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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk has chosen Divinations by Mastodon as his entrance music. 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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200 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
McCann tries to clinch there but Sherk circles away.
McCann tries to clinch up but Sherk circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that McCann has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sherk blocks an elbow strike from McCann.
McCann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCann misses with a knee to the head.
McCann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCann obliges.
McCann misses with an elbow strike.
Sherk blocks a body shot from McCann.
Sherk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCann looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sherk misses with a punch to the head.
Sherk misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann holding both Sherk 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sherk tightening his grip on McCann, looking for the choke.
McCann covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking to break McCann's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McCann remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sherk working for a choke but McCann is defending well.
McCann covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sherk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann is trying to stand back up.
Sherk is looking for the choke from the back position but McCann is controlling his hands well.
Sherk working for the choke.
Sherk is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McCann is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Sherk!
Our winner, Dave Sherk, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better comes to the cage accompanied by Mother by Danzig. Dexter Turnbuckle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
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, Dexter Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbuckle throws a low kick but Better moves out of range easily.
Better closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Better lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Better can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbuckle controls the action.
Better wants to take the fight to the mat but Turnbuckle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turnbuckle trying to stall but Better improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Better takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Better tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbuckle avoids the damage to the body.
Better escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnbuckle avoids the head kick by Better.
Better has taken the fight to the clinch.
Better throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbuckles head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Better lands an uppercut.
Better pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Better.
Better forces Turnbuckle back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dexter Turnbuckle has been cut.
Turnbuckle's coach down at 11th Planet Fitness ($300/wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turnbuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Better working Turnbuckle over with knees to the body.
Better lands a damaging elbow.
Turnbuckle struggles to land a body shot inside as Better controls his hands.
Better softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbuckle misses with a punch on the inside.
Better has Turnbuckle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Better pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Turnbuckle tumbling to the mat - Better dives into Turnbuckle's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Better pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turnbuckle is keeping the position for now.
Better stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Turnbuckle doesn't manage to clinch there - Better circles away.
Turnbuckle throws out a loose jab but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dexter Turnbuckle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle throws a big shot that misses.
Better closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turnbuckle's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better looking to pass the guard.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Better'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.
Better would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turnbuckle trying to keep a closed guard but Better is proving a slippery customer.
Better trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle wants to sweep but no luck.
Turnbuckle keeps trying to improve his position.
Better stands up over Turnbuckle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Better slips nicely into half guard.
Better is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turnbuckle sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Better is trying to control. Turnbuckle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Better looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Better missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Better is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turnbuckle has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Turnbuckle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Better misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Turnbuckle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turnbuckle on his heels. He'll look to pass Turnbuckle's guard now, I'm sure.
Turnbuckle wants to sweep here but Better controlling him for the moment.
Better stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbuckle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turnbuckle wants to sweep here but Better controlling him for the moment.
Turnbuckle controls Better momentarily but Better frees himself.
Better trying to control but Turnbuckle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Better missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turnbuckle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Better loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Better drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turnbuckle dives on top into guard.
Turnbuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Better is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better is pulling down on Turnbuckle's head. It's preventing any offense from Turnbuckle, at least for the moment.
Turnbuckle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Better is looking to sweep but instead, Turnbuckle has passed into half guard.
Better is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turnbuckle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turnbuckle's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better is persistently looking for the submission but Turnbuckle is defending it well.
Better patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turnbuckle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Better's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turnbuckle fending off the submission attempt from Better.
Better working for a choke but Turnbuckle is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better throwing sloppy strikes.
Better looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Better working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turnbuckle is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Better has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turnbuckle taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Better!
A victorious Evan Better thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Cumming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cumming comes to the cage accompanied by White America. 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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162 lbs
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169 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Cumming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nakara.
Cumming takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses.
Cumming jabs Nakara right on the nose. Nakara blinks but takes it well.
Cumming misses with the combination.
Nakara throws the kick towards the body but Cumming avoids it.
Cumming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cavemen Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Cumming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Nakara 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.
Cumming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cumming is in Nakara's guard.
Nakara is trying to keep Cumming in close.
Cumming stopping the sweep attempt from Nakara.
Cumming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cumming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cumming is one step ahead there.
Nakara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cumming's guard.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Cumming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cumming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cumming has control of Nakara's left arm, preventing Nakara from doing any damage.
Nakara looking to sit in guard and control but Cumming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cumming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cumming stopping the sweep attempt from Nakara.
Cumming trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cumming is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakara has wrist control.
Cumming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cumming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cumming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cumming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cumming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakara is trying to keep Cumming in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cumming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cumming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara 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.
Cumming lands a couple of elbows.
Cumming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cumming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cumming distracts Nakara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Cumming dominated that round.
That's time! Cumming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cumming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cumming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cumming swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakara distracts Cumming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cumming holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakara throws an elbow that misses. Cumming uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakara's guard. Nice move by Cumming!
Nakara controls Cumming momentarily but Cumming frees himself.
Nakara wants to get back to his feet but Cumming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cumming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakara holds on and takes a little breather.
Cumming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cumming controls the pace.
Cumming distracts Nakara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cumming is fighting to break Nakara's control of his arms but Nakara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cumming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cumming's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumming managing to control the position.
Cumming keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
Nakara looking to sit in guard and control but Cumming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cumming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cumming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cumming tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakara is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakara keeping moving, preventing Cumming from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakara, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Izzy Cumming wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cumming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumming controls Nakara momentarily but Nakara frees himself.
Nakara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cumming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cumming has escaped and now he's on top!
Cumming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumming postures up in Nakara's guard and throws a big left but Nakara blocks it.
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!
Nakara 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.
Cumming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakara's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cumming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cumming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cumming trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
Nakara controls Cumming momentarily but Cumming frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cumming throws a hook to the side of Nakara's head but Nakara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cumming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Cumming misses its intended target.
Cumming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cumming's knee momentarily.
Cumming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Izzy Cumming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara defending against the ground and pound.
Nakara can't do much from the bottom here.
Cumming lands an elbow.
Cumming looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakara is avoiding damage well.
Cumming misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara taking a bit of punishment here - Cumming scoring with strikes.
Cumming is working Nakara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nakara is trying to get back to half guard.
Cumming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakara keeps working.
Nakara regains half guard, as Cumming was trying to land strikes.
Cumming wants to pass the guard but Nakara is defending well.
Ground and pound from Cumming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cumming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cumming perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cumming is working away from the top position though.
Cumming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cumming.
Cumming wants to pass the guard but Nakara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara wants to control but Cumming is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cumming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cumming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakara's head.
Cumming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakara.
Cumming wants to control from the top but Nakara keeps moving.
Nakara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara can't keep his opponent in guard - Cumming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to control here.
Nakara tries to roll over but Cumming keeps him under control.
Cumming lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakara trying to control here.
Nakara wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Cumming seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cumming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Cumming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cumming 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Cumming!
An out of breath Izzy Cumming thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akisame Koetsuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Henderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akisame Koetsuji's chin.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akisame Koetsuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Koetsuji's head back.
Koetsuji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koetsuji moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Koetsuji tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koetsuji.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koetsuji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koetsuji scores with a jab.
Henderson scores with a jab. Koetsuji acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson scores with a jab. Koetsuji acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koetsuji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Koetsuji is now in Henderson's guard.
Henderson has his foot on Koetsuji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koetsuji works his way back into a safe position though.
Koetsuji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koetsuji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Koetsuji is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koetsuji trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koetsuji 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.
Koetsuji working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Koetsuji isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Koetsuji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Koetsuji seems content to control.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koetsuji is working away from the top position though.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koetsuji scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koetsuji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koetsuji trying to control from Henderson's half guard. Henderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koetsuji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koetsuji got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koetsuji has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Koetsuji pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koetsuji works his way into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koetsuji with good strikes from the mount here!
Koetsuji working the ground and pound effectively.
Koetsuji with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson kicks off Koetsuji and gets to his feet.
Koetsuji takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koetsuji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson looks to throw a body kick
and Koetsuji counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
Koetsuji chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Koetsuji from controlling successfully.
Koetsuji landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Koetsuji is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koetsuji landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Koetsuji is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koetsuji is controlling him.
Koetsuji 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.
Koetsuji passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koetsuji lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koetsuji trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Koetsuji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koetsuji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson throws a jab when Koetsuji was well out of range.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Koetsuji's shoulder, as Koetsuji tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koetsuji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Koetsuji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Koetsuji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Koetsuji's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Koetsuji's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koetsuji shoots in but no luck this time.
Koetsuji defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koetsuji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson pushes Koetsuji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koetsuji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson is trying to buck Koetsuji off.
Koetsuji is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Henderson is trying to escape and Koetsuji transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Henderson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Koetsuji! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akisame Koetsuji!
Our winner, Akisame Koetsuji, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alva Noto - Module 7. Keo has chosen Ich Will - Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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33
157 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guth enables Keo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Keo is defending well. Guth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Keo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Guth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burt Guth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninnerd Disms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemingway comes to the cage accompanied by Respect. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
9 - 4 - 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninnerd Disms!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hemingway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hemingway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disms manages to avoid it.
Hemingway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hemingway avoids the body shot from Disms.
Disms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Ninnerd Disms has been cut.
Hemingway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like James Hemingway has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemingway looks to land a right hand but Disms moved out of range.
Hemingway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Disms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hemingway.
A combination from Hemingway does no damage.
Hemingway shoots in for a double leg but Disms sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hemingway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been hearing reports that Hemingway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hemingway fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Disms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disms misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Disms. No joy for Hemingway on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemingway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Disms avoids it really well and circles away.
Disms misses with a right hand
and Disms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disms slaps away a takedown attempt from Hemingway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hemingway throws a poor cross that misses
and Disms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hemingway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disms counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hemingway is breathing heavily.
Hemingway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway misses with a combination
letting Disms counter with a right hand.
Disms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hemingway.
Disms defending well as Hemingway loads up on a big left hand.
Hemingway throws a combination that misses
letting Disms counter with a right hand.
James Hemingway's cut is getting worse.
Disms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disms missing with a left hand there. Hemingway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemingway missing with a left hand there. Disms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Disms has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hemingway fails with a takedown attempt.
James Hemingway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Disms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemingway.
Disms gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hemingway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hemingway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hemingway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Disms wants to get back to his feet but Hemingway is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Hemingway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Disms staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hemingway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ninnerd Disms will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hemingway lunges at Disms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Disms's hand.
Hemingway throws a shot from downtown. Disms moves away and avoids it.
Disms slips a straight right by Hemingway.
Hemingway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninnerd Disms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hemingway shoots in but no luck this time.
Disms misses with a looping right.
Hemingway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Disms tries to avoid it but Hemingway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Disms to the ground. Disms escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemingway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disms.
Hemingway throws the left hand but Disms avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Disms misses.
Hemingway walks into a jab.
Disms throws a hook but Hemingway avoids it easily.
Ninnerd Disms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemingway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Disms connects with a right hand. Hemingway shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Disms. That snapped Hemingway's head back.
Hemingway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Disms.
Disms is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disms misses with a straight left.
Hemingway has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disms.
Disms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James Hemingway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hemingway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Disms gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hemingway turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hemingway trying to control the action but Disms is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemingway in side control, throwing shots but Disms defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Disms has escaped the position, nice work there.
Disms prevents Hemingway from improving position.
Hemingway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hemingway wants to control but Disms is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disms is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hemingway asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hemingway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Disms, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemingway lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hemingway dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Disms scores with a decent looking hook.
Hemingway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hemingway looks to land a left hand but Disms moved out of range nicely.
Disms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hemingway.
Hemingway misses the body punch
and Disms counters with a nice uppercut.
Hemingway clobbers Disms with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemingway tries to clinch there but Disms circles away.
Hemingway throws a jab when Disms was well out of range.
Disms misses with a body punch
and Hemingway counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hemingway slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hemingway wants to pass the guard but Disms is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hemingway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hemingway lands a couple of elbows.
Disms being controlled here, momentarily.
Hemingway postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemingway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Disms's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hemingway.
Hemingway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway passes into half guard.
Hemingway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hemingway trying to control the action but Disms is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Hemingway has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Disms wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hemingway throws a lazy right hand but Disms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemingway misses with a two punch combination.
Hemingway throws a combination that misses
and Disms counters with an outside leg kick.
James Hemingway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disms stuns Hemingway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hemingway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Hemingway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Disms throws a hook but Hemingway avoids it easily.
Hemingway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hemingway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hemingway 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hemingway!
A relieved looking James Hemingway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton has chosen Trip Like I Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
18 - 14 - 2 |
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33
147 lbs
16 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
Burton stalling against the cage.
Burton misses with a knee strike.
Burton looking to stall.
Burton stalls.
Burton scores with a shoulder strike.
Burton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burton lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Burton.
Alves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves 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.
Burton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alves is working an open guard so Burton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton moves to clinch but Alves breaks away
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Burton tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burton tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Burton closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
Burton tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Burton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton tries to clinch but Alves moves away
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Burton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Burton keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alves avoids it.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Burton has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burton's coach down at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burton misses with the head strike.
Burton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves's face.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Burton.
Burton taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Alves tries to stall but Burton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burton working aggressively here.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Burton.
Burton cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
A short right from Burton on the inside.
Burton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burton.
It looks like Hector Alves has been cut.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alves is rocked!
Burton working the clinch nicely. Alves is working for position but Burton cracks him with a big knee to the head! Alves crumples up against the cage and Burton lands two more shots before the ref can save Alves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Colin Burton!
Colin Burton very nearly forgot to thank Unique Wear and Custom Design amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Sons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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117 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Sons!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sons or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sons tries to score a body lock takedown but Guy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sly Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Sons.
Sons lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sons is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sons is working for a kimura but Guy is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy's coaches at Boomerang!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sons misses with a head shot. Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sons throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Sons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sons throws a big elbow that misses.
Sons is stalling in the full guard.
Sons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sons has Guy in his guard.
Sons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to stand but Sons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sons trying to strike off his back.
Sons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sons on the ground.
Sons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sons wants to sweep but no luck.
Sons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guy has managed to get both his arms back between Sons's legs - danger averted.
Sons has an active guard here but Guy has managed to pass into half guard.
Sons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guy pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sons missing with punches from the bottom.
Sons tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Sons wants to get back to full guard but Guy has passed into side control.
Guy tries to stand but Sons is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sons 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Sons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Sons pushes him off.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sons keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sons circles away.
Guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guy.
Sons shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sons dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Sons's head and hops out.
Guy tries to clinch
and Sons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sons working the ground and pound but Guy is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sons throwing strikes but Guy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sons striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sons tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sons tries to bench press Guy off him but Guy keeps the position.
Sons manages to get back to half guard.
Guy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sons.
Guy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sons to stand up.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to clinch up but Sons circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sons somewhat.
Sly Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Sons.
Guy tries to clinch there but Sons circles away.
Sly Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy wants to clinch up but Sons keeps it at a distance.
Sons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy rushes Sons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sons is looking for a takedown.
Sons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sons wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sons tries to keep at a distance but Guy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy tries to circle away but Sons has him pinned against the cage.
Sons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guy lands a head kick. Sons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sons shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sons shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Sons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy wants to clinch.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sons avoids the head kick by Guy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sons.
Sons shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sons.
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!
Sons shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sons is breathing heavily.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sons fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Guy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Guy thows a body shot but no joy.
Guy throws a head kick but Sons moves out of range.
Guy pushes Sons up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guy.
Sons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Sons fails to land the takedown.
Sons shoots in but no luck this time.
Sly Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Sons.
Sons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sons.
Sons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sons is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Sons can't get the takedown.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sons.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Sons's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guy prevents it.
Sons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy wants to clinch up but Sons keeps it at a distance.
Sons looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sons.
Sons swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Guy tries to clinch but Sons is having none of it.
Guy clinches with his opponent.
Sons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sons takes a step back to recover.
Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
Guy manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy breaks the clinch.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sons is defended easily by Guy.
Sons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sons somewhat.
Sons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy clinches.
Guy manages to break the clinch.
Sly Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Guy!
After winning the bout, Sly Guy 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eat My Loaf. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
138 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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178 cm
32
144 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loaf's calf.
Loaf scores with a punch to the head.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Loaf moves out of range easily.
Loaf tries to land a front kick but Repomies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loaf.
Repomies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Repomies leaves Loaf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Repomies pushes Loaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Loaf can't find room to land a body shot as Repomies controls the action.
Repomies wants to get back to striking at distance but Loaf won't allow it.
Loaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loaf takes a shot to the head.
Repomies working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Repomies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loaf avoids a wild elbow strike from Repomies.
Loaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Repomies's elbow.
Loaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Repomies controls his hands.
Repomies prevents a body shot from Loaf.
Repomies looking to slow down the pace here.
Loaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Repomies's elbow.
Loaf lands with a light punch inside.
Loaf pushes Repomies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Repomies misses with an elbow over the top.
Repomies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Repomies is trying to break the clinch but Loaf has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Repomies.
Loaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Repomies blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Repomies is trying to break the clinch but Loaf has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repomies pushes Loaf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Repomies blocks an uppercut.
Loaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loaf working aggressively here.
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loaf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loaf thows a huge punch but Repomies dodges it nicely.
Repomies is not content to let Loaf control the position.
Repomies is in trouble now - Loaf has advanced to mount!
Repomies wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Loaf.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies is looking to improve his position but Loaf isn't that keen on the idea.
Repomies in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Repomies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Repomies felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Loaf landing strikes from the mount.
Loaf landing shots from mount.
Loaf landing strikes from the mount.
Loaf misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Loaf is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Repomies has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Repomies!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loaf is pulling down on Repomies's head. It's preventing any offense from Repomies, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Repomies is looking to stand up but Loaf won't let him.
Repomies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Loaf 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Loaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Repomies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loaf looks to land a body kick but Repomies moved away.
Repomies misses with a low kick as Loaf jumps back.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Repomies sprawls well. Repomies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Loaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Loaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Loaf!
Loaf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loaf throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf throws a looping overhand right but Repomies ducks down to avoid it.
Repomies stuffs the takedown.
Repomies throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loaf.
Loaf throws a low kick but Repomies moves out of range easily.
Repomies keeps the fight on the outside.
Loaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Repomies's calf.
Loaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Repomies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loaf throws a leg kick but Repomies checks it.
Loaf misses with an uppercut. Repomies saw that one coming.
Repomies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meat Loaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loaf goes for a double leg but Repomies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Repomies continues to drive forward.
Loaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loaf wants to clinch.
Repomies scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Repomies tries to avoid it but Loaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Repomies to the ground. Repomies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Loaf misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loaf is defended easily by Repomies.
Loaf looks for the body kick but Repomies saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Repomies.
Loaf checks a leg kick.
Loaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Repomies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Repomies checks a low kick from Loaf.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loaf throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Repomies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Repomies blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loaf. Repomies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Loaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Loaf tries a low kick but Repomies avoids it.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Loaf moves out of range easily.
Loaf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Repomies has control of Loaf's left arm, preventing Loaf from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repomies keeping moving, preventing Loaf from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf postures up in Repomies's guard and throws a big left but Repomies blocks it.
Loaf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf 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. This is the final round!
Repomies misses with a low kick.
Loaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loaf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Repomies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loaf dives in and grabs Repomies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Repomies pushes down on Loaf's head and hops out.
Loaf misses with a wild body shot.
Loaf missing with a left hand there. Repomies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repomies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Repomies both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Loaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loaf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf is looking to chop away at Repomies's legs.
Repomies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loaf, right into the meat.
Loaf shoots in but Repomies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Repomies blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loaf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Repomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Repomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meat Loaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Loaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaf throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.
Loaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Repomies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Loaf misses the target.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loaf throws a lazy right hand but Repomies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Repomies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loaf.
Loaf dives in and grabs Repomies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Repomies pushes down on Loaf's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loaf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Repomies's guard.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Repomies is pulling down on Loaf's head to control his posture.
Repomies wants to get back to his feet but Loaf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Repomies keeping moving, preventing Loaf from controlling successfully.
Loaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Repomies is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Repomies gets full guard.
Repomies has his feet on Loaf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Loaf throws a big shot that misses.
Loaf gets the takedown into side control.
Loaf lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Repomies down.
Repomies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rauno Repomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loaf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loaf throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loaf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Loaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loaf trying to control the position but Repomies is working away.
Loaf scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Repomies throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Loaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loaf 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Loaf!
Post fight, an emotional Meat Loaf said 'Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena Milani tries a head kick but it misses.
Mundo closes the distance and clinches.
Mundo avoiding damage as Pena Milani throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pena Milani.
Pena Milani misses with an elbow strike.
Mundo looking for a takedown.
Pena Milani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Doctor Mundo has been cut.
Mundo wants a takedown but no success here.
Pena Milani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Pena Milani.
That has opened up Doctor Mundo's cut even more.
Mundo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mundo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pena Milani is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pena Milani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mundo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena Milani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mundo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pena Milani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pena Milani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mundo looks winded!
Mundo throws a right hand that Pena Milani ducks under and follows up with a left that Pena Milani also avoids with ease.
Pena Milani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pena Milani cracks Mundo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pena Milani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mundo to stand back up!
Mundo is rocked!
Pena Milani weaves into range and cracks Mundo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mundo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pena Milani is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayrton Pena Milani!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ayrton Pena Milani thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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hype
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pop
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