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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in and bounces Pulkkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar works over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Lesnar loads up on a big left hand. Pulkkinen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lesnar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pulkkinen can't hide his disappointment, as Lesnar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manus Dinapoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chopper Doom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chopper Doom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli drives through with a takedown into Doom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dinapoli won't allow Doom to get back to his feet.
Doom being controlled here, momentarily.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Dinapoli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dinapoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli postures up and lands a big shot to Doom's brow.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Dinapoli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dinapoli pushes down on Doom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dinapoli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
Doom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dinapoli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doom told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dinapoli trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well.
Doom is trying to stand back up but Dinapoli is controlling him
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doom is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dinapoli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Dinapoli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dinapoli tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
Doom tries to kick Dinapoli off but Dinapoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dinapoli shoots in for a double leg but Doom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinapoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doom looks to land a combination but Dinapoli avoids it well.
Dinapoli tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Dinapoli's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $700 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dinapoli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dinapoli landing a few strikes.
Doom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dinapoli tries to score with some ground and pound. Doom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Doom seems a little lost for a moment, as Dinapoli dominates the positioning.
Dinapoli working the head and body with strikes.
Dinapoli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dinapoli working the head with strikes.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinapoli controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinapoli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dinapoli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doom's legs.
Doom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dinapoli has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dinapoli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doom gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dinapoli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dinapoli with good strikes from the mount here!
Dinapoli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Doom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinapoli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dinapoli looking for a guillotine from mount but Doom is having none of it.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Dinapoli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dinapoli gets the takedown into side control.
Doom gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dinapoli working the ground and pound effectively.
Dinapoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinapoli working Doom over with strikes here.
Dinapoli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doom is rocked!
Doom squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Doom is still in real trouble! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli content just to control the position here.
Dinapoli landing strikes from the mount.
Doom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dinapoli controlling from the full mount.
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Doom taking shots to the head.
Dinapoli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Doom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dinapoli controlling from mount.
Doom is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dinapoli controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Dinapoli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Doom is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doom can do to turn this around?
Doom is breathing heavily.
Dinapoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinapoli connects with a bit shot that sees Doom covering up! More strikes from Dinapoli and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dinapoli is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manus Dinapoli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Jodorowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Jodorowsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Jodorowsky!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Blood shoots in but Jodorowsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jodorowsky leaves Blood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Blood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jodorowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodorowsky throws a leg kick but Blood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Jodorowsky misses
and Blood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blood is standing up over Jodorowsky. Jodorowsky looks to escape but Blood dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood tries to advance to mount but Jodorowsky denies him.
Blood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jodorowsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jodorowsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blood's guard! Nice work there by Jodorowsky!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jodorowsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Jodorowsky from controlling successfully.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jodorowsky is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky stays in close to Blood's body and controls the position.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jodorowsky is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jodorowsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Jodorowsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodorowsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood feinted with a counter takedown.
Blood closes the distance and clinches up with Jodorowsky, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes Jodorowsky against the cage but Jodorowsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jodorowsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood shoots for a double leg takedown but Jodorowsky sprawls well. He's pushed Blood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jodorowsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blood defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood fails with the takedown.
Jodorowsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro Jodorowsky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blood drives through with a takedown into Jodorowsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blood pushes down on Jodorowsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jodorowsky is trying to control but can't.
Jodorowsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blood is working for a submission of some sort.
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jodorowsky sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodorowsky is not content to let Blood control the position.
Blood works his way into full mount!
Blood tries to control but Jodorowsky wriggling away.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jodorowsky can do to turn this around?
Jodorowsky tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jodorowsky tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Blood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into the arena with Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud blaring out of the sound system. Andrey Arlovski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Wrestler Ii!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski scores with the left hand. Wrestler Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like The Wrestler Ii has been cut.
Arlovski throws out a powerful jab.
Arlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlovski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Wrestler Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrestler Ii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arlovski!
Sloppy strikes there by Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wrestler Ii takes a little break here. Arlovski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arlovski's coaches at LOD: Contenders have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wrestler Ii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wrestler Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wrestler Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wrestler Ii working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestler Ii wants to take a breather but Arlovski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrestler Ii won't allow Arlovski to get back to his feet.
Wrestler Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestler Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovski as he avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wrestler Ii has eaten all the pies!
Arlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrestler Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrestler Ii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arlovski quickly recovers to half guard.
Arlovski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
Wrestler Ii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestler Ii thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Wrestler Ii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wrestler Ii drops an elbow to the side of Arlovski's head.
Wrestler Ii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wrestler Ii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrestler Ii slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii throws a strike but Arlovski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wrestler Ii landing with the ground and pound.
Arlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestler Ii.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wrestler Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Arlovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arlovski drops his hands momentarily and Wrestler Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrestler Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski misses with a body shot
and Wrestler Ii counters with a left to the body.
Wrestler Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovski sprawls well. Arlovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wrestler Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski tests Wrestler Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrestler Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlovski but Arlovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrey Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler Ii.
Arlovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestler Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Arlovski.
Arlovski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrestler Ii momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Arlovski does no damage.
Wrestler Ii shoots in and bounces Arlovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wrestler Ii prevents Arlovski from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Wrestler Ii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arlovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Wrestler Ii with an uppercut!
Arlovski throws a series of strikes that have Wrestler Ii backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Arlovski cracks Wrestler Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrestler Ii throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Wrestler Ii misses.
It looked like Arlovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wrestler Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arlovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wrestler Ii swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Wrestler Ii avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestler Ii can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Arlovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Arlovski.
Andrey Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Wrestler Ii with that takedown attempt.
Wrestler Ii instigates a clinch.
Arlovski tries to break the clinch but Wrestler Ii is controlling the position.
Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrestler Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestler Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrey Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler Ii.
Arlovski can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Wrestler Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestler Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestler Ii tries for a takedown but Arlovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrestler Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrestler Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrestler Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arlovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arlovski scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski connects with a right hand. Wrestler Ii shakes it off.
Wrestler Ii tries to move into range but Arlovski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wrestler Ii takes one to the chin there.
Wrestler Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
As Arlovski backs off Wrestler Ii throws a huge counter combo but Arlovski manages to avoid it all.
Arlovski scores with a jab.
Arlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlovski sets himself, and Wrestler Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Wrestler Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Wrestler Ii is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestler Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Wrestler Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovski's waist but Arlovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestler Ii off to one side.
Arlovski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii tries for a takedown but Arlovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
Jab by Arlovski.
Wrestler Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrey Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrestler Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrestler Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Arlovski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arlovski throws the left hand but Wrestler Ii avoids the punch easily.
Arlovski leaves Wrestler Ii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Wrestler Ii avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii throws out a counter right but Arlovski avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestler Ii shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Wrestler Ii avoids them all with ease.
Wrestler Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wrestler Ii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wrestler Ii's head backwards.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovski digs a good body shot into Wrestler Ii's ribs.
Wrestler Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrestler Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrey Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestler Ii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arlovski did well to prevent Wrestler Ii getting side control.
Wrestler Ii thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
Wrestler Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Wrestler Ii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlovski lands a jab.
Arlovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrestler Ii backs up against the cage.
Wrestler Ii shoots in but Arlovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wrestler Ii misses with a takedown
letting Arlovski counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Wrestler Ii misses.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlovski connects with a body shot that sends Wrestler Ii's belly button to the back.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Wrestler Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestler Ii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arlovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wrestler Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wrestler Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to stand but Wrestler Ii is controlling the position.
Wrestler Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrestler Ii controls the pace.
Wrestler Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Wrestler Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestler Ii content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wrestler Ii swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Wrestler Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut.
Wrestler Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrestler Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlovski tries to avoid it but Wrestler Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlovski to the ground. Arlovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrey Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wrestler Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wrestler Ii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arlovski pushes Wrestler Ii off looking to stand but Wrestler Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Arlovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski is trying to stand up here but Wrestler Ii is controlling him well.
Wrestler Ii thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
Wrestler Ii throwing shots but Arlovski is blocking nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arlovski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrestler Ii has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestler Ii.
As Wrestler Ii looks to move away, Arlovski throws a big counter combo bu Wrestler Ii just gets out of the way.
Wrestler Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arlovski rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovski staying out of range there.
Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovski swings for the body but Wrestler Ii moves out of range.
Arlovski throws a shot from downtown. Wrestler Ii moves away and avoids it.
Wrestler Ii wants to counter the offense by Arlovski and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Arlovski does no damage.
Wrestler Ii ducks under a wild hook from Arlovski.
Wrestler Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Arlovski there.
Arlovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestler Ii feints the counter takedown.
Wrestler Ii slips a jab from Arlovski.
Nice sprawl there from Arlovski as Wrestler Ii shoots in.
Wrestler Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arlovski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski!
Andrey Arlovski made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Sabot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Shogun has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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231 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 New York, Jesse Sabot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sabot circles away.
Sabot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shogun tries to keep at a distance but Sabot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shogun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabot blocks it with crossed arms.
Sabot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabot.
It looks like Julio Shogun has been cut.
Shogun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shogun with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shogun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabot's brow.
Shogun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabot is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sabot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shogun backwards.
Shogun misses with an elbow over the top.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the head but Sabot blocks with his arms.
Sabot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabot lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sabot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shogun lands a knee to the head.
Shogun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sabot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shogun can turn it around.
Shogun jumps into guard, dragging Sabot to the mat.
Shogun is looking for a triangle but Sabot pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shogun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shogun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabot is one step ahead there.
Shogun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shogun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shogun, not yet.
Shogun controls Sabot momentarily but Sabot frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is pulling down on Sabot's head. It's preventing any offense from Sabot, at least for the moment.
Shogun looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sabot clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabot.
Sabot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabot lands an uppercut.
Shogun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shogun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shogun manages to pull guard.
Shogun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shogun is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sabot rolls with it to try and escape but Shogun cranks on the arm and Sabot is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Shogun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erland Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erland Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eliasson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eliasson misses with a looping left.
Oneil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eliasson.
Eliasson looks to land a right hand but Oneil moved out of range.
We've been informed that Oneil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oneil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oneil misses with a double jab
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eliasson misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oneil.
Eliasson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oneil throws a series of punches but Eliasson avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eliasson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eliasson misses with an uppercut. Oneil saw that one coming.
Eliasson scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Oneil as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
A combination from Oneil does no damage.
Eliasson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oneil.
Oneil misses with a kick to the body.
Oneil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kevin Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eliasson scores with a jab. Oneil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oneil swings for the body but Eliasson moves out of range.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Eliasson.
Eliasson throws a poor cross that misses
and Oneil counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oneil.
Eliasson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oneil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Eliasson backs off Oneil throws a huge counter combo but Eliasson manages to avoid it all.
Eliasson swings widly with a right hand
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eliasson misses the body punch
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Eliasson as he connects with a hook.
Oneil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oneil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eliasson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oneil misses with a series of wild punches.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Eliasson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oneil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oneil moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eliasson.
Eliasson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oneil up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oneil.
Eliasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eliasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eliasson working aggressively here.
Eliasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike.
Oneil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eliasson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Oneil.
Oneil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eliasson prevents a body shot from Oneil.
Oneil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oneil lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oneil.
Eliasson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oneil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Oneil.
Oneil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oneil pushes Eliasson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oneil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Oneil - that landed with a thud.
Oneil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eliasson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oneil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eliasson takes a shot to the head.
Oneil manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Oneil.
Oneil is looking to slow Eliasson down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Eliasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oneil connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Oneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oneil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kevin Oneil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eliasson.
Eliasson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oneil. Oneil obviously looking to wear him down.
Eliasson throws a hook but Oneil blocks it.
It seemed like Oneil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oneil misses with a double jab
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oneil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oneil throws a chopping leg kick but Eliasson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eliasson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil scores with a decent looking hook.
Oneil defending well as Eliasson loads up on a big left hand.
Eliasson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oneil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oneil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eliasson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eliasson lands a right hand.
Oneil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eliassons head.
Oneil misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Oneil.
Eliasson tries to work over Oneil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Oneil.
Eliasson blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eliasson tries a body shot but Oneil blocks it.
Eliasson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oneil lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eliasson tries a body shot but Oneil blocks it.
Oneil lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oneil.
Oneil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oneil.
Oneil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eliasson misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil is working Eliasson over against the cage.
Oneil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eliasson or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oneil gets through Eliasson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneil.
Oneil lands a hook that snaps the head of Eliasson backwards.
Oneil is leaning against Eliasson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oneil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oneil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eliasson backwards.
Oneil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oneil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oneil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oneil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oneil pushes Eliasson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oneil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oneil.
Oneil gets through Eliasson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eliasson is rocked!
Oneil cracks Eliasson with a nice body shot.
Oneil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oneil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Eliasson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneil pushes Eliasson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eliasson seems to have got his legs back now.
Oneil lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oneil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oneil cracks Eliasson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Eliasson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oneil pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Eliasson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Oneil!
After winning the bout, Kevin Oneil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wolf Blood. The key to victory for Cormac Mac Airt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Prime dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime is rocked!
Prime gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mac Airt points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Prime wakes up just in time to hear Mac Airt thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim McKinnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McKinnon's choice of entrance music: USMC Amazing Grace. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim McKinnon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corson slips a jab from McKinnon.
Nice defenses there by Corson.
McKinnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corson throws a body kick that misses.
Corson throws a leg kick which misses McKinnon's front leg but catches the back leg as McKinnon tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson throws a body punch but McKinnon moves out of range.
McKinnon throws out a counter right but Corson avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by McKinnon.
McKinnon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinnon scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Corson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKinnon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKinnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corson thumps McKinnon with a low kick.
Corson cracks McKinnon with an open hand slap.
McKinnon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKinnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKinnon.
McKinnon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Corson.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinnon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKinnon misses with an uppercut
and Corson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKinnon's knee momentarily.
Corson throws a head kick but McKinnon moves out of range.
It seemed like McKinnon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKinnon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corson moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKinnon is rocked!
McKinnon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Corson. McKinnon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Corson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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