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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duncan misses with some punches.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duncan scores with a kick to the body.
Lee has Duncan up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duncan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Duncan pushes him off.
Somal Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee darts in and clinches Duncan up against the cage.
Duncan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duncan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duncan is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Duncan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duncan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to break free but Duncan pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duncan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duncan.
Duncan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Duncan has him pressed against the cage.
Duncan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duncan looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Duncan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duncan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Duncan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duncan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duncan taking a breather.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duncan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee blocks a head kick by Duncan.
Lee blocks a head kick by Duncan.
Duncan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duncan throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duncan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee darts in and clinches Duncan up against the cage.
Duncan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duncan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duncan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Duncan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duncan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws out a counter right but Duncan avoids it with no problem.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duncan counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duncan misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Duncan counters with a head kick that drops Lee to the mat! Lee scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lee is rocked!
Duncan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Duncan finish him?
Duncan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee looks winded!
Duncan thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee blocks a head kick by Duncan.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Duncan counters with a monster head kick that knocks Lee out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Duncan!
Grant Duncan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
It looks like Xavier Fury has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
Fury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Lloyd.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury blocking some punches.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lloyd.
Fury pushes Lloyd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Lloyd misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Lloyd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lloyd back against the cage.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lloyd.
Fury misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Lloyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.
Lloyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Lloyd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lloyd throws a strike aimed at the side of Fury's head but Fury avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury prevents Lloyd from moving into mount.
Lloyd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lloyd's guard! Nice work there by Fury!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Lloyd trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
Lloyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fury throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Lloyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lloyd, into his guard.
Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury throws an elbow that misses. Lloyd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fury's guard. Nice move by Lloyd!
Fury has momentary wrist control but Lloyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fury trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lloyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lloyd sprawls and moves away.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lloyd sprawls and moves away.
Lloyd checks a leg kick.
Lloyd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury avoids the head kick by Lloyd.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fury connects with a body shot.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lloyd lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lloyd scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lloyd tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lloyd back against the cage.
Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lloyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lloyd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lloyd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fury is trying to control the position but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lloyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lloyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four 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.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Lloyd lands with a light punch inside.
Xavier Fury's cut is getting worse.
Lloyd drags the fight down to the ground.
Lloyd working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Lloyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fury trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lloyd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lloyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lloyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury feinted with a counter takedown.
Fury motions for Lloyd to come forward. Fury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lloyd slips a jab from Fury.
Lloyd wants to counter with a clinch but Fury pushes him away.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury attempts a counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury attempts a counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it well and moves away.
Lloyd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Lloyd is now in Fury's guard.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Lloyd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lloyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lloyd is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lloyd advances position into side control!
Lloyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lloyd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lloyd but great work by Fury.
Fury throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lloyd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lloyd looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fury trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Lloyd's brow.
Fury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Lloyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Lloyd, not yet.
Lloyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lloyd is keeping the position for now.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lloyd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lloyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lloyd trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lloyd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lloyd!
A very excited looking John Lloyd 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Batroc has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
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, Gil Mills!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batroc misses with a few strikes there.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mills on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Batroc's head coaches at LOD: All Purpose Striking Academy™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batroc blocks a head kick by Mills.
Batroc is looking to counter with a body kick.
Batroc connects with a solid leg kick.
Batroc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills misses with the body kick
and Batroc counters with a three punch combo that has Mills backing up. Mills nods at Batroc to acknowledge the strikes.
Batroc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batroc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mills momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batroc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Mills slips under a jab.
Batroc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Georges Batroc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batroc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Batroc.
Batroc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mills scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Mills misses its intended target.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown but Batroc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batroc.
Batroc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mills has time to react.
Mills takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mills looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batroc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Batroc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Batroc avoids the body shot from Mills.
Batroc lands a nice shot to the body.
Batroc lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batroc doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batroc cracks a nice hook into Mills's ribs.
Batroc just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Batroc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Batroc lands a nice looking body shot.
Batroc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mills to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to pass the guard but Batroc is keeping the position.
Mills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mills stands and throws Batroc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mills misses with the ground and pound.
Mills trying to control the position but Batroc is working away.
Mills tries to advance position but instead Batroc slips a leg back in to half guard.
Batroc tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mills is keen to just control but Batroc is a slippery customer.
Mills lands strikes from half guard.
Batroc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batroc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mills is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batroc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mills.
Batroc is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mills stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batroc.
Mills shoots in for a double leg but Batroc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mills throws a lazy head kick
and Batroc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mills's knee momentarily.
Batroc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Batroc's head back.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batroc misses with a low kick.
Batroc misses with a body shot.
Batroc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a leg kick
and Mills counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mills darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Georges Batroc has been cut.
Batroc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
Batroc swinging wildly here.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batroc.
Batroc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mills slips a straight right by Batroc.
Batroc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mills.
A counter left hand to the body from Batroc misses its target.
Mills throws a jab when Batroc was well out of range.
Mills throws a lazy head kick
letting Batroc counter with a right hand.
Batroc throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batroc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batroc works the jab nicely.
Mills changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc misses with a few strikes there.
Batroc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batroc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Batroc throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mills cracks Batroc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batroc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills misses with a body shot
and Batroc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batroc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mills. Mills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mills shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batroc but Batroc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Georges Batroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Mills.
Mills's corner calls for a 1-2. Mills obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batroc 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 Mills has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mills and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batroc.
Batroc drops his hands momentarily and Mills takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mills lands a jab to Batroc's midsection.
Batroc takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Batroc misses with a leg kick.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Batroc throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Mills is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mills.
A counter left hand to the body from Batroc misses its target.
Batroc drops Mills with a beautiful combination! Mills stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batroc is looking for the KO!
Mills is rocked!
It looks like Gil Mills has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills leaves his chin hanging out and Batroc seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mills crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges Batroc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Eddard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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208 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Bishop!
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, Karl Eddard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Eddard leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eddard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eddard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eddard feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fails with the takedown
and Eddard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bishop won't be happy with that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eddard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bishop wants to control but Eddard postures up.
Eddard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bishop tries to bench press Eddard off him but Eddard keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Eddard trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Eddard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Eddard misses with the ground and pound.
Bishop tries to buck Eddard off but Eddard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eddard wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Eddard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop content to control rather than advance.
Eddard is positioning himself well to prevent Bishop advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eddard is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eddard is trying to control but can't.
Eddard is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eddard is concentrating on defense, preventing Bishop from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eddard is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eddard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Eddard.
Eddard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eddard preventing the sweep.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Eddard defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddard is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eddard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Eddard.
Eddard digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
Eddard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eddard showed some decent athleticism there.
Eddard working the head and body with strikes.
Eddard controlling the action here.
Eddard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishop is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cylon Training Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control from the bottom.
Eddard winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop taking some punishment here, with Eddard in his half guard.
Eddard wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Bishop trying to hold on to Eddard's head to control him but Eddard postures up.
Eddard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eddard winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop can't keep his opponent in guard - Eddard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddard trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Eddard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eddard wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Eddard there.
Eddard slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Bishop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eddard throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karl Eddard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Eddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eddard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Eddard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the action but Eddard is working from the bottom.
Eddard tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Eddard won't allow it.
Eddard wants to control the action here but instead Bishop manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Eddard is on top in guard.
Eddard throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Eddard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Eddard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Eddard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Eddard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop wants to improve his position but instead Eddard has moved into half guard.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard but Eddard has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bishop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Eddard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eddard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bishop is bucking up trying to escape but Eddard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eddard prevents Bishop from getting the reversal.
Eddard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lance Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop can't escape the position.
Eddard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Eddard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Eddard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bishop is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eddard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Eddard seems content to control.
Eddard winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Eddard has control of the leg.
Eddard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eddard wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eddard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eddard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eddard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bishop!
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
Karl Eddard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddard controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Eddard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eddard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uthe Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas has chosen 2cztery7 - Rozpoznaj as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uthe Haas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas thumps Daddy with a low kick.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haas's hands.
Daddy swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daddy throwing a counter right hand but Haas manages to avoid it.
Good work by Daddy as he checks the leg kick.
Daddy is looking to counter punch.
Haas shoots in looking for a takedown. Daddy tries to sprawl out of it but Haas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daddy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haas, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a shot from downtown. Haas moves away and avoids it.
Daddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Daddy is looking to counter punch.
Daddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daddy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave Fighting Team in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Haas throws a head kick that half lands.
Haas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daddy's calf.
Daddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy slips under a jab from Haas.
Haas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daddy is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Haas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daddy is out of range and Haas settles back down.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haas.
Haas takes a swing at Daddy's ribcage but misses.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Haas throws out a powerful jab.
Daddy checks a low kick from Haas.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Haas tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uthe Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Haas avoids nicely.
Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haas scores with a leg kick.
Haas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haas throws a leg kick but Daddy sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daddy throws a hook but Haas avoids it easily.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haas 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 Daddy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daddy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daddy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Haas throws a leg kick
and Daddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas tries to land a front kick but Daddy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haas looks to throw a body kick
letting Daddy counter with a right hand.
Haas tried to score with a low kick but Daddy checks it.
Daddy defending well as Haas loads up on a big left hand.
Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haas moves out of range as Daddy strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Haas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uthe Haas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Daddy.
Haas throws a hook but Daddy avoids it easily.
Daddy is looking to counter punch.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haas throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
Daddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Haas
letting Daddy counter with a right hand.
Haas throws a solid leg kick but Daddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haas.
Haas connects with a jab.
Daddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas misses with the body kick
and Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daddy looks to throw the jab but Haas is out of range.
Haas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daddy blocks it well.
Haas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daddy on his heels. He'll look to pass Daddy's guard now, I'm sure.
Daddy wants to stand but Haas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haas.
Haas wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haas manages to pass to side control.
Haas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daddy is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haas - that will leave a mark!
Daddy throws a hook but Haas avoids it easily.
Daddy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haas. Haas obviously looking to wear him down.
Haas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Daddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target.
Daddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mack Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haas's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daddy throws out the jab.
Haas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daddy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haas misses with a wild combination.
Daddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haas.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
It looked like Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daddy walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daddy is rocked!
Haas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Daddy square on the jaw! Damn, Daddy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uthe Haas!
After the fight, Uthe Haas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hone Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Marx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Huia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marx is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia seems keen to control Marx's posture.
Huia wants to control the position but Marx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Huia is trying to maintain the position but Marx is very close to passing his half guard.
Marx working Huia over with strikes.
Huia trying to control but Marx postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huia trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huia is looking to control Marx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huia avoid being mounted?
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huia actively working from the bottom here.
Marx lands strikes from half guard.
Marx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
Huia trying to control from the bottom.
Huia taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Marx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands with a punch from half guard.
Huia trying to control but Marx postures up.
Nice strikes from Marx there.
Marx slips a nice elbow through Huia's hands, connecting with Huia's forehead.
Marx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huia is looking to control Marx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huia avoid being mounted?
Marx winds up and cracks Huia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huia defending well though.
Huia gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marx lands a couple of elbows.
Huia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Huia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huia stands and throws Marx's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marx tries to bench press Huia off him but Huia keeps the position.
Huia wants to control but Marx is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia swings around for an armbar but Marx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Huia's guard.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Marx is proving a slippery customer.
Marx is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marx working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Huia is tightening it up a little... Marx has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marx reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marx taps out! Nice BJJ there by Huia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hone Huia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Omerta - Lamb of God kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nick Fjera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Grimson.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera misses the body punch
and Grimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fjera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Grimson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera cracks Grimson with an open hand slap.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Grimson ducks down to avoid it.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimson counters with a good low kick that Fjera was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimson.
Jab by Grimson.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Grimson lands with a nice combination. Fjera backs away looking to recover.
Grimson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson cracks Fjera with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fjera looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grimson finish him?
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Grimson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.
An inside leg kick from Grimson misses.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimson manages to avoid it.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimson cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stu Grimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimson throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson sends Fjera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grimson is motioning to the referee to let Fjera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Grimson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fjera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grimson cracks Fjera with a left hook right on the temple and Fjera goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Grimson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fjera is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Grimson! Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Stu Grimson 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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