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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eddard with a hook.
Duncan throws a nice looking combination but Eddard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duncan connects with a leg kick. Eddard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Duncan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duncan throws a head kick that Eddard semi-blocks.
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Eddard.
Duncan lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eddard to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Grant Duncan has been cut.
Eddard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eddard moves out of range of the leg kick from Duncan.
Eddard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duncan sprawls and moves away.
Duncan thumps Eddard with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Duncan as Eddard shoots in.
A head kick misses from Duncan.
Eddard misses the shot to the body.
Eddard has been working on his balance at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $600 fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Duncan.
Eddard shoots in for a takedown but Duncan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Eddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard throws a body punch but Duncan moves out of range.
Eddard misses with a few strikes there.
Eddard misses with a looping left.
Eddard connects with a nice looking jab.
Eddard avoids the head kick by Duncan.
Eddard attempts a counter takedown but Duncan avoids it well and moves away.
Duncan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eddard gets the takedown into side control.
Duncan tries to bench press Eddard off him but Eddard keeps the position.
Eddard misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Eddard stalls from top position.
Duncan wants to control but Eddard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Eddard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Duncan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Eddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duncan keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eddard controls the position from side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan thuds his right hand into Eddard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eddard takes a swing at Duncan's ribcage but misses.
Duncan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eddard.
Duncan misses with a head kick.
Eddard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eddard avoids the head kick by Duncan.
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eddard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duncan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grant Duncan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eddard goes for a double leg but Duncan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duncan continues to drive forward.
Duncan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eddard shoots in but Duncan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duncan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duncan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan scores with a head kick.
Duncan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eddard circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duncan.
Eddard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duncan connects with a jab.
Eddard gets a takedown into half guard.
Duncan is refusing to be controlled, as Eddard sits in half guard.
Duncan trying to control here.
Duncan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Duncan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Duncan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eddard throws a right and a left that Duncan avoids nicely.
Duncan defending well as Eddard loads up on a big left hand.
Eddard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duncan misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Duncan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eddard throws a right and a left that Duncan avoids nicely.
Eddard misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duncan. Eddard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eddard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duncan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duncan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddard attempts a counter takedown but Duncan avoids it well and moves away.
Duncan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eddard's calf.
Eddard digs a good body shot into Duncan's ribs.
Eddard blocks a head kick by Duncan.
Eddard shoots in and gets a takedown into Duncan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard wants to pass the guard but Duncan is keeping the position.
Eddard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duncan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eddard.
Eddard content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duncan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
A combination from Eddard does no damage.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan tries to land a front kick but Eddard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duncan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eddard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duncan but Duncan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duncan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duncan.
Grant Duncan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eddard moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan looks to land a body kick but Eddard moved away.
Eddard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duncan.
Eddard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duncan trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eddard preventing the sweep.
Eddard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duncan looking to control.
Duncan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duncan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eddard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duncan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duncan is on top in guard.
Eddard is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.
Karl Eddard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eddard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Eddard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Duncan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Duncan responds with a good body kick, but Eddard manages to step out the way in time.
Duncan throws a right and a left that Eddard avoids nicely.
Eddard attempts a counter takedown but Duncan avoids it well and moves away.
Eddard throws the left hand but Duncan avoids the punch easily.
Eddard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duncan's half guard.
Duncan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eddard.
Duncan controlling the position for now.
Duncan is looking for a sweep. Eddard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard is nestled in close to Duncan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eddard manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard working the ground and pound effectively.
Duncan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duncan tries to lock up and control but Eddard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eddard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Eddard cracks Duncan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Eddard tries to control but Duncan wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddard avoids the attempt from Duncan to control.
Eddard dominating with strikes here.
Eddard trying to control but Duncan is having none of it.
Duncan wants to control but Eddard is having none of it.
Duncan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard thowing shots but they're missing.
Duncan is squirming around, avoiding Eddard's attempts to control the action.
Duncan is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Eddard cracks Duncan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duncan tries to hold on but Eddard pushes him away.
Eddard landing strikes from the mount and Duncan is in trouble!
That has opened up Grant Duncan's cut even more.
Duncan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eddard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duncan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eddard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eddard looking to control but Duncan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Eddard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eddard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Eddard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Wright!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Rage.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Rage dives in and scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Rage is fighting to break Wright's control of his arms but Wright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wright looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rage is defending well. Wright quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rage has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wright celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg comes to the cage accompanied by Feel my pain - Mike Tyson. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Greene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Borg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borg throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Borg's head coaches at Nonstop Intensity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Borg tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Borg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Clark Greene has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borg.
Greene wants to clinch.
Borg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene tries to clinch but Borg is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greene takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borg lands a body shot.
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Borg.
Greene tries a body shot but Borg blocks it.
Borg wants to stall.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene tries to work over Borg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borg blocks a body shot from Greene.
Borg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Borg.
Borg stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borg trying to stall but Greene improves his position.
Borg prevents a body shot from Greene.
Borg scores with a shoulder strike.
Borg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borg prevents a body shot from Greene.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Borg tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Greene blocks an elbow strike from Borg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Greene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borg prevents a body shot from Greene.
Borg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Borg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borg misses with a punch to the body.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene pulls guard effortlessly.
Borg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Borg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Greene is proving hard to escape from.
Borg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borg has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene wants to sweep here but Borg controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Borg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borg preventing the sweep.
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borg defends it easily.
Greene lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Greene postures up.
Greene trying to control but Borg is working from the bottom.
Greene passes Borg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg won't allow Greene to pass to mount.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borg defends it well.
Borg wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greene slips nicely into half guard.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Borg defends the submission attempt.
Borg is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greene trying to mount his opponent but Borg defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Borg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Borg against the cage but Borg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Borg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Borg against the cage but Borg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene tries to counter with a clinch but Borg shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Borg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greene doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Borg.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bjorn Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Greene.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Borg had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borg.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Borg.
Borg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borg throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
Borg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borg digs a good body shot into Greene's ribs.
Borg tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greene's knee momentarily.
Borg connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Borg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borg.
Clark Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Borg slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Greene tries to clinch there but Borg circles away.
Good leg kick by Borg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Borg connects with an inside leg kick.
Borg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Borg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greene's calf.
Borg swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjorn Borg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene wants to clinch.
Borg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Borg tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borg stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Borg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borg misses with a wild body shot.
Greene is looking to clinch.
Borg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
Borg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borg lands a big head kick that sends Greene tumbling to the mat! Borg takes a step backwards and waves Greene back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Clark Greene's cut even more.
Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borg keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to control from the top but Borg keeps moving.
You can see that Greene has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Greene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg is trying to improve his position.
Greene works to advance to full mount. Borg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greene fails to advance to Borg's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greene looking to control but Borg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene moves to the back position.
You can see the frustration on Borg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Greene is looking to clinch but Borg is avoiding it.
Borg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Borg.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borg swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene dives in and grabs Borg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borg pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Bjorn Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Greene.
Borg thumps Greene with a low kick.
Borg circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Borg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borg digs a good hook to Greene's body.
Borg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borg.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene clinches up against the cage.
Borg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Borg tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borg.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Borg.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Borg stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene prevents a body shot from Borg.
Borg prevents a body shot from Greene.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Borg has him pressed against the cage.
Borg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Clark Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Borg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene jumps guard but Borg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Borg gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bjorn Borg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene prevents a body shot from Borg.
Borg lands a shoulder strike.
Borg is trying to stall.
Borg misses with a punch to the body.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Borg blocks a body shot from Greene.
Borg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Borg prevents the takedown attempt.
Borg can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Borg lands a body punch.
Borg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Borg controls the action.
Borg blocks a body shot from Greene.
Borg has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
A short right from Borg.
Borg lands a nice shot to the body.
Borg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Borg.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borg.
A right hook to the body lands for Borg.
Borg tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borg struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene fails to pull guard.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Borg.
Borg lands with a light punch inside.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Borg gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene tries to work over Borg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Borg.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Borg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Borg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Borg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borg lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Clark Greene's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Borg misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greene.
Borg digs a right hand into Greene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greene's gas tank.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Borg on the inside.
Bjorn Borg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Borg controls the action.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borg's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Borg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Borg!
A less than humble Bjorn Borg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Marx (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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220 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Marx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bears jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bear shoots in and bounces Marx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear won't allow Marx to sweep him here.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx seems keen to control Bear's posture.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marx has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marx wants it to stay on the feet.
Marx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marx trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
A lull in the action here as Marx stalls from top position.
Marx cracks Bear with a big right hand but Bear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bear is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marx off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marx's guard.
Bear wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Bear's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear forces his way into half guard.
Marx is in trouble now - Bear has advanced to mount!
Bear with shots to the head and body - Marx looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marx tries to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Bear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bear looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bear in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marx can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bear dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab from Marx.
Marx slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marx leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear dives in and grabs Marx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marx pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Marx catches Bear right on the button with a cross.
Bear walks into a straight right hand from Marx.
Bear is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Bear walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bear napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx looks up at the clock and then as Bear takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marx smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bear manages to get back to half guard.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marx is working away from the top position though.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bear is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bobby Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marx missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marx pinned against the cage. Marx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marx's half guard.
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marx is trying to stand.
Bear is trying to control the action in half guard but Marx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working for a submission of some sort.
Marx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear trying to hold on to Marx's head to control him but Marx postures up.
Bear tries to roll over but Marx keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Marx 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!
Marx fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bear on the side of the head.
Bear displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marx throws out the jab.
Bear tries to counter with a takedown but Marx is quick to defend against it.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Marx as he connects with a hook.
Marx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bear to the ground. Marx is now in Bear's guard.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marx won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marx is one step ahead there.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marx defends it easily.
Marx chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marx advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear is looking for a sweep.
Marx working away.
Marx working the ground and pound.
Bear is trying to improve his position.
Bear is trying to escape the position but Marx is controlling the position.
Bear takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bear is being controlled here.
Marx tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bear's legs.
Bear is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marx off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marx defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bear looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Marx right now.
Marx defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bear is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marx has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear punches Marx on the ear.
Marx fending off the submission attempt from Bear.
Marx tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Marx.
I think Marx 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Marx!
A very excited looking Lou Marx rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Wickam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Wickam!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Wickam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgregor trying to control the position but Wickam is working away.
Mcgregor working away.
Mcgregor is looking to take a break and control but Wickam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgregor is really struggling to control Wickam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickam is trying to control Mcgregor's posture but Mcgregor avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor trying to control the position but Wickam is working away.
Wickam is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgregor taking a breather here.
Wickam is trying to control Mcgregor's posture but Mcgregor avoids it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcgregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wickam.
Wickam misses the jab.
Wickam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wickam fails to land with a series of punches.
Wickam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgregor slips under a jab from Wickam.
Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Wickam sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Wickam finds it's target.
Mcgregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wickam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgregor moves away.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wickam as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickam throws a hook but Mcgregor avoids it easily.
Mcgregor fails with the takedown.
Mcgregor staying out of range there.
Mcgregor shoots and misses
enabling Wickam to counter with a crisp jab.
Wickam stuffs the takedown.
Mcgregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wickam misses with a straight left.
Wickam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Wickam. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt.
As Mcgregor backs off Wickam throws a huge counter combo but Mcgregor manages to avoid it all.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Wickam circles away easily
and Mcgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Wickam misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcgregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Wickam, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Wickam. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Wickam has cracked Mcgregor with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Wickam lands another huge swinging hook and Mcgregor tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mcgregor, before Wickam can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randall Wickam!
An out of breath Randall Wickam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daario Naharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naharis has chosen Trapped in the Closet as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daario Naharis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naharis scores with a jab. Akki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Akki misses.
Akki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akki digs a right hand underneath Naharis's ribcage. Naharis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naharis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akkis head.
Naharis breaks the clinch.
Naharis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naharis swings for the body but Akki moves out of range.
Naharis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naharis.
Akki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akki tries to clinch but Naharis is having none of it.
Akki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Naharis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naharis wants to slow Akki down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naharis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naharis throws a leg kick which misses Akki's front leg but catches the back leg as Akki tries to avoid it.
Naharis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naharis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akki counters with a solid body kick.
Naharis scores with a hook to the body. Akki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naharis misses with a right hand
and Akki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akki missing with a left hand there. Naharis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akki tries to clinch there but Naharis circles away.
Akki checks a leg kick.
Akki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Naharis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naharis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naharis. Akki does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Akki blocks the low kick.
Akki slips a straight right by Naharis.
Akki misses with a straight right.
Naharis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akki finds it's way round the side to connect with Naharis's head.
Akki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akki connects with a high kick.
It looks like Daario Naharis has been cut.
Akki connects with an inside leg kick.
Naharis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akki was well out of range. Poor timing from Naharis.
Naharis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akki checks a leg kick.
Akki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki tries to close the distance and clinch but Naharis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akki throws a lazy right hand but Naharis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naharis pushes Akki away with a front kick.
Naharis lands with an overhand left.
Akki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naharis's sensitive parts.
Akki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naharis. Naharis obviously looking to wear him down.
Akki moves into the clinch successfully.
Akki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naharis's elbow.
Akki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akki has a couple of punches blocked by Naharis.
Akki scores with a shoulder strike.
Naharis has a couple of punches blocked by Akki.
Akki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Akki - that landed with a thud.
Akki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naharis lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naharis scores with a shot to the side of Akki's head.
Akki blocking some punches.
Naharis stalling against the cage.
Akki can't find room to land a body shot as Naharis controls the action.
Akki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naharis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akki or not.
Akki misses with a body punch.
Akki misses with some punches.
Naharis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akki backwards.
Akki throws a head punch that misses.
Naharis misses with some punches.
Akki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naharis backwards.
Akki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naharis is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Akki.
Naharis is still on wobbly legs! Can Akki finish him?
Akki lands with a right to the head.
Akki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naharis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Akki.
Akki throws a big uppercut that drops Naharis! More strikes from Akki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Naharis lies dazed against the cage as Akki celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Akki!
An out of breath Terry Akki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Jager might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Afrikanerhart. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. 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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from De Jager does no damage.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from De Jager does no damage.
De Jager throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
De Jager goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
De Jager lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Jager jabs Germano right on the nose. Germano blinks but takes it well.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
De Jager connects with a nice looking jab.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Germano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Jager defends it well.
De Jager scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one.
De Jager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Germano.
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Germano misses with a looping right.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
Germano swings for the body but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager throws a lazy right hand but Germano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Jager throws out a powerful jab.
De Jager swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Germano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Jager stuns Germano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Germano tries for a takedown but De Jager sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Jager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Jager feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Germano's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from De Jager.
Germano throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.
De Jager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Germano fails to land the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Germano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from De Jager.
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Jager takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Jager's waist but De Jager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
De Jager lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Germano at a distance.
De Jager needs to keep his hands up - Germano had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from De Jager.
Germano throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from De Jager.
Germano throws out a powerful jab.
Germano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Germano avoids the body shot from De Jager.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jager looks to land a right hand but Germano moved out of range.
Germano connects with a nice looking jab.
Germano takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Germano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Jager can pounce on him.
Germano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
De Jager lands with an uppercut that bounces Germano off the cage and back into range.
De Jager fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Germano.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Jager defends it well.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano misses with an uppercut. De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano shoots for a double leg takedown but De Jager sprawls well. He's pushed Germano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Germano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from De Jager.
Germano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager's corner calls for a 1-2. De Jager obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by De Jager there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Jager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Jager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Jager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germano circles away quickly and effectively.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germano doesn't seem bothered though.
Germano lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Germano misses.
De Jager misses with a hook.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Jager defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Germano.
Germano moves away from the strike by De Jager.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Germano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Jager has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with a takedown attempt
and De Jager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
De Jager punishes Germano's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager connects with a nice looking jab.
De Jager fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano avoids the head kick by De Jager.
De Jager connects with a looping right hand.
De Jager throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jager.
De Jager scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Jager.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager lands a jab.
De Jager throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Germano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Jager swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Jager lands a nice looking body shot.
De Jager lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Germano is trying desperately to land a takedown but De Jager is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Germano.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Jager connects with a looping right hand.
Germano tries for a takedown but De Jager circles away easily
enabling De Jager to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Germano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
De Jager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Germano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from De Jager does no damage.
And Germano tries to counter it with a takedown but De Jager pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! De Jager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
De Jager slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Jager lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Jager chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Germano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Germano avoids the head kick by De Jager.
Germano drops his hands momentarily and De Jager takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from De Jager. No joy for Germano on that attempt.
Germano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Germano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Jager moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Jager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano throwing strikes but missing.
Germano postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Germano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Germano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jager's head.
Germano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Germano scoring with some ground and pound.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano works over De Jager with some ground and pound from guard.
De Jager controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but De Jager is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bismarck De Jager is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Jager defends it well.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
De Jager lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
De Jager connects with a right hand. Germano shakes it off.
De Jager takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
De Jager with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Jager fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germano with the counter takedown but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Jager defends it well.
De Jager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germano.
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
De Jager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Germano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Jager.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bismarck De Jager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Jager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bismarck De Jager!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saif Rasheed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Avery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godspeed - Throwdown. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saif Rasheed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasheed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Avery!
Rasheed tries to score with some ground and pound. Avery controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasheed is trying to ground and pound but Avery uses the momentary lack of control by Rasheed to regain half guard.
Avery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasheed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasheed's back!
Avery lands a shot to the body.
Avery lands shots from the back.
Rasheed tries to break free.
Rasheed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasheed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Rasheed hold on?! Avery is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rasheed tries to escape but Avery has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is looking to control Rasheed but Rasheed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rasheed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Avery's guard. Nice work there by Rasheed.
Rasheed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Avery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rasheed cracks Avery with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasheed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasheed chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasheed throws a big right hand that misses.
Rasheed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery is pulling down on Rasheed's head to control his posture.
Avery working a defensive guard here.
Rasheed is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Avery has Rasheed pulled in close to control his posture.
Avery is trying to control the position but Rasheed postures up.
Rasheed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rasheed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasheed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasheed throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rasheed escapes and throws Avery's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avery sneaks back into half guard.
Rasheed is looking to advance position but Avery won't allow it.
Rasheed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rasheed misses with a head shot. Avery uses the momentum to regain guard.
Avery looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasheed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasheed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasheed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avery is adopting a defensive guard.
Rasheed wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Avery trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasheed misses with a takedown attempt
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
Avery stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saif Rasheed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasheed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avery's guard.
Rasheed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Avery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rasheed has Avery in his guard.
Rasheed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasheed has his foot on Avery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avery works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasheed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avery wants to control from the top but Rasheed keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is in close to Rasheed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rasheed being controlled here, momentarily.
Avery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avery forces his way into half guard.
Rasheed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rasheed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasheed wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasheed defending well though.
Rasheed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasheed on the ground.
Rasheed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avery trying to control the action but Rasheed is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rasheed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasheed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rasheed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avery defends it nicely.
Avery misses with a body shot.
Avery feints and then cracks Rasheed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasheed down.
Avery's corner calls for a 1-2. Avery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avery stuffs the takedown.
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery stuffs the takedown.
Sean Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Rasheed.
Avery thuds a left hand into Rasheed's body.
Avery cracks the inside of Rasheed's front leg.
Avery scores with a hook.
Rasheed misses with a takedown
and Avery makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rasheed is breathing heavily.
Avery fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasheed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasheed takes one on the button.
Rasheed is rocked!
and Avery counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rasheed! He's just covering up as Avery starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Avery!
After winning the bout, Sean Avery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donato Bilancia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiku Maneno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Bilancia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maneno's guard.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Bilancia tries to pass.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilancia is controlling him.
Bilancia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bilancia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bilancia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maneno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maneno has escaped and now he's on top!
Maneno postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilancia working for submissions but it's allowed Maneno to get to half guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilancia actively working from the bottom here.
Maneno tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bilancia looking for submissions off his back.
Bilancia wants to get back to full guard.
Bilancia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maneno tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bilancia tries to roll over but Maneno keeps him under control.
Bilancia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maneno wants to stand up but Bilancia is controlling the position.
Bilancia is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Maneno is going to stand back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Bilancia's ribs.
Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bilancia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bilancia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bilancia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilancia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bilancia's hands.
It looks like Donato Bilancia has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Maneno. That snapped Bilancia's head back.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bilancia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bilancia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilancia tries to free his leg and advance position but Maneno is retaining full guard.
Bilancia drops back looking for a leg! Maneno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maneno manages to kick Bilancia off! Bilancia jumps back into Maneno's guard.
Bilancia looking to sit in guard and control but Maneno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bilancia is proving hard to escape from.
Maneno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilancia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilancia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maneno wants to get up but he can't break Bilancia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bilancia is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maneno has his hands clasped together but Bilancia extends and breaks Maneno's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bilancia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donato Bilancia!
Donato Bilancia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Riggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne 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.
Riggs tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Riggs misses with a body kick.
Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a low kick as Riggs jumps back.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Riggs moves out of range and Bruyne only half commits.
Riggs throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne thumps Riggs with a low kick.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Riggs dives in and grabs Bruyne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruyne pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.
Bruyne throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body
and Bruyne counters with a low kick, right behind Riggs 's knee.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne scores with a jab.
Riggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruyne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Bruyne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Riggs lands a couple of digs.
Bruyne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Bruyne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer.
Riggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruyne's guard.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Bruyne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Riggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bruyne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Riggs.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riggs scores with a nice body kick.
Riggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruyne sprawls well. He's pushed Riggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruyne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riggs doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riggs.
Bruyne throws a hook but Riggs avoids it easily.
Riggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruyne sprawls and moves away.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riggs. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Riggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bruyne defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruyne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riggs is rocked!
It looks like Hendo Riggs has been cut.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that drops Riggs like a sack of potatoes! Bruyne dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne! De Bruyne retains his welterweight title!
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