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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ratajczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Satan's choice of entrance music: Disciple. Peter Ratajczyk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucifer Satan's chin.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Ratajczyk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ratajczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satan throws out the jab. Ratajczyk gets a clinch. Satan stops a takedown attempt from Ratajczyk.
Satan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ratajczyk breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Satan.
It looks like Peter Ratajczyk has been cut. Ratajczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Satan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Satan scores with a punch to the head. Ratajczyk moves into the clinch successfully.
Satan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Satan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ratajczyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ratajczyk jumps guard but Satan stands there with Ratajczyk around his waist. Ratajczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ratajczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Satan wants to break free but Ratajczyk has control.
Satan tries to break free but Ratajczyk pushes him back against the cage. Ratajczyk tries for a takedown but Satan manages to get underhooks.
Satan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ratajczyk prevents Satan from breaking the clinch. I was talking to Ratajczyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Satan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Satan swings for the body but Ratajczyk moves out of range.
Satan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ratajczyk doesn't seem bothered though. Satan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Satan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Satan thows a left - swing and a miss! Ratajczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Peter Ratajczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ratajczyk throws a nice looking combination but Satan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Satan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Satan dodges the punch combination from Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ratajczyk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Satan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ratajczyk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ratajczyk is trying to control. Satan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Satan wants to get back to his feet. Satan pushes Ratajczyk off but Ratajczyk dives into side control.
Satan is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Ratajczyk taking a breather here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Satan taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Satan can do anything to dispel that myth. Ratajczyk is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Ratajczyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ratajczyk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ratajczyk working the ground and pound but Satan is defending the strikes. Ratajczyk stands up and beckons Satan to his feet. Ratajczyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Satan tries to avoid it but Ratajczyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Satan to the ground. Satan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ratajczyk tries to clinch but Satan is having none of it. Ratajczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ratajczyk closes the distance but Satan moves to the side and Satan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratajczyk wants to clinch. Lucifer Satan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Satan lands a left and a right that send Ratajczyk crashing to the mat, dazed. Satan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ratajczyk is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ratajczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Oh Ratajczyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ratajczyk is breathing heavily. Are you kidding me?! Satan ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ratajczyk clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucifer Satan! Lucifer Satan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Jenkins (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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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bosse Batong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Batong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Jenkins lands the left hand. Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy. Batong tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jenkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Batong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away. Jenkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jenkins. Jenkins tries for a takedown but Batong circles away easily and Batong counters with a leg kick. Jenkins jabs at Batong's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Batong stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet. Jenkins keeps Batong at a distance using the push kick. Batong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Batong thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body. Leonard Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins lands a jab to the nose. Batong goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward. Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenkins showed some decent athleticism there. Batong is trying to stand.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jenkins 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. Batong is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Batong is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea. Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins controlling from the top position. Batong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily. Jenkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses. Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses. Jenkins trying to control but Batong is working from the bottom. Batong wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Batong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Batong looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Batong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Batong walks into a left hand. Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Batong with a poor takedown and Jenkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Batong shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Batong shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Batong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Batong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jenkins avoids it. Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing. Batong misses with a head kick.
Batong clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Batong tries to tie him up. Batong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jenkins to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Jenkins dominated that round. That's time! Batong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batong keeps working. Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head. Leonard Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far. Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Batong is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins. Batong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Batong. Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Batong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Batong wants to control the position but Jenkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batong keeps working. Batong is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
Batong pushes Jenkins off but Jenkins dives into side control.
Batong struggling a bit here. Batong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Power Plant, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins grinds an elbow into Batong's temple. Jenkins working the ground and pound but Batong is defending the strikes. Batong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Batong struggling a bit here. Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
Batong is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control. Jenkins wants to control but Batong is keeping him busy. Jenkins lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Batong is defending well. Batong is trying to improve his position. Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batong, who protects the arm well. Batong can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Batong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Batong is looking to escape. Batong moves into full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Batong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jenkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Batong keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. Jenkins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Jenkins 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!
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Batong sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jenkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jenkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Batong has taken the fight into the clinch. Batong jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Batong slowing the pace effectively. Batong can't get the takedown.
Batong has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Batong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Batong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Batong with an uppercut! Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins lunges at Batong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batong's hand. Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body. Jenkins checks the leg kick. Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batong moves away from the strike by Jenkins. Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Batong ducks down to avoid it. Jenkins scores with a nice head shot. Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Batong tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Batong on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batong is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Batong circles away and we're back to standing. 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! Batong shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Batong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Batong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Batong.
Batong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jenkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jenkins. Batong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batong tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it. Nice cross by Jenkins. No luck for Batong with that takedown attempt. It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jenkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batong at a distance.
Jenkins punishes Batong's body with a nice straight punch. Jenkins throws a one two combo.
Batong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jenkins has a takedown stuffed. Batong throws a quick counter head kick but Jenkins was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins lands a leg kick that knocks Batong off balance momentarily. 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! Batong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jenkins. Batong walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins. Leonard Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Batong wants to clinch. Jenkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Batong ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins. Batong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Batong moves out of range easily. Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy. Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batong.
Bosse Batong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Batong misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonard Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Jenkins! Leonard Jenkins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Wilson 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Test! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Wilson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Test throws a hook but Wilson blocks it. Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Test ducks under a wild hook from Wilson. Test moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Test Test has been cut. Wilson misses with a hook. Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Test seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Test blocks a jab. Test misses with a hook. Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Test is just out of range. Test throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Test is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks. Test connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Test counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Test. Test lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts. Wilson blocks a low kick nicely. Test slips under a jab. A left lands for Wilson. Wilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Test pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Test. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Test lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Test.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Test controls his hands.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside. Test lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Test working some nice short punches in the clinch. Test is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Test misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Test manages to break the clinch.
Test lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Test defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand. Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Test counters with a head kick. Test scores with a jab to the head.
Test feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down. Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Test throws a nice outside leg kick. Wilson moves away from the strike by Test. Test throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away. Wilson throws a body shot but no joy. Test is looking to counter punch. Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson keeps the fight on the outside. Wilson misses with a hook
and Test counters with a nice leg kick. Wilson misses with a looping left. Test ducks under a wild hook from Wilson. Test half committed to a counter leg kick. Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good standup being displayed there by Test as he connects with a hook. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Test.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wilson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Test. That one must have hurt. Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Test. Test scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Test's belly button to the back. Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson misses with a jab to the body
and Test counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Test clinches up against the cage. Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Test blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. Wilson blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. Test tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow. Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside. Test tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Test controls his hands.
Test lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Test trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Test.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Test misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some wild striking there from Wilson.
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 Test Test will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Test Test's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Wilson misses. It looked like Test wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Test lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Test closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A head kick misses from Test. Test throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Test bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A swing and a miss from Wilson. Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Test throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson lands with a good body shot. Test tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wilson lands an overhand right. Wilson swings for the body but Test moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oh, that's a big right hand from Wilson and Test goes tumbling to the canvas! Wilson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Test is rocked! Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control. Oh Test is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! It looks like Wilson is going to stand back up.
Test might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Test wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard. Test seems to have got his legs back now. Test is trying to get back to full guard. Wilson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Test. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Wilson prevents Test from improving his position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Test wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Test avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Test looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Test keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Test has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Test moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Test connects with a solid leg kick. Wilson 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.
Test swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Test's ribs. Test fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Test moves out of range of the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.
Test buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Test takes a jab right on the kisser.
Test drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Test counters with a slapping leg kick. Test fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Test delivers a nice body kick. Test avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Test's head but Test sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Test is looking to counter with head kicks. Test lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Test throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson. Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Test tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Test Test's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Test will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Test uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson. Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Test. Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Test moves out of range easily. Test scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Test's defenses. Test misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Test avoids the head kick by Wilson.
A leg kick checked by Wilson. Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Test's head. Wilson throws a head kick that misses. Test fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson throws the left hand but Test avoids the punch easily. Wilson throws a head kick that misses. Test turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wilson lands a head kick that stumbles Test and the fighters go to the mat. Test tries to land a sweep but no joy. Test is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wilson wants to get up but he can't break Test's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Test controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself. Wilson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Test is proving hard to escape from. Wilson trying to control but Test is working from the bottom. Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Test. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Test connects with a solid leg kick. Test throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Test throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wilson looks to throw the jab but Test is out of range. Test is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs. A slapping leg kick lands for Test.
Lance Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Test slips under a jab. Both fighters circling a little - Test finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wilson looks to land a left hand but Test moved out of range nicely. Wilson blocks a head kick by Test.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Test avoids them all with ease. Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wilson missing with a left hand there. Test was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Test scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one. Wilson throws a head kick that misses. Wilson catches Test with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Test dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Test.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Test doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Test counters with a slapping leg kick. Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wilson throws a lazy head kick and Test counters with a body kick that stops Wilson in his tracks momentarily. Test fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wilson lands with a nice combination. Test backs away looking to recover. Wilson avoids the head kick by Test.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Test lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lance Wilson. I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Wilson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Busy Living. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing. Williams shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense. McDonald wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance. Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. McDonald scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McDonald throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ronnie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams. McDonald takes the fight into the clinch. Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Williams being controlled against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDonald tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away. McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Williams trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Williams lying in McDonald's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McDonald decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Williams taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie McDonald! Ronnie McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quit Quit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson Battistoni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quit Quit! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from Battistoni tenderised Quit's leg. Quit is trying to keep his angry face on. Battistoni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Battistoni thows a left - swing and a miss! Battistoni throws the left hand but Quit avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick lands from Quit. Quit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Battistoni misses the shot to the body. Quit throws a sloppy head kick and Battistoni moves out of range easily. Quit with a jab. Battistoni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quit doesn't seem bothered though. Quit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Battistoni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quit throws a body punch but Battistoni moves out of range. Quit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quit throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quit tries to work over Battistoni's front leg with a kick but Battistoni checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battistoni, pushing him back against the cage. Quit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battistoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Quit lands with a light punch inside. Quit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quit tries to land knees in the clinch but Battistoni avoids the damage to the body. Battistoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battistoni lands a nice shot to the body. Battistoni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quit. Battistoni misses with a short punch on the inside. Battistoni tries to break the clinch but Quit is controlling the position. Quit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Battistoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quit misses with a short punch on the inside. Quit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Quit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battistoni backwards. Battistoni prevents Quit from breaking the clinch. Battistoni avoids a wild elbow strike from Quit. Battistoni tries to break the clinch but Quit is controlling the position. Quit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battistoni backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Battistoni lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Battistoni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Quit Quit has been cut. Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Quit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Quit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab. Battistoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Quit slips the punch. Quit throws a head kick that Battistoni semi-blocks.
Battistoni misses the shot to the body. Quit is looking to score with low kicks. Quit moves out of range as Battistoni strikes. Battistoni throws a shot from downtown. Quit moves away and avoids it. Quit ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quit avoids the body shot from Battistoni.
Quit throws an overhand right that lands on Battistoni's shoulder, as Battistoni tries to avoid the shot. Nice defenses there by Quit. Quit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Battistoni throws a quick inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Quit blocks the leg kick.
Battistoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Quit is just out of range. Quit's coach down at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Quit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Quit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battistoni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Battistoni looks to throw the jab but Quit is out of range. Quit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice uppercut lands for Battistoni. That snapped Quit's head back.
Quit misses with a head kick.
Battistoni checks a low kick from Quit. Battistoni misses with a left hand enabling Quit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Battistoni finds it's target. Quit throws a wild body kick that Battistoni sees coming a mile off. Quit takes a body punch but keeps moving. A nice leg kick lands there from Quit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Quit throws a push kick but Battistoni slaps the foot to one side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battistoni, as that shot connected.
Quit misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Battistoni misses the target. Battistoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Quit takes one on the button. Quit moves into the clinch. Battistoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Battistoni misses with a hook. Some wild striking there from Battistoni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quit Quit will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Quit Quit's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Quit. Quit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battistoni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Quit is looking to clinch but Battistoni is avoiding it.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Battistoni throws the left hand but Quit avoids the punch easily. Battistoni throws a jab when Quit was well out of range. Quit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Quit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battistoni. Quit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Battistoni's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quit tries to clinch but Battistoni moves out of range. Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Quit slips the punch. Quit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Battistoni throws a lazy right hand but Quit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A nice leg kick lands there from Quit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Battistoni throws a right and a left that Quit avoids nicely. Quit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Battistoni misses with a lunging right hand
and Quit counters with a good low kick that Battistoni was not able to check. Quit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Battistoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quit. Battistoni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Battistoni misses with a wild body shot. Battistoni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A nice inside leg kick there by Quit. That's going to slow Battistoni down. Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Quit's head but Quit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Carson Battistoni is winning the standup battle so far. Quit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Battistoni is out of range. Battistoni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Battistoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quit was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni. Some bone on bone action there as Quit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Battistoni 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. Quit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quit ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni. Battistoni swings widly with a right hand
and Quit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Quit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni backing away here, and Quit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Quit lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Battistoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battistoni throws a hook but Quit avoids it easily. Quit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battistoni. Nice defenses there by Quit. Quit feints a counter leg kick. Battistoni misses with an uppercut
and Quit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Battistoni looks to land a right hand but Quit moved out of range. Quit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battistoni misses with a body shot.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quit.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Quit saw that one coming. Quit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Battistoni tries to score with a low kick but Quit moves his leg out of the way. Nice defenses there by Quit. Quit blocks a jab. Quit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Quit connects with an inside leg kick. Quit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Quit tries to move into range but Battistoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Battistoni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quit on the side of the head. Battistoni scores with a nice strike. Battistoni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Quit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Quit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quit misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Quit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battistoni. Quit scores with a jab to the body. Quit throws a low kick, looking for Battistoni's leg but Battistoni calmly moves out of range. Quit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Battistoni throws a body shot but no joy. Battistoni backing away here, and Quit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Battistoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Battistoni thows a left - swing and a miss! Quit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quit moves away. A big left from Battistoni misses. Quit misses with a low kick.
Battistoni misses with a body shot
and Quit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Battistoni's knee momentarily. Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Quit uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quit Quit will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Quit Quit'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!
Battistoni swings for the body but Quit moves out of range.
Quit only half commits to the counter leg kick. Quit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Battistoni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Quit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Battistoni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Battistoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Battistoni throws a hook but Quit blocks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Battistoni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Battistoni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A chopping leg kick lands by Quit. Good leg kick by Quit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Battistoni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Battistoni is looking to counter punch. Battistoni takes a swing at Quit's ribcage but misses. Quit defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand. Battistoni backing away here, and Quit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Battistoni lands a nice hook to Quit's body. Quit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab by Battistoni. Battistoni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Quit. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet. Quit lands a head kick!
Quit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab. Quit tries a quick counter leg kick but Battistoni is wise to it. Battistoni scores with a jab. Good leg kick by Quit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni sizes up Quit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Battistoni. Quit does a little dance to reset his feet. Quit now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Quit's head but Quit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Quit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battistoni. A nice leg kick lands there from Quit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Battistoni throws a big shot that misses. Battistoni throws a jab when Quit was well out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Battistoni moves out of range of the body kick from Quit.
Battistoni 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. Battistoni checks a leg kick. Battistoni misses with a wild body shot. Quit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quit avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Quit only half commits to the counter leg kick. Quit throws a quick inside leg kick. Battistoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Quit is just out of range. Quit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battistoni. Battistoni punishes Quit's body with a nice straight punch. Quit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Battistoni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quit scoring well with a low kick there.
Battistoni misses with a hook
and Quit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Quit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quit moves away from the strike by Battistoni. Quit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battistoni swats him away and circles back towards the center. Quit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battistoni's sensitive parts. Quit throws a hook to the side of Battistoni's head but Battistoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Battistoni with a hook. Quit ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni. Battistoni throws a leg kick and Quit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Quit cracks the inside of Battistoni's front leg. Battistoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quit. Battistoni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQuit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quit slips a jab from Battistoni. Quit lands a head kick!
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battistoni. A head kick misses from Quit. An attempted straight right counter from Battistoni misses the target. Quit slips a jab from Battistoni. Battistoni throws a hook but Quit avoids it easily. Quit only half commits to the counter leg kick. Battistoni's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. The fight stays on the outside here - Quit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Quit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quit. Quit obviously looking to wear him down.
Carson Battistoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Quit Quit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Quit misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Quit Quit. I've got Quit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carson Battistoni! A very excited looking Carson Battistoni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ondrej Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ondrej Simunek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simunek lands a jab. Hicks misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Simunek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ondrej Simunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simunek is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks. Hicks keeps the fight on the outside. Simunek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Simunek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hicks under the eye. Simunek tries a head kick but it misses.
Simunek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks. Hicks looking to score a takedown here. Simunek is defending well but Hicks drives through and ends up in Simunek's guard. Hicks is pushing down on Simunek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simunek is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through. Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Simunek avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hicks wants to control but instead Simunek manages to regain half guard. Hicks is pressing down on Simunek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simunek is holding on for now. Hicks not doing much here.
Hicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simunek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunek defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hicks is taking a breather. Simunek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Simunek is staying active underneath Hicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunek's head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Simunek. Nice cross by Simunek. Hicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simunek wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance. Hicks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simunek! Simunek is not content to let Hicks control the position. Hicks working the ground and pound but Simunek is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simunek tries to buck Hicks off but Hicks is having none of it. Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Simunek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Simunek is trying to get back to half guard. Hicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Simunek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks 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.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Simunek doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Simunek with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hicks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simunek's guard. Simunek wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment. Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Simunek is retaining full guard. Bill Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hicks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Simunek taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hicks looks up at the clock and then as Simunek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simunek is not content to let Hicks control the position. Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hicks wants to control but Simunek is keeping him busy. Hicks controls the position from side control.
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. Hicks with the ground and pound but Simunek regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Hicks controlling the action here. Simunek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hicks. Hicks wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hicks wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hicks keeps the fight on the outside. Simunek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head. A slow jab from Simunek misses its intended target. Ondrej Simunek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Simunek gets a clinch. Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Simunek. Simunek'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. Simunek scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simunek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Simunek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simunek has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Simunek throws an elbow that misses.
Simunek stalling against the cage.
Simunek tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Simunek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Simunek lands with a short head shot on the inside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hicks tries for a takedown but Simunek manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ondrej Simunek dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Simunek scores with a jab. Simunek with a hook. Simunek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Simunek looks to land a body kick but Hicks moved away. Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Simunek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simunek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Simunek's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Simunek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hicks pushing down on Simunek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunek's head. Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hicks working Simunek over with strikes. Hicks throws a strike but Simunek avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Hicks looking to pass the guard. Simunek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Simunek is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hicks keeps trying to improve his position. Simunek being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Simunek wants to clinch. Hicks with the counter takedown but Simunek avoids it easily. Simunek loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch. Crunch! Simunek slams his shin into Hicks's torso. Simunek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Simunek pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hicks throws a leg kick and Simunek counters with a left to the body. Simunek scores with a shot to the body.
Simunek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simunek scores with a nice head shot. Simunek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Simunek sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Simunek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Simunek scores with a hook. Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks. Simunek is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Simunek moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simunek throws an elbow but it misses.
Hicks looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Simunek. Simunek stalls. Simunek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simunek is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Simunek looking to slow down the pace here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Simunek lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Ondrej Simunek showed his dominance in that final round. I think Simunek 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondrej Simunek! A relieved looking Ondrej Simunek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Havoc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Havoc! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havoc rushes Ares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Havoc is trying to push Ares away but Ares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Havoc lands a shoulder strike. Ares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havoc up against the cage. Havoc keeps control of Ares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Havoc working hard to break the clinch. Ares tries to pull guard but Havoc holds him up against the cage and eventually Ares drops back down to his feet.
Ares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ares pulls guard. Havoc wants to stand but Ares is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ares 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havoc stands and steps away. Ares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Havoc gets tackled into the cage by Ares. Ares maintains the clinch. Ares tries a knee to the head but Havoc blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ares leaning his opponent against the cage. Ares is stalling here.
Ares throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Ares. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc. Ares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havoc.
Ares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havoc is defending well for now. Ares trying to control the position but instead, Havoc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ares into the cage. Ares is trying to maintain a safe position but Havoc gets an underhook and turns Ares into the cage. Ares tries to pull guard but Havoc won't allow it.
Havoc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ares's elbow. Havoc manages to break the clinch.
Havoc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Havoc takes the fight into the clinch. Havoc avoiding damage as Ares throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havoc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ares scores with a shot to the side of Havoc's head. Havoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ares clinches up with Havoc and pushes him back against the cage. Ares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ares pushes Havoc up against the cage in a clinch. Ares tries to break free but Havoc pushes him back against the cage. Havoc working aggressively here.
Ares is trying to break the clinch but Havoc is controlling him. Come on Ares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ares swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ares gets a clinch. Ares blocks an uppercut.
Havoc managing to block the knees to the body from Ares.
Havoc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havoc lands with a left to the head. Ares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ares working hard to break the clinch. Havoc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ares trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Havoc.
Ares tries a body shot but Havoc blocks it.
Havoc managing to block the knees to the body from Ares.
Ares jumps guard but Havoc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ares blocking some punches.
Havoc misses with the head strike.
Havoc working some nice short punches in the clinch. Havoc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ares. Ares is struggling to control the position. Ares misses with an elbow strike.
Havoc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ares, pushing him back against the cage. Ares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havoc or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havoc blocks an elbow strike. Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Ares looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely. Nicholas Ares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Ares.
Havoc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Havoc tries to clinch but Ares moves out of range. Havoc has closed the distance and engaged Ares in a clinch.
Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ares unloads a knee to the mid-section. Havoc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Havoc looks winded! Ares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havoc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ares backwards. Ares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Havoc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havoc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ares. Ares moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Nicholas Ares will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ares checks a low kick from Havoc. Havoc tries to clinch there but Ares circles away.
Ares closes the distance and clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Havoc lands on the inside with an uppercut. Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Havoc misses with some punches.
Havoc breaks the clinch.
Ares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc. Ares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ares scores with a one two! Havoc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Havoc pushes Ares up against the cage in a clinch. Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havoc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ares blocks an uppercut.
Ares looking for a takedown. Havoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Lee Havoc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ares has Havoc pressed against the cage.
Havoc scores with a shot to the side of Ares's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havoc is looking to break free of the clinch but Ares has double underhooks. Havoc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Havoc misses with the head strike.
Havoc throws a punch but it's blocked by Ares. Ares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc. Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ares was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc. Havoc rushes Ares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ares tries a knee to the head but Havoc blocks it.
A short right from Havoc. A head punch on the inside from Havoc fails to land. Ares pulls Havoc into guard.
Ares thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Havoc gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw. Ares takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havoc wants to clinch. Ares has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havoc wants to get back to striking at distance but Ares won't allow it.
Havoc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ares tries to pull guard but Havoc won't allow it.
Ares tries to stall but Havoc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ares lands a right hand. Ares tries a body shot but Havoc blocks it.
Havoc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ares tightens his grip and picks Havoc up, before dumping him to the ground. Havoc manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havoc manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nicholas Ares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ares looks to score with a jab to the body but Havoc is just out of range. Havoc wants to clinch. Ares throws a big counter combination but Havoc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Havoc moves into the clinch. Ares tries to pull guard but Havoc won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Havoc has a couple of punches blocked by Ares.
Havoc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havoc working aggressively here.
Ares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havoc smiles and moves away.
Ares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Ares's head but Ares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ares has closed the distance and engaged Havoc in a clinch.
Havoc lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havoc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Havoc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ares's head backwards. Havoc forces Ares back against the cage and clinches. Havoc prevents Ares from breaking the clinch. Havoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Havoc managing to block the knees to the body from Ares.
Havoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Havoc lands a shoulder strike. Ares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havoc walks away with a smile on his face. Ares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havoc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ares. Ares swats away the attempt to clinch by Havoc. Havoc has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Havoc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Havoc clinches. Havoc breaks from the clinch.
Ares takes the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Ares's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havoc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ares is trying to pull guard but Havoc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Havoc breaks the clinch.
Havoc clinches. Havoc misses with the head strike.
Ares blocks an uppercut.
Ares blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havoc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ares. Havoc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ares backwards. Havoc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ares backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Havoc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Havoc lands a body punch. Havoc misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havoc prevents a body shot from Ares. Havoc breaks from the clinch.
Havoc takes the fight into the clinch. Ares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havoc lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ares. Havoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havoc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havoc moves into the clinch. Ares is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Havoc is keeping busy. Havoc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aress head. Havoc lands a nice uppercut. Havoc breaks from the clinch.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Ares pushes him off. Havoc has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Havoc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ares gets tackled into the cage by Havoc. Havoc maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ares has Havoc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Havoc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A quick uppercut on the inside from Havoc. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Havoc manages to break the clinch.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ares paws at him with a jab and circles away. A slow jab from Havoc misses its intended target. Ares clinches up against the cage. Havoc lands with a right to the head. Havoc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Havoc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ares backwards. Havoc throws a punch but it's blocked by Ares. Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Ares avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage. Havoc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ares jumps guard but Havoc stands there with Ares around his waist. Ares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Havoc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Havoc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havoc is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ares misses with a body shot.
Havoc tries to clinch but Ares moves out of range. Havoc clinches with his opponent.
Havoc misses with some punches.
Havoc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ares backwards. Ares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Havoc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A nice right hand lands inside from Havoc. Ares trying to land knees to the body.
Havoc breaks the clinch.
Havoc gets a clinch. Havoc has a couple of punches blocked by Ares.
Havoc digs a right hand underneath Ares's ribcage. Ares let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Havoc avoids it. Havoc manages to break the clinch.
Havoc connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Nicholas Ares has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havoc tries to clinch but Ares moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Havoc wants to clinch up but Ares keeps it at a distance. Havoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ares circles away quickly and effectively. Havoc closes the distance and pushes Ares back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc. A short right from Havoc on the inside. Ares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havoc up against the cage. Ares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havoc pushes Ares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Havoc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Havoc.
Havoc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ares has Havoc up against the cage in a clinch.
Havoc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Havoc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Havoc 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Havoc! Lee Havoc spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Ysengrin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Hong! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin. We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hong misses with a hook
and Ysengrin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hong misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely. Ysengrin lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Hong. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin misses the jab. Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice body punch from Ysengrin. Hong tries to work over Ysengrin's front leg with a kick but Ysengrin checks it. Ysengrin misses with a hook
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab. Ysengrin misses with a body kick. That kick from Ysengrin tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on. This has been an exciting period of action! Ysengrin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ysengrin misses the shot to the body. Ysengrin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hong throws a leg kick but Ysengrin sees it coming and moves out of range. We've been informed that Hong 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. Hong feints and then cracks Ysengrin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ysengrin down. Ysengrin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin. Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin. Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ysengrin tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Ysengrin. That's going to slow Hong down. A jab from Hong misses. Ysengrin misses with an uppercut. Hong throws the kick towards the body but Ysengrin avoids it. Ysengrin throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick. Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong misses with the body kick and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Ysengrin. Ysengrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ysengrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ysengrin looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely. Ysengrin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ysengrin misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely. Ysengrin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ysengrin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ysengrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hong throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hong digs a good hook to Ysengrin's body.
Hong cracks Ysengrin with a right hand to the side of the head. Ysengrin slips under a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ysengrin. Hong delivers a nice body kick. Hong misses with a body shot.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick. Ysengrin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ysengrin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ysengrin is rocked! Hong is looking to slow Ysengrin down with leg kicks. Oh Ysengrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hong weaves into range and cracks Ysengrin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ysengrin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hong is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoni Hong! After the fight, Antoni Hong 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Everette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon's entrance music is Slipknot-The Blister Exists. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Everette! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Everette circles away.
A big right from Everette misses. Some wild striking there from Everette.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Everette pushes him off. Gordon is looking to clinch but Everette is avoiding it.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Everette. Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Everette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Everette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Everette dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut! Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everette keeps the fight on the outside. Gordon tries to clinch up but Everette circles away and keeps his distance. Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everette swats him away and circles back towards the center. Decent striking displayed by Everette there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gordon is looking to clinch. Everette dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut! Nice body punch from Everette. Everette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Everette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Danny Everette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Everette lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand. A jab from Everette finds it's way through Gordon's defenses. Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sloppy strikes from Everette. Those never looked like landing. Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Everette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everette defends it nicely. Gordon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Everette counters with a lovely shot to the body. Everette has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch. Everette lands a jab to the head.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving. Everette throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Everette ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gordon misses with a takedown attempt enabling Everette to counter with a crisp jab. Everette misses the shot to the body. A cross from Everette lands. Gordon tries to clinch but Everette moves out of range. Everette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Everette, pushing him back against the cage. Gordon fails to pull guard.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Everette.
Gordon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Everette uses from the top position. Everette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Everette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Everette is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Everette throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Everette throws an elbow that misses. Gordon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Everette's guard. Nice move by Gordon!
Gordon gets to his feet - Everette follows without any prompting. Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Everette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little jabbing left from Everette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Everette circles away.
Nice shot lands for Everette. A head kick misses from Gordon. Gordon instigates a clinch. Everette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gordon wants a takedown.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Everette is trying to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling him. Everette manages to break the clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch up and Everette counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Everette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Everette throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it. Everette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Decent striking displayed by Everette there. Everette lands a jab to Gordon's midsection. Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Everette. Everette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gordon tries to clinch up and Everette counters with a left to the body. Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Despite the aggression on Everette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Everette's waist but Everette gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side. Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Everette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Everette misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Everette moves out of range easily. Gordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Everette pinned against the cage. Everette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Everette looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Everette dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gordon pushes Everette up against the cage in a clinch. A shot in the inside from Gordon. Everette tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage. Gordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Everette up against the cage. Gordon fails to pull guard.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Everette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Everette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gordon rushes Everette and presses him up against the cage. Everette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage. Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Everette breaks the clinch.
Everette lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Everette scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Everette ducks under a wild hook from Gordon. Everette throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily. Gordon is looking to clinch. Everette lands a right hook to the body.
Danny Everette seems to be getting the better of the standup. Everette throws a body shot but no joy. Gordon appears to be looking for a big counter. Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Everette lands a body shot.
Everette lands a nice looking body shot.
Everette keeps the fight on the outside. Good standup being displayed there by Everette as he connects with a hook. Everette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Everette. A jab from Everette misses. Everette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Everette throws a big shot that misses. Everette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Everette wants it to stay on the feet. Everette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gordon drives through and clinches with Everette against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon. Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Everette's efforts to push away. Gordon scores with a hook to the body. Gordon jumps guard but Everette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gordon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Everette prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Everette's face as he tries to break the clinch. Everette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gordon drags the fight down to the ground.
Everette wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. Everette stops Gordon from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Everette wants to stand and escape but instead Gordon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Everette pushes Gordon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd cheers as Everette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though. Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot. Flash Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Everette throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Everette. A little jabbing left from Everette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Everette scores with a jab to the head.
Everette has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Everette scores with a jab to the body. Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danny Everette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Everette lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Everette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Everette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everette pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordon back to the cage. Everette follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Everette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Everette. Gordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A big right from Everette misses. Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Everette breaks away and moves out of range. Everette lands with a shot to the body. Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Everette shows good takedown defense. Everette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Everette. Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Everette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gordon closes the distance and clinches. Everette breaks the clinch.
Everette tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Everette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It seemed like Everette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gordon is looking to clinch but Everette is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Everette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Everette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gordon fails to land the takedown. Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing. Everette slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good standup being displayed there by Everette as he connects with a hook. Everette throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gordon closes the distance but Everette moves to the side and Everette counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Everette counters with a straight right hand. Everette works Gordon's body with a nice hook. Everette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gordon wants to clinch. Everette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon. Gordon dives in and grabs Everette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everette pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Everette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Everette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Everette connects with a nice looking jab.
Everette lands a slapping body shot.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Everette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Everette throws a hook but Gordon blocks it. Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Everette. Everette thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from Everette. Everette misses with a straight left. Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Everette digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Everette misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Everette. Gordon slips under a jab from Everette. Everette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Everette lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head. Gordon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Everette misses with a wild body shot. Gordon tries to clinch but Everette moves out of range. Everette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon drops his hands momentarily and Everette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Everette swivels and escapes. Everette stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Everette just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Everette. No joy for Gordon on that attempt. Everette with a body punch. A glancing blow. Everette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everette.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gordon ducks right into an uppercut from Everette. Everette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though. Everette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though. Everette scores with a jab to the head.
Everette lands a nice looking body shot.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving. Everette lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Everette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A nice side step and Everette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Everette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A big right from Everette misses. Gordon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Everette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Everette thuds a left hand into Gordon's body. Everette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Everette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Everette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Everette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Everette. Danny Everette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon tries for a takedown but Everette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Everette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Everette throws a body shot but no joy. Everette connects with a body shot. Gordon has managed to clinch.
Flash Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Everette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Everette lands a slapping body shot.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everette. Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Everette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Everette lands with a good body shot. Everette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Everette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Everette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Everette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Everette! Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Everette waved his t-shirt featuring Dynamo Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lancier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancier comes to the cage accompanied by Set To Fail. Timmy Riggins 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lancier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Timmy Riggins! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riggins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lancier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lancier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riggins! But no joy. We've been hearing reports that Lancier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jab by Riggins. Lancier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riggins's guard. 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. Riggins is looking to sweep but instead, Lancier has passed into half guard.
Lancier stops Riggins from getting back to his feet.
Lancier is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lancier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Riggins defend it? Lancier steps over the head and cranks it - Riggins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lancier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Lancier! Chris Lancier looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You were set to fail'.
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