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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hercules*. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
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, Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Iwoba gets a double leg takedown into Frankels's guard.
Frankels has his hands on Iwoba's head, controlling the position.
Frankels wants to hit a switch here but Iwoba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frankels there!
Iwoba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankels is desperately trying to improve his position but Iwoba has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Iwoba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels blocking the ground and pound.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Frankels is squirming around nicely.
Frankels is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frankels is working to get back to half guard.
Iwoba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iwoba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frankels is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frankels is desperately trying to improve his position but Iwoba has a good base and remains in mount.
Iwoba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frankels looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Frankels wants to get back to his feet.
Frankels is really stuck here.
Iwoba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Frankels right now.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Iwoba throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Iwoba working for the choke.
We've been informed that Iwoba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Iwoba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Frankels right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwoba punches the canvas rather than the man.
The referee is taking a good look at Frankels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Iwoba!
Frankels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frankels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Iwoba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frankels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is getting worse.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iwoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frankels thinking.
Frankels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels closes the distance but Iwoba moves to the side
and Iwoba counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frankels or perhaps it was just good defense by Iwoba, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocket Bob Frankels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba tests Frankels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels walks into a stiff left hand from Iwoba.
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iwoba cracks Frankels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Iwoba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frankels to stand back up!
Frankels is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Iwoba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Frankels crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Frankels's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
A victorious Bosco Iwoba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sotiro Poulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Roberts!
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, Sotiro Poulos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulos dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poulos with the counter takedown but Roberts avoids it easily.
Poulos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roberts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Poulos shoots in.
Bob Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sotiro Poulos.
Roberts gets a double leg takedown into Poulos's guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Poulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Roberts wants to stand but Poulos is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poulos is controlling him.
Poulos 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Poulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poulos's sensitive parts.
Poulos misses the shot to the body.
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poulos on his heels. He'll look to pass Poulos's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulos 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.
Roberts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Poulos controlling Roberts's posture.
Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Poulos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poulos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roberts throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Poulos's head back.
A head kick misses from Poulos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Poulos down.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Poulos moves out of range easily.
Poulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poulos misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a low kick, right behind Poulos 's knee.
Donk. Roberts catches Poulos right on the button with a cross.
Poulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Poulos was not able to check.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poulos's sensitive parts.
Roberts scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Poulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulos tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Poulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poulos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poulos staying out of range there.
Poulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulos.
Roberts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roberts - the referee stops the clock and Poulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roberts. Poulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sotiro Poulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
Poulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poulos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stands up.
Poulos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sotiro Poulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Poulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulos can do to turn this around?
Poulos throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Poulos shakes it off.
Poulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts feints and then cracks Poulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poulos down.
Roberts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poulos.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Poulos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poulos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roberts is looking to slow Poulos down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulos manages to avoid it.
Poulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roberts. That one must have hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberts enables Poulos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poulos wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Poulos prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes Poulos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulos.
Poulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Poulos moves out of range easily.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Poulos feints the counter takedown.
Poulos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts scores with a kick to the body.
Poulos shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poulos as he avoids it easily.
Roberts pushes Poulos away with a front kick.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Poulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Roberts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Poulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poulos's head.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Poulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sotiro Poulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulos goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Roberts keeps Poulos at a distance using the push kick.
Poulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Roberts tenderised Poulos's leg. Poulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roberts fakes the leg kick and cracks Poulos in the body.
Poulos has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poulos shoots and misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poulos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Roberts jabs at Poulos's body.
Poulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poulos is rocked!
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Poulos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts gets to his feet - Poulos follows without any prompting.
Poulos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts with a jab.
Roberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poulos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. Poulos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poulos has time to react.
Poulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a nice leg kick.
Roberts scores with a head kick. Poulos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roberts lands a jab to the nose.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Poulos shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poulos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roberts - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Poulos dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Poulos's head and hops out.
Sotiro Poulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Orling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orling has chosen Sabaton - Carolus Rex as his entrance music. Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid!
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, Oscar Orling!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orling.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries for a takedown but Orling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid rushes Orling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid pulls guard effortlessly.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid trying to keep a closed guard but Orling is proving a slippery customer.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orling controlling from the top position.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orling is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is pulling down on Orling's head. It's preventing any offense from Orling, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orling trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark Iv Exploration Droid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid 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.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid doesn't manage to clinch there - Orling circles away.
Orling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mark Iv Exploration Droid counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mark Iv Exploration Droid crashes against the mat.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with the ground and pound.
Orling tries to bench press Mark Iv Exploration Droid off him but Mark Iv Exploration Droid keeps the position.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid taking a break here but Orling is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid trying to control the pace.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is controlling the pace.
Orling controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses.
Oscar Orling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws a lazy head kick
and Orling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves into the clinch successfully.
Orling tries to stall but Mark Iv Exploration Droid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orling stalling the fight.
Orling taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries for a takedown but Orling manages to get underhooks.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid effectively controlling the action here.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orling just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to pull guard but Orling holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark Iv Exploration Droid drops back down to his feet.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mark Iv Exploration Droid clinches.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid has Orling pressed against the cage, preventing Orling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid looking to control.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orling is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mark Iv Exploration Droid is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid stands up and waves to Orling to follow him.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves into range and clinches up with Orling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orling up against the cage.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to land knees in the clinch but Orling avoids the damage to the body.
Orling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orling is pressed up against the cage. Mark Iv Exploration Droid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orling down to the mat. Orling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid 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.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws a leg kick
enabling Orling to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mark Iv Exploration Droid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid looks to clinch
and Orling counters with an inside leg kick.
Orling lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orling.
Orling leaves Mark Iv Exploration Droid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Orling shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Orling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mark Iv Exploration Droid has time to react.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orling tries a head kick but it misses.
Orling blocks a leg kick.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orling sprawls well. Orling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mark Iv Exploration Droid gets slowly back to his feet.
Orling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orling lands a head kick. Mark Iv Exploration Droid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots for a takedown but Orling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orling leaves Mark Iv Exploration Droid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orling follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Orling tenderised Mark Iv Exploration Droid's leg. Mark Iv Exploration Droid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orling counters with a low kick, right behind Mark Iv Exploration Droid 's knee.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mark Iv Exploration Droid somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves out of range of the body kick.
Orling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is looking to clinch but Orling is avoiding it.
Orling flicks out a counter leg kick but Mark Iv Exploration Droid steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Orling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orling fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mark Iv Exploration Droid is out of range.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orling is trying to defend but Mark Iv Exploration Droid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Orling manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orling avoids it really well and circles away.
Orling feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orling throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orling - that will leave a mark!
Mark Iv Exploration Droid has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orling throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orling.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a head kick.
Orling feints a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid backing away here, and Orling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orling is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid dives in for a single leg takedown but Orling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries for a takedown but Orling circles away easily
and Orling counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mark Iv Exploration Droid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Orling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch but Orling is having none of it.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orling counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orling.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with the takedown.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid wants to clinch up but Orling keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Orling.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orling is looking to slow Mark Iv Exploration Droid down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid wants to clinch
and Orling counters with a good low kick that Mark Iv Exploration Droid was not able to check.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orling throws the kick towards the body but Mark Iv Exploration Droid avoids it.
Orling scores with a head kick. Mark Iv Exploration Droid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with the takedown.
Orling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Orling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orling 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Orling!
Our winner, Oscar Orling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Duffy (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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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Sandman jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Sandman lands a jab to Duffy's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Sandman. Those never looked like landing.
As Sandman backs off Duffy throws a huge counter combo but Sandman manages to avoid it all.
Sandman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but Sandman moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sandman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandman moves out of range of the body kick from Duffy.
Duffy gets tackled into the cage by Sandman. Sandman maintains the clinch.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Sandman keeps him there for the moment.
Duffy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Sandman keeps him there for the moment.
Duffy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandman has him pressed against the cage.
Sandman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duffys head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandman has double underhooks.
Sandman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sandman has Duffy pressed against the cage, preventing Duffy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duffy tries to break the clinch but Sandman is controlling the position.
Sandman scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandman has Duffy pressed against the cage, preventing Duffy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman cracks Duffy with a nice body shot.
Sandman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duffy is rocked!
Sandman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandman finish him?
Sandman lands a body shot.
Sandman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Duffy with a big uppercut! Duffy tries to clinch up but Sandman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Duffy to the mat! Duffy covers up and Sandman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Sandman!
Sam Sandman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Eliasson has chosen TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bart Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eskil Eliasson's chin.
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
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, Eskil Eliasson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Eliasson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Eliasson lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Eliasson saw that one coming.
Eliasson swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Eliasson as Simpson shoots in.
Eliasson throws out a counter right but Simpson avoids it with no problem.
Simpson ducks straight into an uppercut from Eliasson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Simpson manages to regain guard straight away.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eliasson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eliasson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliasson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eliasson 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eliasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eliasson doesn't defend quickly enough and Simpson has managed to lock this one up! Can Eliasson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simpson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vishka Vishkovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Tillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vishka Vishkovski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jared Tillion's chin.
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181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vishka Vishkovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Tillion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vishkovski misses.
Tillion with the counter takedown but Vishkovski avoids it easily.
Tillion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vishkovski quickly recovers to half guard.
Vishkovski has hold of Tillion's hands but Tillion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vishkovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vishkovski tries to get out of the position.
Vishkovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tillion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vishkovski is looking for a sweep. Tillion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vishkovski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tillion is working away from the top position though.
Tillion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vishkovski trying to hold on to Tillion's head to control him but Tillion postures up.
Vishkovski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Tillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vishkovski's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vishkovski is rocked!
Tillion lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vishkovski quite badly. Vishkovski pulls Tillion in close trying to recover. Tillion postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vishkovski on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vishkovski doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Tillion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jared Tillion thanked BlackStar Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes into the arena with 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux throws a hook but Sutherland avoids it easily.
A cross from Lamoureux lands.
Lamoureux lands with a shot to the body.
Sutherland moves away from the strike by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux lands a jab to Sutherland's midsection.
Lamoureux throws the left hand but Sutherland avoids the punch easily.
Lamoureux throws a body punch but Sutherland moves out of range.
Sutherland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sutherland moves away.
Lamoureux with a hook.
Lamoureux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sutherland.
Lamoureux throws a series of punches but Sutherland moves out of range.
As Lamoureux looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Lamoureux just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamoureux misses with a hook. Sutherland ducked under it nicely.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Lamoureux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamoureux throws a hook but Sutherland avoids it easily.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the side of Sutherland's head but Sutherland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sutherland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from Lamoureux.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sutherland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lamoureux's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lamoureux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sutherland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sutherland slips a jab from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux throws a looping overhand right but Sutherland ducks down to avoid it.
Sutherland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lamoureux missing with a left hand there. Sutherland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lamoureux misses.
Sutherland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamoureux throws out the jab.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Lamoureux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamoureux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sutherland staying out of range there.
Sutherland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Lamoureux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamoureux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutherland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the side of Sutherland's head but Sutherland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Lamoureux looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Lamoureux just gets out of the way.
Lamoureux throws a lazy right hand but Sutherland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lamoureux swings widly with a right hand
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Lamoureux backing up. Lamoureux nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux throws a body punch but Sutherland moves out of range.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Lamoureux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sutherland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Sutherland moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamoureux throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Lamoureux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamoureux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lamoureux digs a good body shot into Sutherland's ribs.
Lamoureux tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutherland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Sutherland.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lamoureux swings for the body but Sutherland moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux looks to land a left hand but Sutherland moved out of range nicely.
Lamoureux scores with a shot to the body.
Sutherland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sutherland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamoureux cracks Sutherland with a hook to the temple - Sutherland is on wobbly legs here! Lamoureux swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sutherland falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lamoureux wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Spencer Lamoureux!
In his post fight interview, Spencer Lamoureux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bwarnt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tacito Abrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Abrantes's choice of entrance music: Compay Segundo - Guantanamera. Tacito Abrantes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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187 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Bwarnt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tacito Abrantes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrantes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bwarnt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abrantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwarnt was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrantes.
Abrantes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abrantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abrantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abrantes lands with a hook. Bwarnt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abrantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwarnt was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrantes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bwarnt misses the target.
Bwarnt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Abrantes misses.
Bwarnt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abrantes throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bwarnt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abrantes throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrantes misses with a body punch
and Bwarnt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abrantes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bwarnt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abrantes misses with a right hand
and Bwarnt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Abrantes.
Abrantes thuds a left hand into Bwarnt's body.
Abrantes connects with a crisp jab.
Bwarnt is rocked!
Abrantes drops Bwarnt with a straight right hand, right on the button! Abrantes follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacito Abrantes!
Tacito Abrantes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gilbert De La Cruz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Hammer pushes De La Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Cruz takes a shot to the head.
De La Cruz jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De La Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
De La Cruz is rocked!
Hammer lands a left hand.
Oh De La Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De La Cruz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De La Cruz drops to his knees and Hammer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hammer!
After winning the bout, Frank Hammer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plouman as he jumps to the side.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Plouman working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plouman hang on?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plouman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plouman is rocked!
Gracie drops a big elbow. That's hurt Plouman! More shots from Gracie and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio Gracie!
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