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GKNY 36 - Yount V McGobblecock PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owain Palais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Guziec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoltan Guziec is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owain Palais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoltan Guziec!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guziec wants to clinch up but Palais keeps it at a distance.
Guziec tries to clinch but Palais moves out of range.
Palais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guziec is fending him off so far but Palais persists. Nope, Guziec circles away and we're back to standing.
Guziec tries to clinch but Palais moves out of range.
Palais shoots in and bounces Guziec off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guziec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guziec wants to stand but Palais is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guziec wants to stand up but Palais is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guziec wants to stand up but Palais is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guziec lands a leg kick that knocks Palais off balance momentarily.
Zoltan Guziec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guziec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guziec wants it to stay on the feet.
Guziec tries to close the distance and clinch but Palais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Palais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Palais looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palais bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guziec is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palais decides to stand up, so the ref orders Guziec to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palais shoots in for a takedown but Guziec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owain Palais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palais is breathing heavily.
Guziec lands a head kick. Palais smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guziec throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guziec pinned against the cage. Guziec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palais closes the distance and clinches.
Guziec jumps into guard, dragging Palais to the mat.
Palais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palais scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guziec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Palais in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palais slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guziec wants to stand but Palais is controlling the position.
Palais working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guziec is looking to stand up but Palais isn't so interested in that idea.
Palais drops back looking for a leg! Guziec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guziec manages to kick Palais off! Palais jumps back into Guziec's guard.
Guziec wants to stand and escape but Palais is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palais slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guziec lands a head kick. Palais smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Owain Palais has been cut.
Palais shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guziec has momentary wrist control but Palais slips an elbow through the middle.
Palais landing some decent shots from guard.
Palais wants to control from the top but Guziec keeps moving.
Guziec wants to stand and escape but Palais is having none of it.
Palais connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Owain Palais will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owain Palais's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guziec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guziec thumps Palais with a low kick.
Guziec clinches with his opponent.
Guziec tries to pull guard but Palais holds him up against the cage and eventually Guziec drops back down to his feet.
Guziec has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palais uses from the top position.
Palais content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guziec wants to stand but Palais is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palais throwing strikes from guard but Guziec blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guziec wants to get back to his feet but Palais is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palais scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palais trying to control the position from guard on top but Guziec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palais chips away with some ground and pound.
Guziec is breathing heavily.
Guziec wants to stand and escape but Palais is having none of it.
Palais stands up from Guziec's guard - Palais perhaps looking for a knockout.
Palais darts in looking for a takedown but Guziec gets double underhooks and turns Palais into the cage.
Guziec feints the counter takedown.
Owain Palais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guziec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Guziec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guziec.
Palais shoots in but Guziec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guziec wants to counter the offense by Palais and move into the clinch position.
Guziec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palais moves out of range as Guziec throws a body kick.
Palais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guziec pinned against the cage. Guziec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owain Palais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palais looks for a takedown but Guziec sprawls well.
Palais is looking to clinch but Guziec is avoiding it.
Guziec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palais manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palais feinted with a counter takedown.
Guziec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guziec lands a head kick. Palais smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guziec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palais manages to avoid it.
Guziec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palais dives in for a single leg takedown but Guziec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guziec moves in looking to clinch but Palais pushes him off.
Palais is looking to counter the offense by Guziec and move into the clinch.
Guziec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palais.
Palais walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guziec.
Guziec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palais swats away the attempt to clinch by Guziec.
Guziec lands with a slapping head kick.
Zoltan Guziec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guziec throws a sloppy head kick and Palais moves out of range easily.
Palais tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Guziec manages to circle out of the way.
Palais throws a leg kick but Guziec checks it.
Palais shoots in looking for a takedown. Guziec tries to sprawl out of it but Palais keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guziec manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guziec scores with a head kick.
Palais closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guziec wants to get back to his feet but Palais drags him back down.
Palais stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guziec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Guziec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Owain Palais's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palais.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palais.
Guziec is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palais asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Palais scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guziec to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palais looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Guziec is avoiding damage well.
Guziec is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Palais has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Palais wants to control for a moment but Guziec uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palais performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guziec pushes Palais off looking to stand but Palais dives back in and keeps control.
Palais perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guziec wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guziec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palais stands up from half guard.
Guziec pushes Palais up against the cage in a clinch.
Palais has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Guziec regains guard immediately.
Palais has gone for a leg lock! Guziec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Palais's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palais trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Palais preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guziec chips away with some ground and pound.
Palais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guziec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palais has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guziec doesn't defend quickly enough and Palais has managed to lock this one up! Can Guziec escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Palais on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Owain Palais!
A relieved looking Owain Palais 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorg St Pier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Casimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the name. Mike Casimir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorg St Pier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Casimir!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pier moves into the clinch successfully.
Casimir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Casimir misses with an elbow strike.
St Pier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pier throws a hook but Casimir avoids it easily.
St Pier moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCasimir.
Casimir throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Pier.
A good leg kick by Casimir.
St Pier instigates a clinch.
St Pier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Pier landing knees to the head.
St Pier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Casimir misses with a body punch.
St Pier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that St Pier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St Pier throws a punch but it's blocked by Casimir.
Casimir misses with an elbow strike.
Casimir looking to stall.
St Pier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Pier avoiding damage as Casimir throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pier blocks a body shot from Casimir.
St Pier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Pier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casimir manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Casimir.
St Pier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
St Pier takes a swing at Casimir's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Casimir - that will leave a mark!
St Pier takes the fight into the clinch.
Casimir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pier.
St Pier throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Casimir fails to land.
Casimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Pier lands with a right to the head.
Casimir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pier drags the fight down to the ground.
Casimir wants to control from the top but St Pier keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pier pulls Casimir in close to his closed guard and prevents Casimir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Casimir won't allow St Pier to get back to his feet.
St Pier wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Casimir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Casimir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Casimir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from St Pier.
St Pier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pier avoids a wild elbow strike from Casimir.
Nice body punch from St Pier.
Casimir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Pier jumps into guard, dragging Casimir to the mat.
Casimir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pier is keeping the position for now.
Casimir looking to sit in guard and control but St Pier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pier controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from St Pier there.
St Pier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pier thows a huge punch but Casimir dodges it nicely.
Casimir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pier is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Casimir is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gorg St Pier!
A relieved looking Gorg St Pier 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reverend Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gogo Munjiza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reverend Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gogo Munjiza!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munjiza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Reverend Sin has been cut.
Munjiza scores with a nice right hand.
Munjiza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munjiza.
A bone on bone clash there as Sin blocks the leg kick.
Munjiza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munjiza 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.
Munjiza misses with a few strikes there.
Sin tries to clinch there but Munjiza circles away.
Munjiza shoots in and bounces Sin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sin is on top in guard.
Munjiza is looking for a triangle but Sin pushes his legs off easily.
Munjiza has his foot on Sin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sin works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Munjiza pulls Sin in to control the position.
Sin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin is looking to stand up but Munjiza won't let him.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munjiza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munjiza has a closed guard, preventing Sin from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munjiza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Munjiza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munjiza keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
Sin is looking to stand up but Munjiza won't let him.
Munjiza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munjiza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munjiza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munjiza won't allow Sin to sweep him here.
Munjiza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munjiza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Munjiza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sin trying to keep a closed guard but Munjiza is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munjiza trying to control but Sin is working from the bottom.
Munjiza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munjiza works over Sin with some ground and pound from guard.
Munjiza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munjiza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munjiza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
Munjiza chips away with some ground and pound.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Munjiza from controlling successfully.
Munjiza won't allow Sin to sweep him here.
Munjiza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munjiza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin is trying to keep Munjiza in close.
Munjiza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munjiza stops Sin from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munjiza feints and then cracks Sin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sin down.
Munjiza's corner calls for a 1-2. Munjiza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Munjiza scoring well with a low kick there.
Munjiza cracks Sin with an open hand slap.
Reverend Sin's cut is getting worse.
Reverend Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munjiza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munjiza shoots in for a double leg but Sin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munjiza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Munjiza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gogo Munjiza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reverend Sin'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.
Munjiza works the jab nicely.
Munjiza thuds his right hand into Sin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Munjiza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sin.
Sin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munjiza.
Munjiza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sin slaps away a takedown attempt from Munjiza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sin tries to counter by clinching up but Munjiza breaks away and moves out of range.
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munjiza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munjiza cracks Sin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Munjiza pushes him off.
Sin throws a head kick but Munjiza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munjiza looks to land a combination. Sin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Munjiza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sin was covering up waiting for the punch and Munjiza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogo Munjiza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin 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.
Munjiza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munjiza trying to control the position from guard on top but Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munjiza advances to half guard.
Sin has hold of Munjiza's hands but Munjiza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reverend Sin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Munjiza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jeez, Reverend Sin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reverend Sin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gogo Munjiza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Ioannou Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Ioannou Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren slips a jab from Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannou Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ioannou Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ioannou Ii avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ioannou Ii lands a jab to the head.
Sodergren tries to work over Ioannou Ii's front leg with a kick but Ioannou Ii checks it.
Lukas Ioannou Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ioannou Ii is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ioannou Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ioannou Ii - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ioannou Ii. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Ioannou Ii - just one landing.
Ioannou Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ioannou Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Ioannou Ii moves out of range easily.
Ioannou Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ioannou Ii thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ioannou Ii cracks Sodergren with an open hand slap.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren counters with a body kick.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ioannou Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a head kick that drops Ioannou Ii to the mat! Ioannou Ii scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ioannou Ii is rocked!
We've been told by Ioannou Ii's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.
Ioannou Ii misses with a straight right.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Ioannou Ii's leg but Ioannou Ii calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Ioannou Ii does no damage.
Ioannou Ii checks a leg kick.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren catches Ioannou Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ioannou Ii takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ioannou Ii avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii avoids a kick to the body.
Ioannou Ii connects with a body shot.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Ioannou Ii's shoulder, as Ioannou Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Ioannou Ii.
Ioannou Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ioannou Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren takes a swing at Ioannou Ii's ribcage but misses.
Ioannou Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ioannou Ii misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ioannou Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ioannou Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sodergrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren looks to land a combination but Ioannou Ii avoids it well.
Ioannou Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Ioannou Ii finds it's target.
Ioannou Ii tries to work over Sodergren's front leg with a kick but Sodergren checks it.
Ioannou Ii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ioannou Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren throws a jab when Ioannou Ii was well out of range.
Ioannou Ii dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ioannou Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Ioannou Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannou Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ioannou Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Ioannou Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Sodergren scores with a nice body kick.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ioannou Ii avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ioannou Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Ioannou Ii misses with a low kick.
Ioannou Ii misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Ioannou Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ioannou Ii throws a lazy body kick
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
It looks like Lukas Ioannou Ii has been cut.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ioannou Ii scores with the left hand. Sodergren knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Ioannou Ii is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Ioannou Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ioannou Ii ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannou Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ioannou Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Ioannou Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Ioannou Ii lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Ioannou Ii.
Ioannou Ii misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Ioannou Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Ioannou Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ioannou Ii on the side of the head.
Ioannou Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ioannou Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Ioannou Ii looks to land a body kick but Sodergren moved away.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ioannou Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Ioannou Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Ioannou Ii is wise to it.
Ioannou Ii throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren moves out of range as Ioannou Ii throws a body kick.
Sodergren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ioannou Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ioannou Ii moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Ioannou Ii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSodergren.
Ioannou Ii darts in trying to clinch
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Ioannou Ii thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Lukas Ioannou Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Ioannou Ii's head but Ioannou Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ioannou Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Ioannou Ii misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren throws a hook but Ioannou Ii blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ioannou Ii.
Ioannou Ii misses with a wild combination.
Ioannou Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ioannou Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Ioannou Ii's leg but Ioannou Ii calmly moves out of range.
Ioannou Ii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Ioannou Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ioannou Ii misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou Ii walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ioannou Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren cracks Ioannou Ii with a good jab.
Ioannou Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ioannou Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ioannou Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ioannou Ii. Ioannou Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Ioannou Ii misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ioannou Ii's calf.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannou Ii throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukas Ioannou Ii'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. This is the final round!
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ioannou Ii. That did some damage!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ioannou Ii moves away.
Ioannou Ii throws a right and a left that Sodergren avoids nicely.
Ioannou Ii slips a jab from Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ioannou Ii throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range.
Ioannou Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ioannou Ii throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ioannou Ii's head.
Ioannou Ii is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Ioannou Ii lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ioannou Ii misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sodergren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Ioannou Ii.
Ioannou Ii throws a leg kick but Sodergren moved away.
Sodergren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren catches Ioannou Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ioannou Ii staying out of range there.
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ioannou Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ioannou Ii throws a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Ioannou Ii blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannou Ii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ioannou Ii.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the head.
Lukas Ioannou Ii's cut is getting worse.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
Ioannou Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ioannou Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Ioannou Ii tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Ioannou Ii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ioannou Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ioannou Ii flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ioannou Ii is out cold! Sodergren holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basten Sodergren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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241 lbs
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Good knees
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tre Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
Khalidov checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz tests Khalidov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidov moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.
Khalidov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz moves forwards but Khalidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khalidov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Khalidov settles back down.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.
Khalidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Khalidov tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidov moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov breaks from the clinch.
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Khalidov.
A frustrated look appears on Khalidov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khalidov is trying to break free.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khalidov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khalidov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Khalidov into the cage.
Khalidov is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz prevents Khalidov from breaking the clinch.
Khalidov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khalidov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Khalidov's head.
Cruz stalling in the clinch.
Khalidov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khalidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz tries to stall but Khalidov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Our sources have told us that Cruz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Khalidov prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz is pushing Khalidov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khalidov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khalidov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidov is just out of range.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidov checks a leg kick.
A big left from Khalidov misses.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Khalidov's body. Khalidov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khalidov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Khalidov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khalidov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Khalidov throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tre Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Khalidov's ribs.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khalidov momentarily.
Khalidov swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands a left and a right that send Khalidov crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Khalidov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Khalidov looks winded!
and Cruz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Khalidov! He's just covering up as Cruz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Cruz!
Tre Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Underworld Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tully Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tully Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam McRae!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Blanchard.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanchard tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanchard is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard connects with the punch.
Blanchard misses with a straight right.
McRae staying out of range there.
Blanchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
McRae has closed the distance and engaged Blanchard in a clinch.
Blanchard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Blanchard is looking to take this one to the mat.
McRae scores with a shot to the side of Blanchard's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanchard blocking some punches.
Blanchard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blanchard trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
McRae controlling the position.
McRae 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.
Blanchard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McRae kicks Blanchard off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws an off balance right hand
and McRae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanchard scores with the left hand. McRae knows he should have avoided that one.
McRae defending well as Blanchard loads up on a big left hand.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
Blanchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Blanchard misses.
McRae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanchard lands a head shot.
Blanchard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blanchard misses with a hook.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Blanchard moves out of range easily.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae pushes Blanchard up against the cage in a clinch.
Blanchard tries to break free but McRae pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blanchard tries to break free but McRae pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McRae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanchard is trying to drag McRae to the mat but McRae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Blanchard.
McRae misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanchard blocks a body shot from McRae.
Still in the clinch, Blanchard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blanchard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blanchard.
McRae prevents Blanchard from breaking the clinch.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanchard controls his hands.
Blanchard goes for a takedown attempt but McRae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanchard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McRae scores with the left hand. Blanchard knows he should have avoided that one.
McRae throws a leg kick but Blanchard moved away.
Blanchard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blanchard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McRae is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McRae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanchard is out of range.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
McRae slips a straight right by Blanchard.
Blanchard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blanchard misses the jab.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Some wild striking there from McRae.
McRae throws a head kick but Blanchard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
McRae wants to clinch up but Blanchard keeps it at a distance.
Blanchard is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a looping right.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
Despite the aggression on McRae's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blanchard throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
Blanchard scores with a hook.
McRae has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McRae tries to land a front kick but Blanchard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McRae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a body punch but Blanchard moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
Blanchard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanchard.
Blanchard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from McRae as Blanchard shoots in.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanchard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blanchard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from McRae lands but Blanchard takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae misses with a head kick.
Jab from Blanchard.
McRae connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Blanchard's ribs.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanchard avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae thumps Blanchard with a low kick.
Blanchard connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRae. McRae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanchard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRae pinned against the cage. McRae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanchard. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae moves out of range as Blanchard strikes.
McRae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McRae is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blanchard rather than just go for the knockout.
McRae is looking to clinch.
Blanchard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blanchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a body kick that stops Blanchard in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blanchard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae with a jab.
That kick from McRae tenderised Blanchard's leg. Blanchard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blanchard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blanchard checks a leg kick nicely.
Blanchard is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard loads up on a big right hand but McRae slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae.
Blanchard tests McRae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Blanchard is out of range.
McRae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Blanchard off balance momentarily.
McRae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blanchard counters with a single leg into guard. McRae didn't expect that.
Blanchard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McRae pulls Blanchard in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McRae holds on and takes a little breather.
Blanchard preventing the sweep.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
McRae lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McRae stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McRae throws a shot to the body.
Blanchard throws a big shot that misses.
Blanchard throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanchard manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
McRae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanchard moves away.
McRae lands a nice hook to Blanchard's body. Blanchard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanchard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blanchard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McRae.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanchard misses the target.
Blanchard misses with a hook. McRae ducked under it nicely.
Blanchard throws a right hand that misses
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae misses with the combination.
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt.
McRae lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanchard is rocked!
Blanchard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard wants to stay close but McRae steps back to make room for something. Blanchard seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from McRae and Blanchard drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to Thank my NEW manager Jeremiah Lukker and also Gamma for giving me this opportunity. I hope you guys enjoyed the fight. I feel I deserve a title shot!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Eirikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikson comes into the arena with If I had a heart blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Eirikson misses its intended target.
Eirikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eirikson takes a step back to recover.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Eirikson circles away.
Rahman tries to land a front kick but Eirikson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eirikson.
Rahman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eirikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman tries to clinch but Eirikson moves out of range.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
Eirikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rahman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Eirikson circles away.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eirikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahman. Rahman obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mujibur Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
It looked like Eirikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eirikson misses with a straight left.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Eirikson seems unphased.
Eirikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eirikson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rahman throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eirikson is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eirikson's efforts to push away.
Eirikson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eirikson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Eirikson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Eirikson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rahman is working Eirikson over against the cage.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Eirikson avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Eirikson tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman keeps control of Eirikson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rahman pushes Eirikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eirikson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leif Eirikson's cut is getting worse.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Eirikson controls his hands.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eirikson's defenses.
Eirikson is rocked!
Rahman lands an elbow inside.
Oh Eirikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Rahman - that landed with a thud.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eirikson backwards.
Eirikson blocks an elbow strike from Rahman.
Eirikson is pressed against the cage. Rahman pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Eirikson! Two more big strikes from Rahman and Eirikson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mujibur Rahman!
A pretty intense looking Mujibur Rahman took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Leif Eirikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The unwise man
is awake all night
worries over and again.
When morning rises
he is restless still,
his burden as before. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin 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.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin misses with a hook.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
As Shin tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Shin manages to avoid the attempt.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Shin tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Shin manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Shin misses with some punches.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Sackett tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shin.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Shin pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett letting Shin take a breather here.
Shin prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch 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!
Sackett is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Shin.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Shin blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Shin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shin throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Shin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Sackett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin blocking some punches.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett is looking to control Shin's arms but Shin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sackett has his back to the cage.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
Shin works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin trying to control the position but instead, Sackett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shin into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Shin ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Sackett backs off Shin throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett slips a jab from Shin.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett drives through and clinches with Shin against the cage.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett avoiding damage as Shin throws knees to the body.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett has Shin pushed against the cage.
Shin is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shin has his back to the cage.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Sackett pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin lands a body shot.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Shin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Sackett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Shin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Shin is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett gets a clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sackett taking a breather.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett trying to control the position but instead, Shin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sackett into the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Shin tries to tie him up.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett prevents the takedown attempt.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett presses Shin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin is rocked!
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sackett - that landed with a thud.
Shin seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett works on Shin's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett taking a breather.
Sackett working Shin over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
Shin blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Sackett to work.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Shin.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin stalling in the clinch.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Shin blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Shin is working Sackett over against the cage.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Shin feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Shin.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Shin.
Sackett tries to counter by clinching up but Shin breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Shin.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett has Shin pushed against the cage.
A short right from Shin.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Sackett blocks a body shot from Shin.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Shin blocks with his arms.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Sackett digs a right hand into Shin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shin's gas tank.
Shin lands an uppercut.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett had his way with Lao Shin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Sackett rushes Shin and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shin.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shin drops to his knees and Sackett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but Yount is having none of it.
Yount tries a head kick but it misses.
Yount connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. 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.
A head kick misses from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice hook to Yount's body. Yount takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yount gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yount looks to land a left hand but McGobblecock, Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Yount missing with a left hand there. McGobblecock, Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. catches Yount with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Yount's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yount tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGobblecock, Jr. is able to avoid easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook. Yount ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount avoids a kick to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - McGobblecock, Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yount, right into the meat.
McGobblecock, Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. motions for Yount to come forward. McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yount throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick but Yount moves out of range.
Yount looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yount scores with a leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a push kick but Yount slaps the foot to one side.
McGobblecock, Jr. instigates a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGobblecock, Jr. - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Yount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. lunges at Yount with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yount's hand.
A good leg kick by Yount.
Yount just misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a leg kick. Yount looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGobblecock, Jr. checks the leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yount has time to react.
Yount takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yount steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGobblecock, Jr.. That one must have hurt.
McGobblecock, Jr. has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yount finds it's way round the side to connect with McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
Yount throws a body kick that misses.
Yount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGobblecock, Jr. circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a solid body kick.
Yount motions for McGobblecock, Jr. to come forward. Yount throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yount swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yount.
Yount throws a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to counter the offense by Yount and move into the clinch position.
Yount lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGobblecock, Jr. backs up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. checks a low kick from Yount.
Yount swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter with a clinch but Yount shakes him off and moves away.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yount throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yount misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a loose jab but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves in looking to clinch but Yount pushes him off.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yount, pushing him back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yount is leaning against McGobblecock, Jr. and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
Yount has a couple of punches blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yount misses with some punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but Yount blocks with his arms.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGobblecock, Jr..
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robin Yount will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for McGobblecock, Jr., who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yount walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Yount.
Yount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGobblecock, Jr. circles away quickly and effectively.
Yount plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGobblecock, Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Yount slips the punch.
Yount attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Yount steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGobblecock, Jr. just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYount.
Yount checks the leg kick.
Robin Yount is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Yount.
It seemed like McGobblecock, Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a low kick but Yount avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount thuds his right hand into McGobblecock, Jr.'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yount throws a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yount's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yount throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Yount was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yount lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yount loads up on a big right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. slips the punch.
Yount misses with a low kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a jab.
Yount slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
Yount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Yount off balance momentarily.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yount scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. staying out of range there.
Yount jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. thows a body kick. Yount tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Yount lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't seem phased though.
Yount throws a low kick, looking for McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg but McGobblecock, Jr. calmly moves out of range.
Yount slips under a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yount.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGobblecock, Jr.! But no joy.
Yount throws a leg kick that misses.
Yount throws a wild body kick that McGobblecock, Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Yount connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yount is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Yount.
Yount throws a nice looking combination but McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount misses with a hook. McGobblecock, Jr. ducked under it nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter with a clinch but Yount shakes him off and moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. thows a body kick. Yount tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yount scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut even more.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yount is able to avoid easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Yount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount sizes up McGobblecock, Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yount throws a hook but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from McGobblecock, Jr. lands but Yount takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Yount.
Yount swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGobblecock, Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount lands a jab to the nose.
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
Yount with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGobblecock, Jr. is still on wobbly legs! Can Yount finish him?
Yount tried to score with a low kick but McGobblecock, Jr. checks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yount fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yount looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have recovered his senses.
Yount on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGobblecock, Jr.. McGobblecock, Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGobblecock, Jr. checks a leg kick.
Yount lands with a shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids the head kick by Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab from Yount.
Yount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Yount avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yount attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGobblecock, Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
Yount pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yount takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yount misses with a left hand
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a solid body kick.
Yount jabs McGobblecock, Jr. right on the nose. McGobblecock, Jr. blinks but takes it well.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Yount throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yount moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yount counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Yount misses.
Yount swings for the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGobblecock, Jr. backs away, Yount returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount misses with a combination
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch there but Yount circles away.
A big left from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yount cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as McGobblecock, Jr. checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yount misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yount on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
Yount throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it.
Yount uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yount can pounce on him.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Yount connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
Yount will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. works the jab 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!
Yount ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Yount checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGobblecock, Jr. swinging wildly here.
Yount seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crunch! McGobblecock, Jr. slams his shin into Yount's torso.
Yount walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yount misses with a hook. McGobblecock, Jr. ducked under it nicely.
Yount throws a front kick aimed at McGobblecock, Jr.'s knee but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well.
McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Yount steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
Yount throws a big shot that misses.
Yount throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGobblecock, Jr. steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yount.
A leg kick checked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
McGobblecock, Jr. checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a jab to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yount misses with a low kick.
That kick from McGobblecock, Jr. tenderised Yount's leg. Yount is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but Yount is having none of it.
Yount lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGobblecock, Jr. thuds his shin into the meat of Yount's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves into the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Yount blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yount fails to land.
Yount lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGobblecock, Jr. presses Yount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow inside that Yount shrugs off.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yount's defenses.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yount is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Yount's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGobblecock, Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
Yount moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr. there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yount cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
A quick step to the side and Yount tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount throws a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head but McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount misses with a looping right.
Yount tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yount gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. stuns Yount with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yount feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGobblecock, Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yount dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGobblecock, Jr.. That did some damage!
Yount uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by McGobblecock, Jr..
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!
Yount throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
A head kick misses from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
Yount is looking to chop away at McGobblecock, Jr.'s legs.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks for the body kick but Yount saw that one coming.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yount misses with a hook.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Yount up against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yount is defending well for now.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body punch.
McGobblecock, Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Yount fails to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by McGobblecock, Jr..
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yount.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Yount is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McGobblecock, Jr. - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Yount's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes off an throws an elbow but Yount leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a hook to the body.
Yount lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Yount on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
Yount lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yount managing to block the knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Yount manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGobblecock, Jr..
Yount sends McGobblecock, Jr. crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yount is motioning to the referee to let McGobblecock, Jr. up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGobblecock, Jr. follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr., right into the meat.
A big left from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Yount throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Yount blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As McGobblecock, Jr. looks to move away, Yount throws a big counter combo but McGobblecock, Jr. just gets out of the way.
Yount connects with a leg kick. McGobblecock, Jr. looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yount misses with a wild body shot.
Yount sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot lands for Yount.
The cut above BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yount throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook. Yount ducked under it nicely.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on McGobblecock, Jr.'s shoulder, as McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yount uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy uppercut
and Yount counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yount fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McGobblecock, Jr. to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McGobblecock, Jr. looks to clinch but Yount throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McGobblecock, Jr. taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robin Yount!
Robin Yount retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Robin Yount 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.
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