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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hemmington Hogwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemmington Hogwell comes to the cage accompanied by Titantron 2012. Zalac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survival - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Hemmington Hogwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hemmington Hogwell moves into the clinch. Hemmington Hogwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hemmington Hogwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hemmington Hogwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hemmington Hogwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hemmington Hogwell tries to stand but Zalac is controlling his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hemmington Hogwell wants to stand but Zalac has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Hemmington Hogwell is looking to stand up but Zalac won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zalac wants to hit a switch here but Hemmington Hogwell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zalac there! Hemmington Hogwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Zalac tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zalac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Zalac is squirming around, avoiding Hemmington Hogwell's attempts to control the action. Zalac tries to hold on but Hemmington Hogwell postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hemmington Hogwell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Hemmington Hogwell tries to stand up but Zalac had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zalac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hemmington Hogwell circles away. Hemmington Hogwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zalac. Hemmington Hogwell lands with a hook. Zalac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hemmington Hogwell scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zalac gets tackled into the cage by Hemmington Hogwell. Hemmington Hogwell maintains the clinch. Hemmington Hogwell lands a shot to the body. Zalac looks winded! A nice left hand lands by Hemmington Hogwell.
Hemmington Hogwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hemmington Hogwell throws an overhand right that drops Zalac like a sack of potatoes! Hemmington Hogwell dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hemmington Hogwell! Harry Hemmington Hogwell 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pollyanne Rothchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothchild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Will Survive. Xander Cage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pollyanne Rothchild! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Cage! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rothchild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cage sizes up Rothchild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rothchild closes the distance but Cage moves to the side and Cage counters with a stiff right hand. Rothchild moves away from the strike by Cage. Rothchild doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cage has Rothchild up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage stalling in the clinch.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothchilds head. Cage is looking to control Rothchild's arms but Rothchild gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cage has his back to the cage. Rothchild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rothchild 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. Rothchild tries to pull guard but Cage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cage is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rothchild is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cage to the mat. Cage regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rothchild stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control. Rothchild tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Cage pushes Rothchild away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rothchild gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Rothchild remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Cage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rothchild has just dragged him back down to the mat. The referee asks Rothchild politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rothchild prefers to stall for the moment though. Cage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rothchild asserts his dominance and retains side control. Rothchild passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cage!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cage has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Cage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rothchild off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Rothchild controls the position. Cage trying to get back to his feet but Rothchild is in full control for now. Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothchild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rothchild really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cage. Rothchild's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Cage won't enjoy being in this position. Rothchild looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cage is tapping - it's over boys! Rothchild picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pollyanne Rothchild! Pollyanne Rothchild made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just want to thank all my fans, I couldn't have done it without you! We're here! We're Queer! Get used to it!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keikan Kira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Fighter A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kira comes into the arena with Muga - Prayer to Villian blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Test Fighter A was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 cm
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186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keikan Kira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Fighter A! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kira loads up on a big right hand but Fighter A slips the punch. Kira scores with a one two! Fighter A had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fighter A misses with a lunging right hand
and Kira counters with a nice uppercut. Kira throws a right and a left that Fighter A avoids nicely. Kira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight. Kira connects with a single shot there. Kira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kira lands a body punch in the clinch. Fighter A pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kira clinches with his opponent.
Fighter A manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fighter A looking to control.
Kira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kira won't allow Fighter A to sweep him here. Kira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fighter A is trying to control the position but Kira postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kira pushing down on Fighter A's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fighter A tries to roll over but Kira keeps him under control. Kira controlling the pace. Kira wants to stand up but Fighter A has a hold of him and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fighter A is trying to stand back up but Kira is controlling him
Kira thows a huge punch but Fighter A dodges it nicely.
Kira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Fighter A really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fighter A is looking for a sweep. Kira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kira is looking to advance position but Fighter A won't allow it. Fighter A is doing well to control the position and prevent Kira from advancing to side control. Kira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fighter A is trying to get back to full guard. Kira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fighter A defend it? Kira steps over the head and cranks it - Fighter A is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keikan Kira! Keikan Kira gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Tyme (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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171 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Tyme! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyme moves away. We've been informed that Tyme 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. Tyme ducks under a wild hook from Foot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyme! But no joy. Tyme ducks under a wild hook from Foot. Foot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyme was well out of range. Poor timing from Foot. Tyme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foot with a body shot. Foot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Foot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyme at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foot tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tyme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foot. As Foot backs off Tyme throws a huge counter combo but Foot manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Foot throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tyme keeps the fight on the outside. Tyme ducks under a wild hook from Foot. Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyme.
Tyme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Foot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight. Foot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Foot. Tyme does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Foot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyme lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Foot takes a swing at Tyme's ribcage but misses. Tyme is looking for the big counter here. Foot tries to clinch but Tyme moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyme ducks under a wild hook from Foot. Tyme throws out a counter right but Foot avoids it with no problem. Foot moves in looking to clinch but Tyme pushes him off. Tyme throws a counter combo. Foot misses with a right hand and Tyme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Foot tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tyme counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foot thinking. Foot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyme was well out of range. Poor timing from Foot. This has been an exciting period of action! Tyme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foot throws out the jab. Foot scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foot throws a big shot that misses. Tyme keeps the fight on the outside. Foot tries to bum rush Tyme with a series of wild strikes but Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tyme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Foot swings for the body but Tyme moves out of range.
Tyme now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Foot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tyme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foot throws out the jab. Foot tries to clinch up but Tyme circles away and keeps his distance. Fourth Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foot. Foot is looking to clinch. Tyme slips a jab from Foot. As Foot backs off Tyme throws a huge counter combo but Foot manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyme swats him away and circles back towards the center. Foot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Foot misses with a few strikes there.
Foot swinging wildly here.
Foot dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Foot fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Foot misses with a few strikes there.
Tyme is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Foot catches Tyme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourth Foot dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Foot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyme. Tyme circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Foot throws an overhand right that lands on Tyme's shoulder, as Tyme tries to avoid the shot. Tyme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foot with a body shot. Foot tries to bum rush Tyme with a series of wild strikes but Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tyme throws out a counter right but Foot avoids it with no problem. Foot throws a hook to the side of Tyme's head but Tyme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Foot digs a good hook to Tyme's body.
Foot misses with a hook
letting Tyme counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foot scores with a jab. Foot misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyme avoids the body shot from Foot.
Foot throws a right hand that Tyme ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyme also avoids with ease. Jab by Foot. Foot misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Foot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyme can do to turn this around? Foot throws a looping overhand right but Tyme ducks down to avoid it. Foot tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tyme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Foot throws out a loose jab but Tyme uses good head movement to avoid it. Foot lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foot misses with a combination
and Foot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foot looks to land a combination but Tyme avoids it well. A nice side step and Tyme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Foot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Foot misses with a looping left. Tyme lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Foot throws a hook to the side of Tyme's head but Tyme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice side step and Tyme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Foot connects with a single shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Foot drops Tyme with a beautiful combination! Tyme stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Foot is looking for the KO!
Tyme is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyme gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Foot points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tyme wakes up just in time to hear Foot thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fourth Foot! Fourth Foot bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Maximoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pietro Maximoff! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximoff. Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick. Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Maximoff throws a leg kick that is checked and Sackett counters with a big uppercut that knocks Maximoff off his feet! Sackett dives into side control looking to finish!
Maximoff is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sackett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Maximoff is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sackett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett! Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson! 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, Cormac Mac Airt! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Corson. A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet. Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A swing and a miss from Mac Airt. Corson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Corson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt. Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body and Corson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Corson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corson. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Corson counters with a nice uppercut. Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand and Corson counters with a stiff right hand. Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Corson counters with a nice leg kick. Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Corson moves away and avoids it. Corson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut. Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it. Corson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A left lands for Corson. 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! Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head. Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Corson tried to counter with a leg kick but Mac Airt avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt is rocked! A left lands for Mac Airt. Corson misses the shot to the body. Corson pushes Mac Airt away with a front kick. Corson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt. A big right from Mac Airt misses. Mac Airt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corson on the side of the head. Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corson is rocked! Mac Airt throws an overhand right that drops Corson like a sack of potatoes! Mac Airt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt! Cormac Mac Airt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Falcon Sackett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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198 lbs
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201 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Las Vegas, Falcon Sackett! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Moreira! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick lands from Sackett that sends Moreira to the canvas. Moreira tries to scramble back to his feet but Sackett brings him back down into side control.
Moreira is rocked!
It looks like Sergio Moreira has been cut. Sackett working away. Moreira is still in real trouble! Can Sackett finish him? We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth. Sackett throwing shots but missing, from side control. Sackett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Moreira seems to have recovered his senses. An elbow from Sackett crashes against the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sackett staying calm. Sackett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Sackett throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The ground and pound from Sackett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sackett lands some shots froms side control. Sackett working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sackett trying to control the position but Moreira is working away. Sackett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Sackett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Moreira looking for a sweep but Sackett has passed into full mount! Oh no! Sackett landing shots from mount. Sackett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sackett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sackett wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely. A big strike lands for Sackett! That's really hurt Moreira and he's turned his back - Sackett keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sackett jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Falcon Sackett! Falcon Sackett retains his middleweight title!
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