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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie McGordon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGordon circles away.
Plouman shoots and misses
and McGordon counters by moving into the clinch.
McGordon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plouman up against the cage.
McGordon breaks the clinch.
McGordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plouman avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plouman's waist but Plouman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGordon off to one side.
McGordon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGordon moves into the clinch.
Plouman pulls guard successfully.
McGordon stands up and waves to Plouman to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon ducks right into an uppercut from Plouman.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plouman throws a sloppy head kick and McGordon moves out of range easily.
Plouman gets tackled into the cage by McGordon. McGordon maintains the clinch.
Plouman is trying to push McGordon away but McGordon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Plouman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGordon breaks the clinch.
Plouman tries to clinch but McGordon is having none of it.
McGordon is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from McGordon as Plouman shoots in.
McGordon rushes Plouman and presses him up against the cage.
McGordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman shoots in looking for a takedown but McGordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plouman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plouman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGordon.
McGordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plouman circles away.
We've been informed that McGordon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Plouman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plouman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from McGordon. No joy for Plouman on that attempt.
McGordon darts in looking for a takedown but Plouman gets double underhooks and turns McGordon into the cage.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch but McGordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGordon fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plouman swivels and escapes.
Plouman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGordon as he avoids it easily.
Plouman darts in looking for a takedown but McGordon gets double underhooks and turns Plouman into the cage.
Plouman throws a low kick but McGordon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plouman gets the takedown into side control.
McGordon gets back to half guard.
Plouman wants to pass the guard but McGordon is defending well.
Plouman trying to control the action but McGordon is working from the bottom.
McGordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGordon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Plouman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McGordon has tightened it up now! Plouman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stevie McGordon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laverne Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laverne Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Chandler has managed to clinch.
Reynolds trying to control the position but instead, Chandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Chandler sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laverne Reynolds.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler has been working on his balance at Hunter's hideout, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Reynolds.
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds lands an elbow that stopped Chandler in his tracks for a moment.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chandler up against the cage.
Reynolds has Chandler pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler connects with a high kick.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds tries to stall but Chandler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Chandler blocks with his arms.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds fails to pull guard.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chandler walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reynolds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chandler's head.
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chandler throws an elbow but misses.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Chandler blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chandler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reynolds can turn it around.
Reynolds is trying to stall.
Reynolds is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Chandler has denied him.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Chandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chandler to keep the fight standing.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Michael Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laverne Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Chandler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chandler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Chandler is rocked!
Reynolds dips a shoulder and cracks Chandler with a mighty uppercut! Chandler falls back against the cage and Reynolds unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chandler is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reynolds screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laverne Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punka Tuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punka Tuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tuka shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuka dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tuka's head and hops out.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Tuka pushes him away.
Tuka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tuka wriggles free and stands up.
Tuka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuka misses with a body shot.
Tuka leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuka tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Punka Tuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Tuka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A solid body kick from Tuka.
Tuka has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Tuka's takedown attempt.
Tuka stalls.
Tuka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuka tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuka to the ground. Tuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuka stuffs the takedown.
Tuka with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson dives in and grabs Tuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuka pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Tuka.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuka swivels and escapes.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tuka.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Tuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuka misses with a body punch.
Tuka controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Tuka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tuka pulls guard effortlessly.
Tuka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson has picked Tuka up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuka pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Tuka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Punka Tuka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Tuka's guard.
Cedric Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuka has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand but Tuka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Tuka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punka Tuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuka defends it nicely.
Tuka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punka Tuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tuka.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuka circles away.
Tuka swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Tuka rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson is looking to control Tuka's arms but Tuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuka jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson stays in close to Tuka's body and controls the position.
Tuka has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Tuka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson won't allow Tuka to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to stand but Tuka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Jackson pushing down on Tuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuka pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Tuka pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuka's waist but Tuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Punka Tuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Jackson.
Tuka checks the leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Tuka and move into the clinch position.
Tuka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuka off to one side.
Tuka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to clinch
and Tuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Tuka will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punka Tuka dominated that second round.
That's time! Tuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuka somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a push kick but Tuka slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tuka pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuka is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuka fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Tuka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a push kick but Tuka slaps the foot to one side.
Tuka tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Tuka.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tuka is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuka shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuka fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson works Tuka's body with a nice hook.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a jab to Tuka's midsection.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tuka didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuka moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Tuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuka somewhat.
Tuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tuka sprawls well.
Tuka checks a low kick from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson works over Tuka's head and body with a nice combination.
Tuka has managed to clinch.
Tuka is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuka to keep the fight standing.
Tuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tuka being controlled against the cage.
Tuka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cedric Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punka Tuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuka stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuka 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punka Tuka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Contador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Contador is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Contador!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contador, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Contador moves out of range.
Contador looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Contador lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Contador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Contador throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Contador is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Contador stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador blocks an uppercut.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contador breaks from the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Contador circles away easily
and Contador counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contador pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Contador.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contador.
Contador is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Contador.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Contador.
Contador lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Contador has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Contador escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Contador connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Contador tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Contador throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Contador lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Paul Thompson has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contador.
Paul Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contador keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Contador breaks the clinch.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Contador pinned against the cage. Contador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Contador shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good shot there by Contador.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contador but Contador pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Contador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Contador circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Thompson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Contador follows Thompson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Contador!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Rohdin Bibby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasily Rohdin Bibby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Rohdin Bibby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Chimaera.
Bibby misses with a few strikes there.
Bibby's coach down at Nonstop Intensity was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bibby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chimaera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bibby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Chimaera.
Bibby feints the counter takedown.
Chimaera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bibby.
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Bibby.
Bibby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bibby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chimaera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bibby somewhat.
Bibby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bibby's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Bibby misses the target.
Chimaera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bibby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bibby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bibby throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Chimaera throwing a counter right hand but Bibby manages to avoid it.
Bibby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chimaera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bibby misses with a shot to the body
and Chimaera counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Chimaera's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chimaera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bibby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bibby. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bibby tried to score with a low kick but Chimaera checks it.
Bibby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera slips under a jab from Bibby.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chimaera.
Chimaera moves away from the strike by Bibby.
Chimaera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chimaera rushes Bibby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bibby tries to pull guard but Chimaera holds him up against the cage and eventually Bibby drops back down to his feet.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Rohdin Bibby.
Bibby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chimaera to keep the fight standing.
Chimaera breaks from the clinch.
Bibby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bibby throws a leg kick
and Chimaera counters with a one-two to the body.
Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bibby.
Chimaera drives through and clinches with Bibby against the cage.
Chimaera breaks the clinch.
Bibby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chimaera counters with a body kick.
Bibby misses the body punch
and Chimaera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bibby. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibby looks for the body kick but Chimaera saw that one coming.
Chimaera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chimaera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chimaera scores with a knee to the head.
Chimaera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaera thuds his shin into the meat of Bibby's side.
Bibby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chimaera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bibby misses with a body shot.
Chimaera pushes Bibby up against the cage in a clinch.
Bibby pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bibby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chimaera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bibby's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibby has Chimaera pulled in close to control his posture.
Bibby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bibby is controlling Chimaera's posture.
Bibby wants to sweep but no luck.
Bibby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bibby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that round.
That's time! Chimaera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bibby misses with a body shot
and Chimaera counters with a head kick. That will keep Bibby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chimaera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bibby will feel that in the morning.
Chimaera darts in and clinches Bibby up against the cage.
Chimaera manages to break the clinch.
Bibby throws a sloppy head kick
and Chimaera counters with a body kick.
Bibby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chimaera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bibby throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Bibby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Bibby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera throws a series of punches but Bibby avoids them all with ease.
Bibby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chimaera counters with an outside leg kick.
Chimaera throws a head kick that half lands.
Chimaera is looking to slow Bibby down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Bibby.
Chimaera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Chimaera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera thows a body kick. Bibby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Bibby.
Chimaera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bibby lands a body shot.
Bibby is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bibby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bibby takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Bibby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chimaera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chimaera.
Chimaera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bibby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chimaera.
Chimaera wants to clinch up but Bibby keeps it at a distance.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bibby misses with a low kick.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chimaera is looking for a counter combo.
Chimaera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bibby with the counter takedown but Chimaera avoids it easily.
The Chimaera is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera connects with a nice looking jab.
Bibby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
Bibby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bibby misses the target.
Bibby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chimaera counters with a nice body kick.
Bibby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bibby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera throws a big counter combination but Bibby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bibby misses with a two punch combination.
Chimaera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera pushes Bibby up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaera connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaera!
Chimaera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bibby.
Chimaera defending well as Bibby loads up on a big left hand.
Bibby throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaera.
Bibby thuds a left hand into Chimaera's body.
Chimaera has closed the distance and engaged Bibby in a clinch.
Chimaera digs a right hand underneath Bibby's ribcage. Bibby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chimaera breaks the clinch.
Bibby throws a leg kick
and Chimaera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chimaera thumps Bibby with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chimaera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibby misses with a looping left.
Chimaera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bibby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chimaera defends well and Bibby ends up having to push Chimaera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chimaera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Bibby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chimaera throws a nice head kick!
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chimaera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chimaera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bibby misses the shot to the body.
Bibby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Bibby.
Bibby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bibby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chimaera rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bibby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bibby looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Bibby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
Bibby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasily Rohdin Bibby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bibby with a poor takedown
and Chimaera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bibby is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chimaera is looking for a counter combo.
Chimaera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chimaera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera moves away from the strike by Bibby.
Bibby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bibby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chimaera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bibby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chimaera cracks the inside of Bibby's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera misses with a two punch combination.
Chimaera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chimaera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Bibby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chimaera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chimaera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Bibby misses
and Chimaera counters with a body kick.
Bibby misses with the body kick
and Chimaera counters with a good low kick that Bibby was not able to check.
Chimaera lands a nice shot to the body.
Bibby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chimaera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimaera throws a head kick that half lands.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Bibby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to clinch up.
Bibby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chimaera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bibby can do to turn this around?
Chimaera cracks Bibby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bibby is looking to score with low kicks.
Bibby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera throws a big counter combination but Bibby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chimaera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bibby misses with a wild body shot.
Bibby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chimaera counters with a series of strikes. Bibby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bibby throws a sloppy body shot
and Chimaera counters with a straight right hand.
Bibby misses with the combination.
Chimaera throws a counter high kick but Bibby was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bibby throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bibby throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaera moves out of range easily.
Bibby looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Chimaera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bibby takes a step back to recover.
Bibby swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Bibby misses with a body shot
and Chimaera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasily Rohdin Bibby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bibby looks to land a right hand but Chimaera moved out of range.
Chimaera thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chimaera. Bibby shrugs it off though.
Chimaera slips a jab and a cross from Bibby.
Bibby misses with an uppercut. Chimaera saw that one coming.
Chimaera lands with a kick to the temple. Bibby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chimaera lands a high kick!
Chimaera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chimaera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bibby backs up against the cage.
Chimaera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bibby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bibby misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chimaera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chimaera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bibby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bibby throws a leg kick
and Chimaera counters with an inside leg kick.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chimaera closes the distance and pushes Bibby back into the cage.
Bibby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaera.
Chimaera manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera scores with a leg kick.
The Chimaera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaera has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Chimaera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chimaera, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Chimaera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
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204 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Petrescu.
Petrescu with a nice cross.
Petrescu thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrescu throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Steve Thompson has been cut.
Petrescu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Petrescu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrescu.
Petrescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Thompson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Petrescu as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Thompson is left battered and dazed whilst Petrescu and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiu Petrescu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Tompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Stoic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stoic is in Tompson's guard.
Tompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoic connects with a couple of short punches.
Stoic with a nice head shot there.
Stoic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tompson wants to stand but Stoic is controlling the position.
Stoic postures up and lands a big shot to Tompson's brow.
Stoic stops Tompson from standing up.
Stoic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stoic passes into half guard.
Tompson is breathing heavily.
Stoic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tompson!
Stoic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stoic lands with some strikes.
Stoic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tompson is rocked!
Stoic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tompson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stoic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stoic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Spencer !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spencer is looking for the big counter here.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Spencer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spencer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sergio Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sergio Lopez has been cut.
Lopez rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer 's efforts to push away.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Spencer blocks with his arms.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lopez taking a breather.
Lopez keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lopez has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lopez is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
As Spencer backs away, Lopez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spencer misses the jab.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Sergio Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer . That did some damage!
Lopez has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sean Spencer has been cut.
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spencer 's face.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Spencer 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spencer as Lopez tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lopez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Spencer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergio Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Sergio Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez takes a swing at Spencer 's ribcage but misses.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Lopez misses with a combination
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spencer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Spencer lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Spencer crashes against the mat.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Spencer has passed into mount! Damn!
Spencer raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lopez! More shots from Spencer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Spencer !
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