands a big elbow - Milanovic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Slicer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Slicer!
After the fight, Johny Slicer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
195 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws a head kick that Spanked semi-blocks.
Spanked ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall throws a big shot that misses.
Spanked scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spanked listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spanked takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spanked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanked dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
Spanked ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spanked misses with a looping left.
McCall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! McCall slams his shin into Spanked's torso.
Spanked fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spanked is looking to slow McCall down with leg kicks.
Spanked swings widly with a right hand
and McCall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spanked throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Spanked takes one on the button.
We've been informed that McCall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spanked can pounce on him.
Spanked shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCall as he avoids it easily.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from McCall misses.
Spanked catches McCall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spanked counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spanked.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spanked trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
McCall pulls Spanked in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spanked accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked preventing the sweep.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
McCall keeping full guard, as Spanked tries to pass.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spanked feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spanked lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Spanked has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Spanked.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spanked shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense.
Spanked throws a jab when McCall was well out of range.
McCall clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Spanked scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCall has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
McCall blocks a body shot from Spanked.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanked controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCall blocking some punches.
McCall scores with a shot to the side of Spanked's head.
Spanked blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
A short left from McCall.
Spanked wants to break free but McCall has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanked lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall misses with an elbow over the top.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanked breaks from the clinch.
McCall tries to clinch there but Spanked circles away.
Spanked misses with a hook
enabling McCall to counter with a crisp jab.
Spanked shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonna Spanked. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Spanked slams his shin into McCall's torso.
Spanked thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spanked tries to land a front kick but McCall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCall.
McCall throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spanked fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCall on the side of the head.
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 Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spanked has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spanked there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gareth McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked avoids the body shot from McCall.
Spanked fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spanked takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanked manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spanked throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanked misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
Spanked tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spanked misses with a hook to the body
and McCall counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spanked. That's going to slow McCall down.
Spanked finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but McCall is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanked ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanked manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spanked swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall punishes Spanked's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
Spanked fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCall on the side of the head.
McCall throws a right hand that misses
and Spanked counters with a shoot takedown. McCall fights it but they end up in guard.
McCall wants to improve his position but instead Spanked has moved into half guard.
Spanked is keen to just control but McCall is a slippery customer.
McCall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spanked is working away from the top position though.
Spanked throwing shots but McCall is blocking nicely.
McCall wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanked is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Spanked from controlling successfully.
Spanked postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spanked working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCall's head.
Gonna Spanked overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spanked in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spanked lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spanked accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spanked lands a couple of elbows.
Spanked throwing strikes from guard but McCall blocks nicely.
McCall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McCall trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spanked working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCall's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spanked throwing strikes from guard but McCall blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCall takes a swing at Spanked's ribcage but misses.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on McCall's shoulder, as McCall tries to avoid the shot.
McCall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spanked.
Spanked misses with a low kick as McCall jumps back.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spanked paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCall there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
McCall slips under a jab.
McCall avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Spanked slams his shin into McCall's torso.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked connects with a crisp jab.
Spanked swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
Gareth McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
McCall moves out of range of the body kick from Spanked.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanked circles away.
McCall misses with a straight right.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spanked.
Spanked ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
McCall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCall punishes Spanked's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Spanked as he connects with a hook.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
McCall throws a low kick, looking for Spanked's leg but Spanked calmly moves out of range.
Spanked throws a sloppy body shot
and McCall counters with a nice uppercut.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall slips under a jab.
Spanked cracks McCall with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spanked. Spanked circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall missing with a left hand there. Spanked was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCall misses with a low kick.
McCall dodges the punch combination from Spanked.
Spanked misses with an uppercut.
Spanked darts in looking for a takedown but McCall gets double underhooks and turns Spanked into the cage.
Spanked lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spanked avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
McCall keeps control of Spanked as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spanked working hard to break the clinch.
McCall working aggressively here.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanked wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall prevents a body shot from Spanked.
McCall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spanked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land.
Spanked tries to pull guard but McCall holds him up against the cage and eventually Spanked drops back down to his feet.
McCall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spanked wants to stall.
Spanked dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
Spanked blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McCall.
McCall misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spanked is defending well for now.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCall lands with a left to the head.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanked is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCall is keeping busy.
McCall misses with the head strike.
McCall working aggressively here.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanked controls his hands.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as McCall controls his hands.
Nice elbow from McCall.
Spanked is trying to drag McCall to the mat but McCall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spanked has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music. Jimmer Octopulus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octopulus throws a body kick that misses.
Octopulus takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Octopulus scores with a shot to the body.
Octopulus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Octopulus counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Octopulus shows good takedown defense.
Octopulus looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Octopulus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Jimmer Octopulus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Octopulus postures up.
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Octopulus defends it easily.
Our spies down at at All Around Training inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Octopulus is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Octopulus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Octopulus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Octopulus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus throws a big elbow that misses.
Octopulus lands a couple of elbows.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Octopulus works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Octopulus throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodriguez tries to stand but Octopulus is controlling from the bottom.
Octopulus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Octopulus pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Octopulus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Octopulus!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Octopulus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodriguez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Octopulus lands a few punches from side control.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Octopulus finish him?
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Octopulus is controlling him well.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Octopulus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Octopulus is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Octopulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Octopulus wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodriguez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriguez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Octopulus working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Rodriguez wants to control but Octopulus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Octopulus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Octopulus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Octopulus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octopulus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Octopulus there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Octopulus lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Octopulus wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Octopulus lands a nice short elbow.
Octopulus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Octopulus there.
Octopulus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez wants to hold on but Octopulus pushes him away.
Octopulus scoring with strikes but Rodriguez is staying in there.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Octopulus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Octopulus lands a big elbow.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Octopulus! Rodriguez is hurt baaadly! Octopulus is firing away with more strikes - Rodriguez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmer Octopulus!
Our winner, Jimmer Octopulus, 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.
Roberto Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I`m strong it`s not my first fight I`LL COME BACK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Gangitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonse Gangitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangitano moves out of range as Nadir strikes.
Gangitano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stu's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nadir gets a double leg takedown into Gangitano's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nadir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nadir passes Gangitano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nadir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gangitano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nadir thows a huge punch but Gangitano dodges it nicely.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gangitano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gangitano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gangitano is trying to control the position but Nadir postures up.
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!
Gangitano tries to strike from the bottom.
Nadir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gangitano wants to get back to his feet but Nadir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nadir postures up in Gangitano's guard and throws a big left but Gangitano blocks it.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Gangitano is keeping the position.
Gangitano looking to control.
Gangitano is pulling down on Nadir's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir is in close to Gangitano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nadir preventing the sweep.
Gangitano is working hard here to advance position.
Gangitano keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano wants to sweep here but Nadir controlling him for the moment.
Nadir pushing down on Gangitano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nadir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nadir working Gangitano over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadir throwing shots but Gangitano is blocking nicely.
Gangitano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Nadir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gangitano is pressing down on Nadir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nadir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gangitano gets full guard.
Gangitano tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nadir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir postures up in Gangitano's guard and throws a big left but Gangitano blocks it.
Nadir postures up in Gangitano's guard and throws a big left but Gangitano blocks it.
Gangitano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gangitano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir with a nice head shot there.
Nadir throwing strikes from guard but Gangitano blocks nicely.
Gangitano keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gangitano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gangitano trying to control the position.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control but Gangitano is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadir passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gangitano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gangitano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gangitano has his hands on Nadir's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gangitano scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Nadir.
Gangitano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadir as he jumps to the side.
Gangitano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Nadir. Those never looked like landing.
Nadir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gangitano.
Gangitano thumps Nadir with a low kick.
Nadir blocks a head kick by Gangitano.
Nadir scores with a nice head shot.
Gangitano throws a series of punches but Nadir avoids them all with ease.
Nadir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gangitano throws an overhand right that lands on Nadir's shoulder, as Nadir tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Nadir misses
and Gangitano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangitano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gangitano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir has one foot on Gangitano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gangitano swings widly with a right hand
and Nadir counters with a two punch combo.
Gangitano keeps the fight on the outside.
Gangitano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gangitano tries to move into range but Nadir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gangitano is rocked!
Nadir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Gangitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Gangitano misses.
Gangitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadir.
Nice sprawl there from Gangitano as Nadir shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gangitano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nadir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nadir walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gangitano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nadir swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gangitano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
A relieved looking Abed Nadir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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