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Sunday Scraps 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Pierre Hennard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortega counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hennard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Cortega does no damage.
Cortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hennard.
Cortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hennard to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Hennard with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hennard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortega misses with a combination
and Hennard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cortega won't be happy with that.
Hennard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortega, who protects the arm well.
Cortega manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortega is trying to control but can't.
Cortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hennard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hennard's back!
Cortega controlling from the back.
Hennard tries to roll but Cortega sticks to his back.
Cortega trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hennard doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega tries to keep control of the position but Hennard is staying busy.
Hennard is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Martez Cortega wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cortega misses with a right hand
and Hennard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cortega won't be happy with that.
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!
Cortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cortega is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Cave Fighting Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hennard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cortega has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is looking to reverse the position.
Hennard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hennard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortega is not content to let Hennard control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hennard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cortega rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hennard's guard! Nice work there by Cortega!
Cortega gets to his feet - Hennard follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard looks for a takedown but Cortega sprawls well.
Martez Cortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Cortega forces Hennard back against the cage and clinches.
Cortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hennard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cortega is trying to get back to his feet.
Hennard trying to control the position but Cortega is working away.
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 Martez Cortega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hennard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cortega tries to avoid it but Hennard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cortega to the ground. Cortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Hennard fails to land the takedown.
Hennard slips under a jab from Cortega.
Cortega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortega misses with a double jab.
Cortega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hennard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hennard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cortega sprawls well initially but Hennard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennard seems to be working for a kimura but Cortega defends the submission attempt.
Hennard is looking for a kimura but Cortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hennard to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hennard not doing much here.
Hennard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortega defends it well.
Cortega is looking to escape.
Hennard stalling away here and it's allowed Cortega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega wants to get back to his feet but Hennard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennard trying to control but Cortega is working from the bottom.
Hennard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cortega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hennard wants to pass the guard but Cortega is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Pierre Hennard.
Cortega wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Martez Cortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega misses with a few strikes there.
Cortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortega tries to clinch but Hennard is having none of it.
Cortega closes the distance and pushes Hennard back into the cage.
Cortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortega wants to clinch
and Hennard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortega lands a right hook to the body.
Cortega misses with a double jab
and Hennard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cortega!
Cortega wants to get back to his feet but Hennard drags him back down.
Hennard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hennard is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortega is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cortega looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hennard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cortega is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hennard lets go of the hold and Cortega can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Pierre Hennard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Bass will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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96 lbs
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148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Bass!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Bass getting side control.
Bass wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bass pulls his head out easily.
Bass with the ground and pound but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bass has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bass's guard.
Bass wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bass holds on and takes a little breather.
Bass looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Bass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bass holds on and takes a little breather.
Bass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Bass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bass has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.
Bass looking to control.
Bass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bass has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Bass working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez distracts Bass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bass is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bass has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.
Bass trying to control the position.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddy Bass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bass can pounce on him.
Bass lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Bass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriguez back to the cage. Bass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Bass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Bass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez jumps guard.
Bass controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Bass counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Bass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bass scores with a jab.
Bass thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bass.
Teddy Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Bass counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rodriguez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Bass!
A relieved looking Teddy Bass 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Yamokivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Kailea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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168 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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Yamokivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Kailea!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kailea moves out of range as Yamokivic strikes.
Yamokivic catches Kailea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamokivic defending well as Kailea loads up on a big left hand.
Yamokivic cracks Kailea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Rocco Kailea has been cut.
Yamokivic misses with a hook.
Yamokivic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kailea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamokivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kailea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamokivic's head.
Decent striking displayed by Yamokivic there.
Yamokivic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kailea is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamokivic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamokivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kailea manages to avoid it.
Kailea checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Yamokivic lands but Kailea takes it in his stride.
Kailea is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamokivic finish him?
Kailea misses with a body shot.
Kailea seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Yamokivic misses
letting Kailea counter with a right hand.
Yamokivic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamokivic scores with a body shot.
Yamokivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kailea throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yamokivic connects with a body shot that sends Kailea's belly button to the back.
Yamokivic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kailea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamokivic thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamokivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kailea is just out of range.
Yamokivic moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamokivic throws a head kick but Kailea moves out of range.
Yamokivic scores with a three punch combo!
Kailea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamokivic misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kailea feints a jab promting Yamokivic to slip. Kailea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamokivic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea throws a jab when Yamokivic was well out of range.
Yamokivic keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamokivic misses with a wild body shot.
Yamokivic looks to land a right hand but Kailea moved out of range.
Yamokivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kailea blocks a head kick by Yamokivic.
Kailea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamokivic misses with a straight right.
Yamokivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kailea was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kailea.
The fighters circling - Yamokivic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamokivic walks into a left hand.
Kailea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamokivic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kailea scrambles back to his feet.
Ronan Yamokivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic takes one on the button.
Yamokivic moves away from the strike by Kailea.
Yamokivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamokivic lands a leg kick that knocks Kailea off balance momentarily.
Yamokivic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamokivic looks to throw the jab but Kailea is out of range.
Kailea connects with a crisp jab.
Yamokivic looks to throw the jab but Kailea is out of range.
Kailea lands with an overhand left.
Kailea thows a body shot but no joy.
Kailea misses with the combination.
Yamokivic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamokivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kailea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kailea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamokivic.
Kailea lands with a nice combination. Yamokivic backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic lands a nice shot that snaps Kailea's head back.
Yamokivic avoids the head kick by Kailea.
Kailea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamokivic scores with a nice strike.
Yamokivic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamokivic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamokivic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kailea.
Kailea takes one to the chin there.
Yamokivic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kailea throws a body kick that misses.
Kailea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamokivic is looking to control Kailea's arms but Kailea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamokivic has his back to the cage.
Yamokivic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Yamokivic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Kailea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamokivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamokivic throws a jab when Kailea was well out of range.
Kailea throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamokivic.
Kailea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamokivic doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamokivic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kailea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kailea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamokivic manages to avoid it.
Yamokivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kailea lands a jab.
Yamokivic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamokivic is looking to slow Kailea down with leg kicks.
Yamokivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kailea throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kailea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamokivic in his tracks.
Yamokivic misses with a hook. Kailea ducked under it nicely.
Kailea avoids the head kick by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kailea.
Yamokivic lands a head kick!
Yamokivic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kailea is out of range and Yamokivic settles back down.
Kailea feints a jab promting Yamokivic to slip. Kailea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamokivic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kailea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamokivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kailea.
Kailea moves out of range as Yamokivic strikes.
Kailea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamokivic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kailea.
Kailea throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamokivic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kailea is just out of range.
Kailea ducks under a wild hook from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kailea moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamokivic throws a nice looking combination but Kailea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kailea misses with a few strikes there.
Kailea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamokivic throws a series of punches but Kailea avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Kailea as he checks the leg kick.
Kailea throws out a loose jab but Yamokivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kailea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kailea throws a shot to the body.
Kailea looks to land a right hand but Yamokivic moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kailea's sensitive parts.
Kailea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamokivic throws a right hand that misses
and Kailea counters with a straight right hand.
Yamokivic throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea blocks a jab.
Yamokivic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kailea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamokivic slips under a jab from Kailea.
Kailea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic misses with a wild body shot.
Yamokivic thows a body shot but no joy.
Kailea moves away from the strike by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kailea ducks under a wild hook from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamokivic throws a hook but Kailea blocks it.
Yamokivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Kailea connects with an inside leg kick.
Kailea misses the shot to the body.
Yamokivic lands a nice hook to Kailea's body. Kailea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kailea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kailea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kailea throws a lazy right hand but Yamokivic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kailea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kailea thumps Yamokivic with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kailea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamokivic loads up on a big right hand but Kailea slips the punch.
Yamokivic misses the body punch
and Kailea counters with a right hand to the body.
Kailea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronan Yamokivic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Kailea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamokivic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kailea.
Yamokivic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamokivic throws a chopping leg kick but Kailea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kailea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yamokivic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamokivic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kailea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamokivic scores with a one two! Kailea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kailea misses with a straight right.
Kailea avoids the body shot from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kailea.
Yamokivic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kailea misses with a straight left.
Yamokivic throws an overhand right that lands on Kailea's shoulder, as Kailea tries to avoid the shot.
Yamokivic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kailea connects with a looping right hand.
Kailea moves out of range of the body kick from Yamokivic.
Ronan Yamokivic is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamokivic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamokivic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamokivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kailea.
Kailea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamokivic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamokivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kailea.
Yamokivic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kailea finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamokivic's head.
Kailea avoids the body shot from Yamokivic.
Kailea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic connects with a looping right hand.
Kailea throws a looping overhand right but Yamokivic ducks down to avoid it.
Yamokivic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kailea.
Kailea scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic looks for the body kick but Kailea saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Kailea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kailea.
Kailea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic tries to score with a low kick but Kailea moves his leg out of the way.
Kailea throws a series of punches but Yamokivic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamokivic throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea jabs at Yamokivic's body.
Kailea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamokivic moves away.
Yamokivic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Yamokivic misses.
Yamokivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kailea moves away.
Yamokivic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Yamokivic misses.
Kailea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea tried to score with a low kick but Yamokivic checks it.
Yamokivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kailea.
Kailea with a hook.
Yamokivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamokivic throws a sloppy body shot
and Kailea counters with a good low kick that Yamokivic was not able to check.
Kailea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kailea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamokivic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamokivic defending well as Kailea loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kailea blocks the leg kick.
Yamokivic scores with a jab to the head.
Yamokivic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ronan Yamokivic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic throws a leg kick
and Kailea counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamokivic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamokivic misses with a low kick.
Kailea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kailea throws a big shot that misses.
Yamokivic throws a body punch but Kailea moves out of range.
Kailea misses with a wild combination.
Kailea swings for the body but Yamokivic moves out of range.
Yamokivic misses with an uppercut.
Kailea scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Kailea.
Kailea drops his hands momentarily and Yamokivic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kailea misses with a low kick.
Rocco Kailea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamokivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kailea manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Kailea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamokivic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Yamokivic!
Ronan Yamokivic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky's Theme Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lonje Moco enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Moco avoids it well.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler clobbers Moco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chandler with a jab.
Moco has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler taking a breather.
Moco keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moco blocks it with crossed arms.
Moco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Moco slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Moco tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Moco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moco wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Moco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moco dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Moco takes the fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to break free but Moco pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.
Moco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Moco has the dominant position.
Chandler can't break the clinch.
Moco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moco counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moco shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonje Moco.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Evil Empire: †AWAKENING† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moco counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Moco is just out of range.
Moco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Moco's belly button to the back.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Moco wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chandler dominated that 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.
Moco tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler catches Moco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Moco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moco avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Moco tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moco back to the cage. Chandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moco darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Moco has the dominant position.
Chandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Moco.
Moco prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Moco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moco tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Moco back against the cage.
Chandler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moco stalling in the clinch but Chandler improves position.
Moco breaks the clinch.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Moco clinches up against the cage.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Moco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Moco tries to clinch up.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Moco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chandler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moco looking for a takedown.
Chris Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonje Moco.
Moco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet but Moco passes into half guard.
Chandler is staying active underneath Moco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moco trying to mount his opponent but Chandler defends it.
Well, if Moco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler won't allow Moco to pass to mount.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moco works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moco content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lonje Moco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moco moves away.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Moco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Moco moves out of range.
A punch combination from Moco misses.
Chris Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moco moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Moco wants to clinch.
Moco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Moco avoids it well.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chandler thows a body shot but no joy.
Moco wants to clinch.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
Chandler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moco manages to avoid it.
Moco drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Moco throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Moco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Moco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moco is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler swings for the body but Moco moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco thuds a left hand into Chandler's body.
Chandler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moco.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moco fails to pull guard.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moco moves away.
Moco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moco.
Moco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Chandler.
I think Chandler 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Chandler!
Chris Chandler made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Yen slips the punch.
Yen ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Yen walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Yen throws a head kick that misses.
Yen goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Mitchell cracks Yen with a nice body shot.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Yen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yen.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Yen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mitchell throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen tightens his grip and picks Mitchell up, before dumping him to the ground. Mitchell manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yen preventing the sweep.
Yen trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Yen tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Yen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yen stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Yen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing Yen from standing up.
Yen looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yen controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Yen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yen stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Yen looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yen has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Yen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Yen keeps moving.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Yen has wrist control.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yen counters with a head kick.
Yen shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yen shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Yen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Yen moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Yen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yen is breathing heavily.
Yen slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Yen takes one to the chin there.
Yen tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Yen is rocked!
Yen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Yen looks to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
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!
Yen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a big right hand! Oh Yen is in trouble here! Mitchell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Mitchell!
Logan Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Formaran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Formaran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Formaran!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Formaran.
Vincent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Formaran tries to bum rush Vincent with a series of wild strikes but Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Formaran misses with a two punch combination.
Formaran misses with a two punch combination.
Formaran connects with a body shot that sends Vincent's belly button to the back.
Formaran looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
A jab from Vincent misses.
Formaran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.
Formaran takes one on the button.
Vincent is breathing heavily.
Vincent slips a jab and a cross from Formaran.
Formaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Formaran swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Formaran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vincent circles away quickly and effectively.
Formaran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vincent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Formaran lands the left hand.
A low kick from Formaran misses
and Vincent counters with a single leg into guard. Formaran didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Formaran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Formaran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Formaran keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vincent slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Formaran wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Formaran 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.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but Formaran defending well.
Vincent misses with a head shot. Formaran uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vincent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Vincent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vincent misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vincent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Formaran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vincent.
Formaran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vincent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vincent misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Vincent dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Formaran misses with a series of wild punches.
Formaran misses with a series of wild punches.
Formaran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent misses with a hook.
Formaran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vincent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vincent throws a poor cross that misses
and Formaran counters with a three punch combo that has Vincent backing up. Vincent nods at Formaran to acknowledge the strikes.
Formaran throws a leg kick but Vincent checks it.
Formaran throws a combination. Vincent tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Formaran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vincent.
Vincent scores with a leg kick.
Formaran misses with a wild body shot.
George Formaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Formaran throws a hook to the side of Vincent's head but Vincent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Formaran connects with a jab.
Formaran misses the shot to the body.
Formaran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Formaran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vincent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vincent is rocked!
George Formaran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Formaran tries to bum rush Vincent with a series of wild strikes but Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Formaran throws a right hand that Vincent ducks under and follows up with a left that Vincent also avoids with ease.
Vincent misses with an uppercut. Formaran saw that one coming.
Formaran swinging wildly here.
Formaran misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Formaran throws a right hand that Vincent ducks under and follows up with a left that Vincent also avoids with ease.
A jab from Vincent misses.
Vincent throws a lazy right hand but Formaran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vincent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Formaran.
George Formaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Formaran.
Formaran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vincent on the side of the head.
Vincent throws a leg kick but Formaran moved away.
Vincent missing with a left hand there. Formaran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Formaran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Vincent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Formaran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
Vincent seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Formaran throws a hook but Vincent blocks it.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Formaran ducks under a wild hook from Vincent.
Vincent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vincent just misses with a punch to the body.
Formaran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Formaran. Vincent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Formaran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Formaran looks to land a left hand but Vincent moved out of range nicely.
Formaran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Formaran misses with a wild combination.
Vincent tries to clinch up.
Vincent dodges the punch combination from Formaran.
Formaran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Formaran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George Formaran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vincent 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 Formaran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Formaran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Formaran throws a front kick aimed at Vincent's knee but Vincent avoids it well.
Formaran fails to land with a series of punches.
Formaran throws the kick towards the body but Vincent avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Formaran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Formaran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Formaran misses with a body shot.
Formaran avoids the body shot from Vincent.
Formaran throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vincent moves out of range of the body kick.
Formaran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Formaran misses with a few strikes there.
Vincent moves out of range of the leg kick from Formaran.
Formaran looks to throw the jab but Vincent is out of range.
Formaran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Formaran misses with a wild combination.
Vincent throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent throws a low kick but Formaran avoids it.
Formaran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
Vincent looks for the body kick but Formaran saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Formaran.
Vincent throws a jab when Formaran was well out of range.
Formaran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Formaran.
Vincent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Formaran checks it well.
Vincent is looking to clinch but Formaran is avoiding it.
Formaran loads up on a big right hand but Vincent slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Formaran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
A swing and a miss from Formaran.
Vincent takes a swing at Formaran's ribcage but misses.
Formaran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Formaran misses.
Formaran swinging wildly here.
Vincent swings for the body but Formaran moves out of range.
Formaran works over Vincent's head and body with a nice combination.
Formaran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vincent. That one must have hurt.
Vincent throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Formaran.
Sloppy strikes from Formaran. Those never looked like landing.
Formaran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vincent.
Formaran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vincent missing with a left hand there. Formaran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vincent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Formaran misses with a kick to the body
and Vincent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vincent.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Formaran is keeping the position for now.
Formaran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control but Formaran is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Vincent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jamie Vincent has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Formaran lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent wants to clinch up but Formaran keeps it at a distance.
Formaran lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamie Vincent.
I think Vincent 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Vincent!
A victorious Jamie Vincent thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
George Formaran spoke after the fight, saying 'Asian can get no love from the judges, I'm clearly winning every rounds. Don't worry guys I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jutila has chosen The Best Is Yet To Come as his entrance music. Timo Jutila will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
215 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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29
224 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mookie Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Jutila!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Hamfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Jutila is just out of range.
Hamfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jutila counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Jutila looking to finish!
Hamfist is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jutila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Hamfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jutila pulls his head out easily.
Jutila has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Beasts Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hamfist gets full guard.
Jutila postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hamfist covers up, he's hurt! Jutila keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jutila and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jutila can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Jutila!
Timo Jutila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mookie Hamfist had this to say: 'I can't wait to lose again!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber Ducky. 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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26
178 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor .
A solid leg kick lands there for Tycoon.
Taylor takes a swing at Tycoon's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tycoon throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tycoon to the mat! Tycoon manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tycoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tycoon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Taylor manages to get his head free but now Tycoon has transitioned to an armbar! Taylor grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tycoon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duck Tycoon!
A relieved looking Duck Tycoon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
270 lbs
27 - 17 - 2 |
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249 lbs
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World class MT
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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
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Overeem finds it's target.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Rivfader moves out of range easily.
Rivfader lands with a straight right. Overeem didn't see that one coming.
Overeem throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Overeem takes a swing at Rivfader's ribcage but misses.
Rivfader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivfader throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Rivfader misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Overeem is looking to land body kicks.
Overeem scores with a nice body kick.
Overeem throws a hook to the side of Rivfader's head but Rivfader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Rivfader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Overeem's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivfader throws a big elbow that misses.
Overeem trying to control the position.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivfader 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.
Overeem wants to improve his position but instead Rivfader has moved into half guard.
Rivfader is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivfader is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivfader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Rivfader is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.
Rivfader trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Overeem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivfader is working for a submission of some sort.
Rivfader is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.
Overeem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overeem tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivfader seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivfader wants to work for an arm triangle but Overeem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivfader throwing shots but Overeem is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Overeem wants to hold on but Rivfader pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eirik Rivfader dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overeem keeps Rivfader at a distance using the push kick.
Rivfader takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Rivfader or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem which made him look bad.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivfader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivfader throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Rivfader shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Rivfader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Overeem throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Rivfader lands a jab to the nose.
Rivfader fails with the takedown.
A jab from Rivfader misses.
Rivfader dives in for a single leg takedown but Overeem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivfader manages to pull guard.
Rivfader has control of Overeem's left arm, preventing Overeem from doing any damage.
Overeem stops Rivfader from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivfader.
Overeem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem lands a head kick. Rivfader smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rivfader throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivfader is in Overeem's guard.
Rivfader makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivfader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivfader stops Overeem from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Rivfader trying to move into half guard but instead Overeem has managed to sweep!
Rivfader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Rivfader keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overeem wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rivfader fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Overeem to the ground. Rivfader is now in Overeem's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivfader stands and throws Overeem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
Rivfader throws a strike aimed at the side of Overeem's head but Overeem avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem is not content to let Rivfader control the position.
Rivfader thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem 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!
Rivfader shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivfader throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem lands a head kick. Rivfader smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivfader is defended easily by Overeem.
Rivfader closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Rivfader pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Rivfader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivfader throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overeem throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Rivfader moves out of range easily.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overeem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeem as he jumps to the side.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivfader.
Rivfader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Rivfader blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Rivfader throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivfader throws a hook but Overeem avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivfader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivfader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Rivfader throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem lands with a nice body punch.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rivfader is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.
Overeem regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rivfader.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader 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.
Rivfader has gone for a leg lock! Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rivfader's guard.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from Rivfader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eirik Rivfader.
I think Rivfader 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eirik Rivfader!
Eirik Rivfader bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother *uckers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutus Nash!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nash's head.
It looks like Brutus Nash has been cut.
Druff's corner calls for a 1-2. Druff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nash closes the distance and clinches up with Druff, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes Druff against the cage but Druff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Druff misses with an uppercut. Nash saw that one coming.
Nash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Druff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Druff.
Druff tries to clinch but Nash is having none of it.
Druff looks to clinch
and Nash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Druff's guard.
Nash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nash has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Druff is proving hard to escape from.
Druff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nash distracts Druff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nash wants to control from the top but Druff keeps moving.
Nash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Druff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nash throws a strike but Druff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Druff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nash working for submissions but it's allowed Druff to get to half guard.
Druff is trying to work for a kimura but Nash is defending well.
Nash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Druff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Druff's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Druff as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nash!
Druff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Druff covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nash keeps control of the position as Druff tries to break free.
Nash is working the ground and pound. Can Druff escape?
Druff is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands punches and elbows.
Nash throwing damaging strikes from the back! Druff could be in trouble here!
Nash slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Druff turns into Nash and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Druff postures up in Nash's guard and throws a big left but Nash blocks it.
Nash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nash uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Nash misses its intended target.
Druff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Druff scores with a one two! Nash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Druff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nash swivels and escapes.
Druff closes the distance and clinches up with Nash, looking for a takedown. Druff pushes Nash against the cage but Nash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Druff fails with the takedown
and Nash counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Druff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Druff throws a punch but it's blocked by Nash.
Druff misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Druff.
A head punch on the inside from Druff fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Druff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nash avoids a wild elbow strike from Druff.
Nash blocking some punches.
Druff lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Nash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Druff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Druff staying out of range there.
Druff tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Dan Druff is winning the standup battle so far.
Druff shoots in looking for a takedown. Nash tries to sprawl out of it but Druff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Druff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Druff throws a hook but Nash avoids it easily.
Druff throws a hook to the side of Nash's head but Nash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nash scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Druff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dan Druff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nash lands a nice shot that snaps Druff's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Druff misses the target.
Druff throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Nash lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Druff - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Nash!
Our winner, Brutus Nash, 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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