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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumamoc Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by CALIFORNIA LOVE by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tumamoc Hill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Cruz tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Hill is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cruz is trying to escape and Hill transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cruz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hill! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tumamoc Hill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazanov slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bazanov.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bazanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Bazanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bazanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bazanov is defended easily by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bazanov is defended easily by Smith.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bazanov shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Bazanov with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bazanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Bazanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Bazanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazanov dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Bazanov's head and hops out.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Bazanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bazanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Bazanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Bazanov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Bazanov won't let him.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Bazanov.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bazanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bazanov is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Anatoly Bazanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bazanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Bazanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anatoly Bazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bazanov. Bazanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bazanov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Bazanov into the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Bazanov's head.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Bazanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bazanov in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Anatoly Bazanov has been cut.
Bazanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bazanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bazanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bazanov is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a one two! Bazanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith sizes up Bazanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Bazanov stumbling back into the cage.
Bazanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tests Bazanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bazanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bazanov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Bazanov into the cage.
Bazanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Bazanov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Bazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bazanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith just leaning against Bazanov, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith pushes Bazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anatoly Bazanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Bazanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bazanov.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bazanov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith thows a body kick. Bazanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith tries to bum rush Bazanov with a series of wild strikes but Bazanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bazanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bazanov persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bazanov dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Bazanov's head and hops out.
Smith throws a right and a left that both 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!
Bazanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bazanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazanov somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bazanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bazanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Bazanov fails to land.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Bazanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bazanov up against the cage.
Bazanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith is trying to drag Bazanov to the mat but Bazanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bazanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bazanov backwards.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Bazanov fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bazanov up against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bazanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith scores with a head kick. Bazanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bazanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith leaves Bazanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Bazanov in a clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Bazanov's takedown attempt.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bazanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bazanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bazanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bazanov throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bazanov's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Bazanov wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Bazanov is trying to keep Smith in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anatoly Bazanov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bazanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bazanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bazanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick from Smith lands but Bazanov takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a right hand that Bazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bazanov also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a combination. Bazanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bazanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Bazanov's head.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Bazanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bazanov is rocked!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Bazanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Bazanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bazanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bazanov scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Bazanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bazanov tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Bazanov dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Bazanov's head and hops out.
Bazanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith rushes Bazanov with punches - Bazanov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bazanov goes down! Smith follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Neidhart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids a kick to the body.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Neidhart misses the target.
Neidhart throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a single leg into guard. Neidhart didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neidhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neidhart is keeping the position for now.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Neidhart is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White postures up.
Neidhart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
White wants to improve his position but Neidhart is controlling well.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
White trying to control here.
Neidhart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White 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.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Neidhart is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neidhart trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to stand and escape but Neidhart is having none of it.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neidhart is controlling him.
Neidhart trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neidhart preventing the sweep.
Neidhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White pulls Neidhart in close to prevent any damage.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neidhart is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neidhart was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart thumps White with a low kick.
Neidhart lands a jab to the nose.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neidhart.
Neidhart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neidhart manages to avoid it.
White moves in looking to clinch but Neidhart pushes him off.
White cracks Neidhart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White misses the shot to the body.
White moves out of range as Neidhart throws a body kick.
Neidhart is looking to score with low kicks.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Neidhart.
Neidhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White misses the jab.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neidhart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neidhart working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neidhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neidhart looking to control.
Neidhart keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neidhart keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Neidhart is trying to control the position but White postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neidhart throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Neidhart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Neidhart circles away.
White defending well as Neidhart loads up on a big left hand.
Neidhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Neidhart slips a jab and a cross from White.
Neidhart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
White is looking to wear down Neidhart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Neidhart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to bum rush Neidhart with a series of wild strikes but Neidhart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White stuns Neidhart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neidhart misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by White.
White shoots in for a takedown but Neidhart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neidhart throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White misses the shot to the body.
Neidhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neidhart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Neidhart tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neidhart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neidhart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White dives in and grabs Neidhart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neidhart pushes down on White's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chalky White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neidhart lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neidhart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neidhart throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Neidhart misses.
White shoots in and bounces Neidhart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neidhart is trying to keep White in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White postures up and lands a big shot to Neidhart's brow.
Chalky White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White throwing strikes from guard but Neidhart blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neidhart looking to control.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White postures up in Neidhart's guard and throws a big left but Neidhart blocks it.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
White wants to pass the guard but Neidhart is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Neidhart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Chalky White wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
White closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neidhart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neidhart pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Neidhart looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Neidhart tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neidhart to score with a decent uppercut.
Neidhart misses with a hook.
White avoids the head kick by Neidhart.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Neidhart tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neidhart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neidhart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neidhart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neidhart is trying to keep White in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White passes into half guard.
Neidhart tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neidhart manages to get to full guard.
Neidhart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Neidhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neidhart looking to control.
Neidhart has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Neidhart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Neidhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chalky White just wasn't active enough.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Neidhart throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Neidhart throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas Neidhart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neidhart misses with a hook.
Neidhart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by White.
Neidhart avoids the body shot from White.
White gets the takedown into side control.
White trying to control the action but Neidhart is working from the bottom.
Neidhart is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart is trying to get back to half guard.
White is chipping away with strikes.
White throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thomas Neidhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neidhart manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
We've been hearing that White has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neidhart is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute White jumps into side control!
White tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neidhart tries to improve position but can't.
Neidhart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
White lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chalky White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chalky White!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perus Jamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achilles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Perus Jamppa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips under a jab from Jamppa.
Jamppa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jamppa 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Jamppa.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamppa tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jamppa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jamppa misses with an elbow strike.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jamppa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jamppa is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jamppa has his back to the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamppa or not.
Jones digs a right hand into Jamppa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamppa's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamppa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jamppa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamppa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamppa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamppa is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jamppa has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jamppa avoids it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Jamppa avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jamppa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Victory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jamppa 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.
Jamppa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jamppa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perus Jamppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Jamppa.
Jones blocks a head kick by Jamppa.
Jamppa loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jamppa.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Jamppa.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jamppa misses with a head kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Jamppa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jamppa tries to avoid it.
Jamppa looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
Jamppa misses with a head kick.
Jones thows a body kick. Jamppa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jamppa misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Jamppa was not able to check.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jamppa misses with a low kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Jamppa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamppa down.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Jamppa.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamppa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamppa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones throws a leg kick but Jamppa moved away.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jamppa on the side of the head.
Jamppa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jamppa misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamppa lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamppa or not.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Jamppa's head.
Jamppa wants to break free but Jones has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamppa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamppa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jamppa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jamppa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jamppa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jamppa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones wants to slow Jamppa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jamppa scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jamppa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Jamppa off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamppa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Achilles Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamppa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jamppa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamppa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jamppa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jamppa throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jamppa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a low kick but Jamppa avoids it.
Jamppa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jamppa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jamppa throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jamppa tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamppa. That did some damage!
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones moves out of range as Jamppa strikes.
Jamppa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamppa throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamppa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jamppa lands with a shot to the body.
Jamppa lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Jamppa takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Achilles Jones has been cut.
Jamppa flashes Jones a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jones crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jamppa punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perus Jamppa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates dives in for a single leg takedown but Monteban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Socrates wants a takedown.
Socrates has hold of one of Monteban's legs. Monteban is fighting the takedown attempt but Socrates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Socrates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Socrates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monteban is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monteban has escaped and now he's on top!
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteban won't allow Socrates to sweep him here.
Monteban might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Socrates is trying to keep Monteban in close.
Socrates lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monteban!
Monteban gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monteban defends it well.
Socrates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Socrates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monteban tries to get to full guard but Socrates has control of the leg.
Monteban trying to control from the bottom.
Monteban is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at VENDETTA Elite Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates lands with a punch from half guard.
Monteban is trying to maintain the position but Socrates is very close to passing his half guard.
Socrates is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monteban is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monteban trying to control but Socrates postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monteban regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Socrates.
Socrates is working Monteban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socrates is looking to work some ground and pound but Monteban has wrist control.
Socrates won't allow Monteban to sweep him here.
Monteban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monteban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monteban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Socrates is one step ahead there.
Monteban is trying to keep Socrates in close.
Socrates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monteban preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monteban pulls Socrates in close to prevent any damage.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monteban manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Socrates has Monteban in his guard.
Socrates working a defensive guard here.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates is trying to control but can't.
Socrates is trying to get back to full guard.
Monteban is trying to work for a kimura but Socrates is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Socrates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Socrates.
Socrates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteban defends well and Socrates ends up having to push Monteban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Socrates wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monteban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Socrates.
Ricardo Monteban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Socrates.
Socrates gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monteban defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban regains full guard. Nicely done.
Socrates throws a strike but Monteban rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monteban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socrates is keeping the position for now.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Socrates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monteban postures up.
Monteban stands and throws Socrates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Socrates is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is not content to let Monteban control the position.
Monteban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Socrates felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Monteban tries to move into full mount but can't pass Socrates's legs.
Socrates isn't going anywhere.
Socrates is looking to regain half guard here but Monteban keeps moving and retains side control.
Monteban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Socrates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates prevents Monteban from improving position.
Socrates manages to get back to half guard.
Monteban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Socrates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monteban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monteban prevents Socrates from improving his position.
Monteban trying to mount his opponent but Socrates defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is keen to just control but Socrates is a slippery customer.
Socrates moves into full guard.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monteban engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Socrates keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Socrates controls Monteban momentarily but Monteban frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban looking to pass the guard.
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 Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Monteban looks to land a right hand but Socrates moved out of range.
Georgio Socrates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socrates misses with a takedown
and Monteban counters with a nice double leg into side control. Socrates won't be happy with that.
Monteban trying to control the position but Socrates is working away.
Socrates struggling a bit here.
Monteban tries to move to mount but Socrates blocks the move with his legs.
Socrates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Monteban's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monteban works his foot free and advances to mount.
Socrates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates stops Monteban from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Socrates is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monteban looking to control but Socrates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Socrates working to try and regain half guard.
Monteban postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Socrates looks a forlorn figure.
Monteban working for a guillotine from mount but Socrates is in no mood to give up.
Socrates is squirming around, avoiding Monteban's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Socrates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monteban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates is looking to work some ground and pound but Monteban has wrist control.
Socrates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monteban is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monteban has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban won't allow Socrates to sweep him here.
Monteban passes Socrates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Socrates wants to control but Monteban is keeping busy.
Socrates preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Socrates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Monteban is looking for a kimura but Socrates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monteban to get the leverage.
Socrates wants to control but Monteban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is trying to control the action in half guard but Socrates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Socrates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Socrates.
Monteban won't allow Socrates to sweep him here.
Socrates wants to improve his position but instead Monteban has moved into half guard.
Socrates trying to hold on to Monteban's head to control him but Monteban postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteban prevents Socrates from improving his position.
Monteban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Monteban.
I think Monteban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to winters coming. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a one two combo.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Snow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Snow regains half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Snow from standing back up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Snow won't allow it.
Snow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snow.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.
Gracie prevents Snow from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow is trying to stand.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snow is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Snow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snow wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snow just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Snow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under Snow's chin. This could be all over... yep, Snow is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zeus Gracie!
In defeat, Jon Snow stepped up to the mic, saying 'may the whitewalkers devour your family, for you are a cage grabbing, low blow,, eye poking cheater.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuck Them All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Philipp Kostyrko enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asuka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kostyrko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Asuka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asuka tries to control but Kostyrko wriggling away.
Asuka has isolated one of Kostyrko's arms. Kostyrko looking to fight him off but Asuka twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raiden Asuka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Vicini has chosen Gasoline by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. Vadim Nazarov 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
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nazarov is defended easily by Vicini.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vicini's hands.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vicini digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Vicini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nazarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vicini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Nazarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vicini sprawls well initially but Nazarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Vicini is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
Vicini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov throwing shots but Vicini is blocking nicely.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vicini has wrist control.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Vicini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Vicini!
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Vicini wants to control the position but Nazarov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicini defending well though.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vicini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov is controlling the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicini defending well though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vicini misses with a kick to the body.
Vicini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Vicini counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vicini circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Vicini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vicini swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Vicini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vicini misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov takes a swing at Vicini's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov walks into a left hand.
Vicini works over Nazarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luca Vicini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vicini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
Nazarov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini tries to bench press Nazarov off him but Nazarov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Nazarov has mounted him!
A nice elbow there by Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Nazarov misses with a head shot.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Nazarov's attempts to control the action.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Vicini is rocked!
It looks like Luca Vicini has been cut.
Nazarov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Vicini badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nazarov around the waist but Nazarov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nazarov is the winner by TKO! Nazarov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A victorious Vadim Nazarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badger lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Badger feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badger.
Badger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Badger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badger breaks the clinch.
Badger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Hammer as he checks the leg kick.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer takes a swing at Badger's ribcage but misses.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammer dives in and grabs Badger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badger pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Badger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Badger scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Badger wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Badger pushes his legs off easily.
Badger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Badger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Badger is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Badger to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard but Badger has passed into side control.
Badger slows the pace down.
Badger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Badger keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hammer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Badger moves into full guard.
Hammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Badger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer advances to half guard.
Badger punching from the bottom.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Badger defending well.
Badger tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
Badger is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammer from advancing to side control.
Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Badger defending well.
Badger is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badger tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Badger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badger's hands.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Badger avoids them all with ease.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Badger is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Badger working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Badger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Badger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Badger prevents Hammer from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger works his way into side control.
Hammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Badger off and has taken his back!
Badger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hammer has the hooks in. Badger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hammer avoiding Badger 's attempts to control his hands.
Badger takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Badger is trying to break free.
Hammer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to break Badger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Badger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Badger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer is hanging on to Badger's back as he tries to escape.
Hammer tightening his grip on Badger, looking for the choke.
Hammer has good solid back control here.
Badger is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Badger is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Badger tries to hold on but Hammer postures up.
Badger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Badger is staying in there.
The referee warns Badger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badger is looking to escape.
Badger is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer controlling the pace for now.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount.
Hammer lands a big elbow.
Badger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hammer.
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badger tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer avoids the body shot from Badger.
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Badger knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Badger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hammer really felt that one!
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Badger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Badger is now in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking for a triangle here but Badger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Badger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger stands up.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Badger moves away and avoids it.
Badger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Badger is just out of range.
Badger staying out of range there.
Badger lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badger.
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Rush Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Badger's ribs.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Badger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Badger.
Badger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badger scores with a body shot.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Badger.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badger as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Badger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Badger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Badger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Badger wants to take a breather but Hammer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Badger.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Badger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Badger slips an elbow through the middle.
Badger preventing the sweep.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Badger pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Badger wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haywood Badger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haywood Badger!
Haywood Badger is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. Grey has chosen You shall not pass as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey thumps Silva with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Grey. Beautiful body shot.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Grey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva darts in and clinches Grey up against the cage.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grey is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Grey tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grey as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey.
Grey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working aggressively here.
Grey misses with some punches.
Silva pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Grey controls the action.
Grey swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey's elbow.
Grey manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
Grey swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Grey misses with a two punch combination.
Grey moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grey's knee momentarily.
Gandalf Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey avoids the head kick by Silva.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Grey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Grey looks winded!
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greys head.
Grey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands with a left to the head.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Grey blocks a body shot from Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Grey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Grey wants to stall.
Grey swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grey being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grey struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grey misses with some punches.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Grey lands a head shot.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grey thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Eduardo Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey blocks a head kick by Silva.
Grey misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey misses with an uppercut
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Grey off balance momentarily.
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!
Grey throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Grey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey misses with a punch on the inside.
Grey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey's elbow.
Grey misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a left hand.
Grey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva tries to work over Grey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Grey is rocked!
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey being controlled against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Grey! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Grey is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
Eduardo Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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