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Insanity 54: No Where To Run PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Meranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tlahuicole Tlaxcaltec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meranda's entrance music is Whats Beef. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Meranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tlahuicole Tlaxcaltec!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meranda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tlaxcaltec's half guard.
Tlaxcaltec wants to get back to full guard.
Meranda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tlaxcaltec sees it coming and defends easily.
Tlaxcaltec is trying to stand.
Meranda trying to mount his opponent but Tlaxcaltec defends it.
Tlaxcaltec is trying to stand back up but Meranda is controlling him
Tlaxcaltec controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaxcaltec is defending against the submission attempts here by Meranda.
Meranda wants to control but Tlaxcaltec is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tlaxcaltec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meranda pulls his head out easily.
Tlaxcaltec keeping hold of Meranda's head, controlling as best he can.
Tlaxcaltec is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice cross by Tlaxcaltec.
Meranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Tlaxcaltec sprawls well. He's pushed Meranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meranda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tlaxcaltec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meranda has Tlaxcaltec pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tlaxcaltec manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Meranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tlaxcaltec is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tlaxcaltec lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meranda backwards.
Tlaxcaltec misses with a body punch.
Tlaxcaltec works on Meranda's body with a couple of short punches.
Tlaxcaltec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meranda backwards.
Meranda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tlaxcaltec smiles and moves away.
Tlaxcaltec misses with a wild body shot.
Meranda misses with an uppercut.
Gustavo Meranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tlaxcaltec rushes Meranda and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tlaxcaltec - that landed with a thud.
Tlaxcaltec is leaning against Meranda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tlaxcaltec pushes Meranda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meranda tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Tlaxcaltec.
Meranda can't get the takedown.
Meranda jumps guard but Tlaxcaltec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tlaxcaltec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tlaxcaltec pushes Meranda up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tlaxcaltec lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tlaxcaltec lands with a light punch inside.
Tlaxcaltec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meranda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tlaxcaltec is trying to stand up here but Meranda is controlling him well.
Meranda is stalling here. Tlaxcaltec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Meranda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tlaxcaltec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meranda can't do much from the bottom here.
Tlaxcaltec working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meranda struggling a bit here.
Meranda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tlaxcaltec controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tlahuicole Tlaxcaltec dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tlaxcaltec blocks an uppercut.
Tlaxcaltec gets underhooks to prevent Meranda's takedown attempt.
Meranda blocks a body shot from Tlaxcaltec.
Tlaxcaltec is working Meranda over against the cage.
Tlaxcaltec lands with a right to the head.
Tlaxcaltec has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meranda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tlaxcaltec can turn it around.
Tlaxcaltec is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaxcaltec is fighting off a takedown attempt but Meranda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tlaxcaltec to the mat. Tlaxcaltec regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tlaxcaltec wants to get back to his feet but Meranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tlaxcaltec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meranda's guard.
Tlaxcaltec cracks Meranda with a solid left hand.
Meranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tlaxcaltec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tlaxcaltec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meranda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tlaxcaltec stays in close to Meranda's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tlaxcaltec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meranda is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tlaxcaltec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Meranda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tlaxcaltec sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tlaxcaltec pushing down on Meranda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meranda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tlaxcaltec pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tlaxcaltec postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Meranda in real trouble here! The ref calls for Meranda to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tlahuicole Tlaxcaltec!
Our winner, Tlahuicole Tlaxcaltec, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Hamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean comes into the arena with Seven Nation Army blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonh Hamm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mean - the referee stops the clock and Hamm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mean. Hamm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jonh Hamm has been cut.
Mean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamm is looking to clinch but Mean is avoiding it.
Mean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mean feints and then cracks Hamm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamm down.
Hamm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dean Mean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mean fails to land with a series of punches.
Mean scores with a leg kick.
Mean throws a head kick that misses.
Hamm wants to clinch
and Mean counters with a body kick that stops Hamm in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Hamm misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mean. Mean obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamm walks into a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mean - the referee stops the clock and Hamm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mean. Hamm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamm counters with a straight right hand.
Mean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hamm 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.
Mean throws a head kick that half lands.
Mean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mean connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamm looks to land a combination but Mean avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mean. Mean obviously looking to wear him down.
Mean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mean moves in looking to clinch but Hamm pushes him off.
Mean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mean cracks Hamm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Jonh Hamm's cut even more.
Mean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Mean misses.
Mean misses with a body kick.
Mean jabs Hamm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mean scores with a head kick. Hamm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mean fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mean cracks Hamm with an open hand slap.
Mean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mean connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamm tries to clinch but Mean moves out of range.
Hamm moves to clinch but Mean breaks away
and Mean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamm moves to clinch but Mean breaks away
and Mean counters with a good low kick that Hamm was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mean throws a head kick that misses.
Hamm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mean scores with a one two! Hamm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mean misses with a double jab.
Mean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hamm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mean throws a head kick that half lands.
Mean throws a right hand that Hamm ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamm also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Mean does no damage.
Mean throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonh Hamm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamm moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Mean.
You can see that Hamm has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hamm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mean finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamm's head.
A left and a right from Mean both land. Nice combination.
Hamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mean misses with a double jab.
Mean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The cut above Jonh Hamm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mean throws a sloppy head kick and Hamm moves out of range easily.
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!
Mean lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mean lands a big head kick that sends Hamm tumbling to the mat! Mean takes a step backwards and waves Hamm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hamm is rocked!
Mean cracks Hamm with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hamm falls to his knees and Mean doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Mean!
After winning the bout, Dean Mean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Belshiknolav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belshiknolav!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belshiknolav lands a nice looking body kick.
Belshiknolav scores with a nice head shot.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belshiknolav sprawls well. Belshiknolav wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walters gets slowly back to his feet.
Walters goes for a double leg but Belshiknolav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belshiknolav continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters has Belshiknolav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belshiknolav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belshiknolav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belshiknolav fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Belshiknolav. No joy for Walters on that attempt.
Walters darts in looking for a takedown but Belshiknolav gets double underhooks and turns Walters into the cage.
Belshiknolav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Joe Walters has been cut.
Belshiknolav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belshiknolav thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walters if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belshiknolav, right into the meat.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Belshiknolav shows good takedown defense.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Walters has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walters's head.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
Belshiknolav has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A head kick misses from Belshiknolav.
Walters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belshiknolav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walters.
Walters has been working on his balance at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Belshiknolav.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belshiknolav lands a big head kick that sends Walters tumbling to the mat! Belshiknolav takes a step backwards and waves Walters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walters is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belshiknolav throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Walters crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Belshiknolav!
An out of breath Ivan Belshiknolav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Nikitin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta is looking to slow Nikitin down with leg kicks.
Jasta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikitin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jasta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jasta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jasta scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jasta throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikitin counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikitin working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Nikitin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jasta is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nikitin yanks on the arm and Jasta is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nikitin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin 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 Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for McGordon with that takedown attempt.
McGordon lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that McGordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so McGordon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGordon prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gun wants to stand but McGordon is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gun connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGordon. McGordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGordon scores with the left hand. Gun knows he should have avoided that one.
Brian McGordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGordon scores with a hook.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGordon misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from McGordon tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGordon throws a jab when Gun was well out of range.
Gun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from McGordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a jab when McGordon was well out of range.
McGordon moves out of range of the strikes.
McGordon shoots in for a double leg but Gun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for McGordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun wants to clinch up but McGordon keeps it at a distance.
Gun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gun - just one landing.
McGordon has managed to clinch.
Gun struggles to land a body shot inside as McGordon controls his hands.
McGordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
Gun gets through McGordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gun.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGordon lands a left hand.
McGordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGordon is stalling here.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
McGordon lands with a left to the head.
McGordon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gun is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Gun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gun can turn it around.
Gun digs a right hand into McGordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGordon's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from McGordon.
McGordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGordon.
McGordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands on the inside with an 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!
Gun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
McGordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gun misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McGordon.
Gun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGordon has him pressed against the cage.
McGordon is trying to trip Gun. He has hold of a leg but Gun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGordon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gun is looking to stand up but McGordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gun kicks McGordon off and gets to his feet.
McGordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gun.
McGordon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Brian McGordon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGordon is looking to chop away at Gun's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGordon.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
McGordon missing with a left hand there. Gun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGordon drives through with a takedown into Gun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brian McGordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGordon prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun keeping full guard, as McGordon tries to pass.
McGordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun wants to stand and escape but McGordon is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gun.
McGordon darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gun can do to turn this around?
McGordon trying to control the position but instead, Gun has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGordon into the cage.
McGordon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gun pushes McGordon off looking to stand but McGordon dives back in and keeps control.
McGordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gun pushes McGordon off looking to stand but McGordon dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gun's head.
McGordon wants to pass the guard but Gun is defending well.
Gun is trying to stand up here but McGordon is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon moves out of range as Gun strikes.
McGordon connects with a crisp jab.
McGordon slips under a jab from Gun.
Gun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGordon throws a low kick but Gun avoids it.
McGordon looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun misses with a hook. McGordon ducked under it nicely.
Gun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGordon has time to react.
McGordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGordon.
McGordon tries to work over Gun's front leg with a kick but Gun checks it.
Gun misses with a right hand
and McGordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gun won't be happy with that.
Gun pushes McGordon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGordon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McGordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGordon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGordon working the ground and pound but Gun is defending the strikes.
McGordon landing strikes.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
McGordon lands a nice forearm strike.
Gun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
Gun throws a right and a left that McGordon avoids nicely.
McGordon clinches.
McGordon effectively controlling the action here.
McGordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gun throws out the jab.
McGordon misses the shot to the body.
McGordon lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gun wants to clinch.
McGordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gun.
Gun throws a shot from downtown. McGordon moves away and avoids it.
McGordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gun slips a jab from McGordon.
McGordon moves out of range of the strikes.
McGordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gun tries to clinch up.
McGordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gun.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGordon is looking for a takedown.
Gun is leaning against McGordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGordon blocking some punches.
McGordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGordon.
McGordon misses with some punches.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gun as McGordon tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
McGordon blocks an uppercut.
McGordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGordon digs a right hand into Gun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gun's gas tank.
Machine Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gun backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
McGordon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gun is keeping busy.
McGordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon tries to throw a body punch but Gun avoids it by throwing McGordon back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Gun.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, McGordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gun scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gun.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGordon.
A punch lands to the side of McGordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gun gets a clinch.
McGordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gun lands an uppercut.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon misses with a body punch.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun working aggressively here.
McGordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by McGordon.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon lands a shot to the body.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch but McGordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gun avoids the head kick by McGordon.
McGordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gun. Gun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brian McGordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machine Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGordon 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hong cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks shoots in but no luck this time.
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Hicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Hong presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hong 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.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands with a right to the head.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
Hong cracks Hicks with a nice body shot.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Hong won't allow it.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Hong lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries a body shot but Hicks blocks it.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hicks wants a takedown.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Hong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Hong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong works on Hicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Hicks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Hong manages to get underhooks.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Hicks's ribcage. Hicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hong to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks misses with a leg kick.
Hong lands the left hand.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hicks on the side of the head.
Hong forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
Hong pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hicks.
A frustrated look appears on Hicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hong prevents it.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks blocking some punches.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks takes a shot to the head.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong digs a right hand into Hicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hicks's gas tank.
Antoni Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong lands a left hand.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hong lands a left hand.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hicks is trying to break free.
Hong lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hong.
Hicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Hong.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hong is concentrating on defense, preventing Hicks from advancing position.
Hicks wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hong tries to get to full guard but Hicks has control of the leg.
Hicks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Hicks looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
Hong jabs at Hicks's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hong.
Antoni Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Hong tenderised Hicks's leg. Hicks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
Hong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hong moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Hicks's head back.
Hicks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks wants a takedown.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Hong.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
Hong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Hong is controlling him.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks.
Hong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hicks.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks is trying to force a seperation but Hong has the dominant position.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickss head.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Hong!
In his post fight interview, Antoni Hong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartolommeo Cavalcanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alton Newcastle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bartolommeo Cavalcanti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartolommeo Cavalcanti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcastle thuds his right hand into Cavalcanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cavalcanti misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Newcastle.
Newcastle cracks Cavalcanti with an open hand slap.
Cavalcanti is rocked!
Cavalcanti walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cavalcanti limp body while Newcastle jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alton Newcastle!
Alton Newcastle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes into the arena with Patrioticheskaya Pesnya blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozlov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parke.
Kozlov striking off his back but it's not causing Parke any problems.
Kozlov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parke on the ground.
Parke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Parke.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Parke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kozlov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Parke is keen to just control but Kozlov is a slippery customer.
Kozlov wants to improve his position but Parke is controlling well.
Parke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kozlov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position.
Parke working the head and body with strikes.
Parke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kozlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kozlov hang on?
Parke lands a nice shot to the head.
Parke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kozlov looks a forlorn figure.
Parke breaks from Kozlov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parke lands a nice shot to the head.
Kozlov is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Parke working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Parke looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kozlov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Parke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy has chosen Trent From Punchy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Punchy.
Bob looks to clinch
and Punchy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bob throws a big elbow that misses.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy is looking for a triangle here but Bob uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Punchy is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob working the strikes but Punchy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Punchy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Punchy 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.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Bob is looking to advance position but Punchy won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Punchy!
Punchy is working to get back to half guard.
Bob lands with some strikes.
Bob trying to control but Punchy is having none of it.
Bob is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Punchy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punchy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Punchy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bob raining down hammerfists from mount.
Punchy gets back to half guard.
Bob is just content to waste time from the top position. Punchy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Punchy keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob passes Punchy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Punchy moved out of range.
Bob misses with the body kick
and Punchy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Punchy.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punchy is one step ahead there.
Bob pulls Punchy in close to prevent any damage.
Punchy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Punchy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Punchy has Bob in his guard.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy being controlled here, momentarily.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punchy controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Bob 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.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silent Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Punchy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Punchy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punchy can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob as he connects with a hook.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Punchy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punchy misses the shot to the body.
Punchy staying out of range there.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bob seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bob trying to control the position.
Punchy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob controlling Punchy's posture.
Punchy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob looking to control.
Punchy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punchy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob is looking to sweep but instead, Punchy has passed into half guard.
Punchy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bob trying to control but Punchy postures up.
Bob tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Punchy manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob clinches with his opponent.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punchy's defenses.
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bob throws an elbow but misses.
Bob looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bob lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Punchy controls the action.
Bob will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punchy up against the cage.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bob as Punchy tries to tie him up.
Bob misses with an elbow over the top.
Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bob stops a takedown attempt from Punchy.
Punchy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bob walks away with a smile on his face. Punchy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Bob thows a leg kick but Punchy checks it
so Punchy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bob is trying to keep Punchy in close.
Bob has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Punchy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Punchy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Punchy postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
Punchy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy delivers a nice body kick.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob thows a body kick. Punchy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Punchy tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silent Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Bob motions for Punchy to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a low kick but Punchy moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Bob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Punchy.
Punchy slips a jab from Bob.
Bob closes the distance and pushes Punchy back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Nice elbow from Bob.
Bob manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Punchy has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob lands a right hand.
Punchy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Punchy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Punchy's knee but Punchy avoids it well.
Bob tries to land a leg kick but Punchy saw it coming and moves away.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punchy.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Punchy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Punchy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punchy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Punchy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob jabs Punchy right on the nose. Punchy blinks but takes it well.
Punchy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Punchy tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Punchy back against the cage.
Bob taking a breather.
Bob blocks a body shot from Punchy.
Bob tries a body shot but Punchy blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bob.
Punchy is looking to control Bob's arms but Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Punchy has his back to the cage.
Bob will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punchy up against the cage.
Bob creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy.
Bob digs a right hand underneath Punchy's ribcage. Punchy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bob lands a damaging elbow.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Punchy tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Punchy back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob slowing the pace effectively.
Bob blocks a body shot from Punchy.
Bob lands a right hand.
Bob works on Punchy's body with a couple of short punches.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silent Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Punchy tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Punchy back against the cage.
Punchy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob blocks a body shot from Punchy.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchys head.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bob pushes Punchy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchy wants to stall.
The referee calls for Bob to work.
Punchy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bob.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Punchy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Bob.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob had his way with Trent Punchy in that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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. This is the final round!
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Punchy checks a leg kick.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Punchy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Punchy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Punchy misses with an uppercut.
Punchy misses with a low kick.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Punchy.
Punchy looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Punchy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Punchy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchy manages to avoid it.
Punchy misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob lands a body shot.
Bob scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punchy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob lands a nice looking kick to the body. Punchy takes a step back to recover.
Bob throws a leg kick but Punchy moved away.
Silent Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punchy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a wild body shot.
Bob thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Punchy if he has to take too many more of those.
Punchy blocks the body kick.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Punchy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punchy trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob is trying to control the position but Punchy postures up.
Bob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bob has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bob tries to strike from the bottom.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Punchy counters with a takedown into side control.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bob gets full guard.
Punchy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bob with a nice head shot there.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob postures up.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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 Silent Bob.
I think Bob 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
Silent Bob is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Silent Bob, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Trent Punchy was interviewed post fight and said 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Booyakasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorman comes to the cage accompanied by Pinned Down. Booyakasha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Original Nuttah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Glen Gorman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ali Booyakasha's chin.
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190 cm
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Booyakasha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booyakasha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Glen Gorman has been cut.
Booyakasha connects with a right hand. Gorman shakes it off.
Booyakasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorman moves away from the strike by Booyakasha.
Gorman keeps the fight on the outside.
Booyakasha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Booyakasha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Booyakasha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Booyakasha throws an off balance right hand
and Gorman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Gorman's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Booyakasha throws a hook to the side of Gorman's head but Gorman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorman avoids the body shot from Booyakasha.
Gorman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booyakasha stuns Gorman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booyakasha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Booyakasha tries to bum rush Gorman with a series of wild strikes but Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Booyakasha moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booyakasha tries to score with a low kick but Gorman moves his leg out of the way.
Booyakasha lands with an overhand left.
Booyakasha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorman.
Gorman slips under a jab from Booyakasha.
Gorman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Booyakasha walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gorman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Booyakasha swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gorman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Booyakasha!
Ali Booyakasha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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