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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harland Sanders has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Conger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanders swivels and escapes. Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Conger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sanders tries to clinch up. Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Conger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Conger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sanders lands with a shot to the body. Conger throws a low kick but Sanders moves out of range easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanders looks to land a left hand but Conger moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Sanders does no damage. Conger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conger. Conger looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sanders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Conger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Conger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Conger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Josh Conger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conger backs up against the cage.
Conger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one. Harland Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Conger. Sanders lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conger dives in and scores a takedown into Sanders's guard. Conger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Conger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Conger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Conger throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Conger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there. Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conger wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanders wants to stand but Conger has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss. Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harland Sanders has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Sanders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. No luck for Conger with that takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Conger's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harland Sanders dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Conger fails with a takedown attempt. Sanders stuns Conger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Conger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Conger on the wrong end of a nice jab. Conger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Sanders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Sanders is controlling Conger's position as best he can from this difficult position. Conger looks to land a strike but Sanders avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Conger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Conger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Conger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Conger throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conger. Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss. Conger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanders. Sanders misses with a double jab.
Conger fails with a takedown attempt. Harland Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Conger. Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Conger is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conger takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses. Sanders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conger at a distance.
Conger shoots in but no luck this time. Sanders lands a jab to the nose. Conger looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well. Harland Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Conger ducks right into an uppercut from Sanders. Sanders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Conger is breathing heavily. Sanders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sanders is looking to wear down Conger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanders lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanders closes the distance and pushes Conger back into the cage. Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conger is rocked! Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Conger keeps him there for the moment. Conger is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him? Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conger seems to have recovered his senses. Conger is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position. A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conger. Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Conger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conger there as he acknowledges the shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sanders lands a head shot. Nice uppercut there from Sanders. Conger on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harland Sanders dominated that second round. That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sanders closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Conger out cold! Conger corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harland Sanders!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Lundin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sweet Jones! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Jones misses. Lundin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones scores with a nice head shot. Lundin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lundin throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Lundin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lundin is rocked! 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! Jones throws out a loose jab but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it. Oh Lundin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones looks to land a right hand but Lundin moved out of range. Lundin darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweet Jones! After the fight, Sweet Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucas Davenport was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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225 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy McGee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davenport is defended easily by McGee. Davenport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee. McGee gets caught flat footed, as Davenport shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. McGee striking off his back but it's not causing Davenport any problems. Davenport slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. McGee has momentary wrist control but Davenport slips an elbow through the middle. Davenport controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee wants to hit a switch here but Davenport passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there! Davenport is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Davenport extends the arm and McGee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Davenport!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Mighty Wincho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwin Mighty Wincho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Cesar Chavez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edwin Mighty Wincho! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chavez thumps Mighty Wincho with a low kick. Nice shot lands for Chavez. Mighty Wincho tries to clinch enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab. Edwin Mighty Wincho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mighty Wincho tries to clinch up and Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick. Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt and Chavez counters with a flying knee. Nice. 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! Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mighty Wincho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mighty Wincho scrambles back to his feet. Mighty Wincho wants to clinch and Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mighty Wincho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavez can pounce on him.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Mighty Wincho moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez works the jab nicely. Chavez scores with a nice head shot. Mighty Wincho looks to clinch and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mighty Wincho tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mighty Wincho tries to clinch but fails miserably and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mighty Wincho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez. Mighty Wincho tries to clinch up and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mighty Wincho is rocked! Mighty Wincho tries to clinch up and Chavez counters with a good low kick that Mighty Wincho was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mighty Wincho looks to clinch and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mighty Wincho is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him? Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big right followed by a crushing left from Chavez knocks Mighty Wincho out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Cesar Chavez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tural Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeAngelo Montana has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tural Agaev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeAngelo Montana! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body punch from Agaev. Montana throws a wild body kick that Agaev sees coming a mile off. Montana misses with a wild combination.
Agaev scoring well with a low kick there.
Agaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've been informed that Montana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Agaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage! Agaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Montana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Agaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Agaev digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Agaev throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily. Agaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A slapping leg kick lands for Agaev.
Agaev lands with a nice body punch. Agaev misses with a body punch
and Montana counters with a nice leg kick. Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked and Agaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking. Montana looks winded! A bone on bone clash there as Agaev blocks the leg kick.
Agaev lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Agaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and Agaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Agaev scores with a jab to the body. Agaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Montana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Agaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agaev scores with a jab to the body. Agaev works Montana's body with a nice hook. Agaev cracks the inside of Montana's front leg. Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agaev. Agaev lands with a shot to the body. Agaev misses the shot to the body. Agaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Montana dodges the punch combination from Agaev.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Agaev. Agaev is looking to wear down Montana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Agaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. Agaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Agaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agaev. Agaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
Montana misses with a low kick. Agaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Agaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Montana looks to throw the jab but Agaev is out of range. Agaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Agaev. Montana throws a leg kick but Agaev moved away. Montana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A low kick from Montana is predictable there and Agaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Montana throws a head kick but Agaev moves out of range.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Agaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet. Agaev lands a right hook to the body.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Agaev connects with a jab. Montana misses with a low kick. Montana thows a leg kick but Agaev checks it and Agaev counters with a lovely shot to the body. 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! Agaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Agaev lands with a shot to the body. Agaev thuds a left hand into Montana's body. Nice body kick there by Agaev. Agaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Agaev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Agaev misses with a wild body shot. Agaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Agaev checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montana misses with a looping right. Montana is looking to chop away at Agaev's legs. Agaev scores with a kick to the midsection. Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket. Agaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. DeAngelo Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Agaev takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana throws a low kick, looking for Agaev's leg but Agaev calmly moves out of range. Agaev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montana will feel that in the morning. Montana misses with a low kick as Agaev jumps back. Agaev connects with a body shot that sends Montana's belly button to the back. Agaev swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Agaev throws a head kick that misses. Agaev lands a body shot.
Agaev lands with a shot to the body. Agaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tural Agaev dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Agaev. A swing and a miss from Montana. A chopping leg kick lands by Agaev. Montana misses with a leg kick and Agaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Montana thows a body shot but no joy. Montana throws a hook but Agaev blocks it. Agaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Agaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agaev. Montana shrugs it off though. Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Agaev with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agaev is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks. Agaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Agaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Montana is breathing heavily. Agaev lands a head shot. Agaev throws a shot to the body.
Agaev keeps Montana at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agaev cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs. Agaev digs a good hook to Montana's body.
A shot to the liver by Agaev. Beautiful body shot. Montana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Agaev. Agaev lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like DeAngelo Montana has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Agaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Agaev. Agaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Agaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Agaev lands with an overhand left. Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montana misses the jab. Montana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agaev connects with a body shot that sends Montana's belly button to the back. Tural Agaev is winning the standup battle so far. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Agaev - the referee stops the clock and Montana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Agaev. Montana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Agaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montana. That kick from Agaev tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on. Montana avoids the body shot from Agaev.
Montana misses with a head kick.
Agaev cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs. A low kick from Montana is predictable there and Agaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Agaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A solid body kick from Agaev. Agaev throws a nice inside leg kick. Montana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Agaev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Agaev stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Agaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Agaev scores with a three punch combo!
Agaev is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks. Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving. Montana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Montana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Montana thows a leg kick but Agaev checks it and Agaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agaev. 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! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agaev. Agaev lands with an overhand left. Agaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Agaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Agaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montana misses with a kick to the body.
Agaev thows a body shot but no joy. Agaev connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Montana throws a hook but Agaev avoids it easily. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Montana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Agaev has got the better of the exchanges. Montana throws a solid leg kick but Agaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montana. Donk. Agaev catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Agaev keeps Montana at a distance using the push kick. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Agaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Montana in the body. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Agaev slips a jab from Montana. Agaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Agaev scores with a spinning back kick! Agaev dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut! Agaev scores with a body shot.
Montana throws out a leg kick but Agaev moves out of range and Montana only half commits. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tural Agaev dominated that second round. The cut man is working on DeAngelo Montana's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Agaev lands a body shot.
Montana connects with a body shot. Montana throws a low kick but Agaev moves out of range easily. Agaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands. Montana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana drops his hands momentarily and Agaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Montana avoids the body shot from Agaev.
Agaev feints a jab promting Montana to slip. Agaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Agaev. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Agaev connects with a crisp jab. Montana throws the left hand but Agaev avoids the punch easily. Montana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agaev is out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Montana does no damage. Agaev swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montana misses with a low kick.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Montana looks to land a body kick but Agaev moved away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Agaev scores with a hook to the body. Montana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Montana throws out a leg kick but Agaev moves out of range and Montana only half commits. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Agaev. Montana tries to work over Agaev's front leg with a kick but Agaev checks it. A lazy left from Agaev finds it's target. Montana connects with a leg kick. Agaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Agaev lands a jab to the head.
Montana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Agaev with a body punch. A glancing blow. Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agaev, right into the meat.
Agaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Agaev checks a leg kick. A low kick from Montana misses and Agaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Agaev jabs Montana to the body, keeping him at a distance. Agaev lands a nice hook to Montana's body. Montana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Agaev misses the shot to the body. Agaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Montana in the body. Agaev connects with a body shot. Agaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Agaev. Montana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Agaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Agaev as he checks the leg kick. Agaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agaev.
Agaev scores with the left hand. Montana knows he should have avoided that one. Agaev slips under a jab. Agaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Agaev. Agaev jabs at Montana's body. Montana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Agaev throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Agaev lands with a nice body punch. A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target. Montana throws out a loose jab but Agaev uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana throws a chopping leg kick but Agaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Montana throws a leg kick that is checked and Agaev counters with a body kick that stops Montana in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body kick from Agaev. Agaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Agaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Agaev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agaev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Agaev sizes up Montana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Agaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montana. Montana misses with a low kick. Agaev checks a leg kick nicely. Agaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Agaev. Agaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. DeAngelo Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Agaev checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Tural Agaev showed his dominance in that final round. Well Agaev 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tural Agaev! In his post fight interview, Tural Agaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MT Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schultz comes to the cage accompanied by As The Crow Flies - Newsted. MT Spar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs 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. Dave Schultz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MT Spar! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schultz. Schultz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spar. That did some damage! A momentary lapse in concentration from Schultz enables Spar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schultz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Schultz has control of Spar's left arm, preventing Spar from doing any damage. Schultz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Spar frees his head nicely. Oh but Schultz has switched to an armbar! Spar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dave Schultz! Dave Schultz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy DaBaller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sato might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to japanese war music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigo Sato! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy DaBaller! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sato has managed to clinch.
Sato is pressed up against the cage. DaBaller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DaBaller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. DaBaller misses with a wild combination.
DaBaller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sato wants to slow DaBaller down by chopping away at his legs. Sato drives through and clinches with DaBaller against the cage.
DaBaller is looking for a takedown. Daigo Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy DaBaller. Sato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DaBaller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DaBaller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sato lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaBaller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sato after a bit of a struggle. DaBaller is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him. Sato is pressed up against the cage. DaBaller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sato throws a nice inside leg kick. DaBaller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato. DaBaller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but DaBaller ducks down to avoid it. Sato is looking to slow DaBaller down with leg kicks. Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DaBaller thows a body shot but no joy. DaBaller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaBaller. Nice sprawl there from DaBaller as Sato shoots in. Sato takes the fight into the clinch. DaBaller can't break the clinch.
DaBaller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sato is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DaBaller to the mat. DaBaller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Sato pushing down on DaBaller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DaBaller is just riding it out for now. Sato eventually gives up the hold. DaBaller is looking to escape. DaBaller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sato perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sato maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DaBaller could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sato has cracked it and DaBaller is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daigo Sato! A relieved looking Daigo Sato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Paulo Filho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Paulo Filho! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gregory scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gregory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gregory is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Filho works his way to full guard. Good work. Filho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Filho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gregory has passed into side control.
Gregory has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Filho! Gregory controlling the position easily from mount. Gregory manages to capitalize on a mistake by Filho to take his back! Gregory is trying to stick to Filho's back but Filho is turning into Gregory. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gregory's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filho. We've been hearing good reports from Gregory's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory looking to control.
Filho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregory is keeping the position for now. Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gregory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filho trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom. Filho works a leg free and moves into half guard. Filho has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wake and Bake. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Filho wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy. Filho prevents Gregory from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregory is working hard here to advance position. Gregory wants to control but Filho is keeping busy.
Filho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gregory works his way to full guard. Good work. Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gregory keeping full guard, as Filho tries to pass. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filho being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Filho trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filho won't allow Gregory to sweep him here. Filho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregory is keeping the position for now. Filho keeps trying to improve his position. Filho passes into half guard. Gregory keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Gregory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gregory! Filho working for a submission but Gregory is keeping him at bay. Gregory tries to lock up and control but Filho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gregory can't escape the position.
Gregory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gregory is looking to control Filho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gregory keeping hold of Filho's head, controlling as best he can. Filho looking for a submission but Gregory manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gregory dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filho's guard. Filho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there. Filho working a defensive guard here.
Gregory tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard. Filho working a defensive guard but Gregory passes into half guard.
Filho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Filho. Filho keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass. Gregory passes Filho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gregory wants to work for an arm triangle but Filho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory controlling the pace. Gregory's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Filho is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard. Gregory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Gregory 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 two minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control. Filho looking for submissions off his back. Gregory is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Filho! Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filho is looking to escape. Filho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Gregory is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filho is looking to improve his position.
Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gregory is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Filho! Gregory controlling the pace for now. Filho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filho is looking to escape. Gregory fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Gregory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Filho wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gregory is taking a breather. Filho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gregory dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Filho throws a shot from downtown. Gregory moves away and avoids it. Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gregory with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gregory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gregory trying to mount his opponent but Filho defends it. Filho tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filho actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gregory in particular looking to stall. Filho is trying to get back to full guard. Filho tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gregory has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Gregory controlling the position easily from mount. Filho is controlling an arm, preventing Gregory from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregory controlling the pace for now. Gregory wants to control the pace but Filho is squirming around nicely. Filho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gregory tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gregory wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Gregory with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregory controlling from the full mount. Gregory avoids the attempt from Filho to control. Gregory fails to advance to Filho's back. Filho is trying to reverse the position but instead Gregory has taken his back - oops! Gregory working for a choke but Filho is defending well. Gregory slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Joe Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Filho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gregory has managed to pass to side control instead. Filho tries to buck Gregory off but Gregory is having none of it. Gregory slows the pace down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Gregory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gregory 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gregory! Joe Gregory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Stacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox Stacks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Yi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennox Stacks! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stacks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stacks blocks an uppercut.
Yi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yi.
Yi lands a right hand. Stacks blocks an uppercut.
Yi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Yi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stacks blocks an uppercut.
Stacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow. Stacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow. Yi misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Stacks fails to land. A short right from Stacks on the inside. 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! Yi throws a head punch that misses. Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Stacks. Yi misses with a body punch.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yi.
Stacks lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Stacks lands a body punch. Yi misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Yi.
Yi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yi misses with a short punch on the inside. Stacks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yi avoids it. Stacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Stacks. Yi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stacks up against the cage. Yi avoiding damage as Stacks throws knees to the body.
Yi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi blocks a body shot from Stacks. Yi scores with a shot to the side of Stacks's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stacks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow. A short left from Yi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stacks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stacks backwards. Stacks prevents a body shot from Yi. Stacks pushes Yi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Stacks tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Stacks back against the cage. Stacks pushes Yi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Stacks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stacks backwards. Yi looking to slow down the pace here. Stacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Yi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stacks tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Stacks tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stacks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stacks missing with knees to the body.
Stacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stacks. Stacks blocks an uppercut.
Yi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stacks or not. Stacks prevents a body shot from Yi. Stacks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yi trying to stall but Stacks improves his position.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stacks blocking some punches.
Stacks scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Stacks.
Stacks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stacks misses with a hook from the clinch. Stacks tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Stacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stacks tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Stacks works on Yi's body with a couple of short punches. Stacks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stacks lands with a left to the head. Yi prevents a body shot from Stacks. Stacks tries to land a knee to the head but Yi blocks with his arms.
Yi stalling in the clinch.
Stacks gets through Yi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yi works on Stacks's body with a couple of short punches. Stacks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stacks uses good head movement to avoid it. Yi managing to block the knees to the body from Stacks.
Stacks lands a body shot. Stacks lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yi blocks an elbow strike. Stacks tries to land knees in the clinch but Yi avoids the damage to the body. Stacks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yi backwards. Yi lands a hook to the side of the head. Stacks digs a right hand into Yi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yi's gas tank. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Stacks dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Stacks is predictable there and Yi counters with a leg kick. Yi throws out a leg kick but Stacks moves out of range and Yi only half commits. Stacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stacks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stacks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stacks misses with a hook. Yi ducked under it nicely. Both fighters circling a little - Stacks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stacks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yi! Stacks lets Yi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Yi is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Stacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oh Yi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yi throws a hook but Stacks avoids it easily. Stacks drops Yi with a naaaaasty hook - Yi is in real trouble here! Stacks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennox Stacks! An out of breath Lennox Stacks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Master Yi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wuju.. pass me that potion?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynamite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLACK DYNAMITE teaches TANK ABBOTT "Disaster Safety". Black Dynamite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Freeman! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freeman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dynamite. Freeman looks to land a body kick but Dynamite moved away. Freeman avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dynamite's sensitive parts. Travis Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut. Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid leg kick lands there for Freeman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Freeman misses with a leg kick. Dynamite lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dynamite, pushing him back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Dynamite tries to tie him up. A head punch on the inside from Dynamite fails to land. Dynamite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Freeman throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Freeman - that landed with a thud.
Freeman tries a body shot but Dynamite blocks it.
Dynamite taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman tries a body shot but Dynamite blocks it.
I was talking to Dynamite's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dynamite working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Dynamite controls the action.
Dynamite displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freeman up against the cage. Dynamite seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman is trying to push Dynamite away but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dynamite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dynamite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dynamite tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Dynamite back against the cage. Freeman breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dynamite throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease. A clash of legs there as Dynamite blocks the low kick. Freeman throws a head kick that misses and Dynamite counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dynamite. Dynamite scores with a nice hook to the head. Dynamite misses with a body punch.
Freeman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Freeman effectively controlling the action here. Dynamite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Freeman blocks an uppercut.
Dynamite blocks a body shot from Freeman. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Freeman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dynamite has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freeman. Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Freeman moves into range and connects with a jab. Freeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Freeman slams his shin into Dynamite's torso. Freeman throws a wild body kick that Dynamite sees coming a mile off. Dynamite avoids a kick to the body.
Dynamite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Dynamite fails to land. A short right from Dynamite on the inside. Freeman pushes Dynamite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Freeman misses with a body punch.
Dynamite lands on the inside with an uppercut. Freeman is trying to break free. This has been an exciting period of action! Freeman breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman. Freeman looks for the body kick but Dynamite saw that one coming. Dynamite avoids the head kick by Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Dynamite misses. Some bone on bone action there as Dynamite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch. Dynamite fails in his attempt to clinch. Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dynamite. Freeman scores with a head kick.
Freeman throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily. Dynamite avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Dynamite tenderised Freeman's leg. Freeman is trying to keep his angry face on. A swing and a miss from Dynamite. Dynamite wants to land a leg kick but Freeman is out of range. Freeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Freeman scores with a nice strike. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dynamite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman motions for Dynamite to come forward. Freeman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Freeman keeps the fight on the outside. Dynamite digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Freeman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Black Dynamite's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Dynamite blocks the low kick. Travis Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dynamite. Freeman avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite with a jab. Freeman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dynamite checks the leg kick. Dynamite blocks the body kick.
Freeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Freeman is looking to slow Dynamite down with leg kicks. Freeman slips a straight right by Dynamite. A nice leg kick lands there from Dynamite. Freeman blocks a low kick nicely. Freeman closes the distance and clinches. Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dynamite has Freeman pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dynamite scores with a shoulder strike. Dynamite prevents a body shot from Freeman. Dynamite has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Freeman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Dynamite back against the cage. Dynamite presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Freeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dynamite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Freeman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage. Dynamite blocks a body shot from Freeman. Dynamite lands with a short shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Dynamite tries to tie him up. Dynamite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freeman up against the cage. Freeman tries to work over Dynamite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Freeman slowing the pace effectively. Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Dynamite gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage. Dynamite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards. Dynamite tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dynamite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Dynamite.
A left hand lands to the body for Freeman.
Dynamite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dynamite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dynamite misses with a short punch on the inside. Dynamite working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dynamite looking to stall.
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Dynamite pivots, looking for a leg kick but Freeman is out of range and Dynamite settles back down. Freeman tries to land a front kick but Dynamite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dynamite throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dynamite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dynamite. Dynamite misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite misses with a double jab
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dynamite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freeman. Dynamite is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dynamite checks a leg kick. Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Freeman moves away from the strike by Dynamite. Freeman throws a low kick, looking for Dynamite's leg but Dynamite calmly moves out of range. Freeman is looking to score with low kicks. Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Freeman lands a head kick. Dynamite smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dynamite feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Freeman checks a leg kick. Freeman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dynamite tries to work over Freeman's front leg with a kick but Freeman checks it. Freeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Freeman misses with a body kick. Dynamite motions for Freeman to come forward. Dynamite throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dynamite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freeman. Freeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Freeman walks into a stiff left hand from Dynamite. Dynamite staying out of range there. Dynamite with a hook. Dynamite misses with a low kick as Freeman jumps back. Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite misses with a low kick. Dynamite throws a low kick, looking for Freeman's leg but Freeman calmly moves out of range. Dynamite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dynamite moves into range and clinches up with Freeman. Freeman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dynamite's elbow. Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Dynamite avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage. Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Black Dynamite will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Black Dynamite's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dynamite misses with a low kick. Dynamite wants to clinch and Freeman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dynamite is lucky that one didn't land flush. Freeman looks to land a body kick but Dynamite moved away. Dynamite throws a chopping leg kick but Freeman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch. Freeman tries to move into range but Dynamite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Freeman throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though. Dynamite misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dynamite misses letting Freeman counter with a right hand. Freeman connects with a solid leg kick. Freeman throws a head kick that misses and Dynamite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Freeman looks to throw a body kick and Dynamite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dynamite lands with a right to the head. Dynamite misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Dynamite.
Dynamite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away. A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman. A nice left hand lands by Dynamite.
Dynamite works on Freeman's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Dynamite on the inside. Dynamite swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it. Freeman wants to break free but Dynamite has control.
Dynamite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dynamite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dynamite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freeman's elbow. Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Freeman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynamite.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dynamite connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite lands a jab to Freeman's midsection. Dynamite slips a straight right by Freeman. Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Dynamite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freeman. Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Freeman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dynamite. Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it. Jab from Dynamite. Freeman checks a low kick from Dynamite. Freeman throws a chopping leg kick but Dynamite manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Freeman misses with a low kick as Dynamite jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dynamite swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a solid body kick. Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dynamite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dynamite will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dynamite misses with the combination.
Dynamite lands with a right hand. Dynamite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range. Freeman misses with a kick to the body and Dynamite counters by moving into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dynamite lands a right hand. Black Dynamite has scored more points in the clinch so far. Freeman misses with a body punch.
Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dynamite throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman. Freeman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dynamite's elbow. Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dynamite cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Freeman connects with a leg kick. Dynamite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dynamite tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dynamite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freeman is able to avoid easily. Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dynamite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dynamite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freeman. Dynamite attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dynamite misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dynamite. Freeman misses with a straight left. Dynamite throws a low kick but Freeman moves out of range easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Freeman moves out of range of the leg kick from Dynamite. Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dynamite. Dynamite moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Black Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dynamite 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dynamite! Black Dynamite is the new light heavyweight champion! Post fight, Black Dynamite stared into the camera and said 'can y'digg it!'.
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