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GAMMA#499 Tamias v Slevin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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151 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knuckle Stone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
White tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
White wants to clinch.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
Stone gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Stone cracks White with an open hand slap.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White lands with a shot to the body.
White slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone avoids the body shot from White.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone misses with the combination.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stone throws a hook but White blocks it.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Stone with a nice cross.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stone enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knuckle Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White clinches with his opponent.
White breaks the clinch.
Stone throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as White shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stone manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses the shot to the body.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckle Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
White tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Stone throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danny White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
White tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Stone jabs at White's body.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
White misses with a knee strike.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
A cross from Stone lands.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Stone catches White right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
White needs to keep his hands up - Stone had a free shot at his head there.
Stone with a jab.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White jumps guard but Stone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
White trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White working the strikes but Stone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Stone wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
White wants to pass the guard but Stone is defending well.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stone wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Danny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Stone keeping control of the position.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
White wants to pass the guard but Stone is defending well.
White is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckle Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Stone looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
White misses with a body shot.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White is pressing down on Stone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stone is holding on for now.
White uses his free foot to push down on Stone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stone.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stone turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckle Stone!
Knuckle Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Danny White spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. I'm confident this fight will be ruled a 'no-contest' after my opponent here tests positive for drugs.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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166 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crack Hack!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hack ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Hack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hack wants it to stay on the feet.
Hack closes the distance and clinches.
Hack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xiii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hack.
Xiii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Hack.
Hack stops a takedown attempt from Xiii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiii backwards.
Xiii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hack walks away with a smile on his face. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiii moves out of range as Hack strikes.
Hack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiii keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiii misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Hack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Xiii.
Hack walks into a straight right hand from Xiii.
Hack misses with a head kick.
Xiii punishes Hack's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiii moves in looking to clinch but Hack pushes him off.
Crack Hack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hack tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hack to the ground. Hack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hack wants to counter with a clinch but Xiii pushes him away.
Hack lands an overhand right.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Hack misses with a head kick.
Xiii swats away the attempt to clinch by Hack.
Hack scores with a head kick. Xiii tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hack tries to clinch there but Xiii circles away.
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!
Xiii wants to clinch up but Hack keeps it at a distance.
Hack tries to clinch but Xiii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack misses with a leg kick.
Xiii tries to counter by clinching up but Hack breaks away and moves out of range.
Xiii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xiii blocks the elbow strike.
Hack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hack.
Hack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii looking to stall.
Xiii avoids a wild elbow strike from Hack.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hack stops a takedown attempt from Xiii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii avoids a wild elbow strike from Hack.
Hack has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Hack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Hack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as Hack controls the action.
Hack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiii misses with a body punch.
Hack misses with some punches.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hack pushes Xiii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiii avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiii.
Hack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hack.
Xiii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Xiii dodges an elbow strike from Hack.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Hack manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Xiii.
Xiii drags the fight down to the ground.
Hack stopping the sweep attempt from Xiii.
Hack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiii is pulling down on Hack's head to control his posture.
Hack told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Hack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Xiii moves into the clinch.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Hack missing with knees to the body.
Hack lands an elbow inside.
Xiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiii managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Hack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hack throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hack.
Xiii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hack misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii tries a body shot but Hack blocks it.
Xiii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Hack backwards.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Xiii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hack on the inside.
Hack throws an elbow but it misses.
Hack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiii.
Crack Hack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiii.
Xiii avoids a wild elbow strike from Hack.
Hack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiii decides to pull guard.
Hack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xiii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii 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.
Xiii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Hack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii with a nice head shot there.
Hack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Hack keeps moving.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Hack.
Xiii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Hack.
Xiii is working Hack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
Xiii throws a strike but Hack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xiii is controlling Hack's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiii tries to clinch up.
Hack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hack tries to work over Xiii's front leg with a kick but Xiii checks it.
Hack misses with a head kick.
Xiii tries to counter by clinching up but Hack breaks away and moves out of range.
Hack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hack defends well and Xiii ends up having to push Hack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hack is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Hack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii rushes Hack and presses him up against the cage.
Xiii looking for a takedown.
Hack blocks an elbow strike.
Hack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xiii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiii is defending well for now.
Hack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xiii.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Hack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
A nice left hand lands by Hack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hack backwards.
Hack blocks a body shot from Xiii.
Hack lands an elbow just above Xiii 's eye.
Hack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crack Hack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hack throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiii moves out of range as Hack throws a body kick.
Xiii tests Hack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiii checks the leg kick.
Xiii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hack doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hack instigates a clinch.
Hack blocking some punches.
Hack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiii backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiii is defending well for now.
Xiii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiii tries a body shot but Hack blocks it.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Hack misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii blocks the elbow strike.
Xiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xiii lands a right hand.
Xiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hack.
Hack has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Xiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Hack controls his hands.
Xiii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii looking for a takedown.
Xiii avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Hack blocks an uppercut.
Hack misses with the head strike.
Xiii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiii lands a right hand.
Hack gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hack fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Xiii.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hack on the inside.
Xiii blocks the elbow strike.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xiii avoids the elbow strike from Hack, against the cage.
Xiii blocks an elbow strike from Hack.
Xiii is trying to trip Hack. He has hold of a leg but Hack is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Xiii persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hack manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Xiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xiii avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii avoids a wild elbow strike from Hack.
A short left from Xiii.
A short right from Xiii on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xiii fails to land.
Xiii avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Xiii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hack after a bit of a struggle.
Hack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xiii dodges an elbow strike from Hack.
Xiii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hack pushes Xiii off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Xiii misses
and Hack counters with a head kick. That will keep Xiii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Xiii checks a low kick from Hack.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Hack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack misses with a low kick.
Hack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiii swats away the attempt to clinch by Hack.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hack manages to avoid it.
Hack keeps the fight on the outside.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hack - that will leave a mark!
Xiii misses with a series of wild punches.
Hack takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crack Hack.
I've got Hack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Hack!
Crack Hack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Černư (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alojz Černư is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alojz Černư!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Černư takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Černư goes for a double leg but De Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Vega continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as De Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Černư doesn't seem phased though.
Černư blocks a jab.
Černư went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crunch! De Vega slams his shin into Černư's torso.
Černư avoids the body shot from De Vega.
Černư gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
De Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from De Vega misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Vega, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Černư swivels and escapes.
Černư fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Vega just manages to avoid it.
Černư takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega scores with a takedown into Černư's guard.
Černư utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Černư looking for a sweep. Not yet Černư, not yet.
De Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Černư is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Černư haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Vega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Černư looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Vega throws an elbow that misses. Černư uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Vega's guard. Nice move by Černư!
De Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet De Vega, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Černư throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Vega wants to sweep here but Černư controlling him for the moment.
Černư being controlled here momentarily.
De Vega keeping full guard, as Černư tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Černư keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Vega's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Černư loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Černư 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.
De Vega wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Černư scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Vega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Černư drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Černư jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Černư loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Vega controlling the position.
De Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
De Vega pulls Černư in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crunch! De Vega slams his shin into Černư's torso.
De Vega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Černư is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Vega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Vega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Černư.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Vega leaves Černư with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Černư throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar De Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vega throws out a leg kick but Černư moves out of range and De Vega only half commits.
De Vega misses with a body kick.
As De Vega backs away, Černư returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Vega looks to land a combination but Černư avoids it well.
Černư throws a big counter combination but De Vega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Černư throws a good cross that connects.
De Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Černư moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vega blocks a body shot from Černư.
Černư struggles to land a body shot inside as De Vega controls his hands.
De Vega tries to work over Černư's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Vega.
Černư drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Černư fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Černư staying out of range there.
De Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Černư tries to avoid it but De Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Černư to the ground. Černư escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Černư counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Černư steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Vega. That one must have hurt.
De Vega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Vega lands in his opponent's guard.
De Vega works over Černư with some ground and pound from guard.
De Vega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Vega is looking to work some ground and pound but Černư has wrist control.
De Vega wants to control from the top but Černư keeps moving.
De Vega wants to pass the guard but Černư is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega won't allow Černư to sweep him here.
De Vega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Vega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Vega trying to control but Černư is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Vega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega thumps Černư with a low kick.
De Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Vega misses with a kick to the body.
De Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Vega feints and as Černư raises his hands in defense, De Vega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Vega throwing strikes but missing.
De Vega throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Černư holds on and takes a little breather.
De Vega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Černư's head.
Černư is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Černư thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Černư throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Vega to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Černư's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Černư doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Černư manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar De Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Vega looking to control.
De Vega keeping moving, preventing Černư from controlling successfully.
Černư with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Černư shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Vega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Černư defends it well.
Černư fails with a takedown attempt.
De Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Vega darts in looking for a takedown but Černư gets double underhooks and turns De Vega into the cage.
De Vega throws a leg kick but Černư moved away.
De Vega tries to land a front kick but Černư steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Vega misses with a takedown attempt
and Černư counters with a right hand to the body.
De Vega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Černư momentarily.
Černư ducks under a wild hook from De Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Černư leaves De Vega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alojz Černư has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Escobar De Vega.
Černư will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Černư.
Černư checks a low kick from De Vega.
Černư drops his hands momentarily and De Vega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Černư doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Černư displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Vega.
Černư half committed to a counter leg kick.
Černư tries to keep at a distance but De Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Vega blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vega.
Černư working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Vega lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega pushes Černư back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Černư prevents a body shot from De Vega.
Nice body punch from Černư - that landed with a thud.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Černư controls the action.
De Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Černư's elbow.
De Vega stalling in the clinch but Černư improves position.
Černư is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Černư fails to land.
Černư tries to throw a body punch but De Vega avoids it by throwing Černư back against the cage.
De Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Černư misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vega.
De Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Černư blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from De Vega fails to land.
Černư blocks an uppercut.
De Vega presses Černư against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Černư backwards.
De Vega lands with a light punch inside.
Černư lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Vega.
Černư fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Vega working aggressively here.
Černư has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Černư misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from De Vega.
De Vega prevents a body shot from Černư.
Escobar De Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Černư throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Vegas head.
De Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Černư uses good head movement to avoid it.
Černư is trying to pull guard but De Vega has him pressed against the cage.
De Vega lands with a right to the head.
Černư wants to stall.
Escobar De Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Černư tries to pull guard but De Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Černư drops back down to his feet.
Alojz Černư has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Vega stalling the fight.
Černư taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černư.
De Vega lands an uppercut.
Černư takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Černư is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Černư throws a head punch that misses.
Černư misses with a body punch.
Černư has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Černư tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Černư is working for takedown but De Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Vega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Vega presses Černư against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Escobar De Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Vega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega 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 Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fulcher is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fulcher.
Fulcher tries to keep at a distance but Voller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.
Voller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fulcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fulcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fulcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voller avoids it.
Fulcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voller is defending well for now.
Fulcher lands an elbow inside that Voller shrugs off.
Fulcher blocking some punches.
Voller takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Lars Voller has been cut.
Fulcher lands an elbow inside.
Voller lands an elbow that stopped Fulcher in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Berry Fulcher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fulcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fulcher blocks a body shot from Voller.
Fulcher lands with a light punch inside.
Fulcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Voller won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voller blocks an elbow strike.
Fulcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voller's defenses.
Good body shot from Fulcher.
Voller lands an elbow inside that Fulcher shrugs off.
Voller lands a damaging elbow.
Voller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.
Voller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fulcher throws an elbow that misses.
Voller lands a nice elbow.
Voller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fulcher misses with a knee strike.
Voller avoiding damage as Fulcher throws knees to the body.
Fulcher takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulcher trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fulcher.
Voller lands an elbow that stopped Fulcher in his tracks for a moment.
Fulcher lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fulcher throws an elbow but misses.
Fulcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fulcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voller's brow.
Voller lands an elbow that stopped Fulcher in his tracks for a moment.
Fulcher throws an elbow that misses.
Fulcher missing with knees to the body.
Voller lands a nice elbow.
Fulcher is rocked!
Voller lands with a light punch inside.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Voller finish him?
Fulcher dodges an elbow strike from Voller.
Voller dips a shoulder and cracks Fulcher with a mighty uppercut! Fulcher falls back against the cage and Voller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fulcher 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 - Voller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik comes to the cage accompanied by When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. Boyka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://youtu.be/qeFocnqhnQM. Lik Alotadik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Boyka's chin.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Alotadik's head but Alotadik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyka staying out of range there.
Boyka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alotadik moves forwards but Boyka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alotadik moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alotadik misses with a hook.
Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alotadik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Alotadik's head but Alotadik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alotadik misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alotadik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik moves away from the strike by Boyka.
A jab from Boyka misses.
Alotadik just misses with a punch to the body.
Alotadik lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyka's head.
Alotadik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Alotadik slips the punch.
Boyka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alotadik swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Alotadik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyka's head.
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka misses with a kick to the body.
Alotadik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyka.
Boyka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Alotadik.
Alotadik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boyka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyka scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Boyka. That snapped Alotadik's head back.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Alotadik counters with a left to the body.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alotadik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alotadik moves out of range of the strikes.
Alotadik digs a good body shot into Boyka's ribs.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka misses with a combination
and Alotadik moves into the clinch.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boyka avoids a wild elbow strike from Alotadik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alotadik.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Alotadik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alotadik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik breaks the clinch.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alotadik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alotadik is looking to wear down Boyka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Alotadik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alotadik. Boyka shrugs it off though.
Boyka looks winded!
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alotadik thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alotadik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka lands with a nice body punch.
Alotadik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik is looking to score with low kicks.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
Alotadik tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka takes a swing at Alotadik's ribcage but misses.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlotadik.
Alotadik connects with a solid leg kick.
Alotadik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alotadik scrambles back to his feet.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alotadik misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alotadik throws the kick towards the body but Boyka avoids it.
Alotadik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Alotadik lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alotadik checks a leg kick.
Alotadik throws a head kick that half lands.
Boyka throws a body punch but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik lands the left hand.
Boyka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alotadik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Alotadik finish him?
Alotadik weaves into range and cracks Boyka right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Boyka goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alotadik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lik Alotadik!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lik Alotadik made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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35
166 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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31
171 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennaro Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Gattuso misses with a head kick.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gattuso misses its intended target.
Symons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gattuso is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Symons avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons misses with an uppercut
and Gattuso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Symons.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Gattuso fails with a takedown attempt.
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symons throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Symons. Those never looked like landing.
Symons throws a body punch but Gattuso moves out of range.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing that Gattuso has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso looking to sit in guard and control but Symons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gattuso looking for a sweep. Not yet Gattuso, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons lands a couple of elbows.
Gattuso wants to improve his position but instead Symons has moved into half guard.
Symons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Symons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Symons lands strikes from half guard.
Symons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gattuso looking for submissions off his back.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gattuso wants to get back to full guard but Symons has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to hold on but Symons postures up.
Gattuso is squirming around, avoiding Symons's attempts to control the action.
Gattuso prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Gattuso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Symons scoring with strikes but Gattuso is staying in there.
Gattuso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gattuso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Symons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gattuso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso stops Symons from standing up.
Symons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Symons has his foot on Gattuso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gattuso works his way back into a safe position though.
Symons is pulling down on Gattuso's head to control his posture.
Gattuso throwing strikes but missing.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Symons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gattuso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gattuso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Gattuso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gattuso stands up over Symons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gattuso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Symons is controlling Gattuso's posture.
Gattuso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gattuso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Symons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Symons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gattuso.
Symons managing to control the position.
Symons wants to stand but Gattuso is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Gattuso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gattuso.
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Symons has time to react.
Gattuso walks into a straight right hand from Symons.
Gattuso throws a leg kick
enabling Symons to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gattuso finds it's way through Symons's defenses.
Gattuso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Symons takes a swing at Gattuso's ribcage but misses.
Gattuso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Symons sprawls and moves away.
Gennaro Gattuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons throws out a loose jab but Gattuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gattuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gattuso sprawling to the canvas. Symons follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gattuso hang on?
Gattuso is rocked!
It looks like Gennaro Gattuso has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons slips a nice elbow through Gattuso's hands, connecting with Gattuso's forehead.
Oh Gattuso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symons is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gattuso is hurt! He's hurt bad - Symons fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gattuso from any more punishment! Congratulations to Symons! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graeme Symons!
A relieved looking Graeme Symons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decision Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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32
216 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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38
218 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Decision Machine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFontier. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaFontier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on LaFontier's shoulder, as LaFontier tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFontier misses the target.
LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine dodges an elbow strike from LaFontier.
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaFontier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
LaFontier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFontier misses with an uppercut
and Machine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaFontier thinking.
Machine has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFontier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine taking a breather.
A short left from LaFontier.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaFontier's defenses.
LaFontier prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaFontier throws a low kick, looking for Machine's leg but Machine calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from LaFontier.
LaFontier stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaFontier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaFontier sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier tries to kick Machine off in order to stand up. Machine Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
LaFontier is looking for a sweep.
LaFontier is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machine scores with a spinning back kick!
LaFontier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machine.
LaFontier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaFontier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machine!
LaFontier stands up and beckons Machine to his feet.
Machine avoids the head kick by LaFontier.
LaFontier lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Machine gets a clinch.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFontier moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Machine goes for a double leg but LaFontier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LaFontier continues to drive forward.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaFontier counters with a crisp one two that drops Machine! LaFontier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machine to his feet! Machine is in big trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machine at a distance.
LaFontier misses with a few strikes there.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but LaFontier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaFontier is looking to counter punch.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFontier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaFontier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - LaFontier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machine gets a double leg takedown into LaFontier's guard.
LaFontier pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
That's time! LaFontier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LaFontier kicks Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Machine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaFontier throws Machine to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine jumps guard but LaFontier stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine effectively controlling the action here.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Nice body punch from LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
LaFontier lands an elbow that stopped Machine in his tracks for a moment.
LaFontier lands an elbow inside.
LaFontier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles LaFontier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaFontier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaFontier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.
LaFontier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LaFontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaFontier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machine looking to control.
LaFontier distracts Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaFontier controls the pace.
Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaFontier has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.
LaFontier stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
LaFontier swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaFontier as he avoids it easily.
LaFontier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFontier showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFontier trying to advance position but Machine counters by regaining guard.
Machine is working an open guard so LaFontier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Machine is looking to clinch.
LaFontier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaFontier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machine manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machine scores with a head kick. LaFontier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
LaFontier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charles LaFontier is winning the standup battle so far.
LaFontier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by LaFontier as he connects with a hook.
LaFontier shoots in and bounces Machine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaFontier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaFontier wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
Machine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LaFontier gets to his feet - Machine follows without any prompting.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
letting LaFontier counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFontier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LaFontier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LaFontier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFontier stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
LaFontier throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machine with the counter takedown but LaFontier avoids it easily.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaFontier is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, LaFontier circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFontier trying to land knees to the body.
LaFontier stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFontier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
Machine prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Machine is trying to break free.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaFontier is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from LaFontier.
LaFontier lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine is trying to push LaFontier away but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine avoids a wild elbow strike from LaFontier.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaFontier is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machine's efforts to push away.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
LaFontier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier misses with an elbow over the top.
LaFontier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but LaFontier avoids the damage to the body.
LaFontier prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.
Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
LaFontier lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Decision Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles LaFontier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaFontier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lan Mandragoran has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mandragoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Mandragoran has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Killer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Convicted Killer has been cut.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandragoran.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandragoran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Killer blocks it well.
A head kick from Killer lands but Mandragoran takes it in his stride.
Mandragoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
A jab from Killer misses.
Mandragoran just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mandragoran tries to get set, Killer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mandragoran manages to avoid the attempt.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Mandragoran is out of range.
Killer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Killer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer tries to bum rush Mandragoran with a series of wild strikes but Mandragoran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandragoran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mandragoran lands a jab.
Killer misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
Killer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandragoran under the eye.
Killer throws a body punch but Mandragoran moves out of range.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandragoran blocks the leg kick.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer avoids the body shot from Mandragoran.
Convicted Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandragoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandragoran misses with a wild body shot.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer avoids the body shot from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandragoran.
Killer lands a body shot.
Mandragoran throws a shot to the body.
Killer connects with a leg kick. Mandragoran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mandragoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandragoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Mandragoran scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mandragoran.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandragoran.
Killer lands a nice hook to Mandragoran's body. Mandragoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandragoran throws a front kick that sends Killer stumbling back into the cage.
Mandragoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mandragoran throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran blocks a jab.
Killer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mandragoran is able to avoid easily.
Mandragoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Killer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killer throws a jab when Mandragoran was well out of range.
Killer throws a hook but Mandragoran blocks it.
Mandragoran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Killer with a body shot.
Killer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mandragoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandragoran thows a body kick. Killer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Mandragoran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Killer gets a clinch.
Mandragoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer presses Mandragoran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mandragoran lands a right hand.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Mandragoran is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mandragoran blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer is breathing heavily.
A short right from Mandragoran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Mandragoran.
Our sources have told us that Killer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mandragoran lands with a right to the head.
Convicted Killer's cut is getting worse.
Mandragoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandragoran throws a head punch that misses.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mandragoran.
A short uppercut from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Killer is rocked!
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Mandragoran.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandragoran blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandragoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandragoran's brow.
Mandragoran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mandragoran scores with a hook to the body.
Mandragoran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mandragoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lan Mandragoran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Convicted Killer'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.
Mandragoran digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Mandragoran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mandragoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandragoran fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Killer square on the jaw! Damn, Killer is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lan Mandragoran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touret has chosen La Valse d'Amelie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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267 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorrila is looking to slow Touret down with leg kicks.
Gorrila throws a nice head kick!
Touret steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gorrila. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Touret. That's going to slow Gorrila down.
Gorrila swings for the body but Touret moves out of range.
Gorrila motions for Touret to come forward. Gorrila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Touret is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Touret checks the leg kick nicely there.
Touret wants to counter the offense by Gorrila and move into the clinch position.
Gorrila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gorrila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Touret dodges the punch combination from Gorrila.
Touret is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Touret blocks a leg kick.
Touret is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gorrila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorrila looks to land a body kick but Touret moved away.
Touret blocks a head kick by Gorrila.
Touret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorrila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret darts in and clinches Gorrila up against the cage.
Gorrila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Touret told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gorrila blocks a body shot from Touret.
Gorrila throws an elbow that misses.
Gorrila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Gorrila.
Gorrila blocks an elbow strike.
Gorrila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Touret misses with a body punch.
Touret lands an elbow just above Gorrila 's eye.
Gorrila tries to work over Touret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Touret lands an elbow inside.
Gorrila controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorrila landing knees to the head.
Gorrila throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Touret throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Gorrila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorrila blocks a body shot from Touret.
Touret struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorrila controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Gorrila.
Touret with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Touret misses with an elbow over the top.
Gorrila swings wildly with an uppercut but Touret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Touret leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorrila.
Gorrila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Touret.
Gorrila lands with a light punch inside.
Gorrila throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Gorrila to work.
Touret blocks a body shot from Gorrila.
Touret using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gorrila misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila throws a punch but it's blocked by Touret.
Gorrila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Touret tries to stall but Gorrila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gorrila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Touret tries to work over Gorrila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Touret letting Gorrila take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorrila.
Touret lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Touret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Gorrila.
It looks like Julien Touret has been cut.
Touret throws an elbow but it misses.
Touret avoiding damage.
Gorrila scores with a shoulder strike.
Touret misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorrila.
Gorrila lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorrila.
Touret is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Touret is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gorrila is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Touret avoiding damage as Gorrila throws knees to the body.
Gorrila dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Touret blocks a body shot from Gorrila.
Gorrila blocking some punches.
Gorrila misses with a knee to the head.
Gorrila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourets head.
Gorrila trying to control the position but instead, Touret has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gorrila into the cage.
Gorrila lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorrila is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Touret misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorrila.
Gorrila pushes Touret back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gorrila dodges an elbow strike from Touret.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Gorrila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julien Touret's cut.
That's time! Gorrila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Touret checks a leg kick nicely.
Touret checks a leg kick nicely.
Touret swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Touret moves out of range of the leg kick from Gorrila.
Touret checks a low kick from Gorrila.
Gorrila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Touret instigates a clinch.
Gorrila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorrila prevents a body shot from Touret.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Touret backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorrila throws a head punch that misses.
Touret working Gorrila over with knees to the body.
Gorrila crunches a lovely knee into Touret's ribcage.
Touret with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorrila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Touret creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorrila's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Touret trying to land knees to the body.
Gorrila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Touret trying to land knees to the body.
Gorrila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fat Gorrila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorrila looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands with a light punch inside.
Touret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Touret on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorrila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Touret's elbow.
Gorrila lands an uppercut.
Gorrila has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Touret using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorrila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorrila lands a big right hand that drops Touret! The killer instinct kicks in and Gorrila finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gorrila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fat Gorrila!
A determined Fat Gorrila didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes to the cage accompanied by This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. Slevin has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
295 lbs
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32
275 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin misses with a low kick.
Slevin misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Slevin misses.
A shot to the body from Slevin misses
and Poochyena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slevin throws a body kick that misses
and Poochyena counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Poochyena slams his shin into Slevin's torso.
Poochyena lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tony Slevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slevin looks winded!
Poochyena scores with a shot to the body.
Poochyena throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Slevin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poochyena lands with an uppercut that bounces Slevin off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slevin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poochyena scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena scores with a nice body kick.
Slevin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poochyena lands a head kick!
Poochyena looks to land a body kick but Slevin moved away.
A nice side step and Slevin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poochyena scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poochyena throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poochyena has closed the distance and engaged Slevin in a clinch.
Poochyena pushes Slevin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poochyena has a couple of punches blocked by Slevin.
Poochyena lands an uppercut.
Poochyena blocks the elbow strike.
Poochyena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poochyena working aggressively here.
Poochyena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poochyena avoids a wild elbow strike from Slevin.
Poochyena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slevin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slevin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slevin throws an elbow but it misses.
Poochyena lands a right hand.
Poochyena'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.
Poochyena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slevin backwards.
Poochyena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin pushes Poochyena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slevin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slevin throws an elbow but it misses.
Poochyena misses with the head strike.
Slevin is leaning against Poochyena and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poochyena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena has a couple of punches blocked by Slevin.
Slevin misses with an elbow strike.
Slevin pushes off an throws an elbow but Poochyena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slevin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poochyena scores with a shot to the side of Slevin's head.
Poochyena displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slevin up against the cage.
Poochyena lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slevin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poochyena's elbow.
Nice elbow from Slevin.
It looks like Tamias Poochyena has been cut.
Poochyena misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slevin throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poochyena working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena stalls.
Poochyena lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slevin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poochyena's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poochyena.
Slevin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poochyena.
Slevin swings wildly with an uppercut but Poochyena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poochyena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slevin blocks an uppercut.
Poochyena blocks an elbow strike from Slevin.
Poochyena misses with a punch to the body.
Slevin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slevin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slevin throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poochyena.
Poochyena blocks an elbow strike from Slevin.
A left hand lands to the body for Poochyena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamias Poochyena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamias Poochyena's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slevin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poochyena lands a slapping body shot.
Poochyena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slevin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poochyena checks it well.
Slevin moves out of range of the body kick.
Slevin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poochyena connects with a leg kick. Slevin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poochyena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Slevin throws an overhand right that lands on Poochyena's shoulder, as Poochyena tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena lands a nice shot to the body.
Slevin is breathing heavily.
Slevin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poochyena misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Poochyena has knocked Slevin down with a huge combo! Poochyena steps away and waves a wobbly Slevin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nice cross by Poochyena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poochyena.
Poochyena lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slevin! But no joy.
Slevin misses with a leg kick
and Poochyena counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poochyena dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slevin. That did some damage!
Poochyena lands a nice hook to Slevin's body. Slevin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poochyena scores with a head kick.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses.
Poochyena fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Slevin misses
and Poochyena finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slevin if he has to take too many more of those.
Poochyena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slevin moves away.
Poochyena looks to score with a jab to the body but Slevin is just out of range.
Slevin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poochyena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poochyena digs a good body shot into Slevin's ribs.
Poochyena throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poochyena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whack! Poochyena lands a heavy head kick that drops Slevin. The ref tackles Poochyena to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Slevin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tamias Poochyena!
Tamias Poochyena retains his super heavyweight title!
Tamias Poochyena seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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