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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Frederiksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Great Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Frederiksen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt.
Frederiksen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bloodsport looks to score with a jab to the body but Frederiksen is just out of range.
Frederiksen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frederiksen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bloodsport on his heels. He'll look to pass Bloodsport's guard now, I'm sure.
Bloodsport keeping moving, preventing Frederiksen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederiksen throws a big elbow that misses.
Frederiksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloodsport works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frederiksen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport has his hands on Frederiksen's head, controlling the position.
Frederiksen throws an elbow that misses. Bloodsport uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frederiksen's guard. Nice move by Bloodsport!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodsport throws a strike but Frederiksen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frederiksen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frederiksen throws a series of punches but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frederiksen as he avoids it easily.
Bloodsport looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bloodsport has been working on his balance at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Frederiksen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederiksen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bloodsport manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederiksen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frederiksen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frederiksen throwing strikes but missing.
Frederiksen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frederiksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frederiksen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloodsport has his feet on Frederiksen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bloodsport shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frederiksen defends it nicely.
Frederiksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloodsport slaps away a takedown attempt from Frederiksen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bloodsport's corner calls for a 1-2. Bloodsport obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frederiksen tries to keep at a distance but Bloodsport has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederiksen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport wants a takedown but no success here.
Frederiksen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frederiksen prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloodsport wants a takedown but no success here.
Bloodsport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frederiksen after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederiksen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bloodsport wants a takedown.
Bloodsport drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Frederiksen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bloodsport fails with the takedown
and Frederiksen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frederiksen but Frederiksen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloodsport shoots in looking for a takedown. Frederiksen tries to sprawl out of it but Bloodsport keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frederiksen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frederiksen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bloodsport.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederiksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport throws a front kick aimed at Frederiksen's knee but Frederiksen avoids it well.
It seemed like Frederiksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bloodsport shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frederiksen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederiksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodsport swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frederiksen closes the distance and clinches up with Bloodsport, looking for a takedown. Frederiksen pushes Bloodsport against the cage but Bloodsport circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloodsport moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloodsport changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frederiksen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloodsport gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frederiksen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederiksen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloodsport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frederiksen after a bit of a struggle.
Frederiksen tries to circle away but Bloodsport has him pinned against the cage.
Bloodsport's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bloodsport is defended easily by Frederiksen.
Frederiksen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Frederiksen misses.
Bloodsport shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frederiksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frederiksen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bloodsport is trying to break the clinch but Frederiksen is controlling him.
Frederiksen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bloodsport uses from the top position.
Bloodsport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frederiksen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport throws an elbow that misses. Frederiksen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bloodsport's guard. Nice move by Frederiksen!
Frederiksen trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Frederiksen throwing strikes but missing.
Frederiksen throws an elbow that misses. Bloodsport uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frederiksen's guard. Nice move by Bloodsport!
Frederiksen wants to sweep here but Bloodsport controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport darts in looking for a takedown but Frederiksen gets double underhooks and turns Bloodsport into the cage.
Frederiksen shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Frederiksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Frederiksen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodsport in his tracks.
Bloodsport instigates a clinch.
Bloodsport avoiding damage as Frederiksen throws knees to the body.
Frederiksen manages to pull guard.
Frederiksen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederiksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport lands a couple of digs.
Bloodsport with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodsport throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederiksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederiksen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport chips away with some ground and pound.
Frederiksen keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frederiksen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
Frederiksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
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.
Frederiksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloodsport, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport slips under a jab from Frederiksen.
Bloodsport drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frederiksen sprawls and moves away.
Bloodsport has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Frederiksen with that takedown attempt.
Frederiksen fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Frederiksen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fred Frederiksen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bloodsport with that takedown attempt.
Bloodsport shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frederiksen defends it nicely.
Frederiksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloodsport, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frederiksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frederiksen is looking for the big counter here.
Frederiksen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Great Bloodsport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bloodsport shoots in but Frederiksen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bloodsport or perhaps it was just good defense by Frederiksen, which made it look bad.
Frederiksen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodsport walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frederiksen misses with a shot to the body
and Frederiksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederiksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Great Bloodsport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloodsport looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Frederiksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederiksen 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Frederiksen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Labosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (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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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Labosky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Labosky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Labosky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris stalls.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Labosky controls the action.
Harris gets control of Labosky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky is looking to stand up but Harris won't let him.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Labosky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing Labosky from standing up.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Labosky is aware though and is defending well.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Labosky wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Labosky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris is trying to control the position but Labosky postures up.
Labosky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Labosky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Labosky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labosky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labosky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Labosky stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Labosky wants to get up but he can't break Harris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labosky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labosky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Labosky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harris is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Labosky frees his head nicely. Oh but Harris has switched to an armbar! Labosky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorg Buttgereit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lock Bresnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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268 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorg Buttgereit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttgereit tries for a takedown but Bresnar circles away easily
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bresnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Bresnar jabs at Buttgereit's body.
Buttgereit moves in looking to clinch but Bresnar pushes him off.
Bresnar leaves Buttgereit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buttgereit dives in for a single leg takedown but Bresnar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorg Buttgereit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar gets tackled into the cage by Buttgereit. Buttgereit maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Bresnar lands.
It looks like Jorg Buttgereit has been cut.
Buttgereit scores with a leg kick.
Buttgereit tries to clinch there but Bresnar circles away.
A nice side step and Bresnar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bresnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buttgereit is breathing heavily.
Bresnar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bresnar throws a body punch but Buttgereit moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buttgereit.
Despite the aggression on Bresnar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bresnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bresnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buttgereit.
Buttgereit has his takedown stuffed
and Bresnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Bresnar throws a body punch but Buttgereit moves out of range.
Bresnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bresnar throws a series of punches but Buttgereit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar digs a good hook to Buttgereit's body.
Lock Bresnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buttgereit moves away from the strike by Bresnar.
Buttgereit tries to clinch but Bresnar is having none of it.
Bresnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bresnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buttgereit moves away.
Buttgereit shoots in and gets a takedown into Bresnar's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buttgereit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Buttgereit looks to clinch
and Bresnar counters with a left and a right that hurts Buttgereit! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bresnar jumps into full mount!
Buttgereit tries to hold on but Bresnar pushes him away.
Bresnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bresnar lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttgereit tries to hold on but Bresnar postures up.
Buttgereit is squirming around, avoiding Bresnar's attempts to control the action.
Buttgereit can't escape the position.
Bresnar landing punches.
Buttgereit is squirming around, avoiding Bresnar's attempts to control the action.
Bresnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buttgereit wants to control but Bresnar is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Buttgereit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buttgereit trying desperately to get to his feet.
Buttgereit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bresnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorg Buttgereit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bresnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bresnar wants it to stay on the feet.
Buttgereit darts in looking for a takedown but Bresnar gets double underhooks and turns Buttgereit into the cage.
Bresnar jabs at Buttgereit's body.
Jorg Buttgereit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bresnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buttgereit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
Buttgereit with a poor takedown
letting Bresnar counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorg Buttgereit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bresnar leaves Buttgereit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bresnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buttgereit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttgereit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bresnar sprawls well. Bresnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buttgereit gets slowly back to his feet.
Bresnar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buttgereit rather than just go for the knockout.
Bresnar is pawing at Buttgereit, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Buttgereit's nose. Buttgereit is badly hurt! Bresnar pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Buttgereit tries desperately to hold on but Bresnar is relentless in his assault! As Buttgereit receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bresnar away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresnar!
After the big win, Lock Bresnar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Underworld Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anon Ymous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anon Ymous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anon Ymous!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ymous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ymous prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Ymous seems to be looking for submissions.
Ymous tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Ymous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Ymous takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ymous is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ymous to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson makes his way to full guard, as Ymous worked for a kimura.
Ymous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ymous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ymous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ymous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ymous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ymous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ymous from controlling successfully.
Ymous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ymous, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ymous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ymous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ymous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson trying to control but Ymous is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ymous throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Ymous fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson tries a low kick but Ymous avoids it.
Ymous shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ymous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Ymous wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ymous connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Anderson is trying to control Ymous's posture. Ymous takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Anderson! Ymous is rotating here... this could be the end... Anderson is out! Ymous has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anon Ymous!
Anon Ymous bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Cliff Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'well guys you can't win them all, but I will tell you that I will be back, stronger and more determined than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Tigh's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Tigh. Those never looked like landing.
Marks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marks tests Tigh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Tigh moves away and avoids it.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks lands a two punch combo.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tigh.
A left lands for Marks.
Nice cross by Marks.
Tigh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tigh throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks moves out of range as Tigh strikes.
Marks thuds his right hand into Tigh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Marks's head coaches at Malicious Intent Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Tigh blocks a jab.
Tigh blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Marks.
A combination from Marks does no damage.
Tigh is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
A big right from Marks misses.
Tigh moves away from the strike by Marks.
It seemed like Tigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
It seemed like Tigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tigh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jeff Marks has been cut.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Tigh falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Tigh tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tigh blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tigh 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.
Marks misses with a hook. Tigh ducked under it nicely.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tigh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Tigh's head.
Tigh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Marks right on the button. Marks goes down! Tigh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tigh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drago kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Butch Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman with a nice head shot there.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Hoffman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drago if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoffman.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Hoffman with a nice cross.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Hoffman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Drago lands.
Drago moves out of range as Hoffman throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Drago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws out a powerful jab.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago thuds a left hand into Hoffman's body.
A cross from Drago lands.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago breaks the clinch.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Drago misses.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Drago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoffman with a body shot.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Hoffman scores with a leg kick.
Hoffman looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
It looks like Hoffman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy body kick from Hoffman
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an 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!
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoffman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoffman controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Hoffman pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Hoffman shoots in.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffman momentarily.
Hoffman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Drago takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoffman throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Hoffman drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Hoffman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoffman working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoffman trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Hoffman's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Drago blocks a jab.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drago throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Drago.
Hoffman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a jab.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Drago.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffman swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago jabs at Hoffman's body.
Hoffman throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Drago catches Hoffman right on the button with a cross.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman throws a lazy body kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
A jab from Drago misses.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Hoffman lands with a hook. Drago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a front kick.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Hoffman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Hoffman keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoffman has him pressed against the cage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Hoffman keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Hoffman slips a jab from Drago.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman lands with a left to the head.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Drago!
Post fight, Ivan Drago took to the microphone: '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Villefort forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller just leaning against De Villefort, taking a breather.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from De Villefort.
De Villefort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
De Villefort is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darius Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard De Villefort.
A short left from Miller.
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
Miller tries to work over De Villefort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Villefort is looking for a takedown.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Villefort.
Miller digs a right hand into De Villefort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Villefort's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller tries to work over De Villefort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Villefort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
De Villefort has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller is looking to control De Villefort's arms but De Villefort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
De Villefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Villefort wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Villefort drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
De Villefort looks winded!
De Villefort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
De Villefort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. De Villefort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Villefort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Villefort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
De Villefort shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. De Villefort moves away and avoids it.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And De Villefort tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Villefort tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but De Villefort is quick to defend against it.
De Villefort moves out of range of the strikes.
De Villefort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darius Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller leaves De Villefort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Villefort moves into the clinch.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Villefort's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Villefort.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but De Villefort gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
De Villefort wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but De Villefort persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage.
De Villefort is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
De Villefort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Villefort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
De Villefort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
De Villefort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Villefort.
De Villefort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Villefort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Villefort lands a nice short elbow.
De Villefort is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to improve his position but De Villefort is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller won't allow De Villefort to pass to mount.
De Villefort is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Villefort thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
De Villefort is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Villefort.
De Villefort is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard De Villefort's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Villefort clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
De Villefort changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Villefort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
De Villefort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darius Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard De Villefort.
De Villefort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Villefort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
De Villefort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Villefort is defended easily by Miller.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Villefort drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by De Villefort.
De Villefort wants to clinch.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. De Villefort should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Gerard De Villefort's cut even more.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller has De Villefort up against the cage in a clinch.
De Villefort can't get the takedown.
Miller just leaning against De Villefort, taking a breather.
Miller is looking to control De Villefort's arms but De Villefort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
De Villefort blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a right hand.
De Villefort is rocked!
De Villefort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Miller taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
De Villefort is breathing heavily.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Villeforts head.
The cut above Gerard De Villefort's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Villefort is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Gerard De Villefort's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Villefort is keeping busy.
De Villefort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Miller lands a big right hand that drops De Villefort! The killer instinct kicks in and Miller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Mansion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes into the arena with Symphony Of Destruction by Megadeth blaring out of the sound system. 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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264 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Mansion!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansion tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mansion lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Mansion pulls guard successfully.
Mansion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jack.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mansion as Jack tries to tie him up.
Jack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Mansion avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Mansion is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mansion jumps into guard, dragging Jack to the mat.
Jack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack tries to stand but Mansion is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mansion wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Mansion uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansion dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Mansion.
Mansion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansion keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansion fails to land with a series of punches.
Mansion keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansion misses with a straight left.
Jack darts in and clinches Mansion up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansion is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Mansion into the cage.
Mansion goes for a takedown attempt but Jack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack tries to clinch up.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Mansion pushes him off.
Mansion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard.
Jack wants to stand up but Mansion is controlling him.
Mansion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mansion working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansion stops Jack from standing up.
Mansion trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Mansion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mansion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mansion is looking to pass into half guard but Jack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jack is in guard.
Mansion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jack wants to stand but Mansion is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansion is trying to control the position but Jack postures up.
Jack wants to get up but he can't break Mansion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mansion has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack preventing the sweep.
Mansion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mansion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mansion has a closed guard, preventing Jack from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mansion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jack passes into side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansion.
Jack tries to clinch up.
Brick Mansion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mansion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack, which made it look bad.
Jack rushes Mansion and presses him up against the cage.
Mansion has clasped his hands together around Jack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mansion trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansion throws an elbow but Jack slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Mansion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack tries to clinch up but Mansion circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Mansion misses.
Mansion tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansion fails to land the takedown.
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Mansion circles away.
Mansion swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mansion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack, which made it look bad.
Mansion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Mansion.
Mansion misses with a double jab.
Jack wants to clinch.
Mansion feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack has managed to clinch.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack lands an elbow just above Mansion 's eye.
Mansion jumps guard but Jack stands there with Mansion around his waist. Mansion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mansion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansion is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Jack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jack lands an elbow that stopped Mansion in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brick Mansion has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jack lands an elbow that stopped Mansion in his tracks for a moment.
Jack stalling in the clinch but Mansion improves position.
Jack looking to slow down the pace here.
Jack is pressed up against the cage. Mansion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jack down to the mat. Jack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Mansion tries to get set, Jack tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansion manages to avoid the attempt.
Mansion throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Mansion pushes him off.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Mansion pushes him off.
Mansion keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansion keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansion goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Jack tries to clinch but Mansion is having none of it.
Jack tries to clinch there but Mansion circles away.
Mansion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack defends it well.
Jack wants to clinch up but Mansion keeps it at a distance.
Brick Mansion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Mansion circles away.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mansion looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Mansion tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
Jack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mansion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cactus Jack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jack.
Mansion is breathing heavily.
Jack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jack avoiding damage.
Mansion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jack pushes Mansion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Jack.
Mansion takes an elbow to the temple.
Jack lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Jack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Jack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack lands a damaging elbow.
Jack lands an elbow just above Mansion 's eye.
Jack trying to stall but Mansion improves his position.
Jack lands an elbow inside that Mansion shrugs off.
That has opened up Brick Mansion's cut even more.
Jack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mansion's defenses.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Jack tries to work over Mansion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack effectively controlling the action here.
Jack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
Mansion struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Jack.
Jack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jack throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brick Mansion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jack tries to clinch but Mansion is having none of it.
Mansion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack.
Jack tries to clinch there but Mansion circles away.
Mansion throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Mansion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack tries to clinch up.
Jack is looking to clinch but Mansion is avoiding it.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Mansion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jack swivels and escapes.
Mansion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack is looking to clinch but Mansion is avoiding it.
Jack tries to clinch but Mansion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Mansion pushes him off.
Mansion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack is looking to clinch but Mansion is avoiding it.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack wants to clinch.
Jack is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mansion.
As Mansion tries to get set, Jack tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansion manages to avoid the attempt.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Mansion.
Jack tries to clinch but Mansion is having none of it.
Mansion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mansion showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansion drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Mansion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
Jack is not content to let Mansion control the position.
Jack tries to kick Mansion off but Mansion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mansion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mansion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mansion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mansion connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mansion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mansion thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Mansion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
Mansion throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mansion.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mansion.
Jack is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mansion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mansion lands a jab to the nose.
Mansion misses the jab.
Jack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jack lands an elbow just above Mansion 's eye.
Mansion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack to keep the fight standing.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Jack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mansion tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
Mansion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mansion avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Jack trying to control the position but instead, Mansion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jack into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack just leaning against Mansion, taking a breather.
Mansion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack works on Mansion's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Mansion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mansion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Mansion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Mansion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battery - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
As Parker backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parker tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong checks a low kick from Parker.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Spong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Parker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Spong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker lands a high kick!
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spong cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Parker throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Parker scores with a jab.
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong misses with a leg kick.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong tried to counter with a leg kick but Parker avoided it.
A jab from Parker misses.
A lazy body kick from Spong
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Parker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Parker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Parker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker lands a big head kick that sends Spong tumbling to the mat! Parker takes a step backwards and waves Spong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Parker and move into the clinch.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Spong avoids the head kick by Parker.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Spong.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Parker digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker drops Spong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spong looks back up at him and smiles so Parker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Spong avoids the body shot from Parker.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Alistair Spong's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong works Parker's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spong scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Spong in the body.
Spong blocks the body kick.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Spong scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker forces Spong back against the cage and clinches.
Parker working aggressively here.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Parker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scott Parker!
A victorious Scott Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Traylor (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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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Traylor!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traylor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palelei is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Palelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor feints a counter leg kick.
Traylor throws a body punch but Palelei moves out of range.
Traylor throws a hook but Palelei blocks it.
Palelei throws a right and a left that Traylor avoids nicely.
Palelei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traylor takes a swing at Palelei's ribcage but misses.
Traylor cracks Palelei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palelei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palelei throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Traylor.
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!
Traylor misses with a hook.
Palelei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Palelei counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor closes the distance and clinches.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
Palelei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei throws a poor cross that misses
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Palelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Palelei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traylor throws a head kick but Palelei moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palelei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Palelei.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palelei misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Palelei avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the cage.
Palelei lands with a left to the head.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palelei tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Palelei back against the cage.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei manages to break the clinch.
Traylor clinches with his opponent.
Palelei pushes Traylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traylor.
Traylor looks winded!
Palelei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palelei digs a right hand underneath Traylor's ribcage. Traylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palelei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palelei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Palelei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traylor.
Traylor connects with a single shot there.
Traylor throws a low kick but Palelei moves out of range easily.
Palelei tried to counter with a leg kick but Traylor avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traylor. Palelei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palelei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traylor needs to keep his hands up - Palelei had a free shot at his head there.
Palelei slips a straight right by Traylor.
Palelei throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Palelei.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Palelei's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Palelei there.
Palelei staying out of range there.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Palelei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palelei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Traylor's knee momentarily.
Palelei jabs at Traylor's body.
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!
Palelei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palelei gets tackled into the cage by Traylor. Traylor maintains the clinch.
Palelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Palelei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Traylor dodges the punch combination from Palelei.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Palelei circles away and keeps his distance.
Palelei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palelei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Traylor scores with a nice head shot.
Palelei throws a lazy uppercut
and Palelei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slade Traylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Palelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traylor tries to clinch up.
A big right from Traylor misses.
Palelei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Palelei saw that one coming.
Traylor throws a hook but Palelei blocks it.
Traylor catches Palelei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Traylor forces Palelei back against the cage and clinches.
Traylor misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Palelei.
Traylor tries to work over Palelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palelei works on Traylor's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palelei tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slade Traylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Palelei throws a head punch that misses.
Palelei scores with a hook to the body.
Palelei trying to control the position but instead, Traylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Palelei into the cage.
Palelei lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traylor throws a hook but Palelei avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Palelei misses the target.
A jab from Palelei misses.
Palelei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palelei throws a quick counter head kick but Traylor was just out of range.
Palelei throws a leg kick but Traylor checks it.
Palelei just misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei backing away here, and Traylor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Palelei slips a straight right by Traylor.
Palelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palelei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traylor tests Palelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palelei tries to move into range but Traylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palelei wants to slow Traylor down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palelei. That's going to slow Traylor down.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Palelei counters with a straight right hand.
Palelei throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palelei's hands.
A head kick misses from Palelei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palelei scores with a decent looking hook.
Palelei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traylor moves out of range as Palelei strikes.
Traylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palelei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Palelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Traylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traylor rushes Palelei and presses him up against the cage.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traylor lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Palelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor tries a body shot but Palelei blocks it.
Palelei lands with a left to the head.
Palelei scores with a hook to the body.
Palelei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palelei misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Traylor.
Nice body punch from Palelei - that landed with a thud.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Palelei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Palelei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palelei misses with a leg kick
and Traylor counters with an inside leg kick.
Palelei feints and then cracks Traylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traylor down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traylor lands with an overhand left.
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Palelei is out of range.
Traylor wants to clinch but Palelei slips to the side
and Palelei counters with a low kick, right behind Traylor 's knee.
Palelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Palelei.
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Traylor misses the jab.
Traylor misses with a low kick.
Palelei misses with a low kick.
Soa Palelei is winning the standup battle so far.
Palelei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Soa Palelei will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Traylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palelei on the side of the head.
Traylor clinches with his opponent.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Palelei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traylor walks into a stiff left hand from Palelei.
Traylor wants to clinch.
Palelei misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Palelei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor misses with a wild combination.
Traylor tries to clinch there but Palelei circles away.
Palelei cracks Traylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traylor misses with a hook. Palelei ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Traylor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palelei's calf.
Traylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Traylor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Palelei throws a hook but Traylor avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Traylor.
Palelei is looking to chop away at Traylor's legs.
Traylor moves into the clinch.
Palelei stalling in the clinch.
Palelei throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palelei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Traylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traylor lands an elbow that stopped Palelei in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Nice body punch from Traylor.
Traylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traylor is working Palelei over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Traylor - that landed with a thud.
Traylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Traylor.
Traylor is leaning against Palelei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paleleis head.
Traylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Traylor.
Traylor lands an elbow inside.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Traylor lands a shoulder strike.
Palelei is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Traylor as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Palelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traylor cracks Palelei with a nice body shot.
Traylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palelei or not.
Palelei seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Traylor.
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor drops Palelei onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Palelei is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Traylor lands an elbow just above Palelei 's eye.
Traylor unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Palelei! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Traylor is unloading with more strikes now! Palelei drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor! Slade Traylor retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Slade Traylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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