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Tradition XXXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Taparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luca Taparzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Taparzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Taparzo had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Taparzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luca Taparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taparzo defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Taparzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taparzo misses with a body shot.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Taparzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taparzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie looks winded!
Taparzo cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luca Taparzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taparzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Taparzo missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taparzo digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Taparzo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taparzo lands a body shot.
Taparzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Taparzo lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taparzo defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Taparzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taparzo lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taparzo lands with a shot to the body.
Taparzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taparzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taparzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taparzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taparzo lands with a right hand.
Taparzo stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taparzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taparzo.
Taparzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luca Taparzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taparzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taparzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taparzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taparzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Taparzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taparzo lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Taparzo.
Taparzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taparzo misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taparzo!
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Taparzo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taparzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taparzo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taparzo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Taparzo!
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Taparzo any problems.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Taparzo from standing up.
Taparzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taparzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taparzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Taparzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Taparzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taparzo connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Taparzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Taparzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Taparzo digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Taparzo counters with a straight right hand.
Luca Taparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Taparzo gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Taparzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taparzo stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Taparzo. Those never looked like landing.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Taparzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Taparzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taparzo has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Taparzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Taparzo won't allow it.
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Taparzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Taparzo manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taparzo is keeping the position for now.
Helio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Taparzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taparzo get's back to his feet.
Taparzo scores with a nice strike.
Taparzo punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taparzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taparzo punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Taparzo scores with a shot to the body.
Taparzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Taparzo.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Taparzo.
Taparzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Taparzo misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taparzo lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Taparzo there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taparzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taparzo.
Taparzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Taparzo.
Donk. Taparzo catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taparzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taparzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Taparzo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taparzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taparzo looking to control.
Taparzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taparzo wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Taparzo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Taparzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helio Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Taparzo lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Taparzo cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Taparzo lands with a good body shot.
Taparzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taparzo lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taparzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luca Taparzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taparzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Taparzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luca Taparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Taparzo scores with a hook.
Taparzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie is rocked!
Taparzo cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Taparzo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Taparzo!
Luca Taparzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Helio Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for giving me a chance making him better just by entering ring.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Rodri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mistry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodri fails with a takedown attempt.
Mistry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mistry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodri was well out of range. Poor timing from Mistry.
Mistry closes the distance and clinches.
Mistry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodri shoots in looking for a takedown but Mistry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mistry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mistry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodri has time to react.
Rodri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mistry on the inside.
Rodri tries to break the clinch but Mistry is controlling the position.
Rodri swings wildly with an uppercut but Mistry uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry cracks Rodri with a nice body shot.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but Mistry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mistry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodri shoots in looking for a takedown. Mistry tries to sprawl out of it but Rodri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mistry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodri fails with the takedown
and Mistry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodri misses with a two punch combination.
Rodri has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mistry to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodri dives in for a single leg takedown but Mistry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot by Mistry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri shoots for a double leg takedown but Mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Rodri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mistry stuffs the takedown.
Rodri looks winded!
Mistry has Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mistry lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Mistry.
Mistry presses Rodri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mistry prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but Mistry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mistry lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mistry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Mistry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mistry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mistry.
Mistry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodri tries to score a body lock takedown but Mistry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mistry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
Mistry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mistry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodri goes for a double leg but Mistry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mistry continues to drive forward.
Rodri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mistry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mistry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mistry digs a right hand into Rodri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodri's gas tank.
Mistry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mistry.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry is pressed up against the cage. Rodri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mistry down to the mat. Mistry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mistry finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodri's head.
A jab lands there for Mistry.
Mistry stuffs the takedown.
Mistry moves into range and clinches up with Rodri.
Stalling in the clinch from Mistry.
Mistry breaks from the clinch.
Mistry lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodri shoots and misses
and Rodri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodri goes for a double leg but Mistry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mistry continues to drive forward.
Rodri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mistry as he jumps to the side.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Mistry lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mistry finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodri's head.
Rodri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mistry tries to avoid it but Rodri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mistry to the ground. Mistry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mistry cracks a nice hook into Rodri's ribs.
Jos Rodri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mistry swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Mistry. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry scores with a jab to the head.
Rodri is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mistry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mistry closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Mistry lands a body punch.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry lands with a light punch inside.
Mistry has Rodri pushed against the cage.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mistry to keep the fight standing.
Mistry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mistry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodri being controlled against the cage.
Mistry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodri avoids the damage to the body.
Mistry prevents the takedown attempt.
Mistry is stalling here.
Mistry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodri's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mistry.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodri up against the cage.
Mistry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mistry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodri can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodri or perhaps it was just good defense by Mistry, which made it look bad.
Mistry cracks Rodri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mistry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodri back to the cage. Mistry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mistry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mistry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodri somewhat.
Rodri fails with the takedown.
Mistry clinches.
Mistry manages to break the clinch.
Rodri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mistry rushes Rodri and presses him up against the cage.
Rodri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mistry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mistry wants to stand but Rodri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mistry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mistry tries to stand but Rodri is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rodri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kieran Mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodri misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mistry works over Rodri's head and body with a nice combination.
Mistry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodri.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Mistry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodri, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mistry.
Mistry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodris head.
Mistry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mistry lands a nice uppercut.
Mistry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mistry.
Rodri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodris head.
Mistry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kieran Mistry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mistry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mistry lands a right hook to the body.
Mistry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mistry closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Mistry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mistry.
Mistry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mistry lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mistry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mistry.
Rodri tries to circle away but Mistry has him pinned against the cage.
Mistry gets through Rodri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mistry works on Rodri's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
Mistry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodri tries to break free but Mistry pushes him back against the cage.
Mistry lands with a right to the head.
Mistry has Rodri pushed against the cage.
Mistry stalls.
Mistry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodri wants to get back to striking at distance but Mistry won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mistry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mistry lands with a short shot to the head.
Mistry breaks the clinch.
Rodri has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry throws a one two combo.
Mistry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodri's head.
Mistry stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodri. Rodri gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mistry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodri somewhat.
Mistry forces Rodri back against the cage and clinches.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri shoots and misses
and Mistry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mistry keeps control of Rodri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mistry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mistry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
Mistry lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mistry after a bit of a struggle.
Mistry lands a body punch.
Mistry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mistry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mistry avoiding damage.
Mistry lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mistry, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Kieran Mistry wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borhan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Maer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borhan Khan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borhan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Maer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maer is keeping the position for now.
Khan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maer's guard.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Maer is defending the position.
Maer is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Maer is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Maer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Khan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Borhan Khan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bwarnt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Bwarnt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bwarnt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bwarnt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Almighty.
Almighty fails to land the takedown.
Bwarnt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Almighty.
Bwarnt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Almighty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Bwarnt misses.
Almighty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Almighty misses.
Bwarnt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Almighty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bwarnt counters with a single leg into guard. Almighty didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bwarnt won't allow Almighty to get back to his feet.
Almighty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bwarnt trying to control the position from guard on top but Almighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almighty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty wants to stand but Bwarnt is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bwarnt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bwarnt wants to pass the guard but Almighty is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Almighty lands a jab to the nose.
Bwarnt loads up on a big right hand but Almighty slips the punch.
Almighty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bwarnt! But no joy.
Almighty with a hook.
Almighty looks to land a combination but Bwarnt avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almighty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bwarnt has time to react.
Almighty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bwarnt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Almighty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almighty wants to sweep but no luck.
Bwarnt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bwarnt trying to control the position from guard on top but Almighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almighty wants to sweep but no luck.
Bwarnt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almighty keeping moving, preventing Bwarnt from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bwarnt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Almighty fails with the takedown
and Bwarnt moves into the clinch.
Bwarnt tries for a takedown but Almighty manages to get underhooks.
Bwarnt is looking for a takedown.
Almighty misses with the head strike.
Bwarnt has picked Almighty up - he's going for a ride! Bwarnt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Almighty wants to control but Bwarnt is keeping busy.
Bwarnt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Almighty has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bwarnt is on him like a limpet, forcing Almighty back against the cage.
Almighty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bwarnt keeps control of Almighty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Almighty tries a body shot but Bwarnt blocks it.
Bwarnt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Almighty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bwarnt's elbow.
Almighty struggles to land a body shot inside as Bwarnt controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almighty.
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!
Almighty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almighty misses with a punch on the inside.
Almighty can't find room to land a body shot as Bwarnt controls the action.
Almighty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bwarnt breaks from the clinch.
Rufus Almighty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almighty misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Almighty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Almighty misses with a series of wild punches.
Almighty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bwarnt can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Almighty.
Bwarnt wants to counter with a clinch but Almighty pushes him away.
Almighty misses with a combination
and Bwarnt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Almighty won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Bwarnt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Almighty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bwarnt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bwarnt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bwarnt advances to mount.
Bwarnt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almighty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almighty is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bwarnt looking to finish Almighty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Almighty!
Bwarnt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bwarnt lands a nice shot to the head.
Almighty controls the position.
Bwarnt landing shots from mount.
Almighty is rocked!
Bwarnt cracks Almighty with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Bwarnt!
The defeated Rufus Almighty had this to say: 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Modus Ponens!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ponens's head backwards.
Lee jabs Ponens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee lunges at Ponens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ponens's hand.
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Jab from Lee.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ponens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to bum rush Ponens with a series of wild strikes but Ponens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponens was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
And Ponens tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponens.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ponens misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ponens.
Ponens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Ponens.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ponens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ponens slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Ponens shoots in.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Ponens is rocked!
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ponens is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee throws a body punch but Ponens moves out of range.
Ponens seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Ponens's defenses.
That has opened up Modus Ponens's cut even more.
Ponens darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Ponens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Ponens, against the cage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Ponens.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ponens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ponens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ponens has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponens thinking.
Lee is looking to wear down Ponens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee swings for the body but Ponens moves out of range.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Ponens should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modus Ponens.
Ponens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Kevin Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponens with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Lee lands.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Ponens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The cut above Modus Ponens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponens. Ponens obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponens drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponens throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponens is just out of range.
Ponens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jab by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Ponens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Ponens wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws the left hand but Ponens avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a right hand. Ponens shakes it off.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponens.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Ponens controls the action.
Ponens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Lee prevents a body shot from Ponens.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Lee.
Ponens can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Ponens misses with an elbow strike.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Ponens.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Ponens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponens lands a damaging elbow.
Lee works on Ponens's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponens can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
Ponens misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Ponens gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ponens trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ponens stops Lee from standing up.
Ponens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ponens looking to pass the guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Ponens isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee leaves Ponens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kevin Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modus Ponens.
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.
Lee misses with a hook. Ponens ducked under it nicely.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ponens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ponens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponens tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Ponens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ponens.
Lee leaves Ponens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Kevin Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ponens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ponens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponens misses with a body kick.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ponens's head.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponens tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponens. Ponens gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ponens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a body punch but Ponens moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked Ponens down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly Ponens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ponens misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a big right hand! Oh Ponens is in trouble here! Lee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Lee!
A very excited looking Kevin Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Fretwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Fretwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew McGinn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fretwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Fretwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fretwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fretwell misses the target.
McGinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fretwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGinn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fretwell blocks an elbow strike from McGinn.
McGinn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGinn tries to work over Fretwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fretwell throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from McGinn.
McGinn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGinn misses with a knee strike.
Fretwell tries for a takedown but McGinn manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fretwell is looking to control McGinn's arms but McGinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fretwell has his back to the cage.
Fretwell wants to get back to striking at distance but McGinn won't allow it.
McGinn tries to land a knee to the head but Fretwell blocks with his arms.
McGinn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fretwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Fretwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged Fretwell in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGinn.
McGinn lands a knee to the head.
Fretwell jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fretwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGinn is one step ahead there.
Fretwell keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully.
Fretwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGinn doesn't defend quickly enough and Fretwell has managed to lock this one up! Can McGinn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fretwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lyle Fretwell!
A victorious Lyle Fretwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prong - Snap your fingers, snap your neck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Massey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey lands a really nice looking cross but Morris seems unphased.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey misses with an uppercut
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Massey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Massey.
Morris is rocked!
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
Massey is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Massey!
Morris is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him?
Morris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Massey drops Morris with a big left hand! Morris is injured, injured bad! Massey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Massey!
Rob Massey retains his featherweight title!
Rob Massey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Matt Morris was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Jackson - Thriller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Hanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abdurahimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurahimov has managed to clinch.
Hanes is working for takedown but Abdurahimov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abdurahimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Hanes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdurahimov lands with a right to the head.
Abdurahimov's coach down at LOD: Stockton Cardio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdurahimov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdurahimov stalling against the cage.
Abdurahimov has Hanes pressed against the cage.
A short right from Abdurahimov on the inside.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdurahimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdurahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Hanes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdurahimov moves into range and clinches up with Hanes.
Our sources have told us that Hanes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hanes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov is defending well.
Abdurahimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Abdurahimov on the inside.
Abdurahimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanes is rocked!
Hanes tries to pull guard but Abdurahimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Hanes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Abdurahimov.
A bit of stalling here from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov lands a shoulder strike.
Hanes wants a takedown.
Hanes is breathing heavily.
Abdurahimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdurahimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanes backwards.
Abdurahimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haness head.
Abdurahimov slows down the pace here.
Hanes is trying to drag Abdurahimov to the mat but Abdurahimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Abdurahimov on the inside.
Hanes really is a fat lump.
Abdurahimov drops Hanes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hanes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Abdurahimov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abdurahimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov lands an uppercut.
Abdurahimov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hanes with a big uppercut! Hanes tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hanes to the mat! Hanes covers up and Abdurahimov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shamil Abdurahimov thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zee Snore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Zee Snore has been cut.
Patterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snore's head backwards.
Patterson lands a big uppercut and Snore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snore looks OK. Patterson waves Snore back to his feet!
Snore is rocked!
Patterson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Snore's jaw. Snore's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Patterson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Patterson!
Floyd Patterson is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Floyd Patterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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