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CONFLICT LXXIV on PPV (LV) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorden misses with a body kick.
Gorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wollsey.
We've been informed that Gorden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wollsey cracks Gorden with a good jab.
Gorden misses with a jab to the body
and Wollsey counters with a big head kick but Gorden shrugs it off.
Wollsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wollsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gorden.
Gorden misses the shot to the body.
Gorden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorden loads up on a big right hand but Wollsey slips the punch.
Wollsey dodges the punch combination from Gorden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wollsey looks to throw the jab but Gorden is out of range.
Gorden digs a good hook to Wollsey's body.
Wollsey tests Gorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wollsey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Gorden. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey misses with a straight right.
Gorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorden thows a leg kick but Wollsey checks it
and Wollsey counters with an outside leg kick.
Gorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wollsey tries to work over Gorden's front leg with a kick but Gorden checks it.
A big left from Gorden misses.
Wollsey jabs at Gorden's body.
Wollsey connects with a single shot there.
Gorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wollsey throws out a powerful jab.
Gorden lands a leg kick that knocks Wollsey off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorden misses the target.
Wollsey scores with a takedown into Gorden's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorden is adopting a defensive guard.
Gorden is trying to control the position but Wollsey postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wollsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorden is trying to keep Wollsey in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Gorden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wollsey throwing strikes but missing.
Gorden has his hands on Wollsey's head, controlling the position.
Wollsey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey throws a big right hand that misses.
Wollsey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gorden controls Wollsey momentarily but Wollsey frees himself.
Wollsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gorden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wollsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorden is controlling Wollsey's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wollsey is defended easily by Gorden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gorden tries to clinch up but Wollsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Gorden.
Gorden fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorden misses with an uppercut. Wollsey saw that one coming.
Wollsey takes a swing at Gorden's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Gorden.
An inside leg kick from Gorden misses.
Wollsey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gorden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Gorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gorden tries to pass to full mount but Wollsey defends it.
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 Mordecai Wollsey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Gorden does no damage.
Wollsey swings for the body but Gorden moves out of range.
Gorden misses with a leg kick.
Wollsey jabs at Gorden's body.
Gorden misses with a right hand
and Wollsey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gorden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wollsey defends it nicely.
Gorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeff Gorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorden throws the kick towards the body but Wollsey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wollsey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorden misses with a head kick.
Gorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden scores with a hook.
Gorden misses with an uppercut.
Wollsey misses with a looping left.
A big left from Gorden misses.
Wollsey lands a leg kick that knocks Gorden off balance momentarily.
Wollsey thuds his right hand into Gorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Gorden misses its intended target.
Gorden misses with a straight left.
Gorden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wollsey looks for the body kick but Gorden saw that one coming.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Wollsey avoids the head kick by Gorden.
Wollsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wollsey has time to react.
Wollsey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gorden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wollsey is in Gorden's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorden keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
Gorden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wollsey throwing strikes but missing.
Gorden working a defensive guard but Wollsey passes into half guard.
Gorden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wollsey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wollsey throwing strikes but missing.
Gorden is trying to keep Wollsey in close.
Wollsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorden is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Gorden.
Gorden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wollsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorden working a defensive guard here.
Wollsey throwing strikes but missing.
Wollsey lands a couple of digs.
Gorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorden pulls Wollsey in close to his closed guard and prevents Wollsey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wollsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Wollsey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorden's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorden trying to control the position.
Wollsey wants to control from the top but Gorden keeps moving.
Wollsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorden working a defensive guard here.
Wollsey is fighting to break Gorden's control of his arms but Gorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorden wants it to stay on the feet.
Wollsey swings for the body but Gorden moves out of range.
Gorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wollsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gorden has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wollsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mordecai Wollsey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gorden moves out of range as Wollsey throws a body kick.
Wollsey misses with a low kick.
Gorden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorden misses with a hook. Wollsey ducked under it nicely.
Gorden throws a head kick but Wollsey moves out of range.
Gorden throws a big shot that misses.
Wollsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wollsey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gorden swings for the body but Wollsey moves out of range.
Wollsey staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wollsey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gorden's calf.
Gorden fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorden throws a leg kick but Wollsey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Wollsey. That snapped Gorden's head back.
Wollsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Wollsey throws a head kick but Gorden moves out of range.
Gorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wollsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wollsey tries to break free but Gorden pushes him back against the cage.
Gorden misses with a punch to the body.
Wollsey is trying to push Gorden away but Gorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wollsey wants to break free but Gorden has control.
Gorden slowing the pace effectively.
Wollsey tries a body shot but Gorden blocks it.
Mordecai Wollsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey letting Gorden take a breather here.
Gorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorden is working for takedown but Wollsey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gorden looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gorden fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wollsey's efforts to push away.
Gorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wollsey up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Wollsey blocks an uppercut.
Gorden avoids a wild elbow strike from Wollsey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorden.
Gorden looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorden has Wollsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wollsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Gorden.
I think Wollsey 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeff Gorden!
Jeff Gorden 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gibiatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Gibiatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Charles!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles scores with a hook.
Charles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Charles.
Gibiatti throws a low kick but Charles avoids it.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibiatti connects with an inside leg kick.
Charles throws a good cross that connects.
Gibiatti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles tries to clinch up.
Gibiatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles drives through and clinches with Gibiatti against the cage.
Charles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibiatti avoiding damage.
Charles pushes Gibiatti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibiatti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charles controlling the action here for a moment.
Charles tries a body shot but Gibiatti blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Charles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gibiatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibiatti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Charles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibiatti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charles lands a nice knee to the body.
Gibiatti managing to block the knees to the body from Charles.
Gibiatti lands a left hand.
Gibiatti swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles connects with a knee to the head.
Gibiatti blocks an uppercut.
Gibiatti landing knees to the head.
Gibiatti trying to stall but Charles improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibiatti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibiatti working aggressively here.
Gibiatti misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
Charles has Gibiatti pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Charles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles lands a left hand.
Gibiatti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibiatti looking to throw knees to the head but Charles is blocking nicely.
Gibiatti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gibiatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charles circles away.
Gibiatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibiatti misses with a low kick as Charles jumps back.
Gibiatti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gibiatti is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Gibiatti counters with a straight right hand.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibiatti was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Charles clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gibiatti misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibiatti is defending well for now.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gibiatti.
Charles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibiatti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gibiatti scores with a hook to the body.
Charles lands a shoulder strike.
Charles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibiatti struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Charles.
Come on Gibiatti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibiatti has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Charles taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Charles.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charles tries a body shot but Gibiatti blocks it.
Gibiatti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charles misses with a body punch.
Gibiatti misses with some punches.
Charles wants to break free but Gibiatti has control.
Charles avoiding damage as Gibiatti throws knees to the body.
Gibiatti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibiatti lands a shoulder strike.
Gibiatti misses with a body punch.
Gibiatti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibiatti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charles blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Charles will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gibiatti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibiatti tries to score with a low kick but Charles moves his leg out of the way.
Charles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibiatti.
Jean Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibiatti circles away.
Jab by Charles.
Charles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gibiatti scores with a leg kick.
Gibiatti throws a leg kick but Charles checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles gets a clinch.
Jean Charles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gibiatti throws a head punch that misses.
Gibiatti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gibiatti misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Charles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gibiatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti blocking some punches.
Charles missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gibiatti.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibiatti as Charles tries to tie him up.
Gibiatti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibiatti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Charles on the inside.
Gibiatti stalling in the clinch but Charles improves position.
Charles lands a left hand.
Charles misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gibiatti fails to land.
Gibiatti tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Gibiatti back against the cage.
Gibiatti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibiatti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charles tries to work over Gibiatti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Charles misses with a low kick as Gibiatti jumps back.
Gibiatti throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Gibiatti misses
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibiatti wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles slips a jab from Gibiatti.
Charles connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibiatti gets tackled into the cage by Charles. Charles maintains the clinch.
Charles is trying to stall.
Charles blocking some punches.
Gibiatti lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibiatti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a nice uppercut.
Gibiatti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gibiatti looking to throw knees to the head but Charles is blocking nicely.
Gibiatti is trying to stall.
Gibiatti managing to block the knees to the body from Charles.
Charles prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibiatti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charles misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gibiatti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibiatti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Charles regains guard immediately.
Gibiatti chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibiatti throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibiatti is in close to Charles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gibiatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibiatti stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibiatti.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibiatti.
We've been hearing good reports from Gibiatti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gibiatti wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibiatti is defended easily by Charles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Gibiatti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gibiatti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibiatti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charles, pushing him back against the cage.
Charles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gibiatti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibiatti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Charles lands with a short shot to the head.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Charles.
Charles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibiatti backwards.
Charles misses with a body punch.
Gibiatti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Charles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries to throw a body punch but Gibiatti avoids it by throwing Charles back against the cage.
Gibiatti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibiatti or not.
A body shot lands from Gibiatti.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibiatti has clasped his hands together around Charles's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Charles dodges the ground and pound from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti in side control, throwing shots but Charles defends.
Charles parries the strikes from Gibiatti easily there. Gibiatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Charles to escape.
The ground and pound from Gibiatti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gibiatti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gibiatti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Charles is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibiatti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Charles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibiatti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gibiatti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Charles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Frank Gibiatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles regains half guard, as Gibiatti was trying to land strikes.
Charles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti looks to land a strike but Charles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gibiatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gibiatti wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibiatti moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibiatti's head backwards.
Charles thuds a left hand into Gibiatti's body.
Gibiatti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gibiatti trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Gibiatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles pulls Gibiatti in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles 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.
Gibiatti throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gibiatti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibiatti 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gibiatti!
Frank Gibiatti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
139 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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32
145 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kitsune misses with a double jab.
Ignatiev lands a head kick!
It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Kitsune throws a right and a left that Ignatiev avoids nicely.
Ignatiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kitsune shoots for a takedown but Ignatiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev scores with a nice right hand.
Kitsune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatiev circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws out a powerful jab.
Kitsune moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsune.
Ignatiev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitsune is breathing heavily.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev shows good takedown defense.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Oooooh!!! Ignatiev has knocked Kitsune down with a huge combo! Ignatiev steps away and waves a wobbly Kitsune back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kitsune is rocked!
Ignatiev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kitsune flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kitsune is out cold! Ignatiev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Birigiz Ignatiev!
An out of breath Birigiz Ignatiev 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 Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Jameson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
156 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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28
151 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but Jameson defending well.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Jameson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Jameson is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Jameson.
Jameson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Jameson checks it.
Crunch! Jameson slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.
A jab from Jameson misses.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and Jameson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Jameson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Jameson misses with the head strike.
Jameson scores with a hook to the body.
Jameson trying to stall but Hernandez improves his position.
Hernandez is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jameson fails to land.
Jameson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns Jameson into the cage.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jameson.
Jameson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jameson misses with the head strike.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Jameson.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Jameson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Jameson gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jameson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like James Jameson has been cut.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameson's brow.
Jameson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Jameson.
Jameson lands a nice uppercut.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jameson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning.
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jameson.
Jameson connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Jameson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Jameson as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jameson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jameson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jameson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jameson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez forces Jameson back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Jameson tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Jameson back against the cage.
Jameson tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Jameson back against the cage.
Jameson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jameson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jameson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
Jameson misses with a punch to the body.
James Jameson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jameson lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jameson.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jameson stalling against the cage.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jameson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hernandez as Jameson tries to tie him up.
Jameson can't break the clinch.
Jameson lands with a light punch inside.
Jameson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jameson works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jameson.
Jameson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Jameson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jameson lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Jameson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jameson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameson avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jameson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jameson.
Jameson dips a shoulder and cracks Hernandez with a mighty uppercut! Hernandez falls back against the cage and Jameson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hernandez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jameson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jameson!
James Jameson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre comes to the cage accompanied by When the Saints Go Marching In. Fett has chosen Till I collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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34
160 lbs
32 - 15 - 0 |
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28
161 lbs
18 - 9 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Andre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Fett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Andre.
Fett lands with a kick to the temple. St Andre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St Andre missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Andre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fett.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Andres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Andre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Andre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fett.
Fett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but St Andre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt St Andre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
St Andre can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
St Andre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Andre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Andre wants to control but Fett is keeping busy.
St Andre gets full guard.
St Andre keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
St Andre is trying to hold Fett in close to prevent damage but Fett has managed to pass into half guard.
Fett wants to free his trapped foot but St Andre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Andre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fett is working away from the top position though.
St Andre wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Andre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
St Andre looking for submissions off his back.
Fett controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
St Andre throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four 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.
St Andre misses with a kick to the body.
Fett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Andre on the side of the head.
Fett scores with a spinning back kick!
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Andre looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
St Andre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Andre blocks a head kick by Fett.
St Andre checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Andre connects with an inside leg kick.
Fett takes a swing at St Andre's ribcage but misses.
Fett misses with a low kick.
St Andre throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fett trying to control but St Andre is working from the bottom.
St Andre working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett 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.
St Andre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St Andre tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Fett tests St Andre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Andre throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and St Andre only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fett, as that shot connected.
Fett throws a push kick but St Andre slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Fett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fett scores with a head kick. St Andre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
St Andre throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
St Andre throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from St Andre tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Andre misses with a leg kick
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Fett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
St Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Andre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
St Andre connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - St Andre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Fett blocks the low kick.
Fett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Andre is rocked!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fett.
Oh St Andre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jango Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett cracks St Andre with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fett immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! St Andre is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jango Fett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jango Fett made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Salmon Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cuaresma Iiii's choice of entrance music: All of the lights!. Dontae Sheldon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
149 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheldon keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheldon lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheldon misses with a low kick as Cuaresma Iiii jumps back.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheldon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuaresma Iiii instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Sheldon controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand into Sheldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheldon's gas tank.
Sheldon has a couple of punches blocked by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sheldon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheldon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheldon.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheldon has a couple of punches blocked by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Sheldon avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii blocks an uppercut.
Sheldon throws a head punch that misses.
Sheldon tries a body shot but Cuaresma Iiii blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Sheldon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheldon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheldon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii blocks a body shot from Sheldon.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheldon or not.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheldon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii stands there with Sheldon around his waist. Sheldon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheldon.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuaresma Iiii.
Sheldon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Sheldon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Sheldon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheldon or not.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Sheldon controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Sheldon tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Sheldon jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dontae Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sheldon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents a body shot from Sheldon.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Sheldon misses with a body punch.
Sheldon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheldon blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheldon.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sheldon on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheldon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Sheldon keeps it at a distance.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheldon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Cuaresma Iiii as he checks the leg kick.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cuaresma Iiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheldon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuaresma Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Sheldon pushes him off.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon cracks Cuaresma Iiii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheldon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheldon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheldon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cuaresma Iiii scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Cuaresma Iiii scores with a four punch combination!
Cuaresma Iiii forces Sheldon back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Sheldon controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cuaresma Iiii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Sheldon avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Iiii.
Sheldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuaresma Iiii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Sheldon controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
A short left from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Sheldon avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Sheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Sheldon blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheldon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Iiii works on Sheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheldon pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuaresma Iiii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheldon has wrist control.
Cuaresma Iiii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheldon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cuaresma Iiii, into his guard.
Sheldon being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii looking to control.
Cuaresma Iiii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cuaresma Iiii looking for subs off his back but Sheldon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sheldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuaresma Iiii.
Sheldon throws a low kick, looking for Cuaresma Iiii's leg but Cuaresma Iiii calmly moves out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch.
Sheldon connects with a right hand. Cuaresma Iiii shakes it off.
Cuaresma Iiii checks a low kick from Sheldon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuaresma Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheldon misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheldon circles away.
Sheldon wants to land a leg kick but Cuaresma Iiii is out of range.
Sheldon lands a head shot.
Sheldon throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon catches Cuaresma Iiii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sheldon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sheldon lands with a good body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Sheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheldon controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheldon's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Sheldon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Sheldon controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Sheldon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuaresma Iiii walks away with a smile on his face. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sheldon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Sheldon moves out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheldon, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheldon blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheldon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheldon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cuaresma Iiii stands and steps away. Sheldon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Sheldon tries to throw a body punch but Cuaresma Iiii avoids it by throwing Sheldon back against the cage.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Sheldon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sheldon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Sheldon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuaresma Iiii walks away with a smile on his face. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dontae Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheldon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Sheldon is avoiding it.
Sheldon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon lands a body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cuaresma Iiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dontae Sheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheldon.
Sheldon catches Cuaresma Iiii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sheldon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cuaresma Iiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Dontae Sheldon.
I think Cuaresma Iiii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Ballestrazzi has chosen Foxes - Holding Onto Heaven as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gump fails to land.
Ballestrazzi blocks a body shot from Gump.
Ballestrazzi throws a head punch that misses.
Gump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballestrazzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballestrazzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has been cut.
Gump sizes up Ballestrazzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gump digs a good hook to Ballestrazzi's body.
Ballestrazzi misses with an uppercut.
Ballestrazzi drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ballestrazzi 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.
Gump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballestrazzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballestrazzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gump scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Ballestrazzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballestrazzi throws a head punch that misses.
Ballestrazzi lands an uppercut.
Ballestrazzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump trying to control the position but instead, Ballestrazzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gump into the cage.
Gump pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballestrazzi works over Gump with some ground and pound from guard.
Gump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi lands a couple of elbows.
Gump wants to hit a switch here but Ballestrazzi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gump there!
Gump is working to get back to half guard.
Ballestrazzi lands a big elbow.
Gump flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gump working to try and regain half guard.
Gump swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gump is looking to escape.
Ballestrazzi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gump hang on?
Gump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ballestrazzi scoring with strikes but Gump is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ballestrazzi passes into side control, despite Gump's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballestrazzi scoring with punches from side control.
Gump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ballestrazzi off and has taken his back!
Gump not allowing Ballestrazzi to control his hands.
Gump is hanging on to Ballestrazzi's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gump working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gump looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gump looking to break Ballestrazzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballestrazzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ballestrazzi is keeping busy.
Ballestrazzi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gump is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ballestrazzi up.
Ballestrazzi breaks Gump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ballestrazzi lands a couple of elbows.
Gump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballestrazzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gump wants to sweep here but Ballestrazzi controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ballestrazzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballestrazzi passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballestrazzi lands with a punch from half guard.
Ballestrazzi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ballestrazzi prevents Gump from improving his position.
Ballestrazzi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gump is looking for a sweep. Ballestrazzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballestrazzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ambrogio Ballestrazzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ambrogio Ballestrazzi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gump throws an overhand right that lands on Ballestrazzi's shoulder, as Ballestrazzi tries to avoid the shot.
Gump misses with a looping left.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy.
Gump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ballestrazzi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gump right on the button. Gump goes down! Ballestrazzi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ballestrazzi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bubba Gump was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew he was gonna be a challenge coming in. I guess I just wasn't up to it tonight...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uruhara Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Norte avoids the head kick by Hatake.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatake.
Del Norte scores with a body shot.
Del Norte missing with a left hand there. Hatake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Norte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hatake sprawls well initially but Del Norte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hatake is trying to stand back up but Del Norte is controlling him
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Hatake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
Hatake 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte is thwarting Hatake's attempts to control the position.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Norte is thwarting Hatake's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Norte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hatake wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Hatake won't allow Del Norte to pass to mount.
Hatake wants to sweep but Del Norte has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hatake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Del Norte but great work by Hatake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatake laying and praying for a moment but Del Norte takes advantage and regains half guard.
Del Norte actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Norte wants to control but Hatake is keeping busy.
Del Norte actively working from the bottom here.
Del Norte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatake.
Hatake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Norte sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hatake.
Del Norte tries to get to full guard but Hatake has control of the leg.
Del Norte gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Norte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hatake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Norte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hatake stands up and waves to Del Norte to follow him.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Norte swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatake looking to score a takedown here. Del Norte is defending well but Hatake drives through and ends up in Del Norte's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's time! Del Norte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Del Norte misses with a straight right.
Hatake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Norte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatake to the ground. Del Norte is now in Hatake's guard.
Hatake keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte advances to half guard.
Hatake is looking to control Del Norte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatake avoid being mounted?
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatake keeps working.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Hatake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
Hatake tries to kick Del Norte off but Del Norte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake is defending against the submission attempts here by Del Norte.
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Hatake defends the submission attempt.
Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Norte is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hatake has his foot on Del Norte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Norte works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Norte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Norte has managed to get both his arms back between Hatake's legs - danger averted.
Del Norte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hatake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hatake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hatake!
Hatake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Del Norte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatake tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
Del Norte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte looking for a guillotine here but Hatake defends easily.
Hatake is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Norte has wrist control.
Hatake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hatake trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hatake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Norte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatake can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatake wanted to stand there but Del Norte had control of the position.
Hatake with a nice head shot there.
Hatake postures up and lands a big shot to Del Norte's brow.
Del Norte is looking for a triangle here but Hatake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hatake landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Norte tries to buck Hatake off but Hatake is having none of it.
Del Norte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hatake connects with a decent elbow.
Del Norte is rocked!
Hatake is trying to get an arm triangle but Del Norte is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uruhara Hatake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Del Norte thuds a left hand into Hatake's body.
Del Norte closes the distance and clinches up with Hatake, looking for a takedown. Del Norte pushes Hatake against the cage but Hatake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Norte tries for a takedown but Hatake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte takes a swing at Hatake's ribcage but misses.
Hatake lands with a right and another and another! Del Norte is in big trouble! Hatake lands again and this time it's lights out for Del Norte! A quality knockout there for Hatake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uruhara Hatake!
Uruhara Hatake 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach has chosen Rich Like Me as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Portier throws a head kick but Reach moves out of range.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portier.
Portier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Reach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portier clobbers Reach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Portier looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Portier 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.
Portier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reach counters with a slapping leg kick.
Portier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier has Reach up against the cage in a clinch.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Reach lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reach.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Reach tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Reach back against the cage.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier digs a right hand into Reach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reach's gas tank.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Portier lands a body punch.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Portier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier is pushing Reach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reach lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Reach.
Reach lands an elbow inside.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
Reach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reach lands a left hand.
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!
Reach misses with some punches.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Portier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reach can turn it around.
Reach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Reach swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach lands with a light punch inside.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Portier breaks the clinch.
Reach looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Portier throws a series of punches but Reach moves out of range.
Reach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach misses with a body kick.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Portier throws a sloppy body shot
and Reach counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Portier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reach throws a solid leg kick but Portier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reach.
Portier clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Reach.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Reach.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Portier as the two fighters clinch.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier manages to break the clinch.
Reach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Reach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reach.
Portier throws a combination. Reach tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Portier.
Portier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reach to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Portier.
Portier closes the distance and clinches.
Portier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Portier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reach takes one to the chin there.
Reach misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portier lands with an overhand left.
Portier looks to land a right hand but Reach moved out of range.
Portier throws a right and a left that Reach avoids nicely.
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 Linkin Portier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Portier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Portier throws a right and a left that Reach avoids nicely.
Reach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier is trying to push Reach away but Reach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hook to the body lands for Reach.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reach scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reach.
Reach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reach.
A right hook to the body lands for Reach.
Reach swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Portier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Portier looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Portier working aggressively here.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach misses with an elbow strike.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reach.
Portier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reach lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Portier tries to break free but Reach pushes him back against the cage.
Portier managing to block the knees to the body from Reach.
Reach presses Portier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Reach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portier.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.
A short uppercut from Portier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Still in the clinch, Reach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Reach.
Reach working Portier over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reach lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Portier scores with a hook to the body.
Johnny Reach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reach.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reach.
Reach misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Portier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reach is keeping busy.
Reach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Reach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reach lands a shoulder strike.
Portier misses with some punches.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Reach lands a shot to the body.
Reach lands a knee to the head.
Reach lands a nice shot to the body.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach blocks an uppercut.
Reach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reach blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Reach pushes him off.
Reach slips a jab and a cross from Portier.
Portier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reach.
Reach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portier on the side of the head.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reach connects with a right hand. Portier shakes it off.
Reach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portier.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Reach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portier throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reach.
Reach cracks Portier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Portier throws a right and a left that Reach avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Portier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reach avoids the body shot from Portier.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Reach.
Portier walks into a stiff left hand from Reach.
Reach lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Portier looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Reach finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
Portier lands with a straight right. Reach didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Reach.
Portier is rocked!
Reach scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Portier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portier tries to clinch but Reach is having none of it.
Portier seems to have got his legs back now.
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Portier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reach.
Reach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reach looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
Reach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reach connects with a leg kick. Portier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier closes the distance and pushes Reach back into the cage.
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Reach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach lands a body shot.
Reach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Reach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Reach manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Portier blocks a body shot from Reach.
Reach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reach has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Portier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reach.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Reach tries to close the distance and clinch but Portier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Reach scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Reach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portier throws a series of punches but Reach moves out of range.
Reach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier lunges at Reach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reach's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Portier as he checks the leg kick.
Reach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reach circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reach cracks Portier with an open hand slap.
Portier rushes Reach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Reach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Reach prevents Portier from breaking the clinch.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reach lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach cracks Portier with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach misses with the head strike.
Portier wants to get back to striking at distance but Reach won't allow it.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Portier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Reach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Nice body punch from Reach - that landed with a thud.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reachs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Reach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Reach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Reach lands a left hand.
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!
Portier blocking some punches.
Reach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reach tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reach.
Portier stalling against the cage.
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Reach landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier tries to stall but Reach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Reach working aggressively here.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier pushes Reach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reach.
Portier blocking some punches.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reach swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Portier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Reach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Portier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Reach fails to land.
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Portier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reach has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Reach digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Portier.
Portier tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Reach lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Reach's shoulder, as Reach tries to avoid the shot.
Reach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reach blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Reach finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Portier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portier clinches.
Reach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Reach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portiers head.
Portier blocking some punches.
Reach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Portier takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Reach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Portier.
Portier lands a nice uppercut.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
Portier blocks a body shot from Reach.
Reach lands a shot to the body.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reach lands an elbow inside.
Reach lands an elbow inside that Portier shrugs off.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Portier.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Reach improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to break the clinch but Reach is controlling the position.
Reach misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Portier.
Reach prevents a body shot from Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reach.
Still in the clinch, Portier scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reach blocks a body shot from Portier.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reach has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Reach tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier breaks the clinch.
Portier tries to clinch
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Reach misses the jab.
Portier lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Portier - just one landing.
Portier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reach.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach.
Reach tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Portier is trying to break free.
Portier blocking some punches.
Portier avoiding damage.
Portier taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reach.
Reach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Reach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reach throws a head kick that misses.
Portier missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Portier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reach.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Reach blocks the leg kick.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Portier scores with a four punch combination!
Portier misses with a hook.
Portier doesn't manage to clinch there - Reach circles away.
Portier tries to bum rush Reach with a series of wild strikes but Reach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Linkin Portier.
I think Reach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Reach!
Johnny Reach is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Johnny Reach 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror and Parfait Hilton. Mirror's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars. Hilton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The man in the moon is a newfie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mirror manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hilton throws a front kick aimed at Mirror's knee but Mirror avoids it well.
Hilton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hilton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mirror is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hilton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton connects with a crisp jab.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Mirror tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirror misses with a body shot.
Mirror has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
A leg kick checked by Mirror.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Parfait Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hilton misses the jab.
Mirror throws the left hand but Hilton avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilton.
Mirror ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mirror throws a combination. Hilton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton throws the kick towards the body but Mirror avoids it.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Mirror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilton.
Mirror tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirror lands with a good body shot.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton lands a front kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hilton.
Hilton is chipping away with strikes.
Mirror wants to control but Hilton postures up.
Mirror is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hilton with the ground and pound but Mirror regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror tries to get to full guard but Hilton has control of the leg.
Hilton wants to take a breather but Mirror is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton stops Mirror from getting back to his feet.
Hilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mirror moves into full guard.
Hilton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mirror's head.
Hilton looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mirror manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hilton manages to get himself to full guard.
Mirror preventing the sweep.
Hilton controlling Mirror's posture.
Hilton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirror is one step ahead there.
Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirror. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hilton blocks a jab.
Hilton misses with a low kick.
Mirror misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Mirror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hilton lands a head kick. Mirror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirror, right into the meat.
Hilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Hilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirror counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parfait Hilton will probably get the nod.
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.
Hilton blocks a jab.
Mirror throws a leg kick which misses Hilton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilton tries to avoid it.
Mirror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hilton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirror lands the left hand.
Fullsize Mirror is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Mirror tenderised Hilton's leg. Hilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hilton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Mirror coming out on top.
Hilton looks to land a combination but Mirror avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mirror looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirror darts in and clinches Hilton up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirror.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirror lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirror lands a right hand.
Mirror misses with some punches.
Mirror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hilton backwards.
A hook to the body from Mirror.
Mirror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mirror.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mirror.
Hilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Hilton can't break the clinch.
Mirror cracks Hilton with a nice body shot.
Mirror lands a shot to the body.
Mirror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiltons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirror gets through Hilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hilton.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Mirror won't allow it.
Mirror can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton controls the action.
Mirror pushes Hilton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton has Mirror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mirror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mirror digs a right hand into Hilton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hilton's gas tank.
Mirror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirror drops Hilton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hilton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hilton is rocked!
Mirror throws a big uppercut that drops Hilton! More strikes from Mirror and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hilton lies dazed against the cage as Mirror celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fullsize Mirror!
Fullsize Mirror retains his light heavyweight title!
Fullsize Mirror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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