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SFC 87: Bowdrie Vs Jones PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carolus Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes into the arena with Danger blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denton Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carolus Rex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daley lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Rex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
A jab lands there for Daley.
Rex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
Rex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
Daley blocks a jab.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Daley slips the punch.
Rex closes the distance and clinches up with Daley, looking for a takedown. Rex pushes Daley against the cage but Daley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rex fails with the takedown
and Daley counters with a nice body shot.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Rex drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daley defends it well.
Rex drops his hands momentarily and Daley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rex was well out of range. Poor timing from Daley.
Rex feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley lands a slapping body shot.
Rex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rex scrambles back to his feet.
Daley throws a hook but Rex blocks it.
Rex is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daley! Rex is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denton Daley!
Our winner, Denton Daley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Koljatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koljatti comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Fire It Up. Sandford has chosen Two steps from hell-Heart of courage as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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279 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kullervo Koljatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Sandford!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koljatti wants to clinch up but Sandford keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Koljatti misses.
Koljatti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koljatti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koljatti scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koljatti. Sandford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sandford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koljatti tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandford throws a right and a left that Koljatti avoids nicely.
Koljatti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Koljatti clinches up with Sandford and pushes him back against the cage.
Sandford has a couple of punches blocked by Koljatti.
Sandford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koljatti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sandford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koljatti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koljatti defending well as Sandford loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Koljatti's head coaches at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koljatti fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sandford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandford.
Koljatti wants to clinch up but Sandford keeps it at a distance.
Sandford with the counter takedown but Koljatti avoids it easily.
James Sandford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandford misses with a wild combination.
Sandford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koljatti being controlled for a moment.
Koljatti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sandford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandford throws an elbow but Koljatti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sandford misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koljatti is trying to improve his position.
Sandford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koljatti keeps working.
Sandford cracks Koljatti with a big elbow.
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!
Koljatti dodges the ground and pound from Sandford.
Sandford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koljatti has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljatti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandford connects with a decent elbow.
Sandford trying to control the action but Koljatti is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koljatti wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sandford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sandford tries to score with some ground and pound. Koljatti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Koljatti is not content to let Sandford control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sandford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koljatti to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sandford dominated that round.
That's time! Koljatti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sandford throws a big shot that misses.
Koljatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koljatti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sandford is in Koljatti's guard.
Koljatti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koljatti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandford.
Sandford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koljatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koljatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandford slips nicely into half guard.
Sandford trying to control the action but Koljatti is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandford is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford is trying to control the action in half guard but Koljatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koljatti wants to control but Sandford is keeping busy.
Koljatti pushes Sandford off looking to stand but Sandford dives back in and keeps control.
Koljatti tries to roll over but Sandford keeps him under control.
Koljatti trying to control but Sandford postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandford misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koljatti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koljatti tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koljatti closes the distance and clinches.
Sandford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandford looks to throw the jab but Koljatti is out of range.
Koljatti tries to clinch up but Sandford circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullervo Koljatti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koljatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandford.
Sandford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koljatti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandford keeps the fight on the outside.
Koljatti wants to clinch
and Sandford counters with a huge left! Koljatti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sandford isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koljatti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sandford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Sandford!
After the fight, James Sandford was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Achilles Jones enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Achilles Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin Jr throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardin Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Hardin Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardin Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardin Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardin Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardin Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardin Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hardin Jr from controlling successfully.
Hardin Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardin Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hardin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Hardin Jr blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Hardin Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardin Jr is able to avoid easily.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardin Jr wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hardin Jr tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardin Jr.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardin Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardin Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardin Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardin Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardin Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Hardin Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones digs a right hand into Hardin Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardin Jr's gas tank.
Hardin Jr blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works on Hardin Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr is looking for a takedown.
Hardin Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jones gets through Hardin Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardin Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Hardin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardin Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hardin Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardin Jr controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardin Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hardin Jr lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Hardin Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin Jr fails to land.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardin Jr backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Hardin Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardin Jr blocks a body shot from Jones.
Hardin Jr takes a shot to the head.
Hardin Jr is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Jones 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.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones swings for the body but Hardin Jr moves out of range.
Hardin Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardin Jr avoids the head kick by Jones.
Hardin Jr tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hardin Jr! Jones dives in looking to finish! Hardin Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilles Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Projekti Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Projekti Mies!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies tries to sprawl but Sandwich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.
Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Sandwich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mies is just riding it out for now. Sandwich eventually gives up the hold.
Sandwich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwich wants to advance to full mount but Mies doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mies dives on top into guard.
Sandwich keeping full guard, as Mies tries to pass.
Mies advances to half guard.
Sandwich actively working from the bottom here.
Sandwich wants to control but Mies is keeping busy.
Mies tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mies keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich wants to control but Mies is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Mies seems content to control.
Sandwich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sandwich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sandwich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandwich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich tries to bench press Mies off him but Mies keeps the position.
Sandwich is trying to control Mies's posture but Mies avoids it.
Mies slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Sandwich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mies working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sandwich is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
Sandwich is trying to control Mies's posture but Mies avoids it.
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.
Mies trying to control the action but Sandwich is working from the bottom.
Mies takes a little break here. Sandwich wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sandwich regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mies's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sandwich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandwich is trying to maintain the position but Mies is very close to passing his half guard.
Mies is trying to control. Sandwich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Lunchmeat Sandwich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sandwich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mies avoids it really well and circles away.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandwich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandwich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mies sprawls and moves away.
Sandwich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandwich off to one side.
Sandwich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mies trying to keep a closed guard but Sandwich is proving a slippery customer.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwich stopping the sweep attempt from Mies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mies manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandwich has Mies in his guard.
Sandwich looking for a guillotine here but Mies defends easily.
Mies content to stall in guard here.
Mies wants to control from the top but Sandwich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mies wants to pass the guard but Sandwich is keeping the position.
Mies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandwich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mies defends well.
Mies wants to control from the top but Sandwich keeps moving.
Mies wants to stand but Sandwich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mies trying to control but Sandwich is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich is trying to keep Mies in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sandwich needs to keep his hands up - Mies had a free shot at his head there.
Sandwich dives in for a single leg takedown but Mies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandwich has a takedown stuffed.
Mies cracks Sandwich with an open hand slap.
Sandwich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mies is looking for a sweep. Sandwich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mies looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies wants to control but Sandwich is keeping busy.
Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lunchmeat Sandwich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mies tries to get to full guard but Sandwich has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Projekti Mies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandwich fails with a takedown attempt.
Mies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sandwich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mies's guard.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.
Sandwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies keeping full guard, as Sandwich tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies is trying to hold Sandwich in close to prevent damage but Sandwich has managed to pass into half guard.
Sandwich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandwich is working for a submission of some sort.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandwich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandwich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mies tries to roll over but Sandwich keeps him under control.
Mies is trying to stand up here but Sandwich is controlling him well.
Mies is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mies scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich shoots in looking for a takedown but Mies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandwich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandwich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandwich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandwich.
Mies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandwich fails to land the takedown.
Mies connects with a single shot there.
Sandwich avoids the head kick by Mies.
Sandwich blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mies there.
Mies has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandwich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sandwich tries for a takedown but Mies circles away easily
and Mies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses the shot to the body.
Mies lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandwich goes for a double leg but Mies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mies continues to drive forward.
Mies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandwich.
Mies is looking to slow Sandwich down with leg kicks.
Mies with a hook.
Sandwich is rocked!
Mies connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sandwich out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Projekti Mies!
Projekti Mies 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Sternik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. Sternik has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrzej Sternik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sternik shoots in for a double leg but Army sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Army fakes the leg kick and cracks Sternik in the body.
Sternik moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
Army misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sternik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sternik sizes up Army with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army slaps away a takedown attempt from Sternik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Army lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sternik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Army.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Army feints and then cracks Sternik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sternik down.
Tiger Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Army looks to throw a body kick
and Sternik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Army.
A little jabbing left from Sternik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army connects with an inside leg kick.
Army rushes Sternik and presses him up against the cage.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Army on the inside.
Army turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sternik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Army throws a strike aimed at the side of Sternik's head but Sternik avoids it well.
Army scores with punches from side control.
Sternik is looking to regain half guard here but Army keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sternik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Army lands some shots froms side control.
Sternik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Army has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sternik wants to pass the guard but Army is defending well.
Army is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sternik pulls his head out easily.
Army trying to control but Sternik postures up.
Army gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sternik pushes down on Army's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Army is controlling Sternik's trapped leg to prevent Sternik from advancing to side control.
Army is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sternik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sternik's back!
Sternik trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sternik tries to escape the position.
Army is landing with strikes. Sternik can't take much more of this.
Sternik is in bad spot here.
Army lands a shot to the head.
Army lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sternik's head.
Army working for a choke but Sternik is defending well.
Sternik is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Army off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sternik trying to control the action but Army just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Army dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Army throws a hook to the side of Sternik's head but Sternik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Army.
Army tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sternik counters with a one-two to the body.
Army lands with a nice body kick.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Army or perhaps it was just good defense by Sternik, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Sternik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sternik misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army misses with a right hand
and Sternik counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Army!
Army is rocked!
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sternik can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sternik seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Army is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sternik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sternik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Army seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sternik trying to control the action but Army is working from the bottom.
Sternik seems to be looking for submissions.
Army regains full guard. Nicely done.
Army 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Army looking to control.
Sternik trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Army looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sternik is one step ahead there.
Sternik trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Army is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Army is trying to control the position but Sternik postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sternik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Army lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Army, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Army.
Sternik shoots in but no luck this time.
Army motions for Sternik to come forward. Army throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Army shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiger Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Sternik looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Army scores with a push kick.
Army fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sternik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Army throws a push kick but Sternik slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army lands a high kick!
Sternik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Army to score with a decent uppercut.
Sternik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army swats away the attempt to clinch by Sternik.
Sternik lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
Army throws a nice outside leg kick.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Sternik.
Army misses with a hook.
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 Tiger Army will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiger Army's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sternik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Army can pounce on him.
Sternik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Army.
A head kick misses from Army.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sternik moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
Sternik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Army.
A slapping leg kick lands for Army.
Sternik misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sternik moves out of range as Army strikes.
Army doesn't manage to clinch there - Sternik circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sternik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sternik throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sternik throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Army darts in trying to clinch
and Sternik counters with a straight right hand.
Army cracks Sternik with an open hand slap.
Army defending well as Sternik loads up on a big left hand.
Army appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Army misses with a leg kick
and Sternik counters with a straight right hand.
Sternik misses the shot to the body.
Army lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sternik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sternik misses with a series of wild punches.
Army throws a leg kick but Sternik sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Army.
Sternik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army misses with a low kick.
Army feints and then cracks Sternik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sternik down.
Army moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army throws a head kick but Sternik moves out of range.
Army lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sternik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sternik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Army makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sternik trying to keep a closed guard but Army is proving a slippery customer.
Army's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Army trying to control the position from guard on top but Sternik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sternik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Army content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sternik is looking for a triangle but Army pushes his legs off easily.
Sternik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Army defends well.
Sternik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sternik keeping moving, preventing Army from controlling successfully.
Tiger Army overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Army's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Army makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sternik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Army doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Army manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrzej Sternik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Army's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Army showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Army has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Army!
An out of breath Tiger Army 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hells Bells. 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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24
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni with a nice cross.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pen under the eye.
Al Qarni lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pen sprawling to the canvas. Al Qarni follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pen hang on?
Pen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pen pushes Al Qarni off looking to stand but Al Qarni dives back in and keeps control.
Pen is still in real trouble! Can Al Qarni finish him?
Al Qarni maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Al Qarni has cracked it and Pen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Al Qarni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fahad Al Qarni!
A victorious Fahad Al Qarni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix's entrance music is Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso. A fine choice. Robinson has chosen Louisiana Blues as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robinson sprawls well initially but Nix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Nix keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is not content to let Nix control the position.
Nix passes to full mount!
Robinson tries to hold on but Nix pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nix manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back!
Nix is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well.
Robinson tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nix wants to control but Robinson manages to buck him off and is now in Nix's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Nix has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Nix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nix is in guard.
Nix trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Nix passes into half guard.
Robinson controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Nix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nix pulls his head out easily.
Nix is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Nix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Nix wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Nix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nix has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nix tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Nix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson scores with the left hand. Nix knows he should have avoided that one.
Nix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nix has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Robinson works to full guard.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson is trying to keep Nix in close.
Joey Nix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has his foot on Nix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nix works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is trying to hold Nix in close to prevent damage but Nix has managed to pass into half guard.
Nix is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Nix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Nix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nix moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nix is just out of range.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Nix slips a straight right by Robinson.
Ray Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Nix works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Nix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nix misses the target.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Nix throws a low kick, looking for Robinson's leg but Robinson calmly moves out of range.
Nix misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Nix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
Nix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson dips to his left and cracks Nix with an uppercut!
Nix shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Nix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Nix half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nix slips a jab from Robinson.
Nix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Nix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nix moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Nix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Nix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Robinson throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
It looked like Nix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nix ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robinson throws a hook but Nix blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix misses with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nix trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing Nix from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Nix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nix wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Nix is looking to stand up but Robinson won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nix ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Nix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson gets caught flat footed, as Nix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Joey Nix.
I think Nix 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Nix!
An out of breath Joey Nix 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
168 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Speedy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Speedy is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is stalling here. Speedy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abdullah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Speedy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Speedy trying to control the action but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abdullah to see if he's OK.
Abdullah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying to stand.
Abdullah keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Speedy trying to control the action but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Speedy prevents Abdullah from improving his position.
Speedy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abdullah to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Speedy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdullah pulls Speedy in close to prevent any damage.
Speedy throws a big elbow that misses.
Speedy throwing strikes from guard but Abdullah blocks nicely.
My spies in Cylon Training Academy inform me that Speedy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abdullah 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Speedy with the counter takedown but Abdullah avoids it easily.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Speedy is quick to defend against it.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Speedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Speedy pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Speedy, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Speedy against the cage but Speedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Speedy feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Speedy misses.
Abdullah has a takedown stuffed.
Abdullah cracks a nice hook into Speedy's ribs.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut. Speedy saw that one coming.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Speedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Speedy pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
And Speedy tries to counter it with a takedown but Abdullah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abdullah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Speedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speedy trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Speedy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Speedy 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.
Speedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Speedy's half guard.
Speedy wants to get back to full guard.
Speedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Speedy looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah looking to sit in guard and control but Speedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy won't allow Abdullah to sweep him here.
Abdullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Speedy trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Speedy keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Speedy slips nicely into half guard.
Speedy controlling the pace.
Abdullah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speedy trying to advance position but Abdullah counters by regaining guard.
Speedy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Speedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speedy throws an elbow that misses. Abdullah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speedy's guard. Nice move by Abdullah!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Speedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speedy working a defensive guard here.
Abdullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speedy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Speedy tries to counter it with a takedown but Abdullah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Abdullah misses.
Speedy with the counter takedown but Abdullah avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Speedy.
Speedy lands a nice hook to Abdullah's body. Abdullah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Speedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedy staying out of range there.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Speedy defends well and Abdullah ends up having to push Speedy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Speedy moves out of range.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Speedy circles away easily
and Speedy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abdullah's guard.
Speedy is pushing down on Abdullah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abdullah is fighting to maintain full guard but Speedy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdullah is looking for a sweep. Speedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speedy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abdullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speedy.
Speedy winds up and cracks Abdullah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy throwing shots but Abdullah is blocking nicely.
Speedy throwing shots but Abdullah is blocking nicely.
Speedy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Speedy trying to mount his opponent but Abdullah defends it.
Abdullah trying to control from the bottom.
Speedy trying to control from half guard but Abdullah is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Speedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Speedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdullah doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. Speedy sprawls well.
Speedy scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Abdullah enables Speedy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Abdullah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Speedy stays in close to Abdullah's body and controls the position.
Speedy wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah has momentary wrist control but Speedy slips an elbow through the middle.
Speedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Pete Speedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Speedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedy.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Speedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Speedy tries to counter it with a takedown but Abdullah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Speedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Speedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Speedy!
Pete Speedy 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne has chosen Ei myö myyvä villihevosia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Puntti Manne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Clay's chin.
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147 lbs
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25
155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne moves into range and clinches up with Clay.
Manne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manne misses with a body punch.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manne backwards.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manne tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Manne back against the cage.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clay scores with a shot to the side of Manne's head.
Manne has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Manne misses with a body punch.
A short left from Clay.
Clay stalling in the clinch.
Clay lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manne manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
As Manne looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo bu Manne just gets out of the way.
Manne tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay is looking to counter punch.
Manne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Manne tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Manne manages to avoid the attempt.
Clay lands the left hand.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manne.
Manne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clay's head.
It looks like Tyson Clay has been cut.
Manne connects with a leg kick. Clay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Manne.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Clay as he connects with a hook.
Manne moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
Manne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay tries to clinch but Manne is having none of it.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manne throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne wants to slow Clay down by chopping away at his legs.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manne.
Clay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manne did well to prevent Clay getting side control.
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manne.
Manne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay grinds an elbow into Manne's temple.
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Clay'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.
You can see the frustration on Manne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Manne 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clay throws a strike aimed at the side of Manne's head but Manne avoids it well.
Manne tries to buck Clay off but Clay is having none of it.
Clay wants to control but Manne is keeping him busy.
Clay is really struggling to control Manne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Manne tries to buck Clay off but Clay is having none of it.
Clay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manne regains half guard.
Clay 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Clay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manne manages to avoid it.
Clay darts in and clinches Manne up against the cage.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manne fails to land.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Manne misses with a punch on the inside.
Manne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Manne blocks a body shot from Clay.
Manne misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Manne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Manne.
Tyson Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manne swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Manne - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne throws a head punch that misses.
Clay scores with a hook to the body.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay prevents the takedown attempt.
Manne breaks from the clinch.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Manne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay drives through and clinches with Manne against the cage.
Manne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manne throws a head punch that misses.
Manne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Manne avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Manne pushes Clay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manne moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manne.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manne as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Manne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Clay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clay rushes Manne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manne is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puntti Manne.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
Manne pushes Clay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manne.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by Manne.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manne can do to turn this around?
Clay taking a breather.
Manne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manne.
Manne misses with the head strike.
Manne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Manne pushes Clay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manne has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Manne misses with a punch to the body.
Clay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manne is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manne is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manne.
Manne lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Manne breaks the clinch.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manne misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manne.
Manne connects with a high kick.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Manne circles away.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Manne is just out of range.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay avoids the head kick by Manne.
Manne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Clay.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manne.
Manne looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Manne throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manne's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Tyson Clay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Clay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manne.
Manne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clay's sensitive parts.
Manne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily.
Clay thuds his right hand into Manne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Puntti Manne has been cut.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manne was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clay connects with a crisp jab.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay sets himself, and Manne steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Manne gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the cage.
Clay misses with a body kick.
Clay sets himself, and Manne steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Manne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manne lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Manne.
Manne throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Tyson Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manne misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Manne.
Clay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Manne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manne keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clay. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manne under the eye.
Jab from Manne.
Manne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manne throws a leg kick but Clay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manne throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manne moves away from the strike by Clay.
A clash of legs there as Clay blocks the low kick.
Clay throws a body punch but Manne moves out of range.
Manne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clay with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manne is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Manne wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manne keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay stands up over Manne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puntti Manne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Clay working some strikes from top position.
Manne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay lands a couple of elbows.
Manne striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Manne's legs - danger averted.
Tyson Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Clay!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IceMan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IceMan Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IceMan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands the left hand.
A cross from Jones lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bowdrie saw that one coming.
As Jones tries to get set, Bowdrie tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Bowdrie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Bowdrie's defenses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Bowdrie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bowdrie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowdrie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
IceMan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowdrie tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowdrie circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowdrie staying out of range there.
Bowdrie tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Bowdrie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowdrie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowdrie avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Bowdrie's ribs.
Bowdrie ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Bowdrie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones sizes up Bowdrie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bowdrie moves away from the strike by Jones.
A good leg kick by Bowdrie.
Bowdrie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowdrie slips a straight right by Jones.
Bowdrie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Bowdrie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bowdrie feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowdrie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowdrie.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Bowdrie gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to break free but Bowdrie has control.
Bowdrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bowdrie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowdrie slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Bowdrie counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Bowdrie moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowdrie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones sizes up Bowdrie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Bowdrie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bowdrie saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowdrie avoids the body shot from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowdrie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bowdrie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Bowdrie tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bowdrie counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowdrie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bowdrie defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Bowdrie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Bowdrie's head back.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowdrie misses with a looping left.
Bowdrie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bowdrie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowdrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Bowdrie moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowdrie blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Bowdrie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IceMan Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Bowdrie.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Bowdrie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowdrie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bowdrie moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Jones.
Bowdrie misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones misses with a hook.
Bowdrie tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Bowdrie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowdrie tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bowdrie misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Bowdrie avoids it with no problem.
Jones lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Bowdrie's ribcage but misses.
Bowdrie jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bowdrie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Bowdrie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones throws a combination. Bowdrie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowdrie on the side of the head.
Bowdrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Bowdrie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Bowdrie works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowdrie is just out of range.
Bowdrie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Bowdrie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bowdrie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Bowdrie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Bowdrie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Bowdrie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a swing at Bowdrie's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowdrie.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a combination. Bowdrie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bowdrie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowdrie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Bowdrie closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to break free.
Bowdrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowdrie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short uppercut from Bowdrie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowdrie misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowdrie works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bowdrie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bowdrie pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowdrie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is rocked!
Nice body punch from Bowdrie - that landed with a thud.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowdrie finish him?
Bowdrie misses with a punch to the body.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowdrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowdrie pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to push Bowdrie away but Bowdrie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bowdrie, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bowdrie.
IceMan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowdrie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowdrie. Jones shrugs it off though.
Bowdrie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowdrie misses with a head kick.
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 Chick Bowdrie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowdrie lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Bowdrie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Bowdrie slips a straight right by Jones.
Bowdrie slips a jab from Jones.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowdrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowdrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Bowdrie was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowdrie. Jones shrugs it off though.
Bowdrie connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowdrie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Bowdrie.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowdrie. Bowdrie obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowdrie.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bowdrie.
The fighters circle, before Bowdrie throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bowdrie lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chick Bowdrie!
Chick Bowdrie retains his heavyweight title!
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