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Bushido FC 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes into the arena with On To The Next One blaring out of the sound system. McGirk has chosen This Is Who I Am as his entrance music. Victor Reinhardt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirt McGirk's chin.
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166 lbs
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164 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
43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reinhardt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reinhardt controlling the position.
McGirk is pushing Reinhardt's head away, looking to escape. Reinhardt manages to hold on to the position though.
McGirk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McGirk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGirk is not content to let Reinhardt control the position.
Reinhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGirk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGirk 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to control the action but McGirk is working from the bottom.
McGirk dodges the ground and pound from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt working the ground and pound but McGirk is defending the strikes.
Reinhardt misses with the ground and pound.
Reinhardt laying and praying for a moment but McGirk takes advantage and regains half guard.
Reinhardt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGirk reverses the position - he's now on top in Reinhardt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt has his foot on McGirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGirk works his way back into a safe position though.
McGirk wanted to stand there but Reinhardt had control of the position.
McGirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reinhardt is pulling down on McGirk's head to control his posture.
Reinhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGirk is looking to stand up but Reinhardt won't let him.
Reinhardt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reinhardt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirk sprawls well. He's pushed Reinhardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGirk throws a one two combo.
McGirk misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reinhardt wants to take the fight to the mat but McGirk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reinhardt lands a nice uppercut.
Reinhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGirk or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGirk.
McGirk blocks a body shot from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGirk is trying to break free.
Reinhardt tries to work over McGirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from McGirk.
Some wild striking there from McGirk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinhardt feints and then cracks McGirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGirk down.
McGirk throws a nice looking combination but Reinhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGirk clobbers Reinhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGirk throws a right and a left that Reinhardt avoids nicely.
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but McGirk is just out of range.
McGirk moves out of range of the body kick.
McGirk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinhardt's hands.
McGirk lands a nice looking body shot.
McGirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGirk looks to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reinhardt lands with a kick to the temple. McGirk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGirk lands a jab to the nose.
Reinhardt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGirk's head.
Reinhardt misses with a body kick.
McGirk misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGirk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reinhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Reinhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinhardt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGirk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reinhardt lands a couple of digs.
McGirk wants to get back to his feet but Reinhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reinhardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reinhardt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to control but McGirk is keeping him busy.
Reinhardt working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Reinhardt crashes against the mat.
Reinhardt landing a few strikes.
Reinhardt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reinhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGirk keeps working.
Reinhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGirk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk sneaks back into half guard.
Reinhardt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGirk!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinhardt landing shots from mount.
McGirk is trying to escape the mount.
Reinhardt raining down shots from the mount!
Reinhardt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGirk's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is landing with some decent strikes but McGirk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reinhardt postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McGirk in real trouble here! The ref calls for McGirk to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Reinhardt!
Victor Reinhardt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kess Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kess Oro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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305 lbs
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299 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kess Oro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oro, pushing him back against the cage.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Oro throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Banner.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oro backwards.
Oro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner pushes Oro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner presses Oro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oro working aggressively here.
Oro misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oro backwards.
Banner digs a right hand underneath Oro's ribcage. Oro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner.
Oro is breathing heavily.
Oro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banner scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Oro's head.
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner lands a right hand.
Oro is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Oh Oro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner pushes Oro against the cage. Banner is working some dirty boxing. Banner pushes off with a quick right hook! Oro goes down! Oro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Banner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion Cook is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Alexeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexeyev misses with a two punch combination.
Andrei Alexeyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev misses with a shot to the body
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexeyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexeyev wants to sweep here but Cook controlling him for the moment.
Cook postures up in Alexeyev's guard and throws a big left but Alexeyev blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexeyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook distracts Alexeyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexeyev has wrist control.
Alexeyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexeyev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexeyev working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexeyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexeyev 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.
Cook landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexeyev is trying to keep Cook in close.
Alexeyev is pulling down on Cook's head. It's preventing any offense from Cook, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrei Alexeyev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cook shoots in and drives through. Alexeyev sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexeyev throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Alexeyev misses with a body shot.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev is looking to wear down Cook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Alexeyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Alexeyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexeyev just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexeyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexeyev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cook slips a nice elbow through Alexeyev's hands, connecting with Alexeyev's forehead.
Alexeyev is trying to maintain the position but Cook is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexeyev defending well though.
Alexeyev is trying to control but can't.
Cook prevents Alexeyev from improving his position.
Alexeyev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexeyev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexeyev to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexeyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexeyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexeyev wants to sweep here but Cook controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook won't allow Alexeyev to sweep him here.
Alexeyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook preventing the sweep.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Alexeyev blocks nicely.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cook avoids the body shot from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Alexeyev misses with a hook
and Cook counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alexeyev!
Check out the look on Cook's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cook throws an elbow but Alexeyev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alexeyev is looking to regain half guard here but Cook keeps moving and retains side control.
Cook is putting a hurting on Alexeyev here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cook throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alexeyev is looking to regain half guard here but Cook keeps moving and retains side control.
Cook is working Alexeyev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alexeyev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bushido Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cook tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alexeyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cook.
Cook in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alexeyev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cook thows a huge punch but Alexeyev dodges it nicely.
Alexeyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cook.
Alexeyev pushes Cook off looking to stand but Cook dives back in and keeps control.
Cook working over Alexeyev with some ground and pound. Alexeyev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexeyev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexeyev's head.
Cook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexeyev defending well though.
Alexeyev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Cook is nestled in close to Alexeyev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cook thows a huge punch but Alexeyev dodges it nicely.
Alexeyev wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cook slips a nice elbow through Alexeyev's hands, connecting with Alexeyev's forehead.
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexeyev manages to get to full guard.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexeyev has wrist control.
Alexeyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev wants to sweep here but Cook controlling him for the moment.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexeyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Cook throws a strike but Alexeyev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cook looking to control.
Alexeyev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cook striking off his back but it's not causing Alexeyev any problems.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cook wants to control but Alexeyev passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexeyev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cook to stand up.
Cook lands a really nice looking cross but Alexeyev seems unphased.
Alexeyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexeyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Cook counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cook landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cook avoids the body shot from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Alexeyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Alexeyev throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook pushes Alexeyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexeyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexeyev cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyev misses the body punch
and Cook counters with a shoot takedown. Alexeyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexeyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexeyev is trying to control the position but Cook postures up.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook postures up and lands a big shot to Alexeyev's brow.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexeyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexeyev has wrist control.
Cook scoring with some ground and pound.
Cook landing with the ground and pound.
Andrei Alexeyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexeyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook stops Alexeyev from standing up.
Cook connects with a couple of short punches.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook postures up and lands a big shot to Alexeyev's brow.
Alexeyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexeyev has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Cook postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cook is in close to Alexeyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexeyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexeyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook is working Alexeyev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orion Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexeyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cook scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev pulls Cook in close to his closed guard and prevents Cook from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
Alexeyev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Cook is nestled in close to Alexeyev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexeyev defends it well.
Cook winds up and cracks Alexeyev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cook winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orion Cook!
During a confident post fight interview, Orion Cook thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On. Emory Majors struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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39
185 lbs
31 - 18 - 0 |
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187 cm
35
190 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors gets a double leg takedown into Cartman's guard.
Cartman 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.
Majors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majors looking to pass the guard.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Majors tries to pass.
Majors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majors is working Cartman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartman is adopting a defensive guard.
Majors must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Majors working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors won't allow Cartman to sweep him here.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman is adopting a defensive guard.
Majors makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Cartman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartman controlling the position.
Cartman has momentary wrist control but Majors slips an elbow through the middle.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Cartman is keeping the position.
Majors told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Majors trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Majors working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Majors trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Majors is working Cartman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Majors drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Majors jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartman 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Majors drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartman!
Majors defending against the ground and pound.
Cartman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Majors manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Majors is thwarting Cartman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartman's guard.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majors trying to control from half guard but Cartman is working away.
Majors not doing much here.
Majors thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors prevents Cartman from improving his position.
Majors tries to pass to full mount but Cartman defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors thows a huge punch but Cartman dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
That's time! Cartman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cartman throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Cartman only half commits.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Majors to score with a decent uppercut.
Majors throws a lazy right hand but Cartman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cartman tries to score with a low kick but Majors moves his leg out of the way.
Cartman throws a low kick but Majors moves out of range easily.
Majors lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Majors checks it.
Majors has a takedown stuffed.
Majors scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majors takes a step back to recover.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Cartman.
Majors looks to land a right hand but Cartman moved out of range.
Cartman connects with a leg kick. Majors looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors misses with the combination.
Majors takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Majors throws a head kick but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman is looking to land body kicks.
Cartman throws a low kick but Majors avoids it.
Majors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cartman.
Cartman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cartman looks to land a body kick but Majors moved away.
Majors goes for a double leg but Cartman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartman continues to drive forward.
Eric Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Cartman misses with a body punch.
Cartman misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartman misses with some punches.
Majors tries to pull guard but Cartman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Majors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majors throws a low kick but Cartman avoids it.
Cartman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Majors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Majors feints and as Cartman raises his hands in defense, Majors changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cartman working Majors over with strikes.
Majors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartman prevents Majors from improving his position.
Cartman is nestled in close to Majors, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Cartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartman prevents Majors from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is staying active underneath Cartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majors is trying to control but can't.
Cartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Majors trying to control but Cartman postures up.
Majors has hold of Cartman's hands but Cartman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Cartman connects with a nice short shot to Majors's temple.
Cartman wants to take a breather but Majors is having none of it.
Majors flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cartman 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.
Cartman is keen to just control but Majors is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors keeping control of the position.
Cartman is pressing down on Majors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majors is holding on for now.
Cartman working over Majors with some ground and pound. Majors looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartman is trying to control. Majors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Majors.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Majors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartman.
Cartman pushes Majors away with a front kick.
Majors throws a wild body kick that Cartman sees coming a mile off.
Majors just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majors is fending him off so far but Cartman persists. Nope, Majors circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartman misses with a leg kick.
Cartman moves out of range of the strikes.
Majors looks to land a combination but Cartman avoids it well.
Majors checks the leg kick.
Cartman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Majors blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Majors.
Eric Cartman is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cartman.
Majors shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Majors's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Majors misses the shot to the body.
Cartman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartman just content to control the position.
Majors is looking to regain half guard here but Cartman keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartman throws a strike aimed at the side of Majors's head but Majors avoids it well.
Majors struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman working the head with strikes.
Cartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majors keeps working.
Cartman controls the position.
Majors manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartman's best efforts.
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!
Majors moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartman lands a couple of digs.
Majors 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.
Cartman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors wants to stand but Cartman is controlling the position.
Cartman postures up in Majors's guard and throws a big left but Majors blocks it.
Cartman wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Cartman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartman wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cartman is looking to work some ground and pound but Majors has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors managing to control the position.
Cartman trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Eric Cartman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Majors checks it.
Cartman walks into a straight right hand from Majors.
Cartman throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Cartman only half commits.
Cartman checks a leg kick.
Majors tries to bum rush Cartman with a series of wild strikes but Cartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Majors moves out of range of the body kick from Cartman.
Cartman throws a solid leg kick but Majors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cartman.
Cartman motions for Majors to come forward. Cartman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!
Eric Cartman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson has chosen Roll Right as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Travis Riley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Watson's chin.
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35
180 lbs
31 - 15 - 0 |
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37
180 lbs
36 - 23 - 1 |
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
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riley to the ground. Watson is now in Riley's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Watson wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Riley is pulling down on Watson's head. It's preventing any offense from Watson, at least for the moment.
Riley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson kicks Riley off and gets to his feet.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson tries to clinch but Riley moves away
and Riley counters with a low kick, right behind Watson 's knee.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riley throws an elbow but it misses.
Riley stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Riley pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Riley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Riley gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riley misses with an elbow strike.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Watson working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Riley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Travis Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to stall.
Watson is working for takedown but Riley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Riley after a bit of a struggle.
Riley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Watson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riley to the mat. Riley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watson postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Watson preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley working a defensive guard but Watson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Watson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley 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.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Watson trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley 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.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley takes the fight into the clinch.
Riley digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley working aggressively here.
Travis Riley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Riley gets an underhook and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley misses with the head strike.
Watson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riley scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Watson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Watson.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Riley, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riley regains guard.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Watson stands and throws Riley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Watson wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley manages to get back to half guard.
Watson works his way into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson trying to control the position but Riley is working away.
Watson misses with the ground and pound.
Riley sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Watson is looking to advance position but Riley won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Watson clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Riley.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Riley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riley moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Watson works on Riley's body with a couple of short punches.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Riley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Travis Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Watson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watson is working for takedown but Riley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Travis Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson effectively controlling the action here.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson digs a right hand into Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riley's gas tank.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Riley.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
A nice left hand lands by Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Riley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brian Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riley blocks a body shot from Watson.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riley is keeping busy.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
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!
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watson fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riley 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 Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Riley digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
Watson rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Watson!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Brotha Lynch Hung - That's What I Said. Dzhugashvili has chosen Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR as his entrance music. Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 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
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris works Dzhugashvili's body with a nice hook.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhugashvili avoids the body shot from Harris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dzhugashvili blocks the leg kick.
Harris wants to slow Dzhugashvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dzhugashvili looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Dzhugashvili told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzhugashvili.
The referee calls for Dzhugashvili to work.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Dzhugashvili blocks a body shot from Harris.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harris's face.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris tries a body shot but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris is leaning against Dzhugashvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzhugashvili pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhugashvilis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhugashvili.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhugashvili's elbow.
Dzhugashvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris throws a head kick but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Dzhugashvili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris lands a high kick!
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has been cut.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tests Dzhugashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a body punch but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Harris thows a body shot but no joy.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Dzhugashvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris is looking to wear down Dzhugashvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dzhugashvili throws out the jab.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris swings for the body but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dzhugashvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris pushes Dzhugashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzhugashvili lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Dzhugashvili avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Dzhugashvili is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Dzhugashvili missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhugashvili's elbow.
Dzhugashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris gets through Dzhugashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhugashvili blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhugashvilis head.
Dzhugashvili lands an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Harris.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Dzhugashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzhugashvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Dominic Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzhugashvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dzhugashvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Dzhugashvili sees coming a mile off.
Dzhugashvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
Dzhugashvili avoids the body shot from Harris.
Dzhugashvili moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Dzhugashvili back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dzhugashvili.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Harris.
A short right from Dzhugashvili on the inside.
Dzhugashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the head.
Dzhugashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhugashvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Dzhugashvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhugashvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris tries a body shot but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
Harris tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzhugashvili unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dzhugashvili blocking some punches.
Dzhugashvili is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dzhugashvili has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhugashvili can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dzhugashvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris cracks Dzhugashvili with a nice body shot.
Dzhugashvili is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhugashvili's elbow.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhugashvili.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the head.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominic Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhugashvili.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzhugashvili.
Harris keeps control of Dzhugashvili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Dzhugashvili moved away.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhugashvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhugashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dzhugashvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzhugashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris pushes Dzhugashvili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhugashvili tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzhugashvili is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dzhugashvili has his back to the cage.
Dzhugashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhugashvili fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili blocks a body shot from Harris.
Dzhugashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Dzhugashvili avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris presses Dzhugashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris pushes Dzhugashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris pushes Dzhugashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Dzhugashvili connects with a knee to the head.
Dzhugashvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzhugashvili.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Dzhugashvili avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhugashvilis head.
Dzhugashvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Dzhugashvili tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dzhugashvili missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris cracks Dzhugashvili with a nice body shot.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhugashvili controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Dzhugashvili's head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dzhugashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Dzhugashvili scores with a knee to the head.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Dzhugashvili is rocked!
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dzhugashvili up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Harris!
Dominic Harris decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KoRn En Vivo Mtv. On his way into the cage it seems that Bartek Pietrzak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bartek Pietrzak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Pietrzak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escobar!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Pietrzak is controlling well.
Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Pietrzak is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
Escobar won't allow Pietrzak to pass to mount.
Pietrzak throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Escobar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Pietrzak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands strikes from half guard.
Escobar tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Pietrzak in his half guard.
Pietrzak wants to pass to mount but Escobar is defending the position.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Escobar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pietrzak!
Pietrzak gets back to half guard.
Escobar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pietrzak's coaches at HILITE Fighting Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pietrzak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pietrzak trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Pietrzak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Escobar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Escobar wants to control the action but instead Pietrzak gets a body lock and reverses into Escobar's guard! Nice work!
Escobar keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar looking to control.
Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - Pietrzak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pietrzak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pietrzak prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pietrzak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Escobar keeps trying to improve his position.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Pietrzak postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietrzak drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Pietrzak off! Pietrzak jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Escobar 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar thuds his right hand into Pietrzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Pietrzak lands.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pietrzak's head backwards.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a head kick.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pietrzak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar works Pietrzak's body with a nice hook.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a hook. Pietrzak ducked under it nicely.
Pietrzak lands with a right hand.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Pietrzak tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pietrzak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Pietrzak.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pietrzak.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Pietrzak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Pietrzak sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar tries to bum rush Pietrzak with a series of wild strikes but Pietrzak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Pietrzak slips the punch.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Pietrzak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Pietrzak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Pietrzak moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Pietrzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Pietrzak tries to avoid it.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar scores with a jab. Pietrzak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak scores with a decent looking hook.
Pietrzak scores with a head kick.
Escobar is rocked!
Pietrzak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pietrzak drops Escobar with a big left hand! Escobar is injured, injured bad! Pietrzak jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartek Pietrzak!
After winning the bout, Bartek Pietrzak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris has chosen Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up as his entrance music. Kris Marsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
37 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsh is refusing to be controlled, as Norris sits in half guard.
Norris is trying to work for a kimura but Marsh is defending well.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Norris stalling away here and it's allowed Marsh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsh trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Marsh slips nicely into half guard.
Marsh wants to pass to mount but Norris is defending the position.
Marsh thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marsh lands a nice short elbow.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marsh throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Norris trying to hold on to Marsh's head to control him but Marsh postures up.
Marsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Norris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marsh is working away from the top position though.
Norris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsh's back!
Marsh is really stuck here.
Marsh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norris's guard. Nice work there by Marsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris trying to control the position.
Norris working for a triangle but Marsh defends it easily.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking for a guillotine here but Marsh defends easily.
Marsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marsh has passed into half guard!
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
Marsh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Marsh connects with a nice short shot to Norris's temple.
Norris gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Marsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsh is pushing down on Norris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norris is fighting to maintain full guard but Marsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Kris Marsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Norris tries to clinch but Marsh moves out of range.
Norris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Norris gets the takedown into side control.
Norris working away.
Marsh gets back to half guard.
Marsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsh.
Marsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norris!
Norris is bucking up trying to escape but Marsh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Norris is trying desperately to improve position.
Marsh lands with some strikes.
Marsh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Norris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norris tries to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
Marsh scoring with strikes but Norris is staying in there.
Norris tries to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh lands a heavy elbow.
Marsh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh with shots to the head and body - Norris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Norris is rocked!
Norris is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Marsh finish him?
Norris is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Marsh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsh avoids the attempt from Norris to control.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.
Norris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Marsh wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Norris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marsh is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Marsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsh digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Marsh lands a couple of digs.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Marsh distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Marsh dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kris Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Sub Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl out of it but Norris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris closes the distance and pushes Marsh back into the cage.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh gets underhooks to prevent Norris's takedown attempt.
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kris Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Marsh tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marsh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Norris to the mat. Norris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kris Marsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Marsh with a nice head shot there.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Marsh cracks Norris with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris trying to control the position.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris is looking for a triangle but Marsh pushes his legs off easily.
Marsh postures up.
Marsh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marsh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
Norris moves into full guard.
Marsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Norris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marsh working some strikes from top position.
Sub Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh passes into half guard.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris looking for submissions off his back.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsh drops an elbow to the side of Norris's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Marsh!
Kris Marsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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