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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Catch Em By Surprise. Luis Guerrero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Brandon's chin.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Brandon does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandon.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.
Brandon clinches.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Brandon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Brandon.
Brandon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandon throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerrero.
Brandon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero stalling in the clinch but Brandon improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon misses with some punches.
Guerrero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guerrero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Guerrero avoids them all with ease.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Brandon wants to land a leg kick but Guerrero is out of range.
Brandon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerrero circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerrero feints the counter takedown.
Brandon cracks Guerrero with an open hand slap.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Guerrero as he checks the leg kick.
Guerrero wants to counter the offense by Brandon and move into the clinch position.
Brandon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandon misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandon defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
Brandon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guerrero.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brandon is in close to Guerrero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guerrero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero looking to control.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero seems keen to control Brandon's posture.
Guerrero is continuing to stall.
Brandon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero has momentary wrist control but Brandon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guerrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brandon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guerrero's head.
Guerrero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guerrero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandon's guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Guerrero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandon's head.
Guerrero postures up.
Brandon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brandon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Brandon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandon wants to clinch but Guerrero slips to the side
letting Guerrero counter with a right hand.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.
Guerrero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandon lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Guerrero blocks the low kick.
Guerrero 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.
Brandon clinches up against the cage.
Guerrero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerrero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Brandon fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon misses with some punches.
Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandon.
Brandon scores with a hook to the body. Guerrero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Guerrero misses.
Brandon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandon's hands.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenny Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Guerrero to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandon missing with a left hand there. Guerrero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandon moves to clinch but Guerrero breaks away
and Guerrero counters with a shoot takedown. Brandon fights it but they end up in guard.
Brandon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guerrero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero throws a hook but Brandon blocks it.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Brandon throws a body kick that misses.
Guerrero slips a jab and a cross from Brandon.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon feints a jab promting Guerrero to slip. Brandon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guerrero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brandon tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandon misses with an uppercut.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerrero sprawls well. Guerrero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero blocks a jab.
Guerrero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandon defends it well.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerrero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerrero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandon misses with a lunging right hand
and Guerrero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon throws the left hand but Guerrero avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon clinches up with Guerrero and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero has hold of one of Brandon's legs. Brandon is fighting the takedown attempt but Guerrero gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brandon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brandon looks to throw a body kick
and Guerrero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guerrero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandon taking some punishment here, with Guerrero in his half guard.
Guerrero lands strikes from half guard.
Brandon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero winds up and cracks Brandon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandon 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.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guerrero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon has hold of Guerrero's hands but Guerrero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Brandon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandon defending well though.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandon defending well though.
Luis Guerrero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
Brandon has hold of Guerrero's hands but Guerrero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Guerrero has control of the leg.
Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandon defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Brandon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guerrero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Guerrero is avoiding it.
Brandon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Guerrero is looking to regain half guard here but Brandon keeps moving and retains side control.
Brandon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guerrero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon scoring with punches from side control.
Guerrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guerrero dodges the ground and pound from Brandon.
Brandon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brandon working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
What's Guerrero going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Brandon working away.
Check out the look on Brandon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Guerrero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?
Guerrero is trying to get back to half guard.
Guerrero regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Brandon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Brandon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Brandon is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon works his way into side control.
Guerrero parries the strikes from Brandon easily there. Brandon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Guerrero to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Guerrero wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Guerrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guerrero wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Brandon in side control, throwing shots but Guerrero defends.
Brandon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guerrero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guerrero is looking to regain half guard here but Brandon keeps moving and retains side control.
Guerrero wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Kenny Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Brandon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Brandon scores with punches from side control.
Guerrero tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Guerrero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brandon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Guerrero taking a bit of punishment here - Brandon scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Brandon!
A relieved looking Kenny Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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286 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen wants to clinch.
Shore tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shore throws a head punch that misses.
Shore is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Nguyen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Shore blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shore avoids the damage to the body.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shore.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nguyen.
Shore avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shore's brow.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore tries to break free but Nguyen pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Shore blocks it.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Shore blocks it.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shore.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Shore blocks with his arms.
Shore blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Shore blocks it.
Shore tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen blocks an uppercut.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shore gets control of Nguyen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shore wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen passes Shore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shore pushes Nguyen off looking to stand but Nguyen dives back in and keeps control.
Nguyen trying to mount his opponent but Shore defends it.
Shore kicks off Nguyen and gets to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shore lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore blocks an elbow strike from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to work over Shore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shore lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Shore swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen working aggressively here.
Shore lands a shoulder strike.
Shore breaks from the clinch.
Nguyen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shore, pushing him back against the cage.
Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Shore blocks it.
Shore slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen lands an elbow that stopped Shore in his tracks for a moment.
Shore blocks an elbow strike.
Shore blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shore.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Delvin Shore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shore instigates a clinch.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Shore blocks with his arms.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Shore wants to take the fight to the mat but Nguyen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Shore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Shore avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nguyen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shore is breathing heavily.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nguyen fails to land.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Shore tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Shore back against the cage.
Nguyen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shore.
Michael Nguyen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shore blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Shore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nguyen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shore lands a left hand.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shore.
Nguyen working Shore over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shore.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen misses with an elbow over the top.
Nguyen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shore's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen wants to clinch
and Shore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nguyen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nguyen as Shore tries to tie him up.
Shore blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shore prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nguyen throws an elbow but misses.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow.
Shore has picked Nguyen up - he's going for a ride! Shore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shore throwing shots but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Shore wants to free his trapped foot but Nguyen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nguyen is trying is best to control the position here.
Shore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nguyen!
Shore thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore is working for a guillotine from mount but Nguyen frees his head quite easily.
Nguyen blocking the ground and pound.
Shore controlling from the full mount.
Shore lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shore tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nguyen tries to hold on but Shore pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Delvin Shore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Shore blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Nguyen missing with knees to the body.
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shore clinches.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shore's brow.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
That has opened up Delvin Shore's cut even more.
Shore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nguyen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shore.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Shore shrugs off.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Shore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Shore blocks it.
Shore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen cracks Shore with a nice body shot.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Shore blocks it.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shore's elbow.
Shore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Shore. Shore maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shore.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shore throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Nguyen has a couple of punches blocked by Shore.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shore.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Michael Nguyen has been cut.
Shore connects with a jab.
Shore tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shore darts in and clinches Nguyen up against the cage.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Shore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguyens head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nguyen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Shore is having none of it.
Shore clinches with his opponent.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Shore.
Shore forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nguyen throws an elbow but misses.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nguyen lands a nice uppercut.
Michael Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Shore avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shore blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore blocks an uppercut.
Shore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shore blocks the elbow strike.
Nguyen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shore's defenses.
Nguyen lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nguyen gets underhooks to prevent Shore's takedown attempt.
Michael Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delvin Shore.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shore has Nguyen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nguyen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delvin Shore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shore swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Nguyen.
I think Shore 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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191 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darwin Strapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strapp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strapp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Leeuw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strapp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strapp wants to take a breather but De Leeuw is having none of it.
De Leeuw is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp is pressing down on De Leeuw 's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Leeuw is holding on for now.
Strapp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw is refusing to be controlled, as Strapp sits in half guard.
De Leeuw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strapp.
Strapp works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strapp looking to control but De Leeuw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Leeuw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp controlling his opponent.
De Leeuw is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strapp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strapp unloads with some shots from mount but De Leeuw bucks and avoids them well.
Strapp throwing strikes but De Leeuw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Strapp working De Leeuw over with strikes.
Strapp trying to control from half guard but De Leeuw is working away.
Strapp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp throws a strike but De Leeuw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Leeuw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strapp has De Leeuw in his guard.
De Leeuw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Leeuw chips away with some ground and pound.
De Leeuw wants to stand but Strapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strapp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Leeuw 's guard.
Strapp distracts De Leeuw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strapp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strapp throwing strikes but missing.
Strapp tries to free his leg and advance position but De Leeuw is retaining full guard.
Strapp throws an elbow that misses. De Leeuw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strapp's guard. Nice move by De Leeuw !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Leeuw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Leeuw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Strapp dominated that round.
That's time! Strapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Leeuw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Leeuw just misses with a punch to the body.
Strapp blocks a leg kick.
Strapp throws a head kick that misses.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses De Leeuw 's front leg but catches the back leg as De Leeuw tries to avoid it.
Strapp misses with a kick to the body.
De Leeuw misses with a body shot.
De Leeuw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
De Leeuw moves out of range of the leg kick from Strapp.
De Leeuw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strapp finds it's way round the side to connect with De Leeuw 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp scores with a jab.
De Leeuw is rocked!
De Leeuw drops his hands momentarily. Strapp doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. De Leeuw staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. De Leeuw doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Sanayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marat Sanayev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanayev is looking to clinch but Chung is avoiding it.
Marat Sanayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanayev wants to clinch.
Sanayev wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
Sanayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Chung circles away.
Sanayev drives through and clinches with Chung against the cage.
Sanayev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chung.
Sanayev lands an elbow inside that Chung shrugs off.
It looks like Wang Chung has been cut.
Sanayev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sanayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanayev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chung's defenses.
Chung has Sanayev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanayev tumbling to the mat - Chung dives into Sanayev's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanayev is looking to stand up but Chung isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanayev is wriggling around but Chung manages to pass to half guard.
Sanayev is looking to escape.
Chung working over Sanayev with some ground and pound. Sanayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanayev pushes Chung off looking to stand but Chung dives back in and keeps control.
Chung tries to pass to full mount but Sanayev defends it.
Chung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanayev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chung connects with a nice short shot to Sanayev's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanayev pushes Chung off looking to stand but Chung dives back in and keeps control.
Chung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanayev is trying to stand back up but Chung is controlling him
Chung working Sanayev over with strikes.
Chung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Marat Sanayev has been cut.
Sanayev is trying to stand up here but Chung is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chung is keen to just control but Sanayev is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chung throws the kick towards the body but Sanayev avoids it.
Sanayev tries to clinch but Chung is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanayev tries to clinch but Chung moves out of range.
A cross from Chung lands.
Chung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanayev darts in trying to clinch
and Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chung finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanayev's head.
Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanayev.
Sanayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Chung circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Chung. Those never looked like landing.
Sanayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Chung circles away.
Sanayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanayev.
Sanayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Marat Sanayev's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sanayev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sanayev looks to clinch but Chung throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sanayev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wang Chung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blood Red Sky. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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289 lbs
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252 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akamai Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Hoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
Harris looks to throw a body kick
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Hoi counters with a body kick.
Hoi looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a hook.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi lands a body shot.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Hoi scores with a hook.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Harris tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hoi wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
After winning the bout, Akamai Hoi 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tural Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tural Agaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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258 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tural Agaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle tests Agaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Pelle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Agaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pelle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Agaev.
Pelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agaev manages to avoid it.
Agaev takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Agaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agaev presses Pelle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelle backwards.
Agaev scores with a shot to the side of Pelle's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Pelle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Agaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agaev tries a body shot but Pelle blocks it.
Pelle wants to break free but Agaev has control.
Agaev prevents a body shot from Pelle.
Agaev has Pelle pressed against the cage, preventing Pelle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelle backwards.
Agaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelle backwards.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Pelle avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Agaev can't find room to land a body shot as Pelle controls the action.
Pelle tries to break the clinch but Agaev is controlling the position.
Agaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Pelle avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
Agaev can't find room to land a body shot as Pelle controls the action.
Pelle blocks a body shot from Agaev.
Agaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pelle backwards.
Pelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agaev cracks a nice hook into Pelle's ribs.
Pelle connects with a single shot there.
Agaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Agaev avoids the body shot from Pelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Pelle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle throws a looping overhand right but Agaev ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Pelle does no damage.
Agaev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Agaev wants to clinch up but Pelle keeps it at a distance.
Agaev swings for the body but Pelle moves out of range.
Agaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pelle looks winded!
Agaev drops Pelle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pelle looks back up at him and smiles so Agaev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A solid body kick from Agaev.
Agaev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Agaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Pelle in the body.
Agaev lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pelle up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Agaev from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pelle's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tural Agaev!
A very excited looking Tural Agaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Amis Pelle spoke after the fight, saying 'Fucking auto travel ate all my fighters energy. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
165 lbs
12 - 6 - 2 |
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28
168 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
Lennox looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lennox, right into the meat.
Sharp gets caught napping as Lennox dives in and scores a takedown. Sharp manages to retain guard.
Lennox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lennox defends it easily.
Lennox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lennox 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennox is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp working a defensive guard but Lennox manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sharp struggling a bit here.
Sharp takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharp taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lennox cracks Sharp with a big elbow.
Lennox is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox throws a strike aimed at the side of Sharp's head but Sharp avoids it well.
Lennox in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lennox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sharp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sharp looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lennox passes into side control!
Sharp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sharp has hold of Lennox's hands but Lennox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox trying to control from half guard but Sharp is working away.
Sharp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sharp looking for a guillotine here but Lennox defends easily.
Lennox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sharp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lennox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lennox escapes and throws Sharp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sharp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Lennox gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Lennox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lennox is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Lennox defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Lennox walks into a stiff left hand from Sharp.
Ray Lennox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennox moves away.
Lennox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharp sprawls and moves away.
Sharp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lennox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lennox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Lennox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharp finds it's way round the side to connect with Lennox's head.
Lennox lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharp to the mat! Sharp manages to get full guard.
Lennox wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.
Lennox pushing down on Sharp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sharp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
Ray Lennox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lennox trying to control from half guard but Sharp is working away.
Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lennox passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lennox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sharp tries to hold on but Lennox pushes him away.
Lennox unloading with bombs!
Sharp is rocked!
Lennox softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Sharp is out cold! Lennox jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lennox!
After winning the bout, Ray Lennox 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 Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Blueprint 2 Mashup - Eminem, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Julio.
Julio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Julio pushes Hopkins off looking to stand but Hopkins dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Hopkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio is trying to stand.
Hopkins is pressing down on Julio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Julio is holding on for now.
Julio is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Julio tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Julio tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Julio is out of range.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julio with a hook.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Julio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Julio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Julio stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Julio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Julio's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Julio scores with a hook.
A big right from Julio misses.
Julio misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Hopkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Julio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Julio.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopkins slows the pace down.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Julio prevents Hopkins from improving position.
Hopkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Julio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Julio throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Julio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Julio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Julio slips the punch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Julio is looking to counter punch.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Julio does it's job there.
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Julio working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins is leaning against Julio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Julio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Julio.
Julio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Julio throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Julio digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Julio misses the shot to the body.
Julio scores with a shot to the body.
Julio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins misses with the body kick
and Julio counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Julio swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Julio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
Julio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Julio.
Julio throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
and Julio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Hopkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Julio throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Julio's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Julio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Julio circles away quickly and effectively.
Julio lands a head kick!
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Julio is just out of range.
Julio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
It looked like Julio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Julio is out of range.
Julio misses with the body kick
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Julio.
Julio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopkins moves to clinch but Julio breaks away
and Julio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hopkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julio circles away.
Julio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Julio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Julio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Julio.
Hopkins with the counter takedown but Julio avoids it easily.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Julio.
Hopkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Julio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Julio slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins punishes Julio's body with a nice straight punch.
Julio connects with a jab.
No joy there for Julio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Julio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Julio with a series of wild strikes but Julio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Julio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Julio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Hopkins.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Julio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a hook but Julio blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Julio misses the target.
Julio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Hopkins.
Julio throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Julio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Julio feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Julio misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
Julio drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Julio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Julio circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Julio swivels and escapes.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Julio pushes him off.
Hopkins jabs at Julio's body.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Julio throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Julio lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Julio.
Don Julio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Julio.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Julio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Julio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Julio blocks it.
Julio is looking to counter punch.
Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Julio is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Julios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Julio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Julio.
I think Hopkins 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
As Vinny Hopkins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I never got to show my full potential before. Welcome to my show..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs has chosen Steve Miller Band - The Joker as his entrance music. Trent Quo Titan Kirbs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viacheslav Datsik'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
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik tries to clinch there but Kirbs circles away.
Kirbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Datsik sprawls well. Datsik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirbs misses with a hook to the body
and Datsik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Kirbs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datsik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirbs is just out of range.
Kirbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Good exchange - Kirbs coming out on top.
Datsik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Datsik as Kirbs tries to tie him up.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbs misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Kirbs misses with a body punch.
Kirbs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Kirbs.
Kirbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirbs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Datsik.
Kirbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Datsik avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirbs.
Kirbs blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Kirbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirbs prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Still in the clinch, Kirbs scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Kirbs to work.
Datsik lands a nice knee to the body.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Kirbs 's eye.
Kirbs avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Kirbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Trent Quo Titan Kirbs has been cut.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirbs.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirbs misses with the head strike.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirbs blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a shot to the body.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Kirbs takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirbs backwards.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirbs.
Kirbs tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Kirbs back against the cage.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirbs's defenses.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Kirbs.
Kirbs scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Datsik.
Kirbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Datsik is working Kirbs over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Kirbs blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs lands a body shot.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirbs takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Kirbs avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirbs throws an elbow but misses.
Kirbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirbs backwards.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Kirbs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirbs is working Datsik over against the cage.
Datsik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirbs looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirbs blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirbs's defenses.
Kirbs lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Quo Titan Kirbs'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.
Kirbs looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirbs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Datsik scores with a punch to the head.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Kirbs slips the punch.
Kirbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirbs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Datsik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Datsik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirbs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Kirbs finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Datsik moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kirbs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirbs is breathing heavily.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Kirbs.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirbs's brow.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirbs dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Kirbs lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirbs can do to turn this around?
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirbs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirbs avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirbs blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Datsik.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Kirbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kirbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kirbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirbs's brow.
Kirbs lands a nice elbow.
Kirbs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirbs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Datsik gets through Kirbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik landing knees to the body.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirbs backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirbs's defenses.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirbs backwards.
Kirbs is rocked!
Viacheslav Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Kirbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Datsik has Kirbs pressed against the cage. He pushes Kirbs back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Datsik throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kirbs crashing to the floor! Datsik piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kirbs is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viacheslav Datsik!
Viacheslav Datsik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cunningham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego cracks Cunningham with a good jab.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a series of strikes that have Cunningham backpedaling.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Cunningham misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Cunningham misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunningham has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Diego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Diego shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diego scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Diego looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cunningham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunningham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunningham, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diego is one step ahead there.
Diego forces his way into half guard.
Cunningham is pressing down on Diego's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diego with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego 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.
Diego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Diego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym inform us that Diego has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Diego's legs - danger averted.
Diego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham pulls Diego in to control the position.
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego postures up and lands a big shot to Cunningham's brow.
Cunningham is trying to control the position but Diego postures up.
Diego wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego won't allow Cunningham to sweep him here.
Diego trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diego lunges at Cunningham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cunningham's hand.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cunningham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Cunningham tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cunningham wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Cunningham throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego scores with a three punch combo!
Cunningham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diego throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Cunningham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Diego tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dom Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunningham throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Diego controlling him for the moment.
Dom Diego has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego advances position into side control!
Diego tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diego tries to score with some ground and pound. Cunningham controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cunningham is trying to improve his position.
Diego trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunningham is working hard here to advance position.
Cunningham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diego cracks Cunningham with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego working the ground and pound.
Cunningham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diego trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego cracks Cunningham with a big right hand but Cunningham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diego working the ground and pound.
Diego advances nicely into full mount.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunningham working to try and regain half guard.
Diego connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cunningham is squirming around, avoiding Diego's attempts to control the action.
Diego looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego breaks from Cunningham's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cunningham tries to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
Diego with the ground and pound from mount.
Diego tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diego lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diego looking to control but Cunningham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diego lands a couple of good shots and Cunningham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Diego on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cunningham is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diego is hanging on to Cunningham's back as he tries to escape.
What can Cunningham do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diego lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cunningham walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cunningham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunningham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cunningham tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cunningham tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Cunningham throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Cunningham only half commits.
Diego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham takes one on the button.
Cunningham misses with a hook.
Diego slips a jab from Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cunningham throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cunningham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego cracks Cunningham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dom Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunningham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego 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.
Diego lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randall Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Cunningham throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cunningham. Cunningham obviously looking to wear him down.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Cunningham counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego cracks Cunningham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a series of punches but Cunningham moves out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Cunningham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Cunningham moves out of range of the strikes.
Cunningham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cunningham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Diego connects with a right hand. Cunningham shakes it off.
Cunningham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cunningham. Beautiful body shot.
Randall Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
A nice combination there by Diego.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cunningham thinking.
Good exchange - Diego coming out on top.
Cunningham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Diego!
Dom Diego took some time post fight to say the following; 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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