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CCF Midweek Mayhem 167 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. Guth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alva Noto - Module 7 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Guth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Guth keeps it at a distance.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Guth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Guth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGuth.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Guth's leg. Guth is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guth's head.
Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Guth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Guth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Guth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Guth avoids it.
Guth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
Guth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Guth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guth blocks a low kick nicely.
And Guth responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Guth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but Guth is out of range.
And Guth responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Guth's body. Guth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Guth's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guth keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Guth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guth keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Guth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ricardo Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Guth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guth is out of range.
Guth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Guth moves out of range.
Guth throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Guth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Guth responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Guth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Guth's guard.
Ramirez postures up in Guth's guard and throws a big left but Guth blocks it.
Guth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez is pushing down on Guth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guth is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramirez prevents Guth from improving his position.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez throwing shots but Guth is blocking nicely.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Guth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guth looking for a sweep. Not yet Guth, not yet.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guth can do to turn this around?
Guth keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Guth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Guth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Guth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guth.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Guth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramirez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Guth is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Guth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
We've been told by Ramirez's head coaches at Rancid Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Ramirez catches Guth right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guth avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Guth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Guth's leg but Guth calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Guth counters with a solid body kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
And Guth responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Guth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez wants to slow Guth down by chopping away at his legs.
Guth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Guth slips a straight right by Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Guth sprawls well.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guth defending well though.
Guth has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Guth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guth gets back to full guard.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Guth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stands and throws Guth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGuth.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Guth moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Guth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Guth checks it
and Guth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramirez controlling Guth's posture.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guth has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guth's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Guth blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez passes Guth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramirez is nestled in close to Guth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Guth dodges it nicely.
Ricardo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Guth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guth defending well though.
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Guth is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Guth counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Guth has wrist control.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guth moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guth.
Ramirez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Guth counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guth's hands.
Guth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Guth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guth throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Guth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Guth counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez had his way with Burt Guth in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Guth saw it coming and moves away.
Guth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guth counters with a body kick.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guth counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Guth is working away.
Ramirez working Guth over with strikes.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guth is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Guth tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guth sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Guth moved out of range.
Guth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Guth ducks down to avoid it.
Guth with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guth is out of range.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Guth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Guth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses
enabling Guth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez lands a right hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
And Guth responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricardo Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Lewis scores with a four punch combination!
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Horton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Horton's head coaches at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horton blocks a head kick by Lewis.
A jab from Horton does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Lewis.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton blocks a head kick by Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Horton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Horton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Lewis.
Lewis lands a head kick!
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that.
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Horton is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Horton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Lewis is staying active underneath Horton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Horton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horton is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horton to get the leverage.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands strikes from half guard.
Horton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Horton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Horton eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
Riley Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horton slips under a jab.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horton checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Lewis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has Horton backing up. Horton nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis throws a head kick but Horton moves out of range.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Horton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horton chips away with some ground and pound.
Lewis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Horton stacks Lewis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Horton!
Horton cracks Lewis with a big right hand but Lewis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horton tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton scoring with punches and elbows.
Tim Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Horton is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Horton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Horton working Lewis over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Horton there.
Horton is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Horton wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis is bucking up trying to escape but Horton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Horton with shots to the head and body - Lewis looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that second round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Horton shoots in.
Horton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Horton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Horton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton working the body and head with strikes.
Horton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lewis to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is not content to let Horton control the position.
Horton working the ground and pound.
Horton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton swings around for an armbar but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Horton's guard.
Horton working a defensive guard here.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton controlling Lewis's posture.
Horton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lewis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Horton wants to control but Lewis passes easily into half guard.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horton defends it well.
Horton trying to control here.
Horton looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Horton is defending it quite comfortably.
Lewis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Horton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riley Lewis!
A pretty intense looking Riley Lewis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feuer Frei by Rammstein. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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34
215 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giants clinches with his opponent.
Giants scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giants blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Giants misses with a body punch.
Giants lands a body shot.
Worrell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giants in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Giants is trying to break the clinch but Worrell is controlling him.
Giants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worrell gets tackled into the cage by Giants. Giants maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Worrell.
Worrell blocks an uppercut.
Giants wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Giants misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell stalling the fight.
Giants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell is looking to control Giants's arms but Giants gets an underhook and turns him. Now Worrell has his back to the cage.
Giants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell blocking some punches.
Giants lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worrell trying to land knees to the body.
Giants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worrell blocks an uppercut.
Worrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giants backwards.
Giants misses with a body punch.
Giants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Worrell.
Giants has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giants is trying to pull guard but Worrell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Worrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Giants avoids a wild elbow strike from Worrell.
Giants can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Worrell trying to stall but Giants improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
A short left from Worrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giants wants to take the fight to the mat but Worrell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Worrell.
Giants is breathing heavily.
Worrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giantss head.
Worrell is looking to control Giants's arms but Giants gets an underhook and turns him. Now Worrell has his back to the cage.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Giants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Giants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Giants.
Giants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Giants's defenses.
It looks like Eagles Giants has been cut.
Giants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Giants's defenses.
Worrell tries to stall but Giants uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giants wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giants misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giants lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giants wants to break free but Worrell has control.
Giants lands a hook that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Worrell lands an elbow inside that Giants shrugs off.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worrell tries to throw a body punch but Giants avoids it by throwing Worrell back against the cage.
Worrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Giants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giants.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Giants.
A bit of stalling here from Worrell.
Worrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Worrell tries to work over Giants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giants has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Worrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giants.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
A right hook to the body lands for Worrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell lands an uppercut.
Giants struggles to land a body shot inside as Worrell controls his hands.
Worrell tries to throw a body punch but Giants avoids it by throwing Worrell back against the cage.
Giants lands a shoulder strike.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giants throws a head punch that misses.
Giants scores with a shot to the side of Worrell's head.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giants is trying to break the clinch but Worrell has him pressed against the cage.
Giants blocks a body shot from Worrell.
Giants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giants clinches up against the cage.
Giants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giants tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Worrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eagles Giants's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giants connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Worrell. Giants shrugs it off though.
Worrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Giants's head.
Worrell wants to clinch.
Giants circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worrell misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giants shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Worrell pinned against the cage. Worrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worrell cracks Giants with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell pushes Giants away with a front kick.
Giants on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worrell gets tackled into the cage by Giants. Giants maintains the clinch.
Giants misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Giants fails to land.
Good body shot from Giants.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Giants scores with a nice hook to the head.
Worrell just leaning against Giants, taking a breather.
Worrell gets through Giants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peter Worrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Worrell.
Worrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worrell misses with some punches.
Giants's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Giants.
Giants tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Giants controls his hands.
Giants blocks an uppercut.
Worrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giants tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
Giants avoids the elbow strike from Worrell, against the cage.
Worrell lands with a right to the head.
Giants breaks from the clinch.
Worrell is looking to clinch but Giants is avoiding it.
Giants has managed to clinch.
Giants is looking to break free of the clinch but Worrell has double underhooks.
Giants is trying to break the clinch but Worrell has him pressed against the cage.
Giants lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giants clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giants blocks a body shot from Worrell.
Worrell lands a nice uppercut.
Worrell misses with some punches.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Worrell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Giants.
Worrell works on Giants's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giants blocks a body shot from Worrell.
Worrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Giants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worrell lands with a light punch inside.
Worrell blocking some punches.
Worrell lands an elbow just above Giants 's eye.
Worrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giants misses with a punch on the inside.
Worrell misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worrell blocks a body shot from Giants.
Giants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Worrell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worrell.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Worrell.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Worrell blocks an uppercut.
Worrell lands a right hand.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Giants wants a takedown but no success here.
Worrell lands a good knee to the midsection. Giants won't want to take too many of those.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell lands a knee to the body.
Worrell lands a left hand.
Giants prevents a body shot from Worrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eagles Giants's cut.
That's time! Giants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Worrell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Giants moves into range and clinches up with Worrell.
Giants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Giants controls his hands.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Giants.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worrell.
Good body shot from Worrell.
Worrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worrell blocking some punches.
A short right from Worrell.
Worrell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Worrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giants is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giants scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Giants is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worrell just leaning against Giants, taking a breather.
Giants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giants seems to have got his legs back now.
Worrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giants.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants goes for a takedown in the clinch but Worrell prevents it.
Worrell trying to land knees to the body.
Worrell tries to work over Giants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell blocks a body shot from Giants.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worrell.
Worrell blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giants.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Worrell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Worrell is leaning against Giants and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Worrell.
Worrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giants avoids it.
Worrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Worrell.
Giants blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Worrell.
Worrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giants is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Giants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Worrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell dips a shoulder and cracks Giants with a mighty uppercut! Giants falls back against the cage and Worrell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Giants is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Worrell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak's entrance music is Sleeping with Sirens. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Benji Cheshire enters the cage!
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spishak but Spishak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cheshire misses with a low kick as Spishak jumps back.
Cheshire pushes Spishak up against the cage in a clinch.
Spishak tries to throw a body punch but Cheshire avoids it by throwing Spishak back against the cage.
Spishak stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.
A short uppercut from Spishak.
Cheshire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spishak up against the cage.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak taking a breather.
Spishak lands a left hand.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spishak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheshire's brow.
Spishak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheshire is defending well for now.
Spishak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheshire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spishak to score with a decent uppercut.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spishak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheshire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cheshire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spishak quickly recovers to half guard.
Spishak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheshire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheshire's back!
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!
Cheshire is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cheshire has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cheshire wants to escape the position.
Spishak looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Cheshire right now.
Cheshire trying to control the position but Spishak manages to sink in the hooks.
Spishak tightening his grip on Cheshire, looking for the choke.
Cheshire showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fending off the submission attempt from Spishak.
Cheshire tries to break free.
Will Spishak go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cheshire trying to control the action but Spishak just sinks the hooks in.
Cheshire showing good submission defense here.
Spishak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cheshire defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cheshire turns into Spishak and is now in his guard.
Cheshire postures up and lands a big shot to Spishak's brow.
Spishak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cheshire trying to control but Spishak is working from the bottom.
Cheshire preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benji Cheshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spishak misses with an uppercut.
Spishak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cheshire instigates a clinch.
Spishak taking a breather.
Cheshire leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheshire avoids the elbow strike from Spishak, against the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Spishak in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spishak throws an elbow that misses.
Spishak avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire swings wildly with an uppercut but Spishak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheshire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheshire takes a shot to the head.
Spishak wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
Spishak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spishak trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spishak into the cage.
Spishak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spishak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Spishak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spishak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheshire can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheshire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spishak keeps the fight on the outside.
Spishak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spishak misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheshire - that will leave a mark!
Cheshire moves to clinch but Spishak breaks away
and Spishak counters with a nice body shot.
Spishak throws a looping overhand right but Cheshire ducks down to avoid it.
Spishak tries to keep at a distance but Cheshire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Spishak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Cheshire lands an elbow just above Spishak 's eye.
Sammy Spishak's cut is getting worse.
Spishak avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Spishak tries to tie him up.
Spishak swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spishak tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Spishak slows down the pace here.
Spishak blocks the elbow strike.
Spishak lands a damaging elbow.
Cheshire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spishak is defending well.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Spishak dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire avoids a wild elbow strike from Spishak.
Spishak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Cheshire looking to stall.
Benji Cheshire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spishak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spishak takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Cheshire.
Spishak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheshire prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spishak throws an elbow but misses.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Spishak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Spishak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's time! Spishak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Spishak is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Spishak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spishak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Spishak circles away.
Spishak tries to counter by clinching up but Cheshire breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Spishak 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.
Spishak throws a shot from downtown. Cheshire moves away and avoids it.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Spishak circles away and keeps his distance.
Spishak tries to counter by clinching up but Cheshire breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spishak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Spishak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spishak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Spishak thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cheshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spishak, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheshire is trying to maintain a safe position but Spishak gets an underhook and turns Cheshire into the cage.
Cheshire avoids a wild elbow strike from Spishak.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spishak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spishak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spishak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire closes the distance but Spishak moves to the side
and Spishak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheshire clinches.
Spishak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire misses with a leg kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves out of range.
Cheshire has Spishak up against the cage in a clinch.
Spishak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spishak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheshire smiles and moves away.
Cheshire clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Spishak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spishak throws an elbow but misses.
Spishak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spishak lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheshire.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Spishak misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Spishak tries to tie him up.
Spishak trying to stall but Cheshire improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Spishak.
Spishak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spishak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a takedown. Spishak tries to sprawl out of it but Cheshire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spishak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Spishak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheshire.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick from Cheshire.
Cheshire clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spishak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheshire walks away with a smile on his face. Spishak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Spishak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Spishak pushes him off.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Spishak circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire forces Spishak back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Spishak.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheshire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spishak.
Cheshire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire closes the distance but Spishak moves to the side
and Spishak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spishak digs a good body shot into Cheshire's ribs.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spishak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheshire.
Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Spishak.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spishak.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Spishak.
Spishak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheshire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Spishak lands a body shot.
Spishak lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Spishak.
Spishak stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spishak avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Cheshire is trying to drag Spishak to the mat but Spishak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Spishak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire is pressed up against the cage. Spishak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheshire down to the mat. Cheshire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Spishak shrugs off.
Cheshire avoids the elbow strike from Spishak, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheshire.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Cheshire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spishak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sammy Spishak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spishak's brow.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spishak's efforts to push away.
Spishak breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Spishak feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spishak. Cheshire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheshire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spishak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Spishak manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheshire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spishak defends well and Cheshire ends up having to push Spishak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Spishak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spishak sprawls well. Spishak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cheshire gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sammy Spishak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spishak. Cheshire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Spishak back into the cage.
Spishak has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spishak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spishak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spishak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spishak is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak is trying to break free.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spishak slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a left hand.
Sammy Spishak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Spishak tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Spishak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spishak jumps guard and drags Cheshire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spishak trying to control the position.
Cheshire trying to control but Spishak is working from the bottom.
Spishak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cheshire escapes and throws Spishak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cheshire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sammy Spishak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spishak is looking to regain half guard here but Cheshire keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheshire controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Spishak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheshire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spishak down.
Spishak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheshire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak can't do much from the bottom here.
Spishak tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cheshire easily slips into full mount!
Cheshire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spishak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheshire controlling the pace for now.
Spishak regains half guard.
Spishak trying to control from the bottom.
Cheshire trying to control the action but Spishak is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire prevents Spishak from improving his position.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spishak trying to control from the bottom.
Spishak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spishak trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Spishak keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Spishak misses the target.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak throwing a counter right hand but Cheshire manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spishak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sammy Spishak!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sammy Spishak!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Sammy Spishak wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malachi Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri comes to the cage accompanied by Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. Hagert has chosen Jungle Love- Morris Day And The Time as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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29
240 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malachi Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Malachi Hagert has been cut.
A head kick misses from Alighieri.
Nice cross by Hagert.
Hagert sizes up Alighieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alighieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagert lands with an uppercut that bounces Alighieri off the cage and back into range.
Hagert misses with a right hand
and Alighieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alighieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hagert. That did some damage!
Hagert dips to his left and cracks Alighieri with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alighieri throws a body punch but Hagert moves out of range.
Alighieri throws a hook but Hagert avoids it easily.
Alighieri throws a right and a left that Hagert avoids nicely.
Hagert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alighieri manages to avoid it.
Hagert throws a looping overhand right but Alighieri ducks down to avoid it.
Hagert throws a lazy uppercut
and Alighieri counters with a right hand to the body.
Malachi Hagert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert clobbers Alighieri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hagert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hagert is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alighieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hagert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Alighieri's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alighieri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hagert motions for Alighieri to come forward. Hagert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hagert scores with a hook.
Hagert throws a hook but Alighieri avoids it easily.
A big head kick from Alighieri and Hagert is sent sprawling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagert keeping moving, preventing Alighieri from controlling successfully.
Alighieri distracts Hagert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alighieri working some strikes from top position.
Hagert keeping moving, preventing Alighieri from controlling successfully.
Alighieri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alighieri throwing strikes from guard but Hagert blocks nicely.
Hagert controlling the position.
Alighieri throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri postures up in Hagert's guard and throws a big left but Hagert blocks it.
Hagert has momentary wrist control but Alighieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Alighieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Hagert has wrist control.
Alighieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hagert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alighieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alighieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri forces his way into half guard.
Hagert is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagert is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alighieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagert.
Hagert throws out a loose jab but Alighieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alighieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hagert can pounce on him.
Alighieri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hagert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alighieri scores with a nice strike.
A jab-cross combination lands for Alighieri and sends Hagert crashing to the mat! Alighieri follows him down to the mat - Hagert regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alighieri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alighieri's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagert is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alighieri defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alighieri is trying to break free.
Alighieri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hagert gets his hands free as Alighieri looks to control.
Hagert is looking for the choke from the back position but Alighieri is controlling his hands well.
Alighieri fending off the submission attempt from Hagert.
Hagert is looking for the choke from the back position but Alighieri is controlling his hands well.
Alighieri tries to escape but Hagert has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagert avoiding Alighieri 's attempts to control his hands.
Hagert looking for the choke but no joy.
Alighieri trying to control the position but Hagert manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Hagert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hagert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hagert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alighieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Alighieri misses with the combination.
Tristan Alighieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Hagert dodges the punch combination from Alighieri.
Hagert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alighieri slips under a jab.
Alighieri digs a good body shot into Hagert's ribs.
Hagert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Hagert backs away, Alighieri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hagert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alighieri.
Alighieri misses with a wild combination.
Alighieri is looking to wear down Hagert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alighieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hagert misses with a head kick.
Alighieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagert can do to turn this around?
Alighieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hagert scores with a jab to the head.
Alighieri tries to clinch there but Hagert circles away.
Hagert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alighieri staying out of range there.
Alighieri misses with a double jab.
Alighieri moves out of range of the body kick.
Hagert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alighieri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hagert connects with a looping right 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!
Alighieri staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hagert.
Alighieri jabs Hagert right on the nose. Hagert blinks but takes it well.
Hagert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alighieri counters with a left hand that sends Hagert to the canvas!
Hagert is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Hagert is still in real trouble! Can Alighieri finish him?
Alighieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagert seems to have recovered his senses.
Hagert looking to control.
Alighieri wants to control from the top but Hagert keeps moving.
Alighieri is really struggling to control Hagert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hagert wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alighieri.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alighieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alighieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hagert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagert connects with a leg kick. Alighieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alighieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Hagert sprawls well. He's pushed Alighieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alighieri lands with a nice body punch.
Hagert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hagert missing with a left hand there. Alighieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alighieri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hagert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alighieri in his tracks.
Alighieri scores with a body shot.
Alighieri tries to bum rush Hagert with a series of wild strikes but Hagert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alighieri misses with a wild body shot.
Alighieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alighieri tries to clinch up.
Alighieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagert.
Alighieri tries to clinch there but Hagert circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alighieri dips to his left and cracks Hagert with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri misses with a two punch combination.
Hagert thows a body kick. Alighieri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alighieri throws a looping overhand right but Hagert ducks down to avoid it.
Hagert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hagert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hagert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alighieri. Alighieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hagert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alighieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagert misses the target.
Hagert lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alighieri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hagert checks it well.
Hagert lands a leg kick that knocks Alighieri off balance momentarily.
Alighieri missing with a left hand there. Hagert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alighieri checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan Alighieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Hagert'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.
Alighieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hagert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hagert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagert stuns Alighieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alighieri cracks the inside of Hagert's front leg.
Hagert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alighieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagert.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hagert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Hagert misses.
Alighieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hagert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alighieri under the eye.
A punch combination from Alighieri misses.
Alighieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hagert.
A lazy left from Hagert finds it's target.
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!
Alighieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hagert throws a big shot that misses.
Hagert looks to land a left hand but Alighieri moved out of range nicely.
Hagert lands a glancing blow to the side of Alighieri's head.
Alighieri ducks under a wild hook from Hagert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert throws a sloppy head kick
letting Alighieri counter with a right hand.
Alighieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hagert connects with a leg kick. Alighieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alighieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alighieri goes for a double leg but Hagert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hagert continues to drive forward.
Hagert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alighieri.
Alighieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hagert finds it's way round the side to connect with Alighieri's head.
Alighieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Tristan Alighieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alighieri swings for the body but Hagert moves out of range.
Alighieri staying out of range there.
Hagert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hagert misses with a hook.
Hagert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alighieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hagert.
Alighieri throws a right hand that Hagert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagert also avoids with ease.
Hagert is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Hagert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert connects with a body shot that sends Alighieri's belly button to the back.
Alighieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hagert is looking to slow Alighieri down with leg kicks.
Alighieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alighieri missing with a left hand there. Hagert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Hagert misses.
Alighieri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hagert but Hagert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alighieri throws a leg kick
and Hagert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alighieri's knee momentarily.
Hagert feints and then cracks Alighieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alighieri down.
Alighieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alighieri pushes Hagert away with a front kick.
Hagert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alighieri on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Alighieri blocks the leg kick.
Alighieri throws a jab when Hagert was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hagert! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Alighieri as he connects with a hook.
Alighieri moves out of range of the body kick from Hagert.
Tristan Alighieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert misses with a straight left.
Hagert catches Alighieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hagert fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alighieri checks it well.
Alighieri misses the shot to the body.
Hagert scores with a nice head shot.
Hagert just misses with a punch to the body.
Alighieri misses with a two punch combination.
Hagert missing with a left hand there. Alighieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alighieri staying out of range there.
Hagert takes a swing at Alighieri's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hagert.
Alighieri looks for the body kick but Hagert saw that one coming.
Alighieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alighieri is looking to counter punch.
Hagert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagert misses with a low kick.
Hagert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagert.
Hagert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alighieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagert.
Alighieri thumps Hagert with a low kick.
Hagert does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hagert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alighieri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hagert throws an overhand right that lands on Alighieri's shoulder, as Alighieri tries to avoid the shot.
Alighieri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hagert sprawls well initially but Alighieri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alighieri content to control rather than advance.
Alighieri trying to control the action but Hagert is working from the bottom.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Hagert really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Hagert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hagert lands a really nice looking cross but Alighieri seems unphased.
A slow jab from Alighieri misses its intended target.
Hagert swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Alighieri counter with a right hand.
Hagert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hagert feints and then cracks Alighieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alighieri down.
Hagert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alighieri's head backwards.
Hagert walks into a jab.
No joy there for Alighieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Hagert blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hagert misses.
Alighieri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hagert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alighieri scrambles back to his feet.
Alighieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alighieri digs a right hand underneath Hagert's ribcage. Hagert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alighieri gets through Hagert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alighieri avoiding damage as Hagert throws knees to the body.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Alighieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alighieri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hagert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert prevents Alighieri from breaking the clinch.
Hagert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Alighieri.
Hagert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Hagert struggles to land a body shot inside as Alighieri controls his hands.
Alighieri lands a shoulder strike.
Alighieri lands with a right to the head.
Hagert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hagert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alighieri lands an uppercut.
Alighieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hagert controls his hands.
Hagert looking to stall.
A short right from Alighieri.
Alighieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hagert tries a body shot but Alighieri blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hagert misses with the head strike.
Hagert misses with a punch on the inside.
Alighieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alighieri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alighieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alighieri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alighieri can't get the takedown.
Alighieri is trying to trip Hagert. He has hold of a leg but Hagert is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alighieri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alighieri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hagert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alighieri is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert keeping moving, preventing Alighieri from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alighieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alighieri wants to control from the top but Hagert keeps moving.
Alighieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Hagert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hagert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagert, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alighieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hagert.
Alighieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagert's sensitive parts.
Hagert looks to land a left hand but Alighieri moved out of range nicely.
Hagert throws a hook but Alighieri blocks it.
Alighieri lands with a nice body kick.
Alighieri shoots in for a takedown but Hagert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alighieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alighieri scores with a spinning back kick!
Alighieri connects with a leg kick. Hagert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alighieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hagert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Alighieri had his way with Malachi Hagert in that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Hagert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alighieri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hagert throws a chopping leg kick but Alighieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alighieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alighieri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alighieri ducks under a wild hook from Hagert.
Alighieri looks to land a body kick but Hagert moved away.
Alighieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagert throws out the jab.
Alighieri moves out of range of the body kick from Hagert.
Alighieri throws a lazy right hand but Hagert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Alighieri does no damage.
It seemed like Hagert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alighieri instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alighieri avoids the elbow strike from Hagert, against the cage.
Hagert takes a shot to the head.
Hagert takes a shot to the head.
Hagert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Alighieri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hagert after a bit of a struggle.
Hagert lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri lands with a left to the head.
Hagert trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hagert.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hagert lands a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hagert lands a nice elbow.
Hagert connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tristan Alighieri has been cut.
Hagert effectively controlling the action here.
Hagert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alighieri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagert.
Hagert lands with a light punch inside.
Alighieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hagert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagert's elbow.
Hagert lands a knee to the body.
Hagert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hagert avoiding damage.
Hagert stalling in the clinch but Alighieri improves position.
Hagert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hagert trying to land knees to the body.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hagert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alighieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alighieri wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Alighieri fails to land.
Hagert blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hagert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagert blocks a body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.
Hagert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hagert taking a breather.
Alighieri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alighieri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hagert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alighieri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alighieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hagert or not.
Hagert stalling in the clinch but Alighieri improves position.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Alighieri tries a body shot but Hagert blocks it.
Hagert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alighieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagert's elbow.
Alighieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hagert controls his hands.
Hagert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hagert lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagert lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alighieri is looking for a takedown.
Hagert'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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alighieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Hagert.
Alighieri managing to block the knees to the body from Hagert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagert.
A nice left hand lands by Alighieri.
Hagert blocks an uppercut.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hagert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagert.
Alighieri blocks an uppercut.
Alighieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Hagert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alighieri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tristan Alighieri!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Malachi Hagert!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horizon comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your whole crew. McGowen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Control - Kendrick Lamar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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249 lbs
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32
300 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horizon lands a big head kick that sends McGowen tumbling to the mat! Horizon takes a step backwards and waves McGowen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gabriel McGowen has been cut.
McGowen goes for a double leg but Horizon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horizon continues to drive forward.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon misses with the body kick
and McGowen counters with a nice uppercut.
McGowen moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
McGowen moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Horizon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horizon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horizon looks to throw the jab but McGowen is out of range.
McGowen moves out of range of the body kick.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses.
Horizon throws a sloppy head kick and McGowen moves out of range easily.
McGowen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGowen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGowen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horizon.
A jab lands there for Horizon.
McGowen clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen missing with knees to the body.
McGowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGowen misses with a knee to the head.
Horizon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horizon blocks the elbow strike.
Horizon stalling in the clinch but McGowen improves position.
McGowen working aggressively here.
McGowen has Horizon pressed against the cage, preventing Horizon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horizon leaning against his opponent.
McGowen misses with a knee strike.
Horizon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGowen.
McGowen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horizon's defenses.
McGowen stalling the fight.
Horizon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGowen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGowen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horizon backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Horizon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horizon lands an uppercut.
Horizon is trying to drag McGowen to the mat but McGowen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGowen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGowen tries to stall but Horizon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horizon trying to stall but McGowen improves his position.
McGowen looking for a takedown.
Horizon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horizon presses McGowen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Horizon.
McGowen looks winded!
McGowen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horizon lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGowen backwards.
Horizon stalling the fight.
A short right from Horizon on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horizon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evan Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel McGowen.
Horizon moves in looking to clinch but McGowen pushes him off.
As Horizon backs off McGowen throws a huge counter combo but Horizon manages to avoid it all.
McGowen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horizon.
McGowen moves out of range of the body kick.
Horizon tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGowen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horizon somewhat.
Horizon lands with a shot to the body.
McGowen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Gabriel McGowen's cut even more.
Horizon takes a swing at McGowen's ribcage but misses.
Horizon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGowen's sensitive parts.
Horizon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horizon misses with a jab, cross combination.
And McGowen tries to counter it with a takedown but Horizon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horizon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGowen did well to prevent Horizon getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horizon prevents McGowen from improving his position.
Horizon controlling the pace.
Horizon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGowen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel McGowen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from McGowen.
McGowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horizon.
McGowen avoids a kick to the body.
Horizon is looking to slow McGowen down with leg kicks.
McGowen blocks a head kick by Horizon.
McGowen feints the counter takedown.
Horizon scoring well with a low kick there.
Horizon scores with a jab.
Horizon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGowen can do to turn this around?
McGowen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horizon.
Horizon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horizon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGowen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGowen misses with a combination
and Horizon counters with an inside leg kick.
McGowen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGowen unleashes a big counter combination but Horizon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evan Horizon is winning the standup battle so far.
Horizon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horizon throws a body kick that misses.
As Horizon backs off McGowen throws a huge counter combo but Horizon manages to avoid it all.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses
and McGowen counters with a right hand to the body.
Horizon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horizon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McGowen is pressing down on Horizon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horizon trying to control but McGowen is working from the bottom.
McGowen controlling the position.
Horizon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen keeping full guard, as Horizon tries to pass.
Horizon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horizon stays in close to McGowen's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGowen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horizon is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGowen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horizon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGowen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horizon throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws a front kick aimed at McGowen's knee but McGowen avoids it well.
Horizon tries to bum rush McGowen with a series of wild strikes but McGowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horizon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGowen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horizon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horizon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGowen tries to land a knee to the head but Horizon blocks with his arms.
Evan Horizon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGowen slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Horizon - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGowen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGowen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
McGowen pushes off an throws an elbow but Horizon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGowen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon breaks the clinch.
McGowen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGowen circles away.
McGowen throws a right hand that Horizon ducks under and follows up with a left that Horizon also avoids with ease.
McGowen blocks a head kick by Horizon.
A good leg kick by Horizon.
Horizon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGowen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGowen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGowen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horizon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel McGowen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGowen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horizon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gabriel McGowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGowen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horizon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horizon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGowens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horizon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horizon tries a head kick but it misses.
Horizon has managed to clinch.
McGowen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horizon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGowen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon stalling in the clinch but McGowen improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horizon.
Horizon trying to control the position but instead, McGowen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horizon into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGowen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Horizon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horizon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horizon tries a body shot but McGowen blocks it.
McGowen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horizon backwards.
McGowen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horizon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Horizon.
McGowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGowen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horizon smiles and moves away.
Horizon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horizon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGowen throws out a counter right but Horizon avoids it with no problem.
Horizon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGowen tries to avoid it but Horizon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGowen to the ground. McGowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Horizon misses
and McGowen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws a head kick that half lands.
Horizon connects with a crisp jab.
McGowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horizon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGowen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGowen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horizon throws a nice head kick!
McGowen is rocked!
Horizon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens McGowen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Horizon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw McGowen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros's entrance music is Greek Gyros. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista lands a head shot.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gyros or perhaps it was just good defense by Batista, which made it look bad.
Gyros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
Gyros goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Gab Batista has been cut.
Gyros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gyros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gyros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Batista has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Batista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to sweep here but Gyros controlling him for the moment.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gyros controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gyros is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batista is trying to keep Gyros in close.
Gyros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gyros.
Nice sprawl there from Gyros as Batista shoots in.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Gyros gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Greek Gyros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.
Batista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batista looks to score with a jab to the body but Gyros is just out of range.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Gyros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gyros leaves Batista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gyros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batista avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batista defends well and Gyros ends up having to push Batista into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batista misses with a wild body shot.
Gyros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gyros not doing much here.
Gyros is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gyros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gyros is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.
Batista is doing well to control the position and prevent Gyros from advancing to side control.
Gyros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batista does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gyros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyros thows a huge punch but Batista dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gab Batista's cut.
That's time! Gyros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gyros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batista to the ground. Gyros is now in Batista's guard.
Gyros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gyros's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Batista working for a triangle but Gyros defends it easily.
Gyros wants to pass the guard but Batista is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gyros's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gyros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gyros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gyros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batista is keeping the position for now.
Gyros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batista can't keep his opponent in guard - Gyros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batista is refusing to be controlled, as Gyros sits in half guard.
Gyros blocks the strikes from Batista.
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gyros prevents Batista from improving his position.
Batista looking for submissions off his back.
Gyros is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gyros circles away.
Gyros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gyros defends it nicely.
Gyros shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista sprawls well. He's pushed Gyros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista misses with a left hand
and Gyros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyros.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Batista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gyros defends well.
Gyros trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista is working an open guard so Gyros takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Batista scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gyros doesn't seem bothered though.
Batista scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batista lands with a straight right. Gyros didn't see that one coming.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but Gyros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gyros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greek Gyros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.
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!
The crowd cheers as Batista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gyros doesn't seem phased though.
Batista stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greek Gyros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gab Batista's cut.
That's time! Gyros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Gyros slips under a jab.
Batista just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGyros.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Gyros sprawls well.
Gyros looks to land a combination. Batista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gyros is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Gyros circles away and we're back to standing.
Gyros is looking for a counter combo.
Gyros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batista controlling Gyros's posture.
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gyros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Gyros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gyros content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gyros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Greek Gyros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.
Gyros gets the takedown into side control.
Batista sneaks back into half guard.
Gyros is looking to advance position but Batista won't allow it.
Batista trying to control here.
Gyros is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gyros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros wants to pass the guard but Batista is defending well.
Gyros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gyros prevents Batista from improving his position.
Gyros passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gyros working Batista over with strikes here.
Gyros landing strikes from the mount.
Gyros looking to control but Batista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gyros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Batista's face.
Batista is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyros controlling from mount.
Batista is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gab Batista's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Batista misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batista.
It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Gyros has a takedown stuffed.
Greek Gyros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista looks for a takedown but Gyros sprawls well.
Batista connects with the punch.
Batista misses with a straight left.
Gyros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista swivels and escapes.
Batista lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyros goes for a double leg but Batista avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batista continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Gyros slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gyros is defended easily by Batista.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gyros.
A lull in the action here as Gyros stalls from top position.
Batista tries to improve position but can't.
Gyros is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros slows the pace down.
Gyros wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Batista manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gyros's best efforts.
Gyros perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gyros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Batista!
Gyros looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Batista tries to lock up and control but Gyros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gyros trying to control but Batista is having none of it.
Gyros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gyros.
Batista is working to get back to half guard.
Gyros working the ground and pound effectively.
Batista is trying desperately to improve position.
Gyros punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Greek Gyros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batista sprawls well. Batista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Gyros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Gyros.
Gyros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batista on his heels. He'll look to pass Batista's guard now, I'm sure.
Batista trying to control the position here.
Gyros trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gyros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista has his foot on Gyros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gyros works his way back into a safe position though.
Gyros sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gyros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batista is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gyros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Batista being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batista looking to control.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyros defends it easily.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Batista wants to sweep here but Gyros controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batista pinned against the cage. Batista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to work over Gyros's front leg with a kick but Gyros checks it.
No luck for Gyros with that takedown attempt.
Batista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batista feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gyross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista lands with an uppercut that bounces Gyros off the cage and back into range.
Batista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gyros shoots in looking for a takedown but Batista manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gyros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gyros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batista sprawls well initially but Gyros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Batista gets back to full guard.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista working a defensive guard here.
Gyros trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Gyros won't allow Batista to sweep him here.
Batista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gyros wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Gab Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek Gyros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batista trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gab Batista.
I think Gyros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Greek Gyros wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Greek Gyros waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Hicks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stevie Hinch's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch has managed to clinch.
Hicks decides to pull guard.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Hinch is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hinch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hinch has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Hinch tries to pass.
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks kicks Hinch off and gets to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Hinch is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Hinch backpedaling.
It looks like Stevie Hinch has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hicks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hicks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hicks jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinch postures up.
Hicks wants to stand but Hinch is controlling the position.
Hinch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hicks working a defensive guard here.
Hinch wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinch trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hinch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hinch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hinch won't allow Hicks to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Hinch slips the punch.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Hinch on that attempt.
Hicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hinch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hinch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hinch throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hinch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hinch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks lands an overhand right.
Hinch shoots in and drives through. Hicks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks with a hook.
Hinch rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinch looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hinch's head.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Hinch keeps moving.
Hicks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hinch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hinch has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Hinch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hinch clinches with his opponent.
Hinch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Hinch.
Hinch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hinch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hicks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks jumps guard but Hinch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hinch jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks manages to pull guard.
Hinch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Hinch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hinch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hinch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinch is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Hinch blocks nicely.
Hicks cracks Hinch with a solid left hand.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Hinch has wrist control.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hinch's head.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Hinch keeps moving.
Hicks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks is sitting in close to Hinch's body. Hinch has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hinch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stevie Hinch!
After winning the bout, Stevie Hinch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Masuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Sanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Masuka and Lou Sanus. Sanus has chosen I Have a Dream as his entrance music. Lou Sanus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Masuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sanus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masuka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanus dives in and grabs Masuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masuka pushes down on Sanus's head and hops out.
Sanus misses with a hook.
Sanus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masuka's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanus is working for a kimura but Masuka is defending it quite comfortably.
Masuka wants to improve his position but Sanus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanus throws a strike but Masuka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanus stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Masuka throws up his legs and catches Sanus in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanus tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Masuka! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vincent Masuka!
An out of breath Vincent Masuka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lou Sanus stepped up to the mic, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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