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HONOR FC 40 Fight of Honor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rami Sebei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebei comes to the cage accompanied by The Bouncing Souls - Ole. 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Sebei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sebei misses.
Sebei tries to clinch up.
Sebei misses with an uppercut.
Al Hallick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hallick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallick.
Sebei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sebei fails with the takedown.
Sebei misses the jab.
Sebei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hallick to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Hallick.
Hallick just misses with a punch to the body.
Sebei avoids the head kick by Hallick.
Sebei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
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!
Sebei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallick doesn't seem bothered though.
Hallick scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebei swings widly with a right hand
and Hallick counters with a head kick.
Sebei is rocked!
Hallick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sebei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallick.
Oh Sebei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallick thuds a left hand into Sebei's body.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sebei throws a right hand that misses
and Hallick counters with a crisp right that sends Sebei to the canvas! Hallick follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
After the big win, Al Hallick made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Master Lee's One Stop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by justin morgan gin and juice. Williams has chosen Kenny Loggins - I'm free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from God.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
God rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams swings for the body but God moves out of range.
God misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts God as he jumps to the side.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. God doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
God is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
God wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
God connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
God throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams , right into the meat.
Williams throws the left hand but God avoids the punch easily.
God works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
God tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for God's leg but God calmly moves out of range.
God lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to God's body.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
God blocks a head kick by Williams .
God throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
God works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but God manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because God has passed into half guard!
God stands up and beckons Williams to join him on the feet.
Williams misses with a body kick.
God tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
God scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
That's time! God's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
God throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams .
God punishes Williams 's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - God throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
God throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams blocks the body kick.
God ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
A jab lands there for Williams .
Williams shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams tries to bum rush God with a series of wild strikes but God uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as God checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. God tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. God manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
God takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams , right into the meat.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
God looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
God connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
God keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
God misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
God moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
God throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
God throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
God steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams throws a right hand that God ducks under and follows up with a left that God also avoids with ease.
God has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
God ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams missing with a left hand there. God was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Williams misses.
God throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams avoids the head kick by God.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God lands a right hook to the body.
God connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
God thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
God misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams .
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
God defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
God misses with a wild combination.
God throws a leg kick that misses.
God lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams .
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
God misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract God.
God bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams 's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gully God dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
God 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.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
God is looking to chop away at Williams 's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
God lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams 's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. God looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams misses with a double jab.
God throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but God bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
God fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
God looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? God is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, God circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from God. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and God connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
God looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
God lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
God connects with a body shot that sends Williams 's belly button to the back.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
God blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. God tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. God manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams swinging wildly here.
God lands a jab to the nose.
God throws a head kick that misses.
God connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams . Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
God throws a body kick that misses.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by God.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from God.
God's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! God scrambles back to his feet.
God throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from God misses.
God throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before God can pounce on him.
Williams scores with a jab. God acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
God throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Gully God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but God is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams 's sensitive parts.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
God controlling the position.
God keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
God looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gully God showed his dominance in that final round.
I think God 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gully God!
Gully God really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VIRAL COMBAT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drazen Kadoic and Lance Kilkenny. Kilkenny has chosen Murder was the case as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Kilkenny!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadoic blocks a head kick by Kilkenny.
Kilkenny's coach down at Broken Halo Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kilkenny's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kadoic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilkenny.
Kadoic is looking to clinch but Kilkenny is avoiding it.
Kadoic misses with a hook
and Kilkenny counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilkenny misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Kilkenny - just one landing.
Kadoic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilkenny if he has to take too many more of those.
Kadoic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kadoic misses with a looping left.
Kadoic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kadoic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilkenny connects with a high kick.
It looks like Drazen Kadoic has been cut.
A jab from Kilkenny misses.
Kilkenny lands with a hook. Kadoic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Kadoic
and Kilkenny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilkenny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kadoic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kadoic checks the leg kick.
Kilkenny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilkenny ducks under a wild hook from Kadoic.
Kadoic misses with a head kick.
Kadoic tries to bum rush Kilkenny with a series of wild strikes but Kilkenny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilkenny misses with a head kick.
Kilkenny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kadoic is out of range.
Kilkenny ducks under a wild hook from Kadoic.
Kilkenny throws an overhand right that lands on Kadoic's shoulder, as Kadoic tries to avoid the shot.
Kilkenny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kadoic is out of range.
Kilkenny moves out of range of the body kick from Kadoic.
Kadoic scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilkenny.
Kilkenny misses with a low kick.
Kilkenny moves out of range as Kadoic strikes.
Kilkenny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadoic checks it well.
Lance Kilkenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilkenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilkenny defending well as Kadoic loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic thows a body kick. Kilkenny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kadoic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kilkenny does no damage.
Kilkenny misses with a hook.
Kilkenny tries to land a front kick but Kadoic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilkenny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kadoic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Kadoic misses with a hook. Kilkenny ducked under it nicely.
Kilkenny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilkenny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilkenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadoic.
Kadoic looks to land a right hand but Kilkenny moved out of range.
Kilkenny misses with a wild combination.
Kadoic misses with a hook. Kilkenny ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadoic throws out the jab.
Kadoic tries to clinch up.
Kadoic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kilkenny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Kadoic.
Kilkenny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kadoic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilkenny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kadoic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Kadoic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilkenny doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Lance Kilkenny has been cut.
Kadoic throws a looping overhand right but Kilkenny ducks down to avoid it.
Kilkenny blocks a head kick by Kadoic.
Kilkenny misses with a low kick.
Kilkenny throws a body kick that misses
and Kadoic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilkenny thinking.
Kadoic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kadoic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilkenny moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kilkenny misses.
Kilkenny slips under a jab.
Kilkenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilkenny throws a front kick aimed at Kadoic's knee but Kadoic avoids it well.
Kilkenny misses with an uppercut
enabling Kadoic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kadoic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilkenny manages to avoid it.
Kilkenny throws a body kick that misses.
Kilkenny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kadoics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Kilkenny.
Kadoic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilkenny takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilkenny. Kadoic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kadoic throws an off balance right hand
and Kadoic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilkenny misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lance Kilkenny will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilkenny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kadoic is out of range and Kilkenny settles back down.
Kadoic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kadoic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilkenny is just out of range.
Kilkenny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kadoic misses with a looping right.
Kadoic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilkenny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadoic.
Kilkenny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadoic's hands.
Kadoic thuds his right hand into Kilkenny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kadoic blocks a head kick by Kilkenny.
Kilkenny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kadoic.
Nice defenses there by Kilkenny.
Kadoic throws a series of punches but Kilkenny moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kadoic. Those never looked like landing.
Kadoic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilkenny throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilkenny clinches.
Kilkenny working aggressively here.
Kadoic tries a body shot but Kilkenny blocks it.
Kadoic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilkenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kadoic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kadoic working aggressively here.
Kilkenny misses with the head strike.
Kilkenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadoic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilkenny throws a head punch that misses.
Kilkenny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilkenny throws a head punch that misses.
Kadoic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilkenny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny has a couple of punches blocked by Kadoic.
Kilkenny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadoic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilkenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilkenny misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadoic gets through Kilkenny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kadoic prevents a body shot from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadoic uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kadoic blocking some punches.
Kadoic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kadoic throws a head punch that misses.
Kilkenny misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilkenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Kadoic.
Kilkenny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilkenny struggles to land a body shot inside as Kadoic controls his hands.
Kadoic blocking some punches.
Kilkenny gets through Kadoic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilkenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Kadoic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kadoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilkenny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilkenny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadoic throws out the jab.
Kadoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilkenny trying to stall but Kadoic improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kadoics head.
Kadoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadoic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilkenny misses with a looping left.
Kilkenny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kadoic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilkenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kadoic digs a right hand into Kilkenny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilkenny's gas tank.
Kadoic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kadoic.
A short body shot lands from Kadoic as the two fighters clinch.
Kadoic drops Kilkenny onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kilkenny is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kilkenny is rocked!
Kilkenny is breathing heavily.
Kadoic throws a head punch that misses.
Kilkenny is still on wobbly legs! Can Kadoic finish him?
Kadoic misses with the head strike.
Kilkenny blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilkenny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kadoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Kilkenny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kadoic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kadoic misses with a hook.
Kilkenny gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kadoic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drazen Kadoic!
During a confident post fight interview, Drazen Kadoic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kharitonov's choice of entrance music: BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvungi misses with the combination.
Kharitonov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mvungi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mvungi blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mvungi. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mvungi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mvungi misses with a looping right.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mvungi under the eye.
Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mvungi.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov digs a right hand into Mvungi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mvungi's gas tank.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mvungi has had enough of the clinch but Kharitonov keeps him there for the moment.
Mvungi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kharitonov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharitonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kharitonov gets through Mvungi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mvungi is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Kharitonov.
Oh Mvungi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kharitonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kharitonov creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mvungi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mvungi drops to his knees and Kharitonov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kharitonov!
A very excited looking Vladimir Kharitonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Monterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Maya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Monterrey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monterrey is out of range and Maya settles back down.
Monterrey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey has control of Maya's left arm, preventing Maya from doing any damage.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monterrey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monterrey looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya wants to pass to mount but Monterrey is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monterrey keeping hold of Maya's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maya is keen to just control but Monterrey is a slippery customer.
Maya seems to be working for a kimura but Monterrey defends the submission attempt.
Maya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Maya throwing shots but Monterrey is blocking nicely.
Monterrey wants to control but Maya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.
Monterrey is still trying to improve position.
Maya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Monterrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maya is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Monterrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Maya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like John Monterrey has been cut.
Monterrey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monterrey needs to keep his hands up - Maya had a free shot at his head there.
Monterrey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monterrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maya moves away.
Maya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monterrey throws the kick towards the body but Maya avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey moves out of range as Maya throws a body kick.
Monterrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Monterrey misses with a body shot.
Maya misses with a head kick.
Monterrey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monterrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monterrey.
Monterrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monterrey ducks under a wild hook from Maya.
Monterrey missing with a left hand there. Maya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monterrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big head kick from Maya and Monterrey is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Monterrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maya pushes down on Monterrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maya 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.
Monterrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monterrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maya looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maya trying to control but Monterrey is working from the bottom.
Monterrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maya advances position into side control!
Maya has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Monterrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monterrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monterrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maya is working for a guillotine from mount but Monterrey frees his head quite easily.
Maya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Monterrey turns into him and now he's in Maya's guard.
Maya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monterrey is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya looking to control.
Monterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Maya.
Monterrey trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
Maya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monterrey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monterrey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monterrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monterrey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maya seems keen to control Monterrey's posture.
Monterrey looking to pass the guard.
Maya working for a triangle but Monterrey defends it easily.
Maya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monterrey defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey'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.
Monterrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monterrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maya throws the kick towards the body but Monterrey avoids it.
Monterrey defending well as Maya loads up on a big left hand.
Maya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monterrey scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maya.
Maya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monterrey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monterrey 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.
Maya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monterrey.
Maya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monterrey did well to prevent Maya getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maya tries to pass to full mount but Monterrey defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey is staying active underneath Maya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?
Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Maya prevents Monterrey from improving his position.
Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maya stops Monterrey from getting back to his feet.
Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Maya is looking for a kimura here.
Monterrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Monterrey tries to roll over but Maya keeps him under control.
Maya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monterrey is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Maya does it's job there.
Maya misses with a takedown attempt - Monterrey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monterrey checks it well.
Maya throws a push kick but Monterrey slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Maya circles away and keeps his distance.
Maya misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Maya is predictable there
and Monterrey counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Monterrey blocks the leg kick.
Monterrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maya manages to avoid it.
Monterrey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Monterrey wants to get back to his feet but Maya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maya postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monterrey works Maya's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maya throws a hook to the side of Monterrey's head but Monterrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Maya.
Monterrey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Maya drops back looking for a leg! Monterrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monterrey manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey is trying to keep Maya in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maya throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor Maya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monterrey's head.
Monterrey keeping moving, preventing Maya from controlling successfully.
Maya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maya looking to pass the guard.
Maya drops back looking for a leg! Monterrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monterrey manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monterrey misses with a wild body shot.
Maya shoots in but Monterrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monterrey moves out of range of the body kick from Maya.
Monterrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Razor Maya is winning the standup battle so far.
Monterrey throws a body kick that misses
and Maya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monterrey is staying active underneath Maya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maya wants to pass to mount but Monterrey is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey is looking to improve his position.
Maya wants to work for an arm triangle but Monterrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Monterrey trying to control here.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monterrey wants to sweep but Maya has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Monterrey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maya tries for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monterrey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya had his way with John Monterrey in that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Monterrey is looking to slow Maya down with leg kicks.
Razor Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monterrey. Monterrey obviously looking to wear him down.
Maya cracks Monterrey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up John Monterrey's cut even more.
Maya takes a swing at Monterrey's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Monterrey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maya. That's going to slow Monterrey down.
Maya fails with a takedown attempt.
Maya avoids the body shot from Monterrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monterrey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monterrey wants to clinch.
Maya tries to work over Monterrey's front leg with a kick but Monterrey checks it.
An inside leg kick from Monterrey misses.
Maya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monterrey.
Monterrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maya.
Monterrey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monterrey pinned against the cage. Monterrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey blocks a jab.
Monterrey throws a leg kick which misses Maya's front leg but catches the back leg as Maya tries to avoid it.
Monterrey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maya doesn't seem bothered though.
Monterrey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monterrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Monterrey lands but Maya takes it in his stride.
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!
Monterrey swings for the body but Maya moves out of range.
Monterrey throws a lazy body kick
and Maya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Monterrey is retaining full guard.
Maya passes Monterrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monterrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maya.
Maya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John Monterrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control the pace.
Maya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monterrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Razor Maya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monterrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maya.
Maya is looking for a kimura but Monterrey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maya to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maya seems to be looking for submissions.
Monterrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maya content to control rather than advance.
Monterrey trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Monterrey.
Well Maya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Maya!
Razor Maya is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boudreau 's choice of entrance music: Miracle - We Ain't Scared. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Boudreau !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fall misses the target.
Boudreau lands with a hook. Fall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boudreau slips under a jab.
Fall tries for a takedown but Boudreau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boudreau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fall throws a poor cross that misses
and Boudreau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boudreau stalling the fight.
Boudreau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fall backwards.
Boudreau misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boudreau .
It looks like Jack Fall has been cut.
Fall stalling against the cage.
Boudreau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fall blocking some punches.
Fall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreau pushes Fall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudreau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreau stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Boudreau .
Fall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A bit of stalling here from Fall.
Boudreau swings wildly with an uppercut but Fall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fall is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fall trying to stall but Boudreau improves his position.
Boudreau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fall backwards.
Boudreau misses with some punches.
Boudreau has a couple of punches blocked by Fall.
Fall is looking to control Boudreau 's arms but Boudreau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fall has his back to the cage.
Boudreau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boudreau clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fall gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fall looking for the RNC.
Boudreau is trying to break free.
Fall lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Boudreau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boudreau is in a bad position with Fall working for a choke. Boudreau manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Boudreau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall wants to sweep here but Boudreau controlling him for the moment.
Fall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boudreau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Fall's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boudreau trying to control but Fall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boudreau stopping the sweep attempt from Fall.
Boudreau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fall trying to control the position.
Fall is looking to sweep but instead, Boudreau has passed into half guard.
Boudreau is thwarting Fall's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Boudreau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Boudreau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Fall'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.
Boudreau slips under a jab.
Fall shoots in but no luck this time.
Boudreau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fall is looking to slow Boudreau down with leg kicks.
Fall takes one on the button.
Fall is looking to score with low kicks.
Boudreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Fall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fall with a poor takedown
and Boudreau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudreau lands a nice knee to the body.
Boudreau lands a nice elbow.
Fall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreau lands a shoulder strike.
Boudreau tries a knee to the head but Fall blocks it.
Fall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudreau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chance Boudreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fall checks a leg kick nicely.
Fall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fall looks to throw the jab but Boudreau is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Boudreau as Fall shoots in.
Fall tries to bum rush Boudreau with a series of wild strikes but Boudreau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jack Fall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boudreau pinned against the cage. Boudreau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudreau . Boudreau obviously looking to wear him down.
Fall looks to throw the jab but Boudreau is out of range.
A jab from Boudreau misses.
Fall throws an off balance right hand
and Boudreau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boudreau .
Fall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boudreau lands an elbow inside that Fall shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fall blocks an elbow strike from Boudreau .
Fall dodges an elbow strike from Boudreau .
Boudreau scores with a shoulder strike.
Fall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreau has him pressed against the cage.
Boudreau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boudreau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall gets a takedown into half guard.
Boudreau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boudreau .
Fall trying to control but Boudreau is working from the bottom.
Fall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fall won't allow Boudreau to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall postures up in Boudreau 's guard and throws a big left but Boudreau blocks it.
Jack Fall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fall working some strikes from top position.
Fall wants to control from the top but Boudreau keeps moving.
Boudreau keeping full guard, as Fall tries to pass.
Fall wants to control from the top but Boudreau keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boudreau leaves Fall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Boudreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Fall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fall lands with a right hand.
Boudreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudreau lands with a straight right. Fall didn't see that one coming.
Fall gets the takedown into side control.
Fall tries to move to mount but Boudreau blocks the move with his legs.
Fall with the ground and pound but Boudreau regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fall content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boudreau still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boudreau has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall tries to bench press Boudreau off him but Boudreau keeps the position.
Fall is trying to control Boudreau 's posture but Boudreau avoids it.
Fall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boudreau prevents Fall from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boudreau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boudreau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreau is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boudreau is now in half guard.
Boudreau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fall keeps working.
Fall is looking to control Boudreau 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fall avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fall looks to land a combination. Boudreau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boudreau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fall there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Boudreau .
Fall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreau stuffs the takedown.
Jack Fall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fall is defended easily by Boudreau .
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 Jack Fall.
I think Boudreau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Boudreau !
Chance Boudreau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Mohamed al Hadj. al Hadj has chosen Hypnotized Lebanon as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown but al Hadj shows good takedown defense.
State Jr. misses with a takedown attempt - al Hadj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
State Jr. looks for a takedown but al Hadj sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Hadj plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
al Hadj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
al Hadj lands with a slapping head kick.
al Hadj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
State Jr. shoots in for a double leg but al Hadj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
al Hadj throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
al Hadj takes the fight into the clinch.
al Hadj controlling the action here for a moment.
al Hadj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to State Jr.'s coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj works on State Jr.'s body with a couple of short punches.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj pressing his opponent against the cage.
State Jr. lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of State Jr. backwards.
State Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
al Hadj pushes off an throws an elbow but State Jr. leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, al Hadj just misses with a elbow thrown towards State Jr.'s brow.
State Jr. has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
al Hadj lands a body shot.
State Jr. drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
al Hadj lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for al Hadj.
With the fighters up against the cage, al Hadj throws an elbow but misses.
al Hadj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of State Jr. backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from al Hadj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State Jr. has picked al Hadj up - he's going for a ride! State Jr. dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
State Jr. is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
al Hadj is pressing down on State Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as al Hadj holds on and takes a little breather.
State Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Hadj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
al Hadj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. State Jr. manages to get himself to full guard.
al Hadj is posturing up here but State Jr. has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! al Hadj tries to roll out but it's too tight and al Hadj has to tap! Slick submission there by State Jr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunner State Jr.!
Gunner State Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Baggins pushes him off.
Simengwa tries to clinch
and Baggins counters with a single leg into guard. Simengwa didn't expect that.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simengwa's head.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Baggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Baggins passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Baggins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simengwa wants to control but Baggins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baggins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baggins distracts Simengwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simengwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Baggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa working a defensive guard here.
Baggins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Baggins defends easily.
Simengwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baggins is aware though and is defending well.
Baggins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baggins won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
Simengwa keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Simengwa controls Baggins momentarily but Baggins frees himself.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Baggins defends easily.
Baggins working some strikes from top position.
Baggins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Baggins looking to pass the guard.
Baggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Baggins postures up.
Baggins is working Simengwa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Baggins throwing strikes from guard but Simengwa blocks nicely.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Simengwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baggins punishes Simengwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Baggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simengwa's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Simengwa blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simengwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baggins.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simengwa manages to avoid it.
Baggins misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins scores with a hook to the body. Simengwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simengwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baggins trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
Baggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Bilbo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baggins is in close to Simengwa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baggins is in close to Simengwa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simengwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa controls Baggins momentarily but Baggins frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Baggins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baggins throws a one two combo.
Baggins takes a swing at Simengwa's ribcage but misses.
Simengwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Baggins circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baggins with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to clinch but Baggins slips to the side
so Baggins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baggins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Baggins pushes his legs off easily.
Baggins landing with the ground and pound.
Baggins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baggins postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baggins has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simengwa looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Baggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Baggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simengwa can do to turn this around?
Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simengwa tries to sprawl but Baggins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Simengwa is looking for a sweep. Baggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baggins trying to mount his opponent but Simengwa defends it.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Baggins has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simengwa keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
Baggins is nestled in close to Simengwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baggins winds up and cracks Simengwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa trying to hold on to Baggins's head to control him but Baggins postures up.
Baggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa is looking to control Baggins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simengwa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simengwa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baggins working over Simengwa with some ground and pound. Simengwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baggins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simengwa defending well though.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Baggins there.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simengwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simengwa is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Baggins postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins pushes down on Simengwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baggins is trying to control. Simengwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simengwa trying to control here.
Baggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Baggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Simengwa is not content to let Baggins control the position.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baggins is trying for a kimura here. Simengwa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baggins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bilbo Baggins!
Bilbo Baggins retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, JAMROCK. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dack Fayden enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden misses with an uppercut. Cliff saw that one coming.
Cliff moves in looking to clinch but Fayden pushes him off.
Cliff scores with a shot to the body.
Fayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fayden 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 Cliff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cliff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fayden throws a series of punches but Cliff moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cliff.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fayden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cliff prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliff pushes Fayden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fayden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fayden is trying to trip Cliff. He has hold of a leg but Cliff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fayden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
My spies in LeBeau Ground Fighting inform me that Fayden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!
Fayden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cliff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cliff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cliff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden is looking to reverse the position.
Cliff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fayden keeps working.
Cliff throws an elbow but Fayden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cliff with the ground and pound but Fayden regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ground and pound from Cliff.
Fayden tries to roll over but Cliff keeps him under control.
Cliff throwing shots but Fayden is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cliff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fayden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cliff pulls his head out easily.
Fayden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fayden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fayden trying to control the position.
Cliff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fayden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliff has managed to get both his arms back between Fayden's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cliff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliff cracks Fayden with a solid left hand.
Cliff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cliff manages to get himself to full guard.
Cliff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fayden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cliff keeping full guard, as Fayden tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Cliff keeps moving.
Fayden tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliff is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliff pulls Fayden in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fayden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Cliff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fayden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cliff clinches.
Cliff throws a head punch that misses.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Cliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff gets underhooks to prevent Fayden's takedown attempt.
Fayden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cliff misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
Cliff controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cliff for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff scores with a hook to the body.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fayden can do to turn this around?
Cliff misses with a body punch.
Cliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Fayden tries to pull guard but Cliff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Cliff throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cliff.
Fayden tries to score a body lock takedown but Cliff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ziggy Cliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dack Fayden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cliff fails to land.
Cliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cliff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cliff working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Cliff.
Cliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff lands a shoulder strike.
Cliff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliff misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
Fayden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
Cliff works on Fayden's body with a couple of short punches.
Fayden is breathing heavily.
Fayden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cliff blocks it with crossed arms.
Cliff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cliff can't find room to land a body shot as Fayden controls the action.
Fayden is working Cliff over against the cage.
Cliff lands a shoulder strike.
Cliff digs a right hand into Fayden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fayden's gas tank.
Cliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cliff stops a takedown attempt from Fayden.
Cliff lands a shoulder strike.
Cliff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cliff lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faydens head.
Cliff lands a nice uppercut.
Cliff can't find room to land a body shot as Fayden controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cliff.
Cliff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
Fayden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fayden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cliff can't find room to land a body shot as Fayden controls the action.
Cliff digs a right hand underneath Fayden's ribcage. Fayden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ziggy Cliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cliff tries a knee to the head but Fayden blocks it.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Cliff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Cliff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden'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.
A head kick misses from Cliff.
Cliff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fayden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cliff.
Cliff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cliff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff misses with the head strike.
Cliff is leaning against Fayden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cliff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cliff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but Fayden avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cliff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fayden jumps guard but Cliff stands there with Fayden around his waist. Fayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cliff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fayden.
Cliff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff working aggressively here.
Fayden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cliff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff struggles to land a body shot inside as Fayden controls his hands.
Cliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cliff.
A right hand to the body from Cliff.
Cliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fayden wants to stall.
Cliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Cliff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cliff.
Fayden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fayden takes a shot to the head.
Fayden is rocked!
Cliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Cliff finish him?
Cliff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cliff misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cliff scores with a shot to the side of Fayden's head.
Cliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fayden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cliff works on Fayden's body with a couple of short punches.
Cliff drops Fayden with a big knee straight up the middle! Fayden is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fayden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cliff.
Cliff lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fayden up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cliff from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fayden's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Cliff!
Ziggy Cliff retains his welterweight title!
Ziggy Cliff made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Came into this fight with 52% energy. You suck.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Boothe.
Kermode takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kermode takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Kermode misses.
Boothe fails to land with a series of punches.
Boothe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kermode is out of range and Boothe settles back down.
Boothe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boothe throws a leg kick
and Kermode counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Boothe.
Boothe throws a leg kick but Kermode sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boothe looks to land a combination but Kermode avoids it well.
Kermode tries to clinch but Boothe moves away
enabling Boothe to counter with a crisp jab.
Boothe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kermodes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kermode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kermode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boothe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Boothe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boothe is trying to stall.
Boothe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boothe has a couple of punches blocked by Kermode.
Boothe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kermode.
Boothe managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
Boothe lands a nice uppercut.
Kermode lands a good knee to the midsection. Boothe won't want to take too many of those.
Boothe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kermode misses with the head strike.
Boothe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kermode gets through Boothe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kermode lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermode working aggressively here.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boothe avoids it.
Kermode misses with a punch on the inside.
Boothe managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
Boothe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boothe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermode.
Boothe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kermode lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Kermode.
Boothe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Boothe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kermode blocks a head kick by Boothe.
Kermode doesn't manage to clinch there - Boothe circles away.
Kermode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boothe is out of range and Kermode settles back down.
A low kick from Boothe is predictable there
letting Kermode counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kermode is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boothe.
Kermode tries to clinch up but Boothe circles away and keeps his distance.
Boothe misses with a hook.
Kermode throws a series of punches but Boothe avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Boothe.
Kermode finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kermode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Boothe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boothe keeps the fight on the outside.
Boothe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kermode misses the target.
Kermode wants to clinch up but Boothe keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kermode has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boothe.
Boothe drops Kermode with a beautiful combination! Kermode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boothe is looking for the KO!
Kermode is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boothe throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kermode crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!
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