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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Saadiev (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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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitry Saadiev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saadiev lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saadiev tries to bum rush Christ with a series of wild strikes but Christ uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saadiev.
Saadiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christ.
Saadiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Christ throws a hook but Saadiev avoids it easily.
Saadiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ lands a lovely overhand right.
Saadiev misses with a straight left.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saadiev misses with a wild body shot.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ tests Saadiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saadiev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saadiev's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Saadiev. Those never looked like landing.
Saadiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saadiev moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saadiev tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saadiev with a jab.
Christ throws the left hand but Saadiev avoids the punch easily.
Saadiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Saadiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saadiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Saadiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saadiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saadiev lands a jab to Christ's midsection.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Saadiev.
Christ scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dmitry Saadiev has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christ lands with a left to the head.
Christ lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christ lands a nice uppercut.
Saadiev blocks a body shot from Christ.
Christ is pushing Saadiev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saadiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saadiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saadiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saadiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Christ has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Christ throws a shot to the body.
Saadiev loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Christ lunges at Saadiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saadiev's hand.
Christ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saadiev slips under a jab.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Saadiev.
Christ misses with a body punch
letting Saadiev counter with a right hand.
Saadiev misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Christ misses.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Saadiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saadiev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Saadiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christ lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saadiev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saadiev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Saadiev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Saadiev lands with a right hand.
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ wants to clinch.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Saadiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ is rocked!
Saadiev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Christ tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Saadiev wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Saadiev!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Saadiev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Llavicrep could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Hardon Jr's chin.
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardon Jr tries to sprawl but Llavicrep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Llavicrep takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Llavicrep looks to land a strike but Hardon Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardon Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Llavicrep defends well.
Llavicrep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Llavicrep should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hardon Jr has tightened it up now! Llavicrep should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Hardon Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonis Skayias has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonis Skayias!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skayias lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mark Whitehope has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Skayias. No joy for Whitehope on that attempt.
Skayias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skayias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Antonis Skayias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skayias lunges at Whitehope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitehope's hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skayias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitehope tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skayias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skayias drops Whitehope with a big left hand and mounts him. Whitehope is in big trouble!
Whitehope's coaches at MadDogs Road House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Whitehope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitehope is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skayias prevents Whitehope from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skayias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skayias wants to control the pace but Whitehope is squirming around nicely.
Whitehope is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skayias fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skayias avoids the attempt from Whitehope to control.
Skayias punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope tries to lock up and control but Skayias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitehope is desperately trying to improve his position but Skayias has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skayias lands a couple of good shots and Whitehope has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Skayias is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Whitehope up.
Skayias trying to control momentarily.
Whitehope looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Whitehope wants to escape the position.
Whitehope looking very determined here, making life difficult for Skayias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skayias is trying to stick to Whitehope's back but Whitehope is turning into Skayias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skayias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whitehope.
Whitehope scoring with some ground and pound.
Skayias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitehope being controlled here momentarily.
Whitehope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitehope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitehope throwing strikes from guard but Skayias blocks nicely.
Whitehope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skayias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skayias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skayias is adopting a defensive guard.
Whitehope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehope wants to control from the top but Skayias keeps moving.
Whitehope is looking to stand up but Skayias won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitehope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skayias as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonis Skayias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Whitehope's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Skayias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitehope shoots in looking for a takedown. Skayias tries to sprawl out of it but Whitehope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skayias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitehope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skayias darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whitehope slips a jab and a cross from Skayias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Skayias.
Skayias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skayias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Skayias. No joy for Whitehope on that attempt.
Skayias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skayias throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitehope counters with a two punch combo.
Skayias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitehope doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope avoids the head kick by Skayias.
Whitehope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Whitehope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skayias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skayias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skayias scores with a body shot.
Whitehope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skayias misses with a takedown attempt - Whitehope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skayias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitehope.
Whitehope blocks a jab.
Skayias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitehope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice combo by Skayias! Oh, that's hurt him - Whitehope falls to the canvas and Skayias follows him into side control.
Whitehope is rocked!
Skayias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Skayias looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whitehope is avoiding damage well.
Skayias wants to control but Whitehope is keeping him busy.
Whitehope 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.
Whitehope can't do much from the bottom here.
Whitehope is looking for a sweep.
Skayias scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonis Skayias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Whitehope's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Skayias changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skayias cracks the inside of Whitehope's front leg.
Skayias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitehope on the side of the head.
Skayias lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Whitehope can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Skayias and Whitehope drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Skayias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonis Skayias!
Antonis Skayias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chalas's entrance music is Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chalas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Chalas.
Chalas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chalas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthews takes a swing at Chalas's ribcage but misses.
Chalas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chalas is rocked!
Chalas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Chalas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chalas misses with a leg kick.
Chalas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Chalas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Chalas slips the punch.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chalas moves away.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Chalas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a big uppercut that knocks Chalas off his feet! Matthews dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Luis Chalas has been cut.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Matthews crashes against the mat.
Matthews lands a strong strike to the head of Chalas. That's dazed him! Matthews looking to finish here. Chalas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Matthews lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyes Badaoui told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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284 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badaoui throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badaoui wants to clinch but Leonidas slips to the side
and Leonidas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leonidas.
Badaoui wants to sweep here but Leonidas controlling him for the moment.
Badaoui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badaoui is striking from the bottom but Leonidas uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badaoui wants to get back to full guard.
Badaoui wants to get back to his feet.
Badaoui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leonidas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badaoui squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Badaoui tries to reverse the position but Leonidas maintains control.
Badaoui has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Badaoui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet but Badaoui is holding on tight.
Leonidas prevents Badaoui from getting the reversal.
Leonidas get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui shoots for a takedown but Leonidas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Badaoui moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas pushes him off.
Badaoui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Badaoui tries to clinch up
and Leonidas counters with a shoot takedown. Badaoui fights it but they end up in guard.
Leonidas being controlled here momentarily.
Leonidas stands up from Badaoui's guard - Leonidas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Badaoui throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lyes Badaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zeus Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyes Badaoui.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Badaoui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badaoui closes the distance but Leonidas moves to the side
so Leonidas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badaoui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badaoui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badaoui working for a triangle but Leonidas defends it easily.
Leonidas tries to stand but Badaoui is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Badaoui tries to clinch there but Leonidas circles away.
Badaoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonidas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Badaoui moved out of range.
Badaoui takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badaoui.
Leonidas lunges at Badaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badaoui's hand.
Leonidas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badaoui's hands.
Badaoui misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Badaoui or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas, which made it look bad.
Badaoui shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badaoui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeus Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyes Badaoui.
Leonidas looks to throw the jab but Badaoui is out of range.
Badaoui looks to clinch
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badaoui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Badaoui doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonidas circles away.
Leonidas drops Badaoui with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Badaoui looks back up at him and smiles so Leonidas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Badaoui is rocked!
Badaoui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonidas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Leonidas!
A relieved looking Zeus Leonidas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan wants to clinch up but Biggums keeps it at a distance.
Biggums bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Biggums is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Biggums.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan distracts Biggums with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biggums is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biggums lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Khan lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Biggums won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Biggums slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biggums postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biggums wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biggums working the ground and pound.
Biggums with the ground and pound but Khan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Biggums in his half guard.
Biggums scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Biggums has control of the leg.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Biggums with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biggums gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan wants to sweep here but Biggums controlling him for the moment.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Biggums defends easily.
Biggums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan throwing shots but Biggums is blocking nicely.
Khan is working for a kimura but Biggums is defending it quite comfortably.
Biggums manages to get to full guard.
Khan trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Biggums is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggums throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khan 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.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggums is retaining full guard.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Biggums's brow.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan stands up over Biggums, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Biggums.
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 Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biggums manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan scores with a takedown into Biggums's guard.
Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biggums's head.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Biggums tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biggums is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biggums.
Khan working some strikes from top position.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggums can do to turn this around?
Biggums is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggums pulls his head out easily.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Biggums is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan has hold of Biggums's hands but Biggums slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biggums connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Khan missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums working Khan over with strikes.
Khan is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biggums manages to get himself to full guard.
Biggums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan advances to half guard.
Genghis Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggums tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Biggums is defending well.
Biggums tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Biggums is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggums felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biggums gets back to full guard.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan working some strikes from top position.
Biggums is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggums has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Biggums is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggums is keeping the position for now.
Biggums trying to control the position.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khan gets the takedown into side control.
Biggums tries to bench press Khan off him but Khan keeps the position.
Khan lands an elbow.
Biggums is trying to control Khan's posture but Khan avoids it.
Biggums is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khan off and has taken his back!
Biggums lands shots from the back.
Biggums has the hooks in. Khan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Biggums avoiding Khan 's attempts to control his hands.
Biggums is hanging on to Khan's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Biggums go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums misses with a punch to the head.
Biggums landing with strikes.
Biggums throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Biggums keeps control of the position as Khan tries to break free.
Biggums gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Khan tries to escape the position.
Biggums working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Khan trying to control the hands but Biggums breaks the grip.
Khan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Khan tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Biggums lands strikes to the head.
Khan breaks Biggums's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Biggums's brow.
Biggums looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khan wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Biggums.
Biggums is still trying to improve position.
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biggums has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Biggums's legs - danger averted.
Biggums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Biggums working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biggums looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggums, not yet.
Biggums has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself.
Biggums can't keep his opponent in guard - Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biggums sees it coming and defends easily.
Biggums tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biggums tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Khan.
Khan prevents Biggums from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tyrone Biggums just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggums stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Biggums throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biggums looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khan looking to score a takedown here. Biggums is defending well but Khan drives through and ends up in Biggums's guard.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biggums swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biggums is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biggums has escaped and now he's on top!
Biggums tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biggums with a nice head shot there.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Biggums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan wants to sweep here but Biggums controlling him for the moment.
Biggums content to stall in guard here.
Khan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Biggums is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to improve his position but Biggums is controlling well.
Biggums tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggums scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biggums slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Biggums scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biggums working Khan over with strikes.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Khan is defending well.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan is trying to control the position but Biggums postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biggums escapes and throws Khan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biggums in side control, throwing shots but Khan defends.
Khan tries to buck Biggums off but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums avoids the strikes from the bottom by Khan.
Biggums trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Khan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Biggums presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Biggums tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan is working to get back to half guard.
Biggums trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
Biggums avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Biggums lands a couple of good shots and Khan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
Khan cracks Biggums with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khan landing a few strikes.
Biggums manages to get back to half guard.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Biggums is defending well.
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Biggums looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Biggums looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Biggums!
Biggums creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to bench press Biggums off him but Biggums keeps the position.
Biggums scores with a couple of short elbows.
Khan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biggums wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Biggums drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggums lands a nice short elbow.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biggums is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biggums to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biggums is aware though and is defending well.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Biggums slips an elbow through the middle.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Biggums must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Biggums pushes his legs off easily.
Biggums preventing the sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums connects with a couple of short punches.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggums works over Khan with some ground and pound from guard.
Biggums makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biggums is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biggums is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biggums is aware though and is defending well.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biggums throws a big elbow that misses.
Biggums preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biggums manages to get himself to full guard.
Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.
Biggums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biggums looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biggums.
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Genghis Khan.
I think Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan retains his welterweight title!
Genghis Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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