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CONFLICT XLVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Alves!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Bass counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hector Alves has been cut.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bass throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Bass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bass.
Alves avoids the head kick by Bass.
Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Alves moves out of range as Bass strikes.
Bass lands a head kick!
Alves is rocked!
Bass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Bass counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Bass looks at the referee who does nothing so Bass lands a crushing right that sends Alves to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. 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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143 lbs
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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
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luiz gets a clinch.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luizs head.
Clark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Luiz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clark to the mat. Clark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark has momentary wrist control but Luiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Luiz throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Luiz is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is staying active underneath Luiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Luiz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Luiz trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Luiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luiz stalling.
Clark wants to improve his position but Luiz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luiz on the ground.
Luiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Luiz slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luiz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clark to regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Luiz wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Luiz lands a couple of elbows.
Luiz trying to move into half guard but instead Clark has managed to sweep!
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Luiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clark on his heels. He'll look to pass Clark's guard now, I'm sure.
Luiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Luiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Clark has momentary wrist control but Luiz slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz fails with the takedown.
Luiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luiz somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark takes a swing at Luiz's ribcage but misses.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Luiz.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz dives in and scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Luiz postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Luiz cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Luiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark wants to sweep here but Luiz controlling him for the moment.
Luiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark has momentary wrist control but Luiz slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luiz cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Luiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Luiz content to stall in guard here.
Luiz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Luiz postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
David Luiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark's guard.
Luiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luiz trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Still in half guard, Luiz seems content to control.
Luiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Luiz.
Luiz wants to clinch
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Luiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Luiz tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Luiz throws a shot to the body.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luiz.
Clark misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Luiz tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Luiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Luiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Luiz wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a hook. Luiz ducked under it nicely.
Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luiz.
Clark swings for the body but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
No luck for Luiz 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!
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Luiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luiz pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz misses with the head strike.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz's elbow.
Luiz is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clark lands a left hand.
Luiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Luiz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Clark is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Luiz missing with strikes from the back.
Luiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Luiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David Luiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Luiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luiz connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Clark is staying active underneath Luiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Luiz.
I've got Luiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On My Own-Alone . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollyon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fanoogon checks it well.
Richie Fanoogon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollyon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fanoogon, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fanoogon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice elbow from Apollyon.
It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Apollyon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fanoogon blocks an uppercut.
Apollyon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fanoogon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollyon to keep the fight standing.
Fanoogon manages to break the clinch.
Apollyon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Fanoogon with that takedown attempt.
Fanoogon looks for a takedown but Apollyon sprawls well.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fanoogon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Apollyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanoogon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fanoogon tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollyon is retaining full guard.
Apollyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollyon wants to get back to his feet but Fanoogon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fanoogon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richie Fanoogon.
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apollyon as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fanoogon is defended easily by Apollyon.
Apollyon moves into range and clinches up with Fanoogon.
Apollyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanoogon.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollyon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon is pushing Fanoogon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fanoogon tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollyon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Apollyon on the inside.
Fanoogon tries to pull guard but Apollyon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fanoogon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
Apollyon tries to work over Fanoogon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fanoogon jumps guard but Apollyon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fanoogon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apollyon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollyon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apollyon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apollyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fanoogon avoids the damage to the body.
Fanoogon is trying to pull guard but Apollyon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Apollyon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollyon.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanoogon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Apollyon.
Fanoogon looks winded!
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollyon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Fanoogon fails to pull guard.
A short right from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks a body shot from Fanoogon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollyon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollyon trying to land knees to the body.
Apollyon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fanoogon blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks an uppercut.
Apollyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanoogon.
Apollyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fanoogon has Apollyon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apollyon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Apollyon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
Fanoogon wants to break free but Apollyon has control.
Apollyon tries to work over Fanoogon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon gets underhooks to prevent Fanoogon's takedown attempt.
Apollyon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanoogon tries to break free but Apollyon pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fanoogon is breathing heavily.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Apollyon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fanoogon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fanoogon breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Apollyon tenderised Fanoogon's leg. Fanoogon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollyon scores with a hook.
Fanoogon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanoogon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollyon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fanoogon dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollyon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon blocks a body shot from Apollyon.
Fanoogon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fanoogon wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollyon won't allow it.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Apollyon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.
Fanoogon is trying to break free.
Fanoogon stalling.
Apollyon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fanoogon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Fanoogon managing to block the knees to the body from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollyon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
That has opened up Richie Fanoogon's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon lands an uppercut.
Apollyon tries a knee to the head but Fanoogon blocks it.
Apollyon has Fanoogon pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Apollyon as the two fighters clinch.
Fanoogon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Apollyon is defending well.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollyon.
Apollyon stalls.
Fanoogon wants to take the fight to the mat but Apollyon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Apollyon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
Fanoogon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Fanoogon wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollyon won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Apollyon on the inside.
Apollyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanoogon tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollyon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollyon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollyon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanoogon avoids it.
Fanoogon tries to stall but Apollyon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanoogon can do to turn this around?
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands a nice elbow.
Apollyon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Apollyon.
The cut above Richie Fanoogon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fanoogon misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon misses with a body punch.
Apollyon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fanoogon is rocked!
Apollyon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollyon as he jumps to the side.
Apollyon slaps away a takedown attempt from Fanoogon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fanoogon moves in looking to clinch but Apollyon pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
Fanoogon tries to move into range but Apollyon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fanoogon tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollyon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fanoogon tries to clinch but Apollyon moves out of range.
Apollyon misses with a looping right.
A jab from Apollyon finds it's way through Fanoogon's defenses.
Fanoogon is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollyon finish him?
and Apollyon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fanoogon! He's just covering up as Apollyon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hofniel Apollyon!
Hofniel Apollyon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raw comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Sullivan has chosen Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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211 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Raw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sullivan taking a bit of punishment here - Raw scoring with strikes.
Sullivan defending against the ground and pound.
Raw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Raw drags him back down.
Raw trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away.
Sullivan tries to buck Raw off but Raw is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw landing strikes.
Sullivan is not content to let Raw control the position.
Raw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is pushing Raw's head away, looking to escape. Raw manages to hold on to the position though.
Raw cracks Sullivan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raw working the head with strikes.
Sullivan regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Raw is controlling well.
Raw wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raw.
Sullivan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Raw jumps into side control!
Raw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sullivan sneaks back into half guard.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Raw sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raw remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Raw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Raw working the body and head with strikes.
Raw is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to improve his position.
Raw landing a few strikes.
Raw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Raw is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raw tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Raw is putting a hurting on Sullivan here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw landing strikes.
Raw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sullivan, who protects the arm well.
Sullivan is pushing Raw's head away, looking to escape. Raw manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raw remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Raw advances to mount.
Raw dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Raw's attempts to control the action.
Raw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Raw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Raw with an uppercut!
Raw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Raw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sullivan is defending well.
Raw is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raw is defended easily by Sullivan.
We've been told by Raw's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Raw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a jab when Raw was well out of range.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Raw moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Raw.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Raw wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Raw is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Raw wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sullivan advances to half guard.
Sullivan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sullivan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sullivan trying to control but Raw is having none of it.
Keith Raw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raw wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sullivan tries to control but Raw wriggling away.
Sullivan working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Raw has left one of his arms exposed and Sullivan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Raw screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Sullivan!
Walter Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zagorno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzo scores with a body shot.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel Zagorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo misses with a two punch combination.
Zagorno fails with the takedown
and Gonzo counters with a left to the body.
Gonzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzo misses the jab.
Zagorno thows a body shot but no joy.
Zagorno connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzo walks into a straight right hand from Zagorno.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gonzo.
Zagorno misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno needs to keep his hands up - Gonzo had a free shot at his head there.
Zagorno lands a jab to the nose.
Zagorno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zagorno shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo shows good takedown defense.
Zagorno takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for Zagorno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzo throws a body punch but Zagorno moves out of range.
Gonzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Gonzo misses its intended target.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Zagorno moves away from the strike by Gonzo.
Zagorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zagorno tests Gonzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno misses with an uppercut.
Gonzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo throws a sloppy head kick and Zagorno moves out of range easily.
Gonzo ducks under a wild hook from Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a right hand
and Gonzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzo gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zagorno tries to bench press Gonzo off him but Gonzo keeps the position.
Gonzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno is looking to reverse the position.
Zagorno is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonzo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gonzo landing shots from mount.
Gonzo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zagorno regains half guard.
Gonzo trying to control from half guard but Zagorno is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo slips a nice elbow through Zagorno's hands, connecting with Zagorno's forehead.
Gonzo stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo winds up and cracks Zagorno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzo looks to throw the jab but Zagorno is out of range.
Gonzo works the jab nicely.
Zagorno lands a nice hook to Gonzo's body. Gonzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Zagorno misses.
Gonzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zagorno.
Gonzo scores with a kick to the body.
Dr Gonzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zagorno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Gonzo lands but Zagorno takes it in his stride.
Zagorno with a poor takedown
and Gonzo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zagorno is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzo's shoulder, as Gonzo tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzo pinned against the cage. Gonzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno misses with a left hand
and Gonzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zagorno shoots for a takedown but Gonzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zagorno ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzo.
Gonzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zagorno on his heels. He'll look to pass Zagorno's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Zagorno keeps moving.
Gonzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zagorno's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zagorno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzo is pushing down on Zagorno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zagorno is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzo is trying to control. Zagorno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zagorno missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzo in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno wants to get back to full guard but Gonzo has passed into side control.
Gonzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zagorno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Zagorno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zagorno wants to improve his position but Gonzo is controlling well.
Gonzo seems to be looking for submissions.
Zagorno regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zagorno is trying to keep Gonzo in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zagorno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzo on the side of the head.
Zagorno ducks under a wild hook from Gonzo.
Gonzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zagorno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzo misses with a hook. Zagorno ducked under it nicely.
Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zagorno blocks a head kick by Gonzo.
Gonzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zagorno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zagorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gonzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zagorno, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zagorno looks to land a left hand but Gonzo moved out of range nicely.
Gonzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzo throws a leg kick which misses Zagorno's front leg but catches the back leg as Zagorno tries to avoid it.
Zagorno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Gonzo.
Zagorno lands with a cross.
Gonzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zagorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Zagorno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzo doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzo counters with a big head kick but Zagorno shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzo misses the target.
Zagorno throws a right hand that Gonzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzo also avoids with ease.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses.
Zagorno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zagorno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gonzo misses with a looping right.
Gonzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zagorno.
Zagorno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzo scores with a three punch combo!
A clash of legs there as Zagorno blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zagorno. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzo slips a jab from Zagorno.
Zagorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zagorno.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zagorno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzo tries to sprawl out of it but Zagorno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zagorno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzo tries to sprawl out of it but Zagorno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zagorno moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo lands a jab.
Gonzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zagorno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zagorno lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zagorno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dr Gonzo.
Well Gonzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
Dr Gonzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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30
280 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacks connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
That kick from Kovacks tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovacks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacks throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Phoenix throws a hook but Kovacks blocks it.
Kovacks lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovacks tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook but Kovacks blocks it.
Kovacks throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Kovacks tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacks slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Kovacks misses with a body shot.
Kovacks throws a shot to the body.
Kovacks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phoenix 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.
Kovacks trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kovacks.
Kovacks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kovacks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phoenix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacks lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phoenix is avoiding damage well.
Phoenix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kovacks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phoenix is not content to let Kovacks control the position.
Phoenix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovacks.
Kovacks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kovacks trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Kovacks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kovacks wants to control for a moment but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Phoenix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kovacks.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix 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.
Kovacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks scoring with some ground and pound.
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Kovacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovacks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovacks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovacks throwing strikes from guard but Phoenix blocks nicely.
Kovacks chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovacks looking to pass the guard.
Kovacks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacks. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Kovacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Kovacks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacks throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacks.
A big left from Kovacks misses.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Kovacks throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Kovacks lands with a nice body punch.
Takeshi Kovacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooh!!! Phoenix has knocked Kovacks down with a huge combo! Phoenix steps away and waves a wobbly Kovacks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Kovacks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacks misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Kovacks saw that one coming.
Kovacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacks throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacks is rocked!
Phoenix plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Kovacks swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Kovacks face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mint Choco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
139 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace!
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, Mint Choco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Choco.
Wallace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Choco did well to prevent Wallace getting side control.
Choco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choco has his hands clasped together around Wallace's back. He's all about the action.
Choco is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Choco tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choco gets full guard.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choco is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Choco.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Choco looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wallace pushes past his half guard into mount!
Choco taking shots to the head.
Wallace punishing his opponent with strikes.
Choco wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace controlling from the full mount.
Wallace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace avoids the attempt from Choco to control.
Choco can't escape the position.
Wallace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wallace with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wallace cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wallace avoids the attempt from Choco to control.
Choco is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Wallace looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Wallace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wallace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Choco is rocked!
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Choco is still in real trouble! Can Wallace finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choco is in a horrible position here. Wallace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wallace cracks Choco with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Wallace!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyrone Wallace thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to country boy. Crazy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mienteme. Igor Crazy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
171 lbs
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32
175 lbs
15 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crazy.
Buford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crazy.
It looks like Brooks Buford has been cut.
Crazy lands a hook that stumbles Buford back into the cage. Crazy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Buford to the canvas! Crazy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Buford has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Igor Crazy!
A victorious Igor Crazy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ja Kosola - RÄPPII . Uruhara Hatake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
149 lbs
27 - 9 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uruhara Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Hatake misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hatake's guard now.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyler is aware though and is defending well.
Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyler passes into half guard.
Tyler is keen to just control but Hatake is a slippery customer.
Hatake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler wants to take a breather but Hatake is having none of it.
Tyler wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyler seems to be working for a kimura but Hatake defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler moves into full mount! Hatake won't be happy about that!
Hatake can't escape the position.
Hatake is squirming around, avoiding Tyler's attempts to control the action.
Hatake is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hatake tries to lock up and control but Tyler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Hatake is squirming around nicely.
Hatake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hatake's face.
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Hatake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hatake tries to hold on but Tyler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is stalling here but it's allowed Hatake to get half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyler lands a nice short elbow.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hatake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hatake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyler!
Tyler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake working a defensive guard here.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hatake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Hatake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Hatake sprawls well.
No joy there for Hatake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler leaves Hatake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyler goes for a double leg but Hatake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hatake continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is pressed up against the cage. Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hatake down to the mat. Hatake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyler lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatake wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving.
Hatake controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Tyler drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tyler seems to have locked his on tight now - Hatake screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tyler, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rex Tyler!
Rex Tyler retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Rex Tyler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Skinhead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
265 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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31
285 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena Milani lands with an uppercut that bounces Phillips off the cage and back into range.
Phillips takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phillips wants to clinch.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Pena Milani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick from Pena Milani.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Pena Milani circles away and keeps his distance.
Pena Milani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayrton Pena Milani!
Ayrton Pena Milani very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kent Phillips was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better and stronger.'.
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