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Heroic 173:Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo's entrance music is Smells Like Teen Spirit. A fine choice. John L Sullivan IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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195 lbs
36 - 15 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
We've been told by Kwang Soo's head coaches at Placeholder name that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Kwang Soo.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses
and Kwang Soo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV moves in looking to clinch but Kwang Soo pushes him off.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwang Soo moves out of range as Sullivan IV throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwang Soo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwang Soo throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Kwang Soo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwang Soo, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwang Soo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan IV's efforts to push away.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan IV fails to pull guard.
Sullivan IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwang Soo is defending well.
Kwang Soo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Kwang Soo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to break the clinch but Kwang Soo is controlling the position.
Kwang Soo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan IV tries to pull guard but Kwang Soo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John L Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Kwang Soo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwang Soo is working for takedown but Sullivan IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sullivan IV taking a breather.
Kwang Soo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwang Soo tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Kwang Soo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Kwang Soo tries to break free but Sullivan IV pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is looking to control Kwang Soo's arms but Kwang Soo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan IV has his back to the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Kwang Soo has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Kwang Soo keeps him there for the moment.
Kwang Soo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwang Soo misses with a punch to the body.
Kwang Soo has picked Sullivan IV up - he's going for a ride! Kwang Soo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sullivan IV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwang Soo wants to control from the top but Sullivan IV keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan IV can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwang Soo controls the pace.
Sullivan IV working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan IV wants to get back to his feet but Kwang Soo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sullivan IV moves to clinch but Kwang Soo breaks away
and Kwang Soo counters with a single leg into guard. Sullivan IV didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo stops Sullivan IV from standing up.
Kwang Soo throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan IV blocks nicely.
Kwang Soo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kwang Soo dominated that round.
That's time! Kwang Soo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kwang Soo pushes Sullivan IV away with a front kick.
Kwang Soo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping right.
Kwang Soo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwang Soo moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan IV fails to land.
Sullivan IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwang Soo has double underhooks.
Kwang Soo prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Kwang Soo has the dominant position.
Kwang Soo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwang Soo prevents it.
Sullivan IV pulls guard effortlessly.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Sullivan IV bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kwang Soo's guard.
Sullivan IV lands a couple of elbows.
Sullivan IV tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwang Soo is retaining full guard.
Kwang Soo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwang Soo is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan IV preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo keeping moving, preventing Sullivan IV from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan IV closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kwang Soo to keep the fight standing.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John L Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sullivan IV after a bit of a struggle.
Kwang Soo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kwang Soo keeps control of Sullivan IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwang Soo moves away.
Sullivan IV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV wants to clinch
and Kwang Soo counters with a big head kick but Sullivan IV shrugs it off.
Sullivan IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwang Soo takes one on the button.
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kwang Soo motions for Sullivan IV to come forward. Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV forces Kwang Soo back against the cage and clinches.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Kwang Soo lands a body shot.
Lee Kwang Soo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV lands a right hand.
Kwang Soo has Sullivan IV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan IV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwang Soo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan IV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwang Soo prevents Sullivan IV from breaking the clinch.
Sullivan IV pulls guard successfully.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo throws a strike but Sullivan IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kwang Soo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kwang Soo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John L Sullivan IV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kwang Soo misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
A punch combination from Kwang Soo misses.
Kwang Soo misses with a low kick as Sullivan IV jumps back.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Kwang Soo's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan IV closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwang Soo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kwang Soo is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV lands a front kick.
Sullivan IV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan IV connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Kwang Soo's ribcage but misses.
Kwang Soo lands with a good body shot.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan IV feints and then cracks Kwang Soo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwang Soo down.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwang Soo is just out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Kwang Soo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwang Soo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan IV takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwang Soo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwang Soo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan IV's leg but Sullivan IV calmly moves out of range.
Sullivan IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan IV moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwang Soo.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position but instead, Kwang Soo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan IV into the cage.
Sullivan IV is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan IV tries to clinch up but Kwang Soo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan IV wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan IV is looking to clinch but Kwang Soo is avoiding it.
Kwang Soo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV 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.
Kwang Soo throws a wild body kick that Sullivan IV sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan IV scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a really nice looking cross but Kwang Soo seems unphased.
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!
Sullivan IV closes the distance and pushes Kwang Soo back into the cage.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwang Soo controls his hands.
Sullivan IV is trying to break the clinch but Kwang Soo is controlling him.
Sullivan IV is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kwang Soo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan IV to the mat. Sullivan IV regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan IV is retaining full guard.
Kwang Soo throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position.
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 Lee Kwang Soo.
I think Kwang Soo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kwang Soo!
Lee Kwang Soo 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 Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Trevino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevino has chosen Styles P - Holliday 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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30
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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190 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leach's calf.
Trevino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trevino looks to land a body kick but Leach moved away.
Leach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trevino.
Leach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leach slips under a jab from Trevino.
Trevino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trevino delivers a nice body kick.
Trevino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee Trevino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leach misses with a body kick.
Trevino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leach tests Trevino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trevino scores with a nice body kick.
Leach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trevino. Trevino obviously looking to wear him down.
Trevino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leach.
Trevino misses with a straight right.
Trevino slips a straight right by Leach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino cracks the inside of Leach's front leg.
Trevino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trevino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leach misses with a combination
and Trevino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trevino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leach is just riding it out for now. Trevino eventually gives up the hold.
Leach is in trouble now - Trevino has advanced to mount!
Trevino controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leach to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leach shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trevino trying to control but Leach is having none of it.
Trevino content just to control the position here.
Trevino throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leach avoids a series of strikes thrown by Trevino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino controlling his opponent.
Trevino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Trevino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leach tries to lock up and control but Trevino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leach tries to reverse the position but Trevino maintains control.
Trevino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trevino looking to control but Leach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trevino unloading with bombs!
Trevino pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trevino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leach because Trevino loaded up on that one.
Trevino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leach's face.
Leach holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trevino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leach tries to hold on but Trevino pushes him away.
Trevino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Leach that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trevino lands with some strikes.
Leach is looking to improve his position but Trevino isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Trevino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Trevino.
Leach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trevino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trevino lands a jab to the head.
Trevino throws a body kick that misses
and Leach counters with a low kick, right behind Trevino 's knee.
Trevino misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Trevino blocks the low kick.
Trevino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leach misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Leach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leach misses with a straight left.
Leach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trevino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trevino pushes Leach away with a front kick.
Trevino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leach misses with a kick to the body.
Trevino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trevino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leach.
Trevino throws a leg kick which misses Leach's front leg but catches the back leg as Leach tries to avoid it.
Leach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trevino can pounce on him.
Trevino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trevino thuds his shin into the meat of Leach's side.
Trevino checks a low kick from Leach.
Trevino lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Trevino slams his shin into Leach's torso.
Trevino scores with a hook to the body. Leach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trevino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trevino in his tracks.
Leach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trevino checks a leg kick.
Leach misses the jab.
Trevino connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Trevino slams his shin into Leach's torso.
Trevino throws a shot to the body.
Leach will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leach moves out of range as Trevino throws a body kick.
Trevino lands a right hook to the body.
Trevino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trevino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trevino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trevino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trevino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trevino.
Trevino throws a front kick that sends Leach stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Trevino finds it's target.
Trevino dips to his left and cracks Leach with an uppercut!
Trevino lands an overhand right.
Leach is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Trevino. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Leach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trevino - the referee stops the clock and Leach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trevino. Leach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leach seems to have got his legs back now.
Trevino scores with a push kick.
Trevino scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trevino is defended easily by Leach.
Trevino lands with a good body shot.
Trevino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trevino is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Trevino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trevino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trevino scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Trevino.
Trevino digs a good body shot into Leach's ribs.
Leach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trevino lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leach throws a series of punches but Trevino moves out of range.
Trevino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leach rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trevino.
Leach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trevino!
Leach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trevino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trevino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trevino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Trevino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trevino throws a shot to the body.
Leach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trevino misses the shot to the body.
Leach moves out of range of the body kick.
Trevino throws a push kick but Leach slaps the foot to one side.
Trevino moves out of range of the leg kick from Leach.
Trevino scores with a nice right hand.
Trevino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trevino thows a huge punch but Leach dodges it nicely.
Trevino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leach tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trevino has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trevino content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trevino controlling from the full mount.
Leach working to try and regain half guard.
Trevino cracks Leach with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leach is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino controlling his opponent.
Matt Leach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trevino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leach's face.
Trevino landing punches.
Trevino unloads with some shots from mount but Leach bucks and avoids them well.
Trevino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leach wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trevino.
Trevino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leach because Trevino loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino looking to secure an arm triangle but Leach defends it well.
Trevino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trevino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trevino wants to control but Leach has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trevino not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Trevino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trevino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Trevino!
Lee Trevino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love's entrance music is Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. A fine choice. 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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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Walker defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Love shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Love's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Love checks a low kick from Walker.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Love.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love moves away from the strike by Walker.
Love checks a low kick from Walker.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Love finds it's target.
Walker's coach down at Camelot's Court was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Love lands a right hook to the body.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Love shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Love checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Love lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
Walker misses with the combination.
Love works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wes Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puppy Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Love moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
Love shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walker is pulling down on Love's head. It's preventing any offense from Love, at least for the moment.
Love wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Love throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker pulls Love in close to prevent any damage.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Love lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Love is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puppy Love dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Love looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Walker throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love avoids the head kick by Walker.
Love moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Love bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker slips a jab from Love.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Walker misses with a hook. Love ducked under it nicely.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Puppy Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Love tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Love misses with a body shot.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love blocks a low kick nicely.
Love shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
Love throwing strikes but missing.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Love is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Puppy Love just wasn't active enough.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Love swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
A punch combination from Love misses.
Walker misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love misses with a looping right.
Walker clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puppy Love dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Love throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Love cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Love checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker catches Love with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Love works over Walker's head and body with a nice combination.
Love displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Love fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Love persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage.
Love thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Love scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Wes Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Love.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Love accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Love throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker wants to control but Love passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Love sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Walker is staying active underneath Love, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puppy Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker wants to control but Love is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Love trying to control the pace.
Love 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.
Walker manages to get to full guard.
Love wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Love is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Puppy Love wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Love misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puppy Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Love has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puppy Love!
A very excited looking Puppy Love 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Stoker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
240 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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34
304 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troy Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Glover misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Glover lands with a nice body kick.
Glover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glover throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Stoker clobbers Glover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Glover misses with a low kick.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Glover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Troy Glover has been cut.
Glover connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Stoker keeps control of Glover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker throws an elbow but it misses.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Stoker misses with a knee to the head.
Stoker wants to stall.
Glover takes an elbow to the temple.
Troy Glover's cut is getting worse.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Glover darts in and clinches Stoker up against the cage.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Glover gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoker as Glover tries to tie him up.
Stoker is looking to break free of the clinch but Glover has double underhooks.
Stoker lands an elbow just above Glover 's eye.
Stoker is trying to stall.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Glover improves position.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Troy Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Glover moved away.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Glover off the cage and back into range.
Troy Glover's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoker trying to stall but Glover improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker looking to stall.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Glover.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Stoker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Glover'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.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Glover.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker closes the distance and clinches.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker slowing the pace effectively.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
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!
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker misses with an elbow strike.
Glover lands with a left to the head.
Glover tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoker avoids the body shot from Glover.
Stoker moves out of range as Glover strikes.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Glover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glover is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Jeez, Troy Glover's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stoker tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker thows a body kick. Glover tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Glover.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Glover seems unphased.
Glover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wade Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker with a hook.
Glover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stoker.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Troy Glover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wade Stoker!
Wade Stoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonald defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Kimura's front leg but catches the back leg as Kimura tries to avoid it.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Kimura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Kimura throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a low kick but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
McDonald defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura tries to stall but McDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimura is trying to break free.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kimura or not.
Kimura tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Kimura wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Kimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kimura or not.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Kimura goes down! McDonald dives on top of him - Kimura manages to get guard.
Kimura is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald stands and steps away. Kimura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
McDonald walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kimura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McDonald swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kimura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!
An intense looking Ronald McDonald took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Honestly, I had no idea I was going to get this opportunity! I've had a seriously tough career, and it feels so good to be champ again! I didn't know if this day was ever going to come again, but it did! Thank you creator! Keep waking up world, we have douche bags to remove! BROKEN HALO PRIDE!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uematsu has chosen Primus - Laquer Head as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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203 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uematsu thuds his shin into the meat of Temel's side.
We've been informed that Uematsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Temel moves forwards but Uematsu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temel avoids the head kick by Uematsu.
An inside leg kick lands from Temel.
A big left from Temel misses.
Uematsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Temel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temel thumps Uematsu with a low kick.
Uematsu tries to clinch there but Temel circles away.
Uematsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uematsu scores with a body shot.
Temel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temel moves away from the strike by Uematsu.
Temel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uematsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Temel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu takes one on the button.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Temel throws a poor cross that misses
and Uematsu counters with a one-two to the body.
Uematsu misses with a hook.
Uematsu lands a really nice looking cross but Temel seems unphased.
Uematsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uematsu misses the shot to the body.
Temel checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a leg kick
and Temel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Uematsu's guard now.
Temel wants to control from the top but Uematsu keeps moving.
Uematsu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uematsu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Temel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
Uematsu tries to throw a body punch but Temel avoids it by throwing Uematsu back against the cage.
Temel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Temel.
Temel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uematsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temel's elbow.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Temel lands a left hand.
I was talking to Temel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Temel avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temel.
Uematsu tries to throw a body punch but Temel avoids it by throwing Uematsu back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu takes a shot to the head.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Temel throws a punch but it's blocked by Uematsu.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
Temel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uematsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Temel lands a left hand.
Temel misses with some punches.
Uematsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temel backwards.
Uematsu can't find room to land a body shot as Temel controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uematsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uematsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uematsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Temel throws a head punch that misses.
Temel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Temel drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Temel working a defensive guard here.
Uematsu 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.
Temel keeping moving, preventing Uematsu from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hironobu Uematsu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Temel.
Uematsu 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.
A good leg kick by Temel.
Uematsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uematsu throws a sloppy head kick and Temel moves out of range easily.
Uematsu lands a right hook to the body.
Uematsu takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramazan Temel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Uematsu misses.
Temel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uematsu is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Uematsu coming out on top.
Temel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uematsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Temel. Temel gets slowly back to his feet.
Uematsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uematsu throws a combination that misses
and Temel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uematsu tries to bench press Temel off him but Temel keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uematsu isn't going anywhere.
Temel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uematsu to see if he's OK.
Temel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu is looking for a sweep.
Temel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Temel is putting a hurting on Uematsu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Temel landing a few strikes.
Temel working away.
Uematsu tries to bench press Temel off him but Temel keeps the position.
Temel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uematsu some visible discomfort.
Uematsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Uematsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Temel wants to take a breather but Uematsu is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Temel controlling the action here.
Temel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Uematsu trying to hold on to Temel's head to control him but Temel postures up.
Temel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uematsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uematsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Uematsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uematsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uematsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Temel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uematsu is keeping the position for now.
Temel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Temel trying to control the position from guard on top but Uematsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temel sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uematsu controlling Temel's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hironobu Uematsu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uematsu looks to throw the jab but Temel is out of range.
Uematsu ducks under a wild hook from Temel.
Temel avoids the head kick by Uematsu.
Temel shoots in but Uematsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uematsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Temel off the cage and back into range.
Uematsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uematsu throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel misses with a head kick.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Uematsu. Those never looked like landing.
Uematsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Temel avoids the body shot from Uematsu.
Temel blocks a head kick by Uematsu.
Uematsu throws the kick towards the body but Temel avoids it.
Uematsu scoring well with a low kick there.
Uematsu throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uematsu lands a head shot.
Temel throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uematsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Temel connects with a solid leg kick.
Uematsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a looping right.
Uematsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uematsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Temel misses with a wild body shot.
Temel ducks under a wild hook from Uematsu.
Uematsu slips under a jab from Temel.
Temel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uematsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uematsu throws a low kick, looking for Temel's leg but Temel calmly moves out of range.
Temel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Temel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temel cracks Uematsu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Uematsu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Temel finish him?
Uematsu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temel closes the distance looking for a takedown. Uematsu stuffs it but Temel still has hold of him. Temel picks Uematsu up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Temel slams Uematsu to the floor and that's really hurt Uematsu - he doesn't know where he is! Temel throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Temel!
Ramazan Temel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wei Pei (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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228 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wei Pei!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Odin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odin thows a leg kick but Pei checks it
and Pei counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Odin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Pei.
Odin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Odin.
Pei clobbers Odin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pei connects with a looping right hand.
Odin takes a swing at Pei's ribcage but misses.
Odin scores with the left hand. Pei knows he should have avoided that one.
Odin works the jab nicely.
Pei connects with the punch.
Pei tries to land a leg kick but Odin saw it coming and moves away.
Odin throws a jab when Pei was well out of range.
Pei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odin is out of range and Pei settles back down.
Pei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pei slips a straight right by Odin.
Pei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Pei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pei.
Odin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Odin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No joy there for Pei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Odin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Pei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odin.
Odin throws a solid leg kick but Pei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Odin.
Wei Pei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odin takes a swing at Pei's ribcage but misses.
Pei is looking to slow Odin down with leg kicks.
Pei lands an overhand right.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pei misses the jab.
Pei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Odin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Odin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei throws a hook but Odin avoids it easily.
Odin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pei. Pei obviously looking to wear him down.
Odin throws a body punch but Pei moves out of range.
Pei throws a low kick but Odin avoids it.
Odin misses with a straight right.
Odin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odin scores with a body shot.
Odin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pei avoids the body shot from Odin.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pei moves away.
Pei ducks under a wild hook from Odin.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pei connects with a crisp jab.
Pei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pei scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Odin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pei.
A punch lands to the side of Odin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pei looks to throw the jab but Odin is out of range.
Pei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Odin's calf.
An inside leg kick from Pei misses.
Odin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Pei.
Pei throws a wild body kick that Odin sees coming a mile off.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pei moves away.
Odin lands a front kick.
Pei looks winded!
Pei throws a leg kick that misses.
Odin throws a head kick that Pei semi-blocks.
Odin dives in and scores a takedown into Pei's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Odin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Odin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odin is one step ahead there.
Odin trying to control but Pei is working from the bottom.
Odin content to stall in guard here.
Pei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pei is looking to stand up but Odin isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wei Pei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Odin cracks Pei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Odin scores with a three punch combo!
Odin motions for Pei to come forward. Odin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Odin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pei connects with a solid leg kick.
Odin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pei to score with a decent uppercut.
Shavo Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wei Pei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odin walks into a straight right hand from Pei.
Pei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pei checks a low kick from Odin.
Odin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei blocks a head kick by Odin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pei punishes Odin's body with a nice straight punch.
Odin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Odin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pei lands a big uppercut and Odin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Odin looks OK. Pei waves Odin back to his feet!
Odin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Odin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick there by Pei.
Odin seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pei.
Pei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pei cracks Odin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pei has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Odin to stand back up!
Pei scoring well with a low kick there.
Pei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pei.
A combination from Pei does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pei stuns Odin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pei clobbers Odin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pei cracks Odin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Odin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pei finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Pei.
Pei closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Odin out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wei Pei!
A very excited looking Wei Pei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I am a Nightmare Walking. Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Gabriel Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach connects with a solid leg kick.
Roach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Halo scores with a jab.
Roach lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roach. Roach obviously looking to wear him down.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roach. Halo shrugs it off though.
Roach lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Roach motions for Halo to come forward. Roach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach digs a good hook to Halo's body.
Halo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roach.
Halo swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo misses with a low kick as Roach jumps back.
Roach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roach.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Roach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halo.
Halo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roach finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast II in the buildup to the fight.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roach is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Roach coming out on top.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halo is rocked!
Roach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Halo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roach.
Roach misses the body punch
and Halo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roach is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Roach lands a head shot.
Roach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roach is out of range and Halo settles back down.
A punch combination from Roach misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roach.
Roach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo 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.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
Roach cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roach takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Roach lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach scores with a decent looking hook.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Roach throws a front kick that sends Halo stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Roach swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Roach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
Roach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Roach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Roach as the two fighters clinch.
Roach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Roach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roach lands an uppercut.
Roach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Halo is controlling him.
Halo lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Roach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roach thumps Halo with a low kick.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
Roach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Roach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halo seems to have got his legs back now.
Roach misses the body punch
and Halo counters with a body 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!
Roach tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
Roach tried to score with a low kick but Halo checks it.
Roach looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Nice shot lands for Roach.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Roach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roach lands a big right hand that sends Halo crashing to the mat! Roach stays standing though and waves Halo back to his feet!
Bartholomew Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach throws an overhand right that drops Halo like a sack of potatoes! Roach dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Roach!
An out of breath Bartholomew Roach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen Wasted as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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266 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle walks into a left hand.
Borschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Borschev thuds his shin into the meat of Kyle's side.
Borschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borschev manages to avoid it.
Borschev is looking to land body kicks.
Borschev lands with a hook. Kyle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Borschev as he connects with a hook.
Borschev slips under a jab from Kyle.
Kyle throws a hook to the side of Borschev's head but Borschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borschev throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
Borschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borschev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Borschev throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kyle.
Borschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kyle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borschev is out of range.
Kyle misses with a kick to the body.
Kyle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borschev. That did some damage!
Borschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyle thumps Borschev with a low kick.
Kyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borschev.
Kyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borschev ducks right into an uppercut from Kyle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borschev looks to land a combination. Kyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borschev lands a jab to the nose.
Borschev tried to score with a low kick but Kyle checks it.
Kyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Borschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschev lunges at Kyle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyle's hand.
Kyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Borschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borschev's sensitive parts.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borschev - the referee stops the clock and Kyle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borschev. Kyle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kyle throws a body punch but Borschev moves out of range.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borschev motions for Kyle to come forward. Borschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle lands a lovely overhand right.
Kyle gets a takedown into half guard.
Borschev is controlling Kyle's trapped leg to prevent Kyle from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle trying to mount his opponent but Borschev defends it.
Kyle drops an elbow to the side of Borschev's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borschev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Borschev is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is still trying to improve position.
Borschev trying to control but Kyle postures up.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kyle controlling the pace.
Borschev won't allow Kyle to pass to mount.
Borschev is refusing to be controlled, as Kyle sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyle blocks the body kick.
Borschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Kyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyle tries to clinch there but Borschev circles away.
Borschev throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyle!
A nice leg kick lands there from Borschev.
Borschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borschev rather than just go for the knockout.
Borschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Borschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Kyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyle misses with a leg kick.
Borschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dmitry Borschev is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Borschev saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Borschev blocks the leg kick.
Borschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A leg kick checked by Borschev.
Borschev misses with a kick to the body.
Borschev tried to score with a low kick but Kyle checks it.
Borschev lands a head shot.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Borschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Borschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borschev, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Borschev blocks the low kick.
Borschev scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle cracks Borschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyle in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a leg kick.
Borschev misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Borschev - just one landing.
Kyle feints and then cracks Borschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borschev down.
Borschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Borschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
Borschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
Borschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Borschev.
Borschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Kyle motions for Borschev to come forward. Kyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschev drops his hands momentarily and Kyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borschev throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borschev is trying to maintain the position but Kyle is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschev is trying is best to control the position here.
Kyle is just content to waste time from the top position. Borschev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyle is fighting to break Borschev's control of his arms but Borschev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev controlling Kyle's posture.
Kyle preventing the sweep.
Kyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borschev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borschev wants to get back to his feet but Kyle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borschev working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Borschev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borschev will feel that in the morning.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyle.
Borschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyle is out of range and Borschev settles back down.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borschev moves out of range of the body kick.
Kyle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borschev to the mat! Borschev manages to get full guard.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Kyle trying to control but Borschev is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle stopping the sweep attempt from Borschev.
Mark Kyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Kyle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borschev's calf.
Borschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Borschev down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kyle, right into the meat.
Kyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschev scores with a nice strike.
Borschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Borschev moved out of range nicely.
Kyle instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Borschev.
Kyle lands a body shot.
Kyle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borschev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borschevs head.
Kyle tries to work over Borschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle digs a right hand into Borschev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borschev's gas tank.
Borschev prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Borschev controls his hands.
Kyle blocks a body shot from Borschev.
Kyle is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle is leaning against Borschev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyle decides to pull guard.
Borschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borschev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borschev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Borschev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kyle is proving hard to escape from.
Borschev stays in close to Kyle's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Kyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato has chosen I Want My Tears Back as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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37
212 lbs
36 - 15 - 1 |
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206 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lindros - just one landing.
Lindros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lindros moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Lindros cracks a nice hook into Renato's ribs.
Lindros lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Renato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lindros. Renato shrugs it off though.
Lindros seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lindros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Lindros throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Lindros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lindros.
Lindros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renato counters with a body kick.
Lindros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Renato.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Lindros.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindros.
Renato misses with a head kick.
Renato swinging wildly here.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Lindros.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Lindros misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Renato misses.
Lindros avoids the body shot from Renato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindros takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Lindros throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Lindros.
Renato throws a low kick but Lindros moves out of range easily.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindros manages to avoid it.
Lindros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lindros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lindros misses with a low kick.
Lindros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lindros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renato slips a straight right by Lindros.
Lindros checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Lindros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato connects with a right hand. Lindros shakes it off.
Renato blocks a leg kick.
Lindros throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Renato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Renato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Lindros swings widly with a right hand
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Renato throws a leg kick but Lindros checks it.
Lindros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Renato misses
and Lindros counters with a straight right hand.
Lindros scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Lindros connects with a single shot there.
Lindros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renato doesn't seem bothered though.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Lindros misses
and Renato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lindros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renato lands a jab.
Lindros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renato lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lindros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
Renato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindros is out of range and Renato settles back down.
Lindros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lindros throws a head kick that Renato semi-blocks.
Lindros misses with a double jab.
Renato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindros throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Lindros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindros blocks the body kick.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Lindros misses with the body kick
and Lindros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindros is rocked!
That kick from Renato tenderised Lindros's leg. Lindros is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Lindros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindros is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lindros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
Lindros looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Lindros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Lindros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Lindros is predictable there
and Renato counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lindros falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiago Renato! Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tiago Renato 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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