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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Brown (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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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Miller HighLife! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Brown! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! HighLife moves away from the strike by Brown. Paul Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a hook. HighLife ducked under it nicely. Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown looks to land a right hand but HighLife moved out of range. HighLife misses with a low kick. HighLife slips a jab from Brown. Brown looks to land a combination but HighLife avoids it well. HighLife lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a body punch but HighLife moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Brown.
We've been told by HighLife's head coaches at Bi-polar Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. HighLife swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
HighLife avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but HighLife blocks it. Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Brown misses. A combination from Brown does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. HighLife staying out of range there. Paul Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HighLife moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice shot lands for HighLife. HighLife closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. HighLife trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brown looking for a guillotine here but HighLife defends easily.
HighLife showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! HighLife escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control! Brown taking a bit of punishment here - HighLife scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. HighLife creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. HighLife lands a strong strike to the head of Brown. That's dazed him! HighLife looking to finish here. Brown is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - HighLife lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miller HighLife! An out of breath Miller HighLife thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19 - 20 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshiro Gomi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi throws a body punch but Ciprut moves out of range. Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ciprut throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Gomi swings for the body but Ciprut moves out of range.
Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Ciprut blocks a jab. Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciprut is looking to clinch but Gomi is avoiding it.
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gomi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Yoshiro Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A left and a right from Gomi both land. Nice combination. Ciprut has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciprut scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomi dodges an elbow strike from Ciprut.
Gomi is trying to push Ciprut away but Ciprut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ciprut misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomi controls his hands.
Ciprut has Gomi pushed against the cage. Gomi tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ciprut working aggressively here.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Gomi. Gomi tries to pull guard but Ciprut won't allow it.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciprut won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi. Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off. Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Gomi gets control of Ciprut's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gomi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ciprut wants to get up but he can't break Gomi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ciprut won't allow Gomi to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ciprut wants to get up but he can't break Gomi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciprut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gomi wants to sweep but no luck. Ciprut is looking to stand up but Gomi won't let him. Ciprut gets to his feet - Gomi follows without any prompting. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ciprut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprut manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprut manages to avoid it. Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Ciprut ducks down to avoid it. Ciprut rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ciprut scores with a knee to the head.
Ciprut keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gomi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ciprut uses from the top position. Gomi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ciprut postures up.
Gomi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciprut is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea. Ciprut keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully. Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprut is retaining full guard. Ciprut wants to stand but Gomi is controlling the position. Gomi with a flurry of punches that miss. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ciprut wants to get back to his feet but Gomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gomi lands a couple of digs. 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 Yoshiro Gomi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick. Ciprut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gomi misses with a straight right. Ciprut is looking to clinch. Ciprut leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ciprut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ciprut tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range. Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprut manages to avoid it. Gomi is looking to wear down Ciprut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gomi throws a right and a left that Ciprut avoids nicely. Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ciprut needs to keep his hands up - Gomi had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomi lunges at Ciprut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciprut's hand. Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily. Gomi avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ciprut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ciprut slips a jab from Gomi. Gomi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gomi throws a hook to the side of Ciprut's head but Ciprut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ciprut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomi will feel that in the morning. Ciprut gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Gomi. Gomi is trying to break free. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Ciprut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Gomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A battle for position here, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Ciprut.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ciprut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ciprut has Gomi pressed against the cage.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gomi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ciprut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomi avoiding damage.
Ciprut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprut misses with the head strike.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gomi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ciprut walks away with a smile on his face. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kingsley Ciprut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprut is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Ciprut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gomi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciprut looks to clinch and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gomi connects with the punch. Ciprut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses. Ciprut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Gomi fails with the takedown. Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Ciprut is looking to clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ciprut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gomi keeps the fight on the outside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Gomi. Kingsley Ciprut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ciprut misses with a head kick.
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 Yoshiro Gomi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Ciprut fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ciprut is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ciprut moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciprut slips under a jab. Ciprut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ciprut throws a low kick but Gomi avoids it. Ciprut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gomi blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target. Gomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Gomi. Ciprut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses. Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Ciprut slips the punch. Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss. Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciprut throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gomi blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut looks to clinch and Gomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ciprut won't be happy with that. Gomi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomi scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ciprut pushes Gomi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Ciprut is not content to let Gomi control the position. Gomi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ciprut some visible discomfort.
Gomi throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Gomi wants to control but Ciprut is keeping him busy. Ciprut wants to get back to his feet. Gomi trying to control the action but Ciprut is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gomi controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciprut is trying to get back to his feet. Kingsley Ciprut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ciprut is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Gomi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ciprut is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomi is controlling him well. Gomi 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. Gomi throwing shots but missing, from side control. Gomi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! Yoshiro Gomi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiro Gomi! An out of breath Yoshiro Gomi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Dylan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Greene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Dylan! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dylan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
Dylan misses with a body kick. Greene lands a head kick. Dylan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Greene moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses. Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Greene misses and Dylan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Greene misses with a body kick. Greene moves away from the strike by Dylan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Dylan sees coming a mile off. Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dylan scores with a kick to the body.
Dylan slips a straight right by Greene. Greene blocks a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Dylan avoids the body shot from Greene.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Dylan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively. Greene scores with a push kick. Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dylan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Dylan's head. Greene is looking to wear down Dylan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Greene throws a nice outside leg kick. Dylan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dylan was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene. Dylan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dylan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dylan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene. Greene closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd cheers as Dylan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greene doesn't seem phased though. Greene throws a lazy head kick and Dylan counters with a left to the body. Greene lands with a hook. Dylan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greene thumps Dylan with a low kick. Dylan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dylan moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene slips a straight right by Dylan. Greene takes a swing at Dylan's ribcage but misses. Dylan checks the leg kick. Dylan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
Greene misses with a low kick. Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Dylan. Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greene lands a nice hook to Dylan's body. Dylan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Greene looks to throw the jab but Dylan is out of range. Greene scores with a leg kick.
Dylan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Greene misses with a double jab
and Dylan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dylan throws a low kick but Greene avoids it. Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dylan. Dylan ducks under a wild hook from Greene. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Greene connects with a solid leg kick. Greene lands with a hook. Dylan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dylan misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Greene dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Greene tenderised Dylan's leg. Dylan is trying to keep his angry face on. Dylan walks into a straight right hand from Greene. Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Greene slips under a jab from Dylan. Dylan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dylan moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Greene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Dylan. Dylan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Greene works the jab nicely. Dylan throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab. Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Dylan's head. Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dylan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Dylan is out of range. Dylan misses with a head kick.
Greene misses with a wild body shot. A decent looking body kick lands there for Greene. Dylan misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming. Greene throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.
Greene checks a leg kick. Dylan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene. Greene throws a push kick but Dylan slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greene scores with a jab. Billy Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dylan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dylan throws a jab when Greene was well out of range. Dylan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dylan misses with a leg kick and Greene counters with an inside leg kick. Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a lazy body kick and Dylan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Dylan misses its intended target. Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Dylan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greene throws a nice inside leg kick. Greene blocks a head kick by Dylan.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dylan. That did some damage! Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Greene jabs Dylan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Greene scores with a head kick.
Dylan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dylan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene with a jab. Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dylan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dylan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Greene stuns Dylan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Greene throws out a loose jab but Dylan uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dylan tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Billy Greene is winning the standup battle so far. Dylan avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dylan takes a step back to recover. Greene loads up on a big right hand but Dylan slips the punch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dylan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A head kick from Greene lands but Dylan takes it in his stride. Dylan ducks under a wild hook from Greene. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Greene dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Greene connects with an inside leg kick. Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Greene tenderised Dylan's leg. Dylan is trying to keep his angry face on. Dylan checks the leg kick. Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dylan avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A cross from Greene lands. A punch combination from Dylan misses. Dylan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good leg kick by Greene there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dylan thows a leg kick but Greene checks it and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dylan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dylan blocks a jab. Greene connects with a body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Dylan. Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene swings for the body but Dylan moves out of range.
Dylan lands a body shot.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dylan moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Dylan's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Greene scores with a spinning back kick! Greene throws a low kick but Dylan avoids it. Greene cracks Dylan with a right hand to the side of the head. Dylan throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range. Dylan looks to throw a body kick and Greene counters with a solid body kick. Dylan wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs. Greene looks to land a combination. Dylan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dylan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Greene scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dylan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dylan throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Dylan's head back.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Dylan is just out of range. Dylan slips under a jab. Greene throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.
Dylan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Greene thumps Dylan with a low kick. Dylan thows a body kick. Greene tries to catch it but that hurt him. Dylan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dylan blocks a head kick by Greene.
Greene jabs Dylan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Daniel Dylan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greene misses with a straight right. A shot to the body from Dylan misses and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Greene throws a hook but Dylan avoids it easily. Greene cracks Dylan with a right hand to the side of the head. Greene blocks a head kick by Dylan.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dylan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dylan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Greene thows a body shot but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A big left from Greene misses. Billy Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Greene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Greene showed his dominance in that final round. Well Greene has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Greene! A very excited looking Billy Greene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo's entrance music is Lil' Jamal- Genetic For Terror. A fine choice. Redenbacher has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Orville Redenbacher 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Kublai Congo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Redenbacher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Congo 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. Congo thuds his right hand into Redenbacher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Redenbacher moves into range and clinches up with Congo. Redenbacher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head. Congo is looking to control Redenbacher's arms but Redenbacher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Congo has his back to the cage. Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher misses with a punch to the body.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Redenbacher avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage. Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Redenbacher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redenbacher misses with a hook from the clinch. Congo is working for takedown but Redenbacher is calmly controlling the position for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Congo backwards. Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redenbacher prevents a body shot from Congo. Redenbacher tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
That's one minute gone in the round. Congo is trying to force a seperation but Redenbacher has the dominant position. Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo wants to take the fight to the mat but Redenbacher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it. Redenbacher lands a left hand.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Congo is breathing heavily. 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! Redenbacher lands a body shot. A short right from Redenbacher on the inside. Redenbacher scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo. A short body shot lands from Redenbacher as the two fighters clinch.
Redenbacher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Congo blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Congo looking to slow down the pace here. Redenbacher scores with an uppercut up the middle. Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut. Congo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redenbacher after a bit of a struggle. Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Congo backwards. A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
Congo takes a shot to the head. Redenbacher tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redenbacher. Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redenbacher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Good body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow. Still in the clinch, Redenbacher scores with a nice short uppercut. A shot in the inside from Redenbacher.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redenbacher is defending well for now. Redenbacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Redenbacher jabs Congo right on the nose. Congo blinks but takes it well. Congo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo moves into the clinch. Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards. Congo takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher. Congo wants to take the fight to the mat but Redenbacher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Congo wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Redenbacher. Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Redenbacher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head. Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it. Redenbacher avoids a wild elbow strike from Congo. A right hand to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Redenbacher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher lands an uppercut. Redenbacher pushes Congo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Congo backwards. A right hand to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice body punch from Redenbacher - that landed with a thud.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head. Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut. Congo takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orville Redenbacher dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redenbacher lands with a straight right. Congo didn't see that one coming. Congo wants to land a leg kick but Redenbacher is out of range. Redenbacher has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Congo blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Redenbacher blocks a body shot from Congo. Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards. Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo tries a body shot but Redenbacher blocks it.
Redenbacher lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards. A frustrated look appears on Congo's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo. Congo lands a nice knee to the body. Redenbacher blocks an uppercut.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Redenbacher avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Congo leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Redenbacher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Congo has Redenbacher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redenbacher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Redenbacher on the inside. Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards. Congo prevents a body shot from Redenbacher. Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Redenbacher. Congo takes a shot to the head. Redenbacher tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Redenbacher misses with a body punch.
Redenbacher lands a left hand.
Redenbacher misses with a body punch.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Congo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses. Redenbacher scores with an uppercut up the middle. Congo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redenbacher lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo is rocked! Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo. Redenbacher lands a body punch in the clinch. Redenbacher lands a nice shot to the body. Redenbacher blocks a body shot from Congo. Congo working aggressively here.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right hook to the body lands for Redenbacher.
Congo is looking for a takedown. A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
A short right from Redenbacher. Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo trying to stall but Redenbacher improves his position.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Congo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redenbacher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Congo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Redenbacher lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redenbacher creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Congo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Congo drops to his knees and Redenbacher pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orville Redenbacher! Orville Redenbacher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Kublai Congo had this to say: 'bowsheet!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ange Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Defense Distributed. Fili is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Spaceship Superstar. Ange Fili has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cody Wilson's chin.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Wilson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ange Fili! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fili is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Fili misses with a straight left. Wilson throws a push kick but Fili slaps the foot to one side. Fili throws a big shot that misses. Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fili throws out the jab. Fili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fili is just out of range. Fili tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fili lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fili. Fili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fili with a hook. Wilson misses the jab. Fili is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Fili thows a body shot but no joy. Fili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Fili has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fili.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fili. Wilson misses with some punches.
Fili misses with a punch on the inside.
Fili lands a left hand.
Fili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Wilson. Fili lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off. Fili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fili as Wilson tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson. Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fili. Fili can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Fili has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Fili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Fili as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fili throws a head punch that misses. Wilson wants to stall.
Wilson prevents Fili from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson. Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filis head. Fili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fili lands with a light punch inside. Fili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Fili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot. Fili tries to clinch up. Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fili is just out of range. Fili 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.
Wilson throws a low kick but Fili moves out of range easily. Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fili stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson is rocked! Ange Fili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fili misses with the combination.
Wilson jabs at Fili's body. That kick from Wilson tenderised Fili's leg. Fili is trying to keep his angry face on. Fili misses with a straight right. Fili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson. Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook. Fili takes one to the side of the head.
Fili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Fili.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Fili's front leg but catches the back leg as Fili tries to avoid it. Wilson avoids the head kick by Fili.
Wilson connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fili counter with a right hand. 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! Fili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fili throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it. Fili darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fili has managed to clinch.
Fili swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it. Fili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fili lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fili is stalling here.
Fili misses with the head strike.
Fili misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Fili unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fili is unloading with more strikes now! Wilson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ange Fili! An intense looking Ange Fili took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to my new team at Ancient Alien they were the missing piece. I feel complete...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Ya Neck. Bill Clinton 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, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by Clinton. Baird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Clinton. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet. Baird needs to keep his hands up - Clinton had a free shot at his head there. Baird closes the distance and clinches. Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton lands a nice knee to the body. Clinton missing with knees to the body.
Baird jumps guard and drags Clinton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Baird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. 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! Clinton trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. Baird looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baird keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully. Clinton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baird is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Clinton connects with a couple of short punches. Clinton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Clinton is in close to Baird's body, working some short punches and elbows. Clinton postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clinton being controlled here momentarily. Baird working a defensive guard here.
Baird pulls Clinton in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baird working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Macadam Baird was stalling too much, according to the referee. Baird moves into the clinch. Baird managing to block the knees to the body from Clinton.
Clinton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Baird has Clinton up against the cage in a 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! Clinton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinton lands a takedown into guard.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully. Clinton looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard. Clinton trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. Baird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clinton is one step ahead there. Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baird controls Clinton momentarily but Clinton frees himself. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Baird wants to slow Clinton down by chopping away at his legs. Baird on the wrong end of a nice hook. Baird misses with a wild body shot. Clinton scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baird misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming. Baird misses with a straight left. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baird gets a clinch. Clinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Baird avoids the damage to the body. Baird tightens his grip and picks Clinton up, before dumping him to the ground. Clinton manages to land in guard. Baird looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baird is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clinton's half guard. Baird is stalling here. Clinton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baird seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clinton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Baird is not content to let Clinton control the position. Baird is trying to get back to half guard. Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working. Baird tries to bench press Clinton off him but Clinton keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clinton lands some shots froms side control. Clinton working the ground and pound but Baird is defending the strikes. Clinton scoring with punches and elbows. Baird tries to get back to half guard but can't. Clinton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baird knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bill Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Clinton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Clinton misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working. Baird tries to improve position but can't. Clinton tries to advance to mount but Baird denies him. Baird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clinton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. 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! Clinton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Baird trying to control from the bottom.
Clinton wants to control but Baird is keeping him busy. Baird has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baird is trying to stand up here but Clinton is controlling him well. Baird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Baird. Clinton advances to half guard. Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clinton. Baird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Baird is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Clinton is looking to pass Baird's guard but actually Baird recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baird wants to stand up but Clinton is controlling him. Clinton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baird keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baird controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clinton misses with a kick to the body.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baird throws a head kick that misses. Baird rushes Clinton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baird tries to pull guard but Clinton forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Clinton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baird clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Clinton controlling well, preventing Baird from escaping the position.
Clinton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Baird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clinton's guard. Nice work there by Baird.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clinton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Clinton managing to control the position. Baird content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clinton can't keep his opponent in guard - Baird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Clinton is controlling Baird's trapped leg to prevent Baird from advancing to side control. Clinton won't allow Baird to pass to mount. Clinton trying to control here.
Clinton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinton tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg. Nice strikes from Baird there. Baird trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well. Baird is nestled in close to Clinton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Baird thows a huge punch but Clinton dodges it nicely.
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. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Clinton's temple. Clinton is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bill Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baird lands with a punch from half guard. Baird is pressing down on Clinton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clinton is holding on for now. Baird missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Clinton works his way to full guard. Good work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Baird trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baird scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Clinton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Clinton! In his post fight interview, Bill Clinton gave a big smile as he said 'That's how you're gonna beat 'em, Billy. They keep underestimating you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes into the arena with Ain't No Sunshine- DMX blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Speed's choice of entrance music: Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Abel Speed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abel Speed! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Speed misses with a wild body shot. Barksdale misses with a looping right. Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Speed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Speed instigates a clinch. Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speed.
Speed digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected. Barksdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Speed! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Speed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barksdale off and has taken his back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Speed avoiding Barksdale 's attempts to control his hands. Speed missing with punches from the back. 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. Speed misses with a punch to the head. Speed gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Speed misses with a punch to the head. Speed keeps control of the position as Barksdale tries to break free.
Barksdale looking very determined here, making life difficult for Speed.
Speed throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Barksdale!
Barksdale covering up well under a series of strikes from Speed. Speed throwing sloppy strikes. Speed keeps control of the position as Barksdale tries to break free.
Barksdale breaks Speed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barksdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Speed has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale. Barksdale 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. Barksdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Speed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses. Barksdale throwing strikes but missing. Barksdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Barksdale throwing strikes from guard but Speed blocks nicely. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Speed wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barksdale scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Barksdale throwing strikes but missing. Speed wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment. Barksdale throwing strikes but missing. Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Speed trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Barksdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Speed has wrist control. Speed wants to sweep but no luck. Barksdale slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barksdale scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Barksdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speed defending well though. Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Speed defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Speed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Speed is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale is stalling here. Speed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barksdale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Speed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Barksdale is not content to let Speed control the position. Barksdale is trying to control Speed's posture but Speed avoids it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Speed lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Speed thows a body shot but no joy. Barksdale moves out of range as Speed strikes. Speed loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch. Barksdale works the jab nicely. A thudding body kick lands there by Barksdale!
Barksdale tries to score with a low kick but Speed moves his leg out of the way. Barksdale moves away from the strike by Speed. Speed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barksdale. Barksdale obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target. Barksdale scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Barksdale. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Speed throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease. Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Speed misses the target. Barksdale tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale. Speed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Speed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Speed lands a jab to the head.
Barksdale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Speed fails to land with a series of punches.
Speed is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Speed.
Speed swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Good shot there by Speed. Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up with Speed, looking for a takedown. Barksdale pushes Speed against the cage but Speed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Barksdale closes the distance and pushes Speed back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed is looking to control Barksdale's arms but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speed has his back to the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Speed. Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut. Speed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barksdale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Barksdale lands with a light punch inside. Speed takes a shot to the head. Barksdale prevents a body shot from Speed. Barksdale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Speed prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch. Barksdale misses with a short punch on the inside. Speed is trying to force a seperation but Barksdale has the dominant position. Speed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barksdale pulls him back up using the underhooks. Speed throws a head punch that misses. Speed tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barksdale as Speed tries to tie him up. Speed struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barksdale misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Speed. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale. Speed manages to break the clinch.
Speed jabs Barksdale right on the nose. Barksdale blinks but takes it well. Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick. Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Speed manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Donk. Barksdale catches Speed right on the button with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale lands an overhand right. Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it. Jermaine Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far. Speed walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale. Barksdale throws a low kick but Speed avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barksdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speed. Barksdale slips under a jab. Speed misses with a looping left. A cross from Barksdale lands. Speed scores with a hook. Barksdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Speed lands with a shot to the body. Barksdale throws a low kick but Speed avoids it. Speed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Barksdale. Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it. Speed slips under a jab from Barksdale. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Speed's head. Barksdale feints a jab promting Speed to slip. Barksdale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Speed slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Speed misses with a left hand and Barksdale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speed's knee momentarily. Some bone on bone action there as Speed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Speed clinches up with Barksdale and pushes him back against the cage. Barksdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards. Barksdale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow. Speed wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Speed. Barksdale lands with a left to the head. Barksdale gets underhooks to prevent Speed's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land. Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed working aggressively here.
Speed takes a shot to the head. Barksdale lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Speed - that landed with a thud.
Barksdale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Speed prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch. Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it. Barksdale blocks a body shot from Speed. Barksdale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barksdale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The referee calls for Barksdale to work.
Barksdale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barksdale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Speed takes a shot to the head. Speed wants a takedown but no success here.
Jermaine Barksdale has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside. Barksdale thows a body shot but no joy. Speed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barksdale paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barksdale lands with a kick to the temple. Speed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Some wild striking there from Speed.
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed lands with an uppercut that bounces Barksdale off the cage and back into range. Speed scores with a one two! Barksdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barksdale clinches up with Speed and pushes him back against the cage. Barksdale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Speed working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barksdale. Speed tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barksdale is leaning against Speed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Speed tries to move into range but Barksdale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Speed's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed. Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Speed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Speed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barksdale is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Speed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barksdale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speed scrambles back to his feet. Speed blocks a jab. Speed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barksdale finds it's way round the side to connect with Speed's head. Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speed. Abel Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed. Barksdale stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Speed throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily. Barksdale throws a solid leg kick but Speed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barksdale. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barksdale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet. Speed misses with a series of wild punches.
Barksdale cracks Speed with a good jab. Speed misses the shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Speed.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away. Speed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand. Speed throws a big shot that misses. Barksdale connects with a body shot. Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barksdale thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side. Speed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Nice jab there from Barksdale. Speed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Speed. A big left from Barksdale misses. Barksdale tries a low kick but Speed avoids it. Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Barksdale catches Speed right on the button with a cross. Speed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barksdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speed. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Speed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barksdale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed scores with a hook to the body. Barksdale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barksdale connects with a crisp jab. A left lands for Speed. Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick. Speed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Speed works the jab nicely. Speed throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range. Barksdale pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch. Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed prevents a body shot from Barksdale. Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around? A left hand lands to the body for Barksdale.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut. Barksdale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed misses with a body punch.
Speed is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him? Speed is looking to control Barksdale's arms but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speed has his back to the cage. Speed seems to have recovered his senses. Barksdale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Speed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow. Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
Speed misses with some punches.
Barksdale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards. Barksdale is looking to control Speed's arms but Speed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barksdale has his back to the cage. Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Barksdale prevents Speed from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Speed. Barksdale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards. Speed throws a head punch that misses. Speed tries to throw a body punch but Barksdale avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage. Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow. Speed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barksdale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barksdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Speed scores with the left hand. Barksdale knows he should have avoided that one. A shot to the liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot. Barksdale lands a big head kick that sends Speed tumbling to the mat! Barksdale takes a step backwards and waves Speed back to his feet - he wants the finish! Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range. Speed fails in his attempt to clinch. Speed throws a big shot that misses. Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage. Speed moves into the clinch successfully.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale had his way with Abel Speed in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Speed tries to clinch but Barksdale is having none of it. Barksdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speed moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Speed misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Barksdale. Barksdale throws a poor cross that misses
and Speed counters with a lovely shot to the body. Barksdale throws a head kick that misses. Speed scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Barksdale. A clash of legs there as Speed blocks the low kick. A cross from Barksdale lands. A head kick misses from Barksdale. Speed lands a jab to Barksdale's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed throws a shot to the body.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes. Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Speed. Speed slips a jab from Barksdale. Speed misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely. Speed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Speed thows a body shot but no joy. Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speed throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale. Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speed stuns Barksdale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Speed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Barksdale finds it's way through Speed's defenses. Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
A big right from Barksdale misses. Barksdale cracks Speed with a right hand to the side of the head. Barksdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barksdale lands with an uppercut that bounces Speed off the cage and back into range. Barksdale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards. Barksdale avoids the body shot from Speed.
Speed misses the body punch and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand. Speed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Abel Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it. Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Speed. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Barksdale takes one to the side of the head.
Barksdale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Speeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Speed misses with a jab to the body
and Barksdale counters with a shoot takedown. Speed fights it but they end up in guard. Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jermaine Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Speed trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale controlling from the top position. Speed trying to control the position.
Barksdale is stalling in the full guard.
Abel Speed has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Speed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barksdale rather than just go for the knockout. Barksdale is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jermaine Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barksdale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Barksdale! Jermaine Barksdale is the new light heavyweight champion! Our winner, Jermaine Barksdale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Abel Speed had this to say: 'Shouldn't have got too stoned and missed my flight. Oh well maybe a rematch is in order?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ivey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Friday. Graves has chosen Alvarez as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
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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
43 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ivey blocks a jab. Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivey is able to avoid easily. Ivey throws a leg kick and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Graves motions for Ivey to come forward. Graves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ivey cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs. A swing and a miss from Graves. Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Ivey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ivey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivey. Ivey trying to move into half guard but instead Graves has managed to sweep! Ivey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ivey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivey wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position. Ivey advances to half guard. Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ivey wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position. Ivey trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivey controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard. Graves keeping moving, preventing Ivey from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phil Ivey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Ivey throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ivey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target. Graves misses with a low kick. Graves avoids the body shot from Ivey.
Ivey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ivey lands with a nice body kick. Ivey blocks the body kick.
Graves thuds his right hand into Ivey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Graves ducks under a wild hook from Ivey. Ivey misses with a head kick.
Graves walks into a jab.
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut. The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivey doesn't seem phased though. This has been an exciting period of action! Graves lands with a right hand. Ivey throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. A big right from Graves misses. Ivey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot. Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Ivey misses the target. Ivey misses with a head kick.
Graves blocks a head kick by Ivey.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Ivey ducks down to avoid it. Ivey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover. Ivey ducks under a wild hook from Graves. Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. Graves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ivey blocks a jab. Graves feints and then cracks Ivey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivey down. Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ivey staying out of range there. A shot to the liver by Ivey. Beautiful body shot. Graves misses with a straight right. 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 Phil Ivey will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Doug Graves's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Graves misses with a looping right. Graves throws a jab when Ivey was well out of range. Graves avoids a kick to the body.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Ivey is out of range. Ivey takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses. Ivey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves. Ivey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivey throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it. Ivey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ivey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it. Ivey lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ivey misses with a hook to the body
and Ivey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ivey connects with a body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivey. Graves throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range. Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target. A cross from Graves lands. Ivey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ivey is looking to wear down Graves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A telegraphed right hand from Ivey misses the target. Ivey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Doug Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup. Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ivey swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ivey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivey doesn't seem phased though. Ivey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ivey gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Graves gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ivey is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Graves! A victorious Doug Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinícius Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalcante comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance. Arvydas Sabonis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vinícius Cavalcante's chin.
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191 cm
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265 lbs
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293 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinícius Cavalcante! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cavalcante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Cavalcante. Sabonis connects with a leg kick. Cavalcante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cavalcante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabonis manages to avoid it. That kick from Sabonis tenderised Cavalcante's leg. Cavalcante is trying to keep his angry face on. Sabonis throws a nice inside leg kick. Cavalcante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabonis moves away. Cavalcante avoids the body shot from Sabonis.
Cavalcante moves out of range of the body kick. Cavalcante scoring well with a low kick there.
Sabonis scores with a spinning back kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Sabonis misses its intended target. Sabonis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sabonis throws a body punch but Cavalcante moves out of range. Cavalcante wants to land a leg kick but Sabonis is out of range. Cavalcante tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavalcante throws a jab when Sabonis was well out of range. Sabonis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sabonis scoring well with a low kick there.
Cavalcante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sabonis. The fighters circle momentarily. Cavalcante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sabonis thuds his shin into the meat of Cavalcante's side. Cavalcante is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cavalcante crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sabonis - the referee stops the clock and Cavalcante gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sabonis. Cavalcante manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sabonis gets a clinch. Sabonis scores with a shoulder strike. Sabonis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabonis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavalcante or not. Sabonis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavalcantes head. Sabonis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cavalcante's elbow. Cavalcante tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabonis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sabonis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cavalcante's elbow. Sabonis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalcante backwards. Sabonis tries to work over Cavalcante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sabonis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cavalcante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabonis. That did some damage! Sabonis thumps Cavalcante with a low kick. Sabonis misses the shot to the body. Sabonis scores with a head kick.
Sabonis lands a nice hook to Cavalcante's body. Cavalcante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sabonis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabonis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cavalcante throws an off balance right hand
and Sabonis moves into the clinch. Cavalcante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cavalcante wants to break free but Sabonis has control.
Sabonis cracks Cavalcante with a nice body shot. Sabonis can't find room to land a body shot as Cavalcante controls the action.
Sabonis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sabonis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sabonis manages to break the clinch.
Sabonis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sabonis lands the left hand. Cavalcante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nice body punch from Sabonis. Cavalcante tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sabonis throws a leg kick which misses Cavalcante's front leg but catches the back leg as Cavalcante tries to avoid it. Sabonis lands a body shot.
Sabonis lands a leg kick that knocks Cavalcante off balance momentarily. Sabonis delivers a nice body kick. Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters circling a little - Sabonis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sabonis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cavalcante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sabonis. Sabonis obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabonis scores with a push kick. Sabonis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sabonis scores with a kick to the midsection. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabonis, right into the meat.
Sabonis thows a body shot but no joy. Sabonis rushes Cavalcante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Sabonis. Cavalcante will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Sabonis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalcante backwards. Sabonis misses with a punch to the body.
Sabonis scores with a hook to the body. Sabonis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalcante backwards. Sabonis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cavalcante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A jab from Sabonis does it's job there. Sabonis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sabonis throws a front kick that sends Cavalcante stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sabonis lands a left and a right that send Cavalcante crashing to the mat, dazed. Sabonis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cavalcante is rocked!
It looks like Vinícius Cavalcante has been cut. Sabonis throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cavalcante clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sabonis stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arvydas Sabonis! Arvydas Sabonis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar has chosen On the Warpath as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Proudstar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 cm
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284 lbs
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285 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ali Baba Mohammed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Proudstar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Proudstar gets caught napping as Ali Baba Mohammed dives in and scores a takedown. Proudstar manages to retain guard. Proudstar is looking for a triangle but Ali Baba Mohammed pushes his legs off easily.
Ali Baba Mohammed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Proudstar is keeping the position for now. Proudstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali Baba Mohammed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proudstar is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Proudstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali Baba Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Proudstar forces his way into half guard. Ali Baba Mohammed tries to get to full guard but Proudstar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Proudstar wants to control but Ali Baba Mohammed is keeping him busy. Ali Baba Mohammed trying to control here.
Proudstar prevents Ali Baba Mohammed from improving his position. Proudstar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Proudstar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Proudstar is taking a breather. Ali Baba Mohammed 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Proudstar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali Baba Mohammed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ali Baba Mohammed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proudstar is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ali Baba Mohammed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Proudstar throws a wild body kick that Ali Baba Mohammed sees coming a mile off. Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a low kick nicely. Ali Baba Mohammed throws a lazy body kick and Proudstar counters with a nice body shot. Ali Baba Mohammed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Proudstar. This has been an exciting period of action! Proudstar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Proudstar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali Baba Mohammed . Good exchange - Proudstar coming out on top. Ali Baba Mohammed throws a lazy right hand but Proudstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ali Baba Mohammed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a leg kick. Proudstar throws a lazy body kick and Ali Baba Mohammed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ali Baba Mohammed trying to control but Proudstar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ali Baba Mohammed throwing strikes from guard but Proudstar blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali Baba Mohammed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Proudstar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali Baba Mohammed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Proudstar keeping moving, preventing Ali Baba Mohammed from controlling successfully. Ali Baba Mohammed stopping the sweep attempt from Proudstar. Ali Baba Mohammed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ali Baba Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ali Baba Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Proudstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Proudstar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali Baba Mohammed won't allow Proudstar to sweep him here. Ali Baba Mohammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ali Baba Mohammed looking to pass the guard. Ali Baba Mohammed 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. Ali Baba Mohammed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ali Baba Mohammed looking to sit in guard and control but Proudstar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Proudstar wants to control from the top but Ali Baba Mohammed keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Proudstar will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Ali Baba Mohammed takes a swing at Proudstar's ribcage but misses. Proudstar avoids a kick to the body.
Ali Baba Mohammed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali Baba Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali Baba Mohammed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proudstar backwards. Ali Baba Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Proudstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali Baba Mohammed lands with a short head shot on the inside. Proudstar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali Baba Mohammed backwards. Proudstar is trying to break the clinch but Ali Baba Mohammed is controlling him. Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudstar misses with a knee strike.
Proudstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali Baba Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it. Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Proudstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali Baba Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Proudstar fails to land. Proudstar prevents a body shot from Ali Baba Mohammed . Proudstar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Proudstar.
Proudstar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudstar. Proudstar throws a head punch that misses. Proudstar misses with a punch to the body.
Proudstar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali Baba Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Proudstar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali Baba Mohammed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudstar's elbow. Proudstar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali Baba Mohammed . Proudstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali Baba Mohammed backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ali Baba Mohammed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Proudstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali Baba Mohammed controls his hands.
Proudstar lands with a left to the head. Ali Baba Mohammed cracks Proudstar with a nice body shot. Proudstar looking to throw knees to the head but Ali Baba Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Proudstar prevents a body shot from Ali Baba Mohammed . Ali Baba Mohammed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ali Baba Mohammed is looking to take this one to the mat. Proudstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James Proudstar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Proudstar tries to work over Ali Baba Mohammed 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ali Baba Mohammed tries to score a body lock takedown but Proudstar shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali Baba Mohammed s head. Proudstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Proudstar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Ali Baba Mohammed tries to bum rush Proudstar with a series of wild strikes but Proudstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. James Proudstar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ali Baba Mohammed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Proudstar takes a step back to recover. Ali Baba Mohammed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ali Baba Mohammed takes a body punch but keeps moving. Proudstar 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. Ali Baba Mohammed connects with a solid leg kick. Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Proudstar misses with a straight right. Proudstar connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ali Baba Mohammed throws a shot from downtown. Proudstar moves away and avoids it. Proudstar throws a head kick but Ali Baba Mohammed moves out of range.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proudstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Proudstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ali Baba Mohammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Proudstar. Proudstar misses with a hook. Ali Baba Mohammed ducked under it nicely. Ali Baba Mohammed moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Proudstar looks to land a right hand but Ali Baba Mohammed moved out of range. Proudstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Proudstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Proudstar 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. Ali Baba Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. James Proudstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ali Baba Mohammed avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali Baba Mohammed . Proudstar does a little dance to reset his feet. Proudstar looks for the body kick but Ali Baba Mohammed saw that one coming. Ali Baba Mohammed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Proudstar counters with a low kick, right behind Ali Baba Mohammed 's knee. Proudstar throws a body punch but Ali Baba Mohammed moves out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ali Baba Mohammed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A solid leg kick lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed 's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Proudstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a looping overhand right but Proudstar ducks down to avoid it. Proudstar throws a right and a left that both miss. Proudstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali Baba Mohammed .
Ali Baba Mohammed cracks the inside of Proudstar's front leg. Ali Baba Mohammed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Proudstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali Baba Mohammed takes a swing at Proudstar's ribcage but misses. Ali Baba Mohammed is looking to land body kicks. Proudstar scores with a hook to the body. Ali Baba Mohammed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ali Baba Mohammed throws a lazy right hand but Proudstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Proudstar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A slapping leg kick lands for Proudstar.
Proudstar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali Baba Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Proudstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali Baba Mohammed throws out the jab. Ali Baba Mohammed throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Proudstar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ali Baba Mohammed scores with a jab to the jaw. Good leg kick by Proudstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Proudstar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Proudstar cracks the inside of Ali Baba Mohammed 's front leg. Ali Baba Mohammed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ali Baba Mohammed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Proudstar keeps Ali Baba Mohammed at a distance using the push kick. Proudstar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali Baba Mohammed 's calf. A punch lands to the side of Ali Baba Mohammed 's head but he takes it in his stride. Proudstar drops Ali Baba Mohammed with a beautiful combination! Ali Baba Mohammed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Proudstar is looking for the KO!
Ali Baba Mohammed is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. BAM! Proudstar delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ali Baba Mohammed like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). James Proudstar! Post fight, James Proudstar stared into the camera and said 'Me need another arm for all my belts.'. Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed was interviewed post fight and said 'AAAHHHHH FUCK!! '.
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